The Athletic Hockey Show

The 'Fire Drury' chants returned to MSG on Wednesday night as the Rangers again took it on the chin at home, this time at the hands of the Ottawa Senators, Hailey, Sean and Dom discuss the Rangers nightmare season, they talk about Dougie Hamilton's resurgence with the Devils, the red hot Sabres who have won 14 of their past 16 games and they compare Sidney Crosby's historic point streak from 15 years ago with Connor McDavid's current 20 game point streak.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Dominik LuszczyszynExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

Sean and Sean offer up their replacements for Brayden Point, if the star forward from the Tampa Bay Lightning won't be healthy enough in time to play for Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. They guys welcome Aaron Portzline to discuss the struggling Blue Jackets and the impact new coach Rick Bowness will have on this perennial underachieving team, and Sean and Sean discuss how Mitch Marner has fit in with the Vegas Golden Knights and if the Boston Bruins are a legitimate playoff team.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Aaron PortzlineExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

Olympic hockey is set to begin in 25 days, but construction on the arenas in Italy has not been completed and problems with the ice surface persist, despite improvements. To that end, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston joins the show and gives his firsthand report about the situation on the ground from Milan. Plus, The Athletic’s Arpon Basu helps the guys break down the suddenly red hot Atlantic Division, and to close things out, Max and Laz discuss the false narrative surrounding Linus Ullmark’s leave from the Ottawa Senators after GM Steve Staios released a statement about it last week. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Chris Johnston and Arpon BasuExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

After yet another impressive night from Macklin Celebrini, Hailey and Sean debate if it's time for the teenage phenomenon to be considered a Hart Trophy favourite? They welcome Peter Baugh to discuss the impact injuries to the Rangers Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox and if it would benefit the blue shirts to step on the break, regroup and look towards next season? Plus Hailey forecasts the Canadian Women's Olympic roster which will be announced on Friday.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Peter BaughExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

The New Jersey Devils got run out on Long Island last night, getting blown out 9-0 by the Islanders. Sean, Frank and Sean wonder if it's time the Devils pull the plug on this season, they praise the quietly red hot Philadelphia Flyers, they ask who would be the better Stanley Cup matchup, the Avalanche vs the Lighting or the Hurricanes vs the Stars. Plus Frankie gives his scouting report of standout players from the World Junior Championships in St. Paul Minnesota.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

The guys give their instant reaction to the 2026 World Junior gold medal game between Sweden and Czechia and recap the rest of the tournament live from St. Paul.This episode was recorded live at 11:30pm ET on January 5, 2026Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryGot a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

After months of speculation and predictions, we officially have Olympic rosters for the US, Canada, Sweden, and Finland. Today, the guys break down those lineups and discuss the biggest snubs, the potential reserves, and the medal favorites almost exactly one month from the start of the games. Plus, five NHL predictions for 2026 and thoughts on how to recapture some Winter Classic magic.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

Max, Corey, and Scott take a look back at what they've seen during the World Juniors preliminary round and discuss what to expect heading into the quarterfinals and beyond. Plus, thoughts on the US and Canada's Olympic rosters.This episode was recorded live at 1:00pm ET on January 1, 2026Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryGot a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow