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John Tortorella is out as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, fired at the end of last week and replaced on an interim basis by Brad Shaw. On today’s episode, Max and Laz power-rank 10 of Torts’ classic media moments and discuss if this will have been his last shot behind an NHL bench. First, the guys break down which trade deadline acquisitions have fit in nicely on their new teams and which have not. And, with nine games left and five goals to go, will Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record this season?
Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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The Athletic’s own Shayna Goldman and Kevin Kurz give their instant reaction to the Philadelphia Flyers relieving John Tortorella of his head coaching duties Thursday morning and discuss what’s next for the franchise and the veteran coach.
Host: Shayna Goldman
With: Kevin Kurz
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Sean McIndoe and Shayna Goldman discuss the heater that the St. Louis Blues have been on as they continue to hunt for the final playoff slot in the West. They look at the playoff matchups if the NHL season were to end today, they dig deep into John Tortorella's curious postgame comments, after another brutal Philadelphia Flyers effort and they ask why the Winnipeg Jets and the Washington Capitals, the top two teams in the NHL, get no respect in playoff prognostication?
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Host: Sean McIndoe
With: Shayna Goldman
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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The 2025 NCAA men’s ice hockey tournament is set to begin Thursday, leading up to the Frozen Four on April 10 and 12, and Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters have you covered with a preview and predictions. First, the guys each rank their top 3 NHL rebuilders on track to win a Stanley Cup over the course of the next decade.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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The Montreal Canadiens are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now, currently sitting in the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Max is joined by The Athletic’s own Arpon Basu to talk about the Habs rebuild, Lane Hutson’s game, and how the playoffs could work in a 36-team league. Before that, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston joins the show to recap last week’s GM meetings, including changes to next year’s All-Star weekend, potential Houston expansion, and the great playoff races happening as the season winds down.
Host: Max Bultman
With: Chris Johnston and Arpon Basu
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Max Bultman, Shayna Goldman and Peter Baugh debate the chances for a goalie or a defenceman to win the NHL's MVP award, traditionally won by a forward with players like Connor Hellebuyck, Zach Werenski and Quinn Hughes having Hart Trophy calibre seasons for their clubs. They discuss X-factors for teams hunting for a playoff spot, with less than 20 games to go in the season. Plus, we welcome Ryan McDonagh of the Tampa Bay Lightning to discuss his thoughts on the Bolts chances this spring, if it's time that a defender or goalie wins the Hart, and his partnership with the new Body Check Cup.
Host: Max Bultman
With: Shayna Goldman and Peter Baugh
Guest: Ryan McDonagh
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Sean McIndoe and Frankie Corrado discuss the playoff-like atmosphere in Montreal between the Ottawa Senators and the Canadiens, with the red hot Habs currently in a playoff spot. The guys discuss the NHL owner rankings with Frankie providing his experience with ownership, and Corrado shares a personal story on neck guard protection. Plus, Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn joins Frankie and Rob Rossi to discuss the Ducks rebuild, extending the NHL regular season and overtime, and his partnership with the new Body Check Cup.
Host: Sean McIndoe
With Frank Corrado and Rob Rossi
Guest: Alex Killorn
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Laz and guest cohost Jesse Granger break down the wild card races in both conferences, picking which teams they want to make the playoffs and which ones will actually make it. Before that, the guys discuss the drawbacks of a potential 84-game NHL schedule and why the almost universally disliked current playoff format isn’t going anywhere. Plus, a look at Jesse’s goaltending tandem power rankings and this offseason’s lackluster free agent goalie crop to close the show.
Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Max and Corey break down the latest 2025 NHL Draft ranking featuring Matthew Schaefer at No. 1 in an impressive group at the top of the list. Before that, the guys discuss some of the younger players and prospects moved at the NHL trade deadline and they close things out with listener questions in the mailbag.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Mark Lazerus, Rob Rossi and Peter Baugh take a look at the front runners for the Hart, Vezina, Norris and Calder trophies, and if goalie Connor Hellebuyck is the odds on favorite to win the MVP. The guys discuss the Wild Card races, with Ottawa looking to solidify their spot in the East, and four teams vying for that final spot, and in the West with the Canucks, Blues and Utah trying everything to take over Calgary for the final slot.
Host: Mark Lazerus
With: Rob Rossi and Peter Baugh
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Jesse Granger and Frankie Corrado take a look at who the Stanley Cup favorites are, after the NHL trade deadline changed the balance of power in the NHL. The guys dissect the powerhouse teams, headlined by the Panthers, Stars and Oilers, and contenders in Colorado, Winnipeg, Carolina, Toronto, Tampa and Washington. Plus the guys take a deeper look into Aaron Ekblad's suspension for using performance enhancing drugs, and the Ottawa Senators pulling away from the rest of the Eastern Conference wild card contenders.
Host: Jesse Granger
With: Frankie Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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It’s been two years since Jonathan Toews last played a game for the Chicago Blackhawks, but now Captain Serious is feeling healthy again and is looking to make an NHL return. First, Max, Laz, and The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun wrap-up a wild NHL trade deadline including how the Mikko Rantanen-to-Dallas deal finally got done, the fallout in Toronto after the Leafs tried to trade Mitch Marner, and how close to the deadline Brad Marchand was dealt to the Panthers. Plus, the guys take a look at the post-trade deadline Stanley Cup odds to close the show.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
With: Pierre LeBrun
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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The 2025 NHL trade deadline is now in the history books and the group breaks down the day’s biggest moves, including the Stars acquiring Mikko Rantanen from the Canes and the Panthers acquiring Brad Marchand from the Bruins, winners and losers, how the balance of power has shifted in both conferences, and much more.
Host: Hailey Salvian
With: Sean Gentille, Mark Lazerus, Sean McIndoe, and Scott Wheeler
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producers: Chris Flannery and Jeff Domet
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The Brad Marchand era is over in Boston as the Bruins have dealt their captain to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe dissect the shocking deadline deal and the potential for a Tkachuk-Bennett-Marchand “super pest” line in South Florida.
Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Max Bultman, Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe discuss the huge deadline day trade between the Hurricanes and Stars involving Mikko Rantanen, who negotiated an 8 year, 12 million dollar per year deal with Dallas, to get the trade done. The Hurricanes, who acquired Rantanen earlier this season from Colorado, received Logan Stankoven and two 1st round picks in 2026 and 2027 from the Stars.
Host: Max Bultman
With: Sean McIndoe and Sean Gentille
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Sean McIndoe and Scott Wheeler breakdown the trade between the Leafs and Flyers, with Toronto finally acquiring a 3rd line centre, with Scott Laughton and a pair of picks coming to the Leafs for prospect Nikita Grebenkin and a protected 2027 1st round pick with Philly retaining 50 percent of Laughton's salary over the next two seasons.
Hosts: Sean McIndoe and Scott Wheeler
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Sean McIndoe and Corey Pronman breakdown the trade involving Josh Norris, along with Jacob Bernard-Docker being moved to the Sabres in exchange for center Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, a 28 year old defensemen and a 2nd round pick in 2026.
Hosts: Sean McIndoe and Corey Pronman
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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The Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders made the first big splash of NHL trade deadline day as the clock struck midnight with the Avs acquiring Brock Nelson and William Dufour, sending Calum Ritchie, Oliver Kylington, a 2026 or 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 third-round pick to the Isles.
Hosts: Max Bultman
With: Peter Baugh
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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On this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Laz is joined by The Athletic’s own Dan Robson to dig deeper into his “Why Canadians are stung by Wayne Gretzky’s silence” piece and discuss Gretzky’s allegiance to US President Donald Trump, his silence after Trump’s calls to make Canada the 51st state, the potential impact on his legacy, and more.
Host: Mark Lazerus
With: Dan Robson
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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With the trade deadline less than two days away, Hailey and Sean tackle a busy news cycle for the NHL, including Alex Ovechkin sitting 10 goals away from NHL history, a devastating season ending injury for Jack Hughes, and an active trade day, for the Lightning, Predators, Kraken and Penguins. Plus, they look at what other teams to watch, who we expect to be very active, leading up to the Friday 3pm ET deadline.
Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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