Sean McIndoe

Why these 7 NHL teams won’t — but should — make a trade deadline blockbuster There are logical reasons for some teams to be on the fence about swinging a big trade. There are also good reasons why it's now or never.

New post: Why these teams won't make a deadline blockbuster -- but should.

- The Oilers get a new goalie

- The Central goes crazy

- The Sabres load up

- The Canucks move on from Pettersson

- ... and more

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In which I apologize to Nazem Kadri.

The Athletic Hockey Show: A show about the NHL: Is the Robert Thomas to Buffalo deal really dead? With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, Sean, Frank and Sean take a look at the teams that they want to see make a move leading up to the deadline on Friday at 3pm ET. It all starts with the ...

NEW TAHS

Please, Buffalo, don’t give up on Robert Thomas

Plus six other teams we’re begging to do something

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Last call...

Why these 7 NHL teams won’t — but should — make a trade deadline blockbuster There are logical reasons for some teams to be on the fence about swinging a big trade. There are also good reasons why it's now or never.

New post: Why these teams won't make a deadline blockbuster -- but should.

- The Oilers get a new goalie

- The Central goes crazy

- The Sabres load up

- The Canucks move on from Pettersson

- ... and more

www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

It’s NHL trade deadline week. So, where are all the trades? We could be on the verge of an all-timer of a deadline — or we could also already be in the middle of a historic bust.

Red Light newsletter:

- Um, where are all the trades?

- My five most intriguing names

- What does the rulebook say about using two goalies at once?

- Trivia, link and more...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

Just think it's that he's a big name on an expiring deal on a team that could be selling. Classic deadline bait.

It’s NHL trade deadline week. So, where are all the trades? We could be on the verge of an all-timer of a deadline — or we could also already be in the middle of a historic bust.

Red Light newsletter:

- Um, where are all the trades?

- My five most intriguing names

- What does the rulebook say about using two goalies at once?

- Trivia, link and more...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

I mean look, we all know this year's Leafs aren't winning as many games as they'd like, but if you can put that aside then at least you're left with a team that's soul-crushingly dull and unwatchable.

Weekend rankings:

- Five post-break overreaction, unless they're not

- A big change in L.A.

- The Knights: still weird

- Can Jack Hughes switch gear for the Devils?

- Rankings and lots more...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Weekend rankings:

- Five post-break overreaction, unless they're not

- A big change in L.A.

- The Knights: still weird

- Can Jack Hughes switch gear for the Devils?

- Rankings and lots more...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Let's do a deadline week mailbag:
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After Olympic gold, where does Connor Hellebuyck rank among history’s best goalies? Is he already bound for the Hall of Fame? Will he finish in the upper echelon among greats? The truly elite? Mount Rushmore? Even higher?

New post: After winning Olympic gold with a legendary performance, where does Connor Hellebuyck rank now among history's greatest goalies?

I went back-and-forth with @jessegranger.bsky.social to try to figure it out.

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After Olympic gold, where does Connor Hellebuyck rank among history’s best goalies? Is he already bound for the Hall of Fame? Will he finish in the upper echelon among greats? The truly elite? Mount Rushmore? Even higher?

New post: After winning Olympic gold with a legendary performance, where does Connor Hellebuyck rank now among history's greatest goalies?

I went back-and-forth with @jessegranger.bsky.social to try to figure it out.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

This kind of deep pull is why you're the best.

Looks like it's time for Canada's favorite game show, "Will this embarrassing loss to the Panthers be enough to convince the Leafs to do literally anything?"

Coach the Dragonslayer reciting the same "ultimate measure of a man" quote that Auston Matthews has tattooed on himself is the best Survivor/Toronto sports crossover since that one guy was revealed to be a Leaf fan and immediately got bitten by a snake and almost died.

The votes are in for the 3-2-1-0 reader poll, and the results are... a bloodbath.

Should the NHL learn from the Olympics and switch to a 3-2-1-0 standings format? The 3-2-1-0 argument isn't new, but the Olympics showed how it can work. Let's talk about the arguments for why it wouldn't in the NHL.

New post: Should the NHL learn a lesson from the Olympics and switch to a 3-2-1-0 standings format?

Read the post, then take the poll.

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OK, but have you considered: Staying the course because change is hard?

YouTube video by The Athletic Hockey Show Connor Hellebuyck to receive highest US civilian honor | Full Episode

TAHS Wednesday pod, video edition:

- Olympics reactions
- Frank names his olympic Dudes
- Team USA visits Washington
- Connor Hellebuyck wins again
- Auston Matthews has an interesting week
- And lots more…

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No kidding.

Damn. Senators too.

Should the NHL learn from the Olympics and switch to a 3-2-1-0 standings format? The 3-2-1-0 argument isn't new, but the Olympics showed how it can work. Let's talk about the arguments for why it wouldn't in the NHL.

New post: Should the NHL learn a lesson from the Olympics and switch to a 3-2-1-0 standings format?

Read the post, then take the poll.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Twenty members of U.S. men's Olympic hockey team to attend State of the Union, 5 to miss

NEWS: Twenty of the 25 members of the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team plan to attend the State of the Union, according to USA Hockey.

Kyle Connor, Jake Guentzel, Jackson LaCombe, Brock Nelson, Jake Oettinger are the five who aren't going.

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A history of the Selanne Trophy, a fake award for best combined NHL/Olympics year Today, we’re unveiling a new fake trophy for the best combination of NHL and Olympic performance in the same season.

New post: A brief history of the Selanne Trophy, a fake award for best combined NHL/Olympics year.

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Seems low.

These days, yes. But it's a lesser one than missing games to hang around.

Fans would have eaten it up with a spoon, especially after he finally proved he was a "winner" by getting gold.

It's right there. Easiest tap-in of his life. Will he take it?

Huh. Sorry about that. Sounds like I was kind of a dick, my apologies.