As the NHL offseason rolls along, Laz and Jesse take a look at Dom Luszczyszyn’s article ranking how much each franchise has improved, or declined, this summer. Before that, the guys talk about Yegor Chinakhov’s trade request out of Columbus and the power dynamic in the league shifting more towards the players than in years past. Plus, who could be the next (or first) 50-goal scorer for your favorite team?

Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Sean and Sean discuss the reasons why Bowen Byram decided to stay with the Sabres, signing for two more years, leading him to unrestricted free agency. The guys dissect the Arthurs Silovs trade to Pittsburgh, with Edmonton losing yet another opportunity to upgrade their goaltending, and Gentille and McIndoe answer your questions in an extended summer mailbag.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Is it too early to pick next season’s Stanley Cup winner? The surprise playoff team? The Calder winner? Maybe, but that’s exactly what The Athletic Hockey staff did and today, Sean, Scott, and Jesse break it all down. Plus, the guys discuss Scott’s just-released top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking, sneak peak his top 20 goalie prospects, and wonder: did Gavin McKenna really get $700,000 to play at Penn State?

Host: Sean Gentille

With: Jesse Granger and Scott Wheeler

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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