Pairing NHL teams with their NFL equivalents, famous player vs. media battles, and the 1996 Stanley Cup Final will tear the show apart

Now that we know the results of the 49ers-Cowboys playoff game, does Sean regret not nailing down a bet with Ian? Also, are the Cowboys the Maple Leafs of the NFL? Then, with the public clash between Leon Draisaitl and Jim Matheson that occurred this week, they compare it to some all-time battles, and also discuss Sean's piece on midseason goalie trades.

Then, in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss some betting trends for the Avalanche and Pathers, and it is discovered Sean and Jesse have very different memories of the 1996 Stanley Cup Final.

To wrap up, the guys answer your mailbag questions, and in "This Week in Hockey History", they discuss two weather-related game delays, one with an exclusive club that doesn't seem to have great benefits.

Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com, or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!

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