The Athletic Hockey Show

The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz joins Max Bultman and Sean Gentille to discuss the awful start to the season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Plus, thoughts on the Avs-Stars back-to-back, and reaction to the latest news around the NHL.

This episode was recorded live on Thursday, October 15th at 3pm ET

Host: Max Bultman & Sean Gentille
With: Kevin Kurz
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet

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The NHL Frozen Frenzy returned to arenas across North America on Tuesday night and the boys share their opinions on if it works or not. They take you through all 16 games including the red hot Rangers, the return of Connor Bedard, a statement win for the WInnipeg Jets, Rick Bowness disappointed with the Blue Jackets again, the Flyers rough start and Alex DeBrincat committing long-term to the struggling Detroit Red Wings.

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

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One of the NHL’s Vezina frontrunners, and the New York Rangers’ starting goaltender, Igor Shesterkin, is done for the season after sustaining a knee injury against the Capitals Friday night. The Athletic’s own Peter Baugh joins the show to discuss Igor’s injury and what to expect from the Blueshirts in No. 31’s absence going forward. Plus, Max and Laz break down whether they’re buying or selling six teams’ surprising starts to the season.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
With: Peter Baugh
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery

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Max Bultman, Sean Gentille, and Shayna Goldman break down Alex Ovechkin’s Capitals winning his final home opener against Sidney Crosby’s Penguins and discuss how Caps head coach Spencer Carbery can maximize Ovi’s production throughout the season. Plus, thoughts on Oilers-Ducks, Stu Skinner’s nice start for the Jets, McKenna vs. Marner tonight when the Maple Leafs visit the Golden Knights, and more. And, to close things out, Harman Dayal joins the show to talk about the seven NHL players who could make or break their team’s season.

This episode was recorded live at 3:00pm ET on October 8, 2026.

Hosts: Max Bultman & Sean Gentille
With: Shayna Goldman
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet

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The Panthers Brad Marchand suffers a tough break in Los Angeles, Gavin McKenna breaks out of his slump in Toronto and Dylan Larkin scores in his season debut in front of a hostile Detroit crowd. Plus, is Macklin Celebrini in play, to one day break Alex Ovechkin's goal scoring record? The Sean's and Frank discuss this and stick tap Nick Schmaltz and the Hurricanes and demand more from the Canadiens, Flyers and Predators.

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

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