Which Gary Bettman comment is worse?, should the NHL update its awards’ names?, Granger Things, listener questions, and more

On a brand new Thursday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian asks Sean which recent Gary Bettman comment he has a bigger problem with, the guys discuss whether the NHL should follow the NBA’s lead and change the names of their awards, and more. Plus, Jesse Granger stops by in Granger Things as the guys debate an NHL playoff play-in round, discuss the vetting process for NHL owners, and answer listener questions in the mailbag to close things out.  Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM: (845)445-8459! Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show's Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices