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The Athletic Hockey Show

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

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

Jets fans showered absentee former hero Connor Hellebuyck with chirps and chants as Winnipeg doubled up the Devils on Tuesday night. The guys try to find closure for Hellebuyck and the Jets, they discuss Matvei Michkov reportedly wanting out of Phila... more

When the Winnipeg Jets traded Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils 17 days ago, everyone circled November 10 on the calendar, the date of the three-time Vezina winner’s first trip back to Winnipeg to face his former team. But, Devils GM Sunny M... more

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Connor Bedard's Blackhawks and Macklin Celebrini's Sharks have stumbled out of the gate to start the season. Max, Sean and Drancer discuss which franchise is in more trouble, they debate the ups and downs of the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins... more

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2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Patrice Bergeron discusses his storied career, why the current edition of the Boston Bruins should be feared, Sidney Crosby's legacy and what he thinks of star players demanding trades with term left on their contrac... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Drance
Hockey writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Bedard vs Celebrini: Who's team is worse?
Frankie Corrado
Former NHL player and hockey broadcaster
Episode: Jets beat Canadiens in all-time NHL comeback
Patrice Bergeron
Six-time Selke Trophy winner and 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee
Boston Bruins
Episode: Jets beat Canadiens in all-time NHL comeback
Chris Peters
Hockey prospect analyst at FloHockey.
FloHockey
Episode: 2027 NHL Draft rankings: Pronman vs. Wheeler
Janson Duench
Edmonton Oilers beat writer for The Athletic.
The Athletic
Episode: Is Jacob Fowler the Calder favorite?
Fluto Shinzawa
The Athletic's Boston Bruins writer
The Athletic
Episode: Why Connor Hellebuyck is a perfect fit for the Devils
Scott Wheeler
Hockey writer and prospect analyst
The Athletic
Episode: Connor Hellebuyck traded to the New Jersey Devils | Instant Reaction
Shayna Goldman
Hockey analyst
The Athletic
Episode: Connor Hellebuyck traded to the New Jersey Devils | Instant Reaction
Julian McKenzie
Ottawa Senators beat writer
The Athletic
Episode: Senators stomp Panthers in Brady’s return

Hosts

Max Bultman
Hockey writer covering the Detroit Red Wings for The Athletic.
Sean Gentille
Hockey writer and analyst at The Athletic.
Sean McIndoe
Hockey writer and author at The Athletic.
Mark Lazerus
Hockey writer covering the Chicago Blackhawks for The Athletic.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Too negative

    I just find they the negative angle to everything. It’s ok to be positive when the future isn’t set

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Master juddi
    Canada20 days ago
  • POD

    Great pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ruemory7
    United States2 months ago
  • 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
    2
    wck27
    United States3 months ago
  • The Athletic

    does not know puck.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    J.AveH
    United States3 months 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
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    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Opinions on the daily format and individual contributors are mixed, with some finding the pace useful and others wanting fewer episodes or different voices.
Some listeners praise the hosts and analysts for informed discussion, fresh perspectives and strong on-air chemistry.
Several listeners feel coverage favors certain Eastern Conference teams and would like more attention to Western Conference clubs.
Listeners value the regular NHL coverage and say the rotating contributors make it useful for keeping up beyond their favorite team.
Criticism focuses on perceived negativity, repetitive or engagement-driven takes, and disagreement with some analysts' judgments.

Chart Rankings

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

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#11
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#8
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#20
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#51
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#10
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#17
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2027 NHL Draft rankings: Pronman vs. Wheeler
Q: Tell us a little bit about Noah Davidson. He's not a name we've gotten too deep into on this show.
Pronman describes Davidson as an athletic, skilled 6-foot-3 player with an NHL-caliber build, good feet, and goal-scoring ability. He says Davidson has a broad set of tools, though none stands out as an overwhelming strength.
2027 NHL Draft rankings: Pronman vs. Wheeler
Q: Early in this season, how is this class shaping up?
Pronman calls it an average class, with Landon DuPont and Dima Zilkin standing out as the clearest top-tier prospects. The panel sees considerable uncertainty and fewer obvious top-line forwards or top-pair defensemen beyond them.
Jets beat Canadiens in all-time NHL comeback
Q: What is it about this team? And do people like me need to start thinking of them as legitimate, real Stanley Cup contenders?
Bergeron points to Boston's team-first stars, depth, youth, physicality and goaltending, saying the team has strengths at every position and should be considered a contender.
Jets beat Canadiens in all-time NHL comeback
Q: When you see what's gone on in the league over the last several months, what continues to go on with the trade requests and the public messiness, as a guy who put the emphasis on loyalty that you did over the course of your career, how does that hit you from the outside, seeing that sort of stuff go down?
Bergeron says every generation and career is different, so players should not be judged for their choices. He was proud to spend his whole career with Boston, where loyalty mattered to both him and the organization.
Why Connor Hellebuyck is a perfect fit for the Devils
Q: Which of those things do you think is, which are you more surprised by, and which is making a bigger impact here for the Bruins so far?
Shinzawa says Fraser Minten's improved skating reflects offseason strength and physiotherapy work, physical development and experience. James Hagens has impressed by getting inside, holding his position and scoring near the net despite being a young, smaller player.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Athletic Hockey Show

What is The Athletic Hockey Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Daily, conversational coverage of NHL news, team performance, player development, trades, contracts and league-wide storylines. A rotating group of hockey writers and analysts, including Max Bultman, Sean Gentille, Sean McIndoe and Mark Lazerus, brings beat reporting and scouting perspectives to discussions that often compare teams, assess player value and debate what moves could mean for a season. Episodes may include focused reactions to major news, prospect and rookie analysis, game previews, listener questions and informal picks of games to watch. The mix of current reporting and opinion is suited to committed NHL followers who want regular updates beyond their own team, as well as fans interested in roster construction and emerging tal... more

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1. Thomas Drance
2. Frankie Corrado
3. Patrice Bergeron
4. Chris Peters
5. Janson Duench
6. Fluto Shinzawa
7. Scott Wheeler
8. Shayna Goldman

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