The Athletic Hockey Show

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 Blackhawks, and the Panthers spoil the Hurricanes Stanley Cup banner raising. Sean, Frank and Sean recap the first five games of the regular season, they discuss 10 teams that need a strong start to the season, and Jonas Siegel presents his Maple Leaf 'IF' list, ranking the variables facing the overhauled team.

Host: Sean Gentille & Sean McIndoe
With: Frank Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet

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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 gets underway.

Host: Max Bultman and Sean Gentille
With: Shayna Goldman

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet

This episode was recorded live at 3:00pm ET on September 29, 2026

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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 great, in-depth conversation about Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill’s critique of defensive analytics in hockey, where hockey analytics are heading, and what it truly takes to build a premier front office.

And, don’t forget to join us on YouTube tomorrow at 3:00pm ET for our LIVE NHL opening night preview: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
With: Jesse Granger
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery

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With NHL training camps operating at a much quicker pace because of the shortened preseason, rookies and prospects have had to make an impact right away this year. Today, the guys break down which players have done just that, discussing the standouts from each division and what to expect as the regular season gets underway next week.

Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler
With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery

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Adam Fantilli, Alexander Nikishin and Simon Edvinsson are the remaining restricted free agents yet to be signed by their NHL clubs with only 6 days remaining until the start of the season. We discuss why that is, and what the end game is for the Blue Jackets, Hurricanes and Red Wings. Plus McIndoe enlists Corrado and Gentille to participate in his prediction game for the 26/27 NHL season.

Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frank Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet

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