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Would NHL teams and players benefit from shorter-term max contracts?
Max and Laz are back together on a Monday to discuss the potential for shorter-term max contracts in the next CBA, brought up during last week’s NHL general managers meeting, how Connor Bedard can’t score right now, how Martin Necas can’t not score right now, and the guys try to answer the age old question: what is goaltender interference? Plus, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston weighs-in on the max contract idea, the coaching carousel spinning faster in Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, and more.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
With: Chris Johnston
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Hagens and Martone battle for No. 1 in latest NHL Draft rankings
On today’s Prospect Series episode, Max, Corey, and Scott discuss whether James Hagens or Porter Martone belong at the top of the latest 2025 NHL Draft rankings, if Matthew Schaefer could challenge for the number one spot, and more. Plus, the guys take a very early look at the 2026 class, headlined by Gavin McKenna, and they close things out with a bunch of listener questions in the mailbag.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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5 NHL teams that have disappointed so far this season
Hailey and Sean present five teams, who have disappointed the most, as we approach the quarter mark of the NHL season, presenting two teams from the Pacific, and one each from the Metro, Atlantic and Central divisions.
Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Can the Jets regular season success transfer to the playoffs?
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the record making Winnipeg Jets start to the season, they continue to debate the Penguins direction and Sidney Crosby's future, the slow starts for two key Oilers off-season acquisitions, and the New Jersey Devils transformation to a top team in the NHL.
Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frankie Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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NHL All-Underachieving Team draft
Laz and guest cohost Peter Baugh each pick three forwards, two defensemen, and a goalie to fill out their roster of underachievers a month into the season. Plus, the guys take a quick look around the league and discuss which team is the favorite to win the Metro, Tanner Jeannot’s suspension, if the 2024 Jets or the 2012 Blackhawks own the best start in NHL history, and more.
Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Peter Baugh
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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