Real or no deal? The NHL's most surprising teams so far this season, Bernie Nicholls from flood lights to bright lights

Hurricanes-Blue Jackets botched review, Sabres-Devils COVID-19 fallout with John Vogl, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more: First up, Ian and Hailey discuss the terribly botched review in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 6-5 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, the impressive Florida Panthers suffering their first regulation loss over the weekend, the Vancouver Canucks’ struggling to find their identity early on, the impact of the PWHPA-Toronto Maple Leafs partnership, and more. Next, The Athletic’s John Vogl joins the show to discuss the palpable anger coming from the Buffalo Sabres organization after the New Jersey Devils seemingly violated COVID-19 protocols during their two-game set last weekend, changes made to league protocols in response, the impact on the Sabres, now with nine players out of the lineup, and more. Finally, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another instal by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Zach Parise gets benched, the Jack Eichel situation, and a big day for Mario Lemieux and Teemu Selanne in This Week in Hockey History by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Bobby Ryan calls in, Pierre-Luc Dubois-Patrick Laine blockbuster trade, Multiple Choice Madness, the Hailbag returns, and more: First, Ian and Hailey break down the blockbuster trade between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Winnipeg Jets that sent disgruntled center Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Jets, returning Finnish sniper Patrick Laine and Jack Roslovic to the Jackets, Alexis Lafrenière’s slow start in the Big Apple, the Flames having a strange, five day break after playing just three games, and more. Then, Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan joins the show to discuss his record-setting start with the team, how having a couple hundred fans in the building makes a huge difference for the vibe on the ice as opposed to playing in an empty arena, semi-bubble life on the road as the Wings prepare for four straight games at the Dallas Stars, his golf game, getting breakfast at the Boot & Blade during his time with Owen Sound Attack, and more. Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Bill Daly on the NHL 20/21 season, COVID-19 and Division Realignment: Bill Daly provides an update on Dallas Stars and COVID-19 protocols. by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Joe Pavelski on Dallas Stars Covid-19 outbreak, Keith Yandle stars for Florida, Mike Babcock speaks and Pierre Luc-Dubois future with Columbus: McDavid getting impatient with the Oilers? by The Athletic Hockey Show

75 min listen

NHL opening night is upon us, player rankings with Dom Luszczyszyn, Multiple Choice Madness, and more: On the debut episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian Mendes and Hailey Salvian kicks things off discussing opening night’s five game slate, how concerned fans should be about COVID-19’s potential impact on the season, Matthew Barzal’s three-year deal with the Islanders, Corey Crawford’s abrupt retirement from the NHL, which teams are the safest bets to win their respective divisions, corporate sponsors for each division, and more. Then, The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to break down his 2021 player rankings, including how this incredibly unusual offseason impacted his projections, the insights he got from NHL GMs, executives, coaches, and analysts, the song search game hidden within his team previews, fantasy hockey team names, and more. And, to close things out, Ian and Hailey work through a round of five Multiple Choice Madness questions. by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Tony DeAngelo clears waivers, Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show, Multiple Choice Madness, the Hailbag, and more: First up, Ian and Hailey discuss the surprising developments out of the Big Apple as New York Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo cleared waivers Monday afternoon, leaving his playing future in serious doubt, Sam Bennett reportedly asking for a trade out of Calgary, and Minnesota Wild prospect Marco Rossi reportedly set to miss the entire season due to post-COVID-19 complications. Then, The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to talk about the biggest statistical surprises from the first month of the NHL season, the possibility of Connor McDavid reaching 100 points this year, how he calculates his daily picks and game probabilities, his love for the Minnesota Wild, and much more. Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag. by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Jim Rutherford's exit, Vegas plays without their coaching staff, John Gibson and more by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Ken Hitchcock on Team Canada's Olympic Management Staff. Plus Penguins GM search and the NHL Schedule Covid-19 headache by The Athletic Hockey Show

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NHL opening week headlines, Dallas Stars check-in with Saad Yousuf, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Tuukka Rask's brain cramp, Ron Hextall becomes Penguins GM, drama in Columbus and more by The Athletic Hockey Show

67 min listen

Will the Vancouver Canucks play again this season, talking Washington Capitals with Tarik El-Bashir, Multiple Choice Madness, and more by The Athletic Hockey Show

67 min listen

Steve Dangle joins the show, Tony DeAngelo speaks out, Francisco Aquillini’s dreaded vote of Canucks confidence, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more: First, Ian and Hailey discuss Canucks owner Francisco Aquillini’s Twitter rant, defending GM Jim Benning and attacking the media, BellMedia eliminating the TSN 1040 station in Vancouver, Tony DeAngelo breaking his silence with Larry Brooks in the New York Post, Don Waddell’s odd statement regarding the Cedric Paquette and Alex Galchenyuk for Ryan Dzingel trade, and more. Then, Steve Dangle, host of the appropriately named The Steve Dangle Podcast, joins the show to talk about his feud with WWE Hall of Famer Edge over who’s the biggest Leafs fan, the upcoming Leafs-Sens three game set, the impact Wayne Simmonds has had on the swagger of the Maple Leafs, and more. Plus, to close things out, Ian, Hailey, and Steve run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions, and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Pierre-Luc Dubois on fitting in with the Jets, Steve Mayer recaps Lake Tahoe & Claud Julien fired by the Habs: Updates on Artemi Panarin and Jack Eichel and we answer your questions via twitter by The Athletic Hockey Show

79 min listen

James Reimer leading the Canes to the third best record in NHL, Burke in as Habs Goalie Coach, Tortorella vote of confidence & the nightmare continues in Buffalo. by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Ray Shero and Shane Doan call in, Canadian Division heats up with Tkachuk & Muzzin, Dunn on the block and Ask the Insiders: Kelly McCrimmon goes behind the bench in Vegas as Knights coaching staff isolates by The Athletic Hockey Show

81 min listen

Opening night thoughts, Penguins and Capitals past and present, and betting trends to watch by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Jason Spezza rejuvenated in Toronto. Burke & Hextall in Pittsburgh, Koivu calls it a career, & Laine benched by Torts: Trotz now 3rd all time in wins in NHL, The Canucks a defensive nightmare in Vancouver. by The Athletic Hockey Show

63 min listen

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Tom Wilson suspended again, Buffalo Sabres at a breaking point with Tim Graham, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Katie Strang on the Coyotes, the surprise of the Blackhawks, and is Sidney Crosby in top five all-time? by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Doug Armstrong talks St. Louis Blues & Team Canada.McDavid most valuable, Chicago & New Jersey most improved by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Ottawa Senators reeling, Marc Bergevin GM of the year, projecting Olympic rosters by The Athletic Hockey Show

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An Edmonton-Toronto snooze fest, Mike Babcock, the Capitals break COVID-19 protocols and more by The Athletic Hockey Show

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The NHL returns to ESPN, trade deadline expectations, and do the Canucks or Sabres have the most tortured fan base? by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Montreal's search for a coach, the Kings' surge, fantasy overachievers and more: Also, we're looking for your feedback, tell us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Montreal forces game seven vs Toronto, Dom Luszczyszyn previews the game. Plus, is Nathan MacKinnon the best in the NHL and who is more sought after, Seth Jones or Jack Eichel? by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Connor McDavid Hart Trophy credentials, New York Islanders with Arthur Staple, Carolina Hurricanes with Sara Civian, Multiple Choice Madness, a brand new Hailbag, and more by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Jake Virtanen sexual misconduct allegations, Seattle Kraken become NHL official, Adam Vingan talks Nashville Predators, Multiple Choice Madness, and more by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Buffalo Sabres dysfunction, Dom Luszczyszyn on Eichel trade value, playoff probabilities, Crosby offensive regression, and more, Multiple Choice Madness, and the Hailbag by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Real or no deal? The NHL's most surprising teams so far this season, Bernie Nicholls from flood lights to bright lights

Real or no deal? The NHL's most surprising teams so far this season, Bernie Nicholls from flood lights to bright lights

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