Max and Laz take a look at the ten teams competing for the final two Eastern Conference playoff spots and decide how confident they are in each one making the playoffs on a 1-10 scale. First, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston joins the show to talk about the latest on the Canucks and a potential JT Miller trade with the Big Apple emerging as a possible destination. Plus, the guys discuss the Connor McDavid-Conor Garland fracas and a likely suspension for No. 97.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

With: Chris Johnston

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Max and Corey break down the midseason under-23 NHL player rankings and discuss why Macklin Celebrini sits atop the list, how the 2024 defense class ranks, the difficulty evaluating the Hutson brothers, a trio of Blackhawks prospects on the rise, and more. Plus, the guys answer some listener questions in the first mailbag of 2025. 

Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Hailey and Sean welcome Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe to discuss the Pens decision to waive Tristan Jarry with three and a half years left on his contract, how much of the latest failure in Pittsburgh is on General Manager Kyle Dubas, and where this franchise goes from here. Max Bultman drops by to talk about the Red Wings 7-2 turnaround with Todd McLellan behind the bench, and we update our listeners on our team draft from the start of the season.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

With: Josh Yohe and Max Bultman

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Sean, Frank and Sean discuss The Athletic's top NHL players and prospects under 23 list, specifically, the rankings of Habs defender Lane Hutson and Blackhawks center Connor Bedard. The guys take a closer look at Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen who has two shutouts in his last three starts and the NHL's Eastern Conference wild card race, which continues to be intriguing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, led by Norris Trophy favorite Zach Werenski.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frankie Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Max and Laz discuss what the Canucks could potentially get in an Elias Pettersson trade, Todd McLellan’s Red Wings in the midst of a 7-game winning streak, and if we should actually believe in the resurgence of the Washington Capitals. Plus, The Athletic’s own Jesse Granger helps break down the Caps’ goaltending, his 2024-25 NHL Goalie Tiers, and the surprising Metro Division odds. 

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

With: Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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With the NHL at the midway point of the season, Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger discuss the leading candidates for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Adams, Selke, Vezina, Richard, and Art Ross trophies. Plus the boys present their candidates for the 'Rod Langway' trophy, an award which should exist to honor the NHL's best defensive defenseman.

Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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On the first new Wednesday show of the year, Gentille, Corrado and McIndoe discuss the dysfunction in Vancouver between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller and if the Canucks are prepared to deal both players, they take a closer look at the unique contract extension signed by Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano and surprise teams who have moved up and down the standings in the past few weeks including the feel good Columbus Blue Jackets, the red hot Vegas Golden Knights and the stumbling Carolina Hurricanes. 

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frank Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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The 2025 World Juniors have come to an end with Team USA taking their first ever back-to-back gold medal over an impressive Finland squad 4-3 in overtime. Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters give their thoughts on the tournament moments after the final buzzer and discuss who the best players were, a potential USA three-peat next year in Minnesota, David Carle’s NHL head coaching future, prospects who raised their profiles, and more.

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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Max, Corey, and Scott get together for the final time in 2024, just moments after a 4-1 US win over Canada at the World Juniors, to discuss Canada’s scoring woes, why the US is the tournament favorite, Czechia’s impressive play so far, and more. 

Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman

With: Scott Wheeler

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Mark Lazerus, Scott Powers and Jeremy Rutherford preview the 2025 Winter Classic between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks from historic Wrigley Field on the north side of Chicago. The guys discuss the mid-season coaching change for the Blues and Blackhawks, with Jim Montgomery and Anders Sorensen running the teams for the rebuild on the fly in St. Louis and the longterm rebuild in Chicago. Plus, the guys wonder if Connor Bedard has a signature moment in him, for the Winter Classic on New Year's Eve.

Host: Mark Lazerus

With: Scott Powers and Jeremy Rutherford

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Max, Corey, and Scott break down Latvia’s historic 3-2 shootout victory over Canada at the World Juniors moments after the game and discuss what went wrong for Canada, the significance of the win for Latvia, Matthew Schaefer’s injury, expectations for the Canadians going forward in the tournament, and more.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman

With: Scott Wheeler

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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