• Which NHL wild card contender inspires the most confidence?
    Jan 20 2025
    Max and Laz take a look at the ten teams competing for the final two Eastern Conference playoff spots and decide how confident they are in each one making the playoffs on a 1-10 scale. First, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston joins the show to talk about the latest on the Canucks and a potential JT Miller trade with the Big Apple emerging as a possible destination. Plus, the guys discuss the Connor McDavid-Conor Garland fracas and a likely suspension for No. 97. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Chris Johnston Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Why is Celebrini No. 1 on the U23 midseason rankings?
    Jan 17 2025
    Max and Corey break down the midseason under-23 NHL player rankings and discuss why Macklin Celebrini sits atop the list, how the 2024 defense class ranks, the difficulty evaluating the Hutson brothers, a trio of Blackhawks prospects on the rise, and more. Plus, the guys answer some listener questions in the first mailbag of 2025. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Will Tristan Jarry ever play for the Penguins again?
    Jan 16 2025
    Hailey and Sean welcome Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe to discuss the Pens decision to waive Tristan Jarry with three and a half years left on his contract, how much of the latest failure in Pittsburgh is on General Manager Kyle Dubas, and where this franchise goes from here. Max Bultman drops by to talk about the Red Wings 7-2 turnaround with Todd McLellan behind the bench, and we update our listeners on our team draft from the start of the season. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille With: Josh Yohe and Max Bultman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Can Zach Werenski vault himself into the Hart Trophy conversation?
    Jan 15 2025
    Sean, Frank and Sean discuss The Athletic's top NHL players and prospects under 23 list, specifically, the rankings of Habs defender Lane Hutson and Blackhawks center Connor Bedard. The guys take a closer look at Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen who has two shutouts in his last three starts and the NHL's Eastern Conference wild card race, which continues to be intriguing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, led by Norris Trophy favorite Zach Werenski. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frankie Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Why every NHL team should be in on an Elias Pettersson trade
    Jan 13 2025
    Max and Laz discuss what the Canucks could potentially get in an Elias Pettersson trade, Todd McLellan’s Red Wings in the midst of a 7-game winning streak, and if we should actually believe in the resurgence of the Washington Capitals. Plus, The Athletic’s own Jesse Granger helps break down the Caps’ goaltending, his 2024-25 NHL Goalie Tiers, and the surprising Metro Division odds. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Who are the mid-season candidates for NHL Awards?
    Jan 9 2025
    With the NHL at the midway point of the season, Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger discuss the leading candidates for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Adams, Selke, Vezina, Richard, and Art Ross trophies. Plus the boys present their candidates for the 'Rod Langway' trophy, an award which should exist to honor the NHL's best defensive defenseman. Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Are the Canucks prepared to move on from Pettersson and Miller?
    Jan 8 2025
    On the first new Wednesday show of the year, Gentille, Corrado and McIndoe discuss the dysfunction in Vancouver between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller and if the Canucks are prepared to deal both players, they take a closer look at the unique contract extension signed by Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano and surprise teams who have moved up and down the standings in the past few weeks including the feel good Columbus Blue Jackets, the red hot Vegas Golden Knights and the stumbling Carolina Hurricanes. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • World Juniors recap: US wins gold, David Carle’s future, prospects who impressed
    Jan 6 2025
    The 2025 World Juniors have come to an end with Team USA taking their first ever back-to-back gold medal over an impressive Finland squad 4-3 in overtime. Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters give their thoughts on the tournament moments after the final buzzer and discuss who the best players were, a potential USA three-peat next year in Minnesota, David Carle’s NHL head coaching future, prospects who raised their profiles, and more. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins