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The Athletic Hockey Show

The Athletic
NHL
Montreal Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres
Pittsburgh Penguins
Carolina Hurricanes
Edmonton Oilers
Florida Panthers
Vegas Golden Knights
NHL Draft
Connor Mcdavid
Detroit Red Wings
Colorado Avalanche
Anaheim Ducks
Minnesota Wild
Team USA
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team Canada
Canada
Connor Bedard
Dallas Stars

The Athletic's flagship hockey podcast delivers daily insights, prospect rankings, betting picks, and much more, Monday through Friday, all season long.

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Latest Episodes

As the 2026-27 NHL season gets underway this week, the Prospect Series crew looks at the health of every franchise, including current rosters, who’s coming up in the prospect pipelines, and potential to win the Stanley Cup in the future, and drafts t... more

The NHL season might be new, but the Edmonton Oilers goaltending stays the same, and so has Mike Babcock's intensity. Jakub Dobeš continues his dominance over the Maple Leafs, Jeremy Swayman shuts out the Rangers, the Golden Knights roll over the Bla... more

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Join Max Bultman, Sean Gentille, and Shayna Goldman as they preview the full slate of NHL Opening Night games, break down Monday's Matthew Knies-Kirill Marchenko blockbuster trade, and discuss what they're looking forward to as the 2026-27 season get... more

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With the 2026-27 NHL season set to begin tomorrow night, the guys deep dive into Jesse’s annual ranking of the top 45 goalies in the league, including the four who’ve separated themselves from the rest to land in the top tier. Plus, the guys have a g... more

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Recent Guests

Max Bultman
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Episode: How To Fix: Detroit Red Wings
Murat Ates
Winnipeg Jets beat reporter for The Athletic
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Peter Baugh
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Episode: How To Fix: New Jersey Devils
Jonas Siegel
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Corey Pronman
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Episode: Top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking
Chris Peters
Flow Hockey analyst joining mid-show
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Chris Johnson
NHL Insider
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Episode: Golden Knights-Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final preview
Dan Robson
Athletic writer
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Eric Tulski
Carolina Hurricanes General Manager
Carolina Hurricanes
Episode: Kris Knoblauch fired by Edmonton Oilers

Hosts

Mark Lazerus
Host with deep team coverage and insider context from The Athletic.
Sean Gentille
Host/analyst providing front-office and roster insights.
Max Bultman
Host of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series and general analysis.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Clearly Engagement Bait

    Disappointing to me that it’s become clear that the Athletic’s hockey coverage - especially Pronman and Dom - has shifted away from actual cutting edge analysis and novel perspective to pure engagement and clickbait. I’d recommend those who want actual serious hockey discussion look elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
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    wck27
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Athletic

    does not know puck.

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    2
    J.AveH
    United Statesa month ago
  • MORE SHAYNA PLEASE

    I like listening to this podcast to keep up with what’s going on outside the scope of my favorite team. Shayna Goldman’s appearances alone are enough reason to subscribe. Sorry to the folks who left negative reviews - sometimes it’s okay to listen to differing viewpoints than your own (kinda the main problem we’re facing as a society in a microcosm).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    6789843$:;?
    United States2 months ago
  • Yawn

    Just as unfunny, cliche, and boring as everything else the Athletic does. Or every hockey podcast for that matter.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    allymcbeal00000
    United States5 months ago
  • Might as well be called the Metro Hockey Show

    If you’re not a fan of TOR, MTL, NYI/R, PHI or CHI there’s nothing here for you. Absolutely nothing. Don’t bother hanging around to hear if they make time for your division leading team at the end. They won’t. I don’t think they’ll be happy know that there is a western conference, Canadian or American.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The Snake 2106
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners feel coverage is biased toward certain teams.
Strong analysis but occasionally polarizing takes can polarize some listeners.
Balance and rotating hosts keep the show fresh for ongoing league discussions.
More Shayna please — guests consistently add value and nuance.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#6
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#162
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#191
Canada/Top Podcasts
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#4
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#18
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#29
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Fix: Winnipeg Jets
Q: Murat, explain what happened last year that caused the Jets to drop so many points in the standings.
The decline was multi-faceted: injuries to key players, a less effective second and third line, and a weaker supporting cast around the top line, which led to a drop in secondary scoring and disrupted team balance.
How To Fix: Ottawa Senators
Q: Who could emerge as the next captain or leaders in the room given the absence of Brady and the mix of veterans and young players?
Tim Stutzle and Jake Sanderson are discussed as potential leaders, but the veteran Thomas Chabot is preferred as the anchor for the room and the franchise, offering experience and bilingual leadership, with the option to share leadership without overburdening the young core.
How To Fix: Ottawa Senators
Q: What's the most realistic path for the Senators to remain in playoff contention without Brady Tkachuk?
The Senators need a combination of improved goaltending, stronger secondary scoring from the forward group, and continued defensive structure that keeps games tight, while the younger players like Stutzle, Sanderson, and Eklund grow into bigger roles.
How To Fix: New Jersey Devils
Q: How does the goaltending plan fit into the broader rebuild strategy?
The Devils prioritized cost-effective, flexible options, backing Jake Allen with young Dawes and insurance from Rittich, to avoid overcommitting to an expensive starter while developing goaltending depth for the future.
How To Fix: New Jersey Devils
Q: Why was the Nemec trade seen as a strategic move rather than a setback for the Devils?
The trade provided significant draft capital and flexibility, allowing the team to replenish its prospect pool and future assets while Mehta could pursue a longer-term plan around the top-line talents and the existing core.

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A daily hockey-focused show from a leading sports publication features rotating hosts and frequent expert guests to dissect league-wide news, prospects, contracts, and tactical decisions. Episodes emphasize team-by-team rebuilds, draft moves, free-agent and cap discussions, and ranking debates, all with a data-informed, sometimes provocative lens. Notable strengths include a broad guest slate from beat writers to scouting analysts, a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, and lively roundtable dynamics that appeal to serious fans and industry insiders alike.

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The Athletic Hockey Show launched 6 years ago and published 1186 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Athletic Hockey Show include:

1. Max Bultman
2. Murat Ates
3. Peter Baugh
4. Jonas Siegel
5. Corey Pronman
6. Chris Peters
7. Chris Johnson
8. Dan Robson

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