The Big Show

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, which tackles some of the biggest NHL and hockey topics. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in today's episode: 0:36: Who and what has stepped up most for the Toronto Maple Leafs without Auston Matthews? 6:33: Three goalies got shutouts Saturday night, including a 5-0 win for the Florida Panthers over the league-leading Winnipeg Jets. Which was most impressive? 11:14: How should the NHL approach suspensions to hold offenders more accountable and protect players? 20:29: Which team still needs to add a piece or two to be a true Stanley Cup threat? 24:38: With reports the NHL's salary cap increase could be higher than expected next season, how big a difference does a possible extra $4 million to $5 million per team really make? 27:39: Which division is more likely to get five teams in the playoffs: the Atlantic or the Metropolitan? 29:40: Alex Ovechkin is on fire and is just 29 goals from breaking the NHL goals record. Does anyone want to change their prediction? 32:08: Are we starting to see the best out of Jack Eichel? With 28 points in 18 games, he's on pace for 127 points. 34:14: Who's the early Calder favorite: Matvei Michkov or Logan Stankoven? 36:10: The PWHL announced a handful of neutral site games. 38:51: In honor of the big fight this past weekend, who would win in a fight between Mike Tyson and Matt Rempe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cap off the week with some of the biggest topics in the NHL on The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what Emma Lingan, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:37: Should everyone now believe in the Winnipeg Jets? 5:08: Do we truly believe Sidney Crosby will be with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the rest of his career? 8:07: With the Boston Bruins and Penguins struggling, which do we believe will make a big move to address struggles first 12:30: Mikko Rantanen is a UFA after this season - why hasn't he been extended yet, and what is a realistic number for him? 16:47: Could Martin Necas be the "game-breaker" the Carolina Hurricanes have been missing to make them a true playoff contender? 21:03: Do we really think the Nashville Predators can climb out of the basement? 26:00: Over the last five years, which GM has impressed you the most? 30:23: Roberto Luongo revealed that he turned down an offer sheet from the Detroit Red Wings immediately after being traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 2006: did he make the right decision? 32:23: Auston Matthews versus the field: who wins the Rocket Richard Trophy this year? 34:19: Who reaches 1,000 points first: Nikita Kucherov (897) or Leon Draisaitl (872)? 36:30: Whose seat is the hottest: Jim Montgomery, Mike Sullivan or Andre Brunette? 38:19: Has Claude Giroux done enough to be considered for the Hockey Hall of Fame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrap up your week with The Hockey News Big Show, featuring some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey world. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in today's episode: 0:46: Which "under-the-radar" off-season acquisition duos have impressed the most with their new teams? 4:32: What other "under-the-radar" off-season acquisition has impressed the most? 6:00: Could Nathan MacKinnon be the next player to win back-to-back Hart Trophies? 11:05: What player has been the biggest disappointment so far this season? 14:33: How should a GM decide when to become "sellers?" What should the biggest factors be in deciding when it's time to "focus on the future?" 19:10: Should the New York Islanders cut bait and sell off some veterans? 24:00: Jeremy Roenick will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame this weekend. Should he have been inducted sooner? Where does he rank among the greatest American players of all-time? 27:30: Name players who did something you'll never forget - that wasn't based on outstanding goals and points. 31:03: Who has the best PWHL jersey? 33:40: Which other country would you want to see added to the 4 Nations Face-Off? 35:42: The Washington Capitals wore their epic eagle jerseys. Name another team that should go back to wearing an old jersey. 38:10: What is your favorite goalie nickname? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time has arrived for another episode of The Hockey News Big Show with Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos. Our hosts discuss and debate some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now. Here's what they had lined up for this episode: 00:41: The Toronto Maple Leafs have the same record of 6-5-2 after 13 games as last year. What's different? 03:38: Is Leafs coach Craig Berube forcing stars to play too far out of their comfort zone? 07:07: What's been the main reason for the Carolina Hurricanes' hot start? 11:00: Bill Lindsay on NHL Network said Jim Montgomery will not be the coach of the Boston Bruins by Thanksgiving. Agree or disagree? 15:02: Is Kyle Connor one of the league's most underrated players, and will he win the Rocket Richard Trophy? 18:35: Which of the NHL's bottom 10 teams is the most surprising squad to be on the list? 20:45: Which bottom-10 club is most likely to rebound in November? 23:40: The NCAA is expected to vote on eligibility for CHL players on Nov. 7. What could be the ripple effect on the CHL and USHL? 29:35: Are Sweden and Finland underdogs at the 4 Nations Face-Off? 34:20: Nikolaj Ehlers has 474 points in 616 games, which set an NHL record for Danish-born players. Does this solidify him as the greatest Danish-born player ever? 35:49: As the Hockey Hall of Fame inductions take place this week, who remains the biggest snub? 37:18: If Tom Brady had been a hockey star, what NHL superstar would he play like? 39:14: Finland's GM says Patrik Laine can make the 4 Nations roster. Is this likely? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to cap off the week with The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what's on today's show: 00:54: After the move to send Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks, are the Toronto Maple Leafs done? 04:20: The Colorado Avalanche are looking for forwards. Who should or could they target? 08:40: Can the Montreal Canadiens add up front while still protecting their young players? 11:50: Should the Boston Bruins consider making moves? 15:10: Is Cale Makar running away with the Norris Trophy already? 17:30: How will the Edmonton Oilers perform without Connor McDavid? 20:00: The Battle of Pennsylvania is currently a battle for the bottom. 23:34: The PWHL is talking expansion. Should they be in a rush to expand, or is this the right time? 28:00: Is there a place for John Tavares and/or Steven Stamkos on Team Canada? 31:17: Does Darcy Kuemper deserve a look from Team Canada? 33:56: Can Nico Hischier hit 50 goals this season? 35:37: Which singer would you like to see introduce an NHL team? 38:25: Should the NHL adopt the "gold helmet" idea like we see in Finland? 39:33: Is Craig Berube playing his stars on the Leafs too little? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new week means a new episode of The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what's on today's show: 00:41: What's special about Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel? Is he the heavy Jack Adams favorite to start the season? 03:46: Will the Toronto Maple Leafs spoil the Jets' chances of setting a new NHL record? 05:11: The Maple Leafs rearranged their power play. What is there to make of it? 11:40: Is Cole Caufield on track to earn "elite status" this season? 15:00: Is the best still to come for the No. 1 pick in 2020, Alexis Lafreniere? 18:52: The Pittsburgh Penguins sent Tristan Jarry to the AHL on a conditioning assignment. What does this mean for the veteran goalie? 21:30: Steven Stamkos and the Nashville Predators face the Tampa Bay Lightning for first time since the split. What are some of the most awkward departures in recent memory? 25:20: Are the Vancouver Canucks handling Elias Pettersson the right way? Was there anything to make of last week's practice scuffle with J.T. Miller? 30:10: Will the Dallas Stars' Logan Stankoven get over or under 65 points this season? 31:13: Goaltender Alexei Kolosov made his Philadelphia Flyers debut. Will we see him sticking around this season? 32:54: Do we agree or disagree with how Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery handled Brad Marchand's turnover? 34:35: Should San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky already be on the hot seat? 37:17: What are the best NHL player Halloween costumes you've seen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos finish an exciting week of NHL action by discussing the biggest topics in and around the league. Here's what's on today's show: 1:15: Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are back in the New Jersey Devils' lineup. How much does this change the look of their blueline? 4:25: Does Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom need to adjust to his new team's style? 5:05: Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll is also back. How was his first game back? 8:20: Is there more competition for the Leafs' net than before, with Anthony Stolarz performing well? 9:30: The Colorado Avalanche bounced back. What has changed over the team's last few wins? 13:27: What's most impressive about the Winnipeg Jets remaining undefeated? 17:21: Is this the year of the Minnesota Wild's Kirill Kaprizov for the Hart Trophy? 21:36: Which players are we most excited to see play together at the 4 Nations Face-Off? 24:07: Connor McDavid says Sidney Crosby should be Team Canada captain. Is he right? 26:21: Is Jordan Binnington the favorite to start for Canada? 29:30: Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jacob Trouba made the news for big hits this week. Should they have been disciplined more? 32:00: Shea Theodore signed a huge contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights 33:50: Was the Edmonton Oilers' decision on offer sheets for Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway the worst move of the summer? 34:56: How many NHL games will Matt Rempe play this season? 37:06: Which 4 Nations Face-Off jersey is best? 39:20: What "dream" for Alexander Ovechkin is more achievable this season: breaking the NHL goals record or winning another Stanley Cup? 40:31: Favorite scary movie to watch this time of year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Hockey News Big Show, featuring discussions and expert takes on the biggest topics in and around the NHL on Mondays and Fridays. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode: 0:40: Are we surprised the Montreal Canadiens aren't ready to be a playoff team? 5:35: The Washington Capitals are playing with attitude. What's working so far? 9:46: The Buffalo Sabres' "new" top line is looking "dangerous." 12:32: Jake Guentzel is averaging more than a point per game so far. Did the Tampa Bay Lightning make the right call trading for him instead of re-signing Steven Stamkos? 14:54: What are the early impressions of the Toronto Maple Leafs' Core Four this season? Is it a bad thing that none of them were traded during the summer? 18:32: What can Max Pacioretty inject into the Maple Leafs' lineup after being a healthy scratch? 20:48: After the New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens in a nine-round shootout, do we like requiring teams to go through their lineup before reusing any shooters? 24:25: Which NHL players still don't wear visors? 25:59: Team Bubble or Team Cage for full face shields? 29:33: Should there be a time limit for video reviews? 30:46: Is having possible AHL eligibility for 19-year-olds good or bad? 32:53: Should the NHL be able to carry three goalies without concerns about waivers? 35:02: What's the most memorable equipment mishap? 36:30: "Where is Rutger" chants rained down at the Winnipeg Jets game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Was sending Rutger McGroarty to the AHL the right move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL on Mondays and Fridays. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode, which includes milestone moments for Pittsburgh Penguins stalwarts, the NHL's top goal-scorers so far, goalie contracts and more: 0:55: Is Sidney Crosby or Mario Lemieux the greatest Pittsburgh Penguins player of all-time? 4:52: Are Crosby and Evgeni Malkin the greatest tandem in hockey right now? 8:00: Does the greatest tandem need a Stanley Cup championship to be confirmed as a great pair? 10:22: Ilya Sorokin, Jeremy Swayman and Jake Oettinger all have eight-year contracts worth $8.25 million per year. Which goalie brings the best value for it? 13:14: Are the Chicago Blackhawks developing Lukas Reichel in the right way? 18:25: Why aren't things clicking with the Nashville Predators? 20:50: Is the Colorado Avalanche ruining their season with this bad start? 24:46: Top 10 goal leaders: which players are the biggest surprises? 27:22: Which goal-scorers are surprisingly not in the top 10? 29:44: What has been most impressive about Matvei Michkov's start? 33:21: How many goalie goals could we see this year? Could there be more than one? 34:50: Who would you rather have on your team: Artemi Panarin or Nikita Kucherov? 35:59: Who has been more impressive for the Flames: Dan Vladar or Dustin Wolf? 37:38: If Patrick Kane can stay healthy, can he get over 60 points this season? 38:54: Would you rather have Ryan Reaves or Max Pacioretty (who was scratched on Wednesday) in the lineup on Saturday for the Toronto Maple Leafs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode, starting with some of the good and the bad from the first full week of the season: 0:46: The Winnipeg Jets pulled their goalie in the first period and scored. Should more teams do this? 3:54: The Calgary Flames are 3-0 to start the season. What has stood out the most with them? 7:14: What is more surprising between the Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche going 0-3 to start the season? 12:48: Where did Mark Kastelic come from? He's had a hot start with the Boston Bruins. 15:44: Evgeni Malkin hit 1,300 points. How significant is that milestone? 19:35: Is Marc-Andre Fleury the last elite French Canadian NHL goalie we'll see for a long time? Can Sam Montembeault be the next one? 22:55: Patrick Roy returns to Colorado behind the New York Islanders bench as Jared Bednar's seat warms up. 27:36: Are the Toronto Maple Leafs playing boring hockey? 30:50: Will Aleksander Barkov be back for the Global Series? 34:39: Macklin Celebrini is already on the IR. Does this hurt his Calder Trophy chances?  39:12: What is the best team "player of the game award?"  41:19: Should the Montreal Canadiens be concerned about Ivan Demidov's low ice time? 42:45: The first Prime Video broadcast was Monday night. Is streaming the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode: 0:34: Joseph Woll is injured already. What does this mean for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 4:03: The Colorado Avalanche pulled Alexandar Georgiev in the first game. How much patience should the team have with him? 8:20: Can Sam Montembeault be Team Canada's goalie at the 4 Nations Face-Off? 11:17: Carter Verhaeghe got his massive extension with the Florida Panthers, the latest step in an impressive career journey. And does the Florida Tax strike again? 16:11: Linus Ullmark signed a contract extension with the Ottawa Senators, and he stood tall as they beat the defending Stanley Cup champions. 20:10: Igor Shesterkin reportedly turned out what would've been the largest contract handed out to a goaltender in NHL history. Is $88 million really not enough for him? 24:20: What were the first impressions of Macklin Celebrini? 29:50: The biggest surprise from Week 1 35:30: The Columbus Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner underwent shoulder surgery. 37:50: Ryan named James Hagens as the top draft-eligible player for 2025. Which NHL team will have the best odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick? 40:28: What's the best name in sports after Ivan Ivan became the first NHL player to have identical first and last names? 43:10: Who has the better career so far between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, featuring the biggest topics in and around the NHL.  On Mondays and Fridays, we'll have in-depth analysis and lively discussions about everything happening in the NHL. Whether it’s trade rumors, player development or season predictions, it has expert takes and fresh perspectives on every episode. The Big Show features Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy, who starred in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show last season. Joining the crew is Katie Gaus, an Emmy-winning reporter and host who formerly covered Colorado Avalanche broadcasts. Without further ado, here are the big topics discussed in this episode: 0:49: Stanley Cup predictions  2:47: Which playoff team from last year will miss the playoffs this year? 5:28: Which teams that missed the playoffs last season will make it this time? 8:20: Which GM is feeling the most pressure this season? 12:06: Predicting the Hart Trophy winner 15:00: Predicting the breakout player of the year   17:42: What player on a new team will make the biggest impact? 19:50: Which player on a new team will take a step back?  23:35: What games we've got our eyes on in the opening week 27:33: What are some rivalries to watch out for? 30:45: Will Sam Gagner play again? 31:55: Reacting to Max Pacioretty finally signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs 33:40: Is Pierre Engvall or Justin Holl more surprising to see on waivers  36:20: Is the new Jeremy Swayman contract a win-win? 38:48: Who will win the Vezina this year? 39:54: Will Auston Matthews get 70 goals this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Wraparound Show is back with more NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: What to expect from the league’s biggest stars in 2024-25 4:32: Is the Mitch Marner criticism overblown? 7:53: Can the NHL do anything to fix advantages caused by different state taxes? 11:33: Which eight teams should play in the 2028 World Cup of Hockey? 14:17: Which rebuilding team is closest to contending? 17:14: Predicting the winner of each division 22:07: Do the Bruins have the best defense core in the Eastern Conference? 25:07: Will the Vegas Golden Knights' supposed lack of loyalty hurt them in the future? 28:56: Who are some bubble players for the 4 Nations Face-Off? 32:27: What can Macklin Celebrini learn by living with Joe Thornton? 35:20: Which NHL team will name a captain next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Wraparound Show has another episode of more NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments during the off-season. Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:00: Johnny Gaudreau’s legacy after he and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, died Thursday night. 6:08: Can Rutger McGroarty become a leader in Pittsburgh? 9:28: Will Yaroslav Askarov become the Sharks' No. 1 goaltender this season? 13:05: Does signing Max Pacioretty make sense for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 15:46: Nick Robertson's future in Toronto 18:37: Seth Jarvis' future in Carolina 22:23: Which Hughes brother will have the best career? 25:13: Should the Nashville Predators play Steven Stamkos at center? 26:57: Top issues facing the New Jersey Devils 29:23: Top issues facing the New York Islanders 32:19: Top issues facing the New York Rangers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Wraparound Show is back with more NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Examining Patrik Laine's fit with the Montreal Canadiens 4:35: Reacting to the Philadelphia Flyers terminating Ryan Johansen's contract 6:50: Are the Edmonton Oilers better after this off-season and not matching two offer sheets? 11:45: What could an extension look like for John Tavares with the Toronto Maple Leafs? 16:25: Standouts from the 2025 UFA Class 18:35: The Pittsburgh Penguins hired the Tampa Bay Rays' analytics coach 21:45: What's there to make of Yaroslav Askarov trade request? 25:10: The top issues facing the Chicago Blackhawks 27:08: The top issues facing the Colorado Avalanche 29:57: The top issues facing the Dallas Stars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show is here, taking a look at several hockey topics in bite-sized segments as the summer continues. Here are the NHL topics Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Is the Travis Konecny eight-year contract the right commitment for the Philadelphia Flyers? 4:21: What are the takeaways from the reaction since the Edmonton Oilers hired Stan Bowman as GM? Should Keith Gretzky have gotten the job instead? 9:53: Patrik Laine is reportedly cleared by the NHL and NHLPA player assistance program. What does that mean now for his immediate future? 13:35: Which signings from last year's free-agent period ended up being a bargain? 16:15: Which NHL teams have the most promising long-term outlook? 19:00: As the Summer Olympics kick off, what is the most memorable ice hockey Olympic moment in recent memory? 23:01: What will Jeremy Swayman's next deal look like with the Boston Bruins? 25:15: Which teams still have huge lineup questions? 28:40: Which players are on the best contracts in the NHL? 31:29: How far is the Utah Hockey Club from being playoff-ready? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where we tackle hockey topics in bite-sized segments as the off-season continues. Ryan Kennedy and Jacob Stoller take a look around the NHL and analyze some off-season moves, what's still to come and much more. Here's what they discussed: 0:00: Which NHL GMs are on the hot seat? 4:23: How has new Edmonton Oilers prospect Matthew Savoie’s development been so far? 8:17: Who are the top NHL free agents left? 11:00: Does a Mitch Marner trade make sense now? 14:15: Could the Anaheim Ducks surprise teams this year? 16:33: Is the Vegas Golden Knights' competitive window closing? 20:05: Is Rutger McGroarty NHL-ready? 22:28: Which teams should’ve been more active in free agency? 26:10: What's going on with the 'Yzerplan' in Detroit? 30:25: Which teams are still due for a big move this summer? 33:00: Two rounds of "Would you Rather" featuring young players taking off in the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where we discuss hockey topics in bite-sized segments throughout the off-season. The NHL's on the other end of two weeks of full-fledged action, featuring the Cup final Game 7, draft and beginning of free agency. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Where do the Florida Panthers stand as Stanley Cup contenders after July 1? 3:02: What are some non-playoff teams with a shot to appear in the 2024-25 post-season? 8:30: Who are the top NHL free agents left? 12:20: Will Mitch Marner remain a Toronto Maple Leaf for all of 2024-25? 17:45: The NHL reinstated Joel Quenneville, Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac. 22:40: Are the Nashville Predators Stanley Cup contenders after getting Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei? 27:45: What's the outlook for the Winnipeg Jets? 31:34: What about the Pittsburgh Penguins? 34:56: Could there be an offer sheet signed this off-season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the 2024 NHL draft preview edition of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Draft and prospect expert Tony Ferrari joined Jacob Stoller for this episode. Here's what they discussed: 0:00: How does Tony evaluate NHL draft prospects? 4:33: There's uncertainty about who the Chicago Blackhawks will draft second overall. 8:00: How many defensemen will be taken in the top 10? 9:15: How does Ivan Demidov compare to Matvei Michkov? 11:14: Would you rather have Zeev Buium vs. Zayne Parekh? 12:53: Which teams could trade up or down before or during the draft? 15:09: Will Berkly Catton be this year’s Zach Benson? 16:46: Is Cole Eiserman still the best pure goal-scorer in this class? 19:27: Who will the Sharks target at pick No. 14? 21:54: Does Tij Iginla make sense for the Calgary Flames? 24:14: Outside of Celebrini, which player is the most NHL-ready? 25:47: Who is this year’s version of Easton Cowan? 27:25: The top five forwards available at the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring NHL topics in bite-sized segments as the Stanley Cup final ends and off-season officially begins. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions. What did we think of Game 7? 3:30: Should Connor McDavid have come out to accept the Conn Smythe Trophy? 5:55: Will McDavid ever win a Cup with the Edmonton Oilers? 11:20: The Matthew Tkachuk trade paid off for the Florida Panthers. 14:49: Is Sergei Bobrovsky reaching Hall of Fame territory with this championship? 19:16: Should Paul Maurice be coaching Team Canada? 23:02: Are the Ottawa Senators a playoff team now that they acquired Linus Ullmark? 28:42: Is Matvei Michkov the new Calder Trophy favorite? 33:30: The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Marc Savard. What will he bring to the squad? 35:30: Who are some free agents who should re-sign with their clubs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, full of NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Pierre-Luc Dubois is traded to the Washington Capitals. Who benefits most? 3:58: Jacob Markstrom heads to the New Jersey Devils. Does this take them to the next level. 7:06: Barkov could be the first Finnish captain to win the Stanley Cup. What are some countries that haven't had a Cup-winning captain yet? 9:45: Should Connor McDavid win the Conn Smythe Trophy, even if the Edmonton Oilers lose? 14:28: Corey Perry scored a big goal in Game 5. Could he avoid a fourth Cup finals loss? 18:05: Which teams are left without a Stanley Cup championship, and which of them are closest to winning? 22:43: What changes will the Toronto Maple Leafs' new coaching staff bring? 27:15: Should the Columbus Blue Jackets be aggressive in free agency? 31:30: How should the San Jose Sharks build around Macklin Celebrini? 35:13: Can Kyle Dubas re-shape the Pittsburgh Penguins into contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the sixth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, full of NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: What would an injury to Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov mean for the Stanley Cup final? 4:30: Could pressure derail the Edmonton Oilers' home-ice advantage? 6:40: Which defenseman will be taken first at the NHL draft? 9:36: Outside of Macklin Celebrini, who is the most NHL-ready forward at the draft? 12:45: Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. What's been his best move? 15:20: The Washington Capitals reached an agreement to buy CapFriendly. Should the NHL just have their own site with salary information? 18:55: The Columbus Blue Jackets and Patrik Laine are reportedly working on a trade, according to TSN/The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. Where are some potential destinations? 23:26: Who are some prime buyout candidates? 27:55: Will a handful of pending UFAs stay or go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our fifth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're discussing the Stanley Cup final, more NHL news and another hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Here's everything Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: How should Connor McDavid handle Florida's physicality? 4:44: How will Sergei Bobrovsky's run affect Igor Shesterkin's contract? 9:03: Who are some under-the-radar trade candidates? 12:14: Who benefits the most from the NHL's salary cap rising? 15:16: Should the Chicago Blackhawks pursue Jake Guentzel? 19:31: Do draft combine test results matter? 22:31: What are some crazy combine questions? 24:23: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he's received lots of interest in expansion. What could be the next expansion cities? 28:34: Michael and Jacob predict the first six players at the 4 Nations Face-Off for Canada and the USA. 33:54: They then predict the first six players for Sweden and Finland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our fourth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're discussing a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Jacob Stoller and Ryan Kennedy discuss more Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers topics ahead of the Stanley Cup final before discussing the NHL draft and more NHL topics. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Ryan’s travel experience for the Stanley Cup final 2:41: Does GM Ken Holland deserve credit for the Oilers' turnaround? 6:02: Do the Florida Panthers deserve to be the heavy betting favorite to win the Cup? 8:38: After this Cup final appearance, are Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid locks to stay in Edmonton? 11:35: Is Oilers blueliner Evan Bouchard a top-10 NHL defenseman? 14:00: Is projected No. 1-overall NHL draft pick Macklin Celebrini being overlooked as a franchise talent? 18:00: Utah's NHL team is down to six potential names. 20:31: What are possible landing spots for Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras if he gets traded? 25:23: Are there any players we would've liked to see in the NHL's upcoming docuseries on Prime Video? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our third episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're tackling a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discuss the early storylines ahead of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, plus some more NHL topics. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Who has the edge between the Panthers and Oilers? 2:44: The Panthers and Oilers did not touch their conference champion trophies. How do Michael and Jacob feel about the superstition? 4:34: What can the rest of the NHL learn from the Panthers? 7:23: Is Matthew Tkachuk a top-five player in the NHL? What about a top-five playoff player? 10:10: Who is each finalist's X-factor? 13:49: Can Aleksander Barkov shut down Connor McDavid? 16:58: Who are the NHL's latest Conn Smythe Trophy candidates? 21:22: Should the NHL even out the playing field for states with harsher income tax, or is it just an excuse? 25:27: Who should Canada's goaltender be at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the Olympics? 28:20: Should the NHL have a most improved player award? If so, who should win it? 31:54: A blind ranking of past first-overall picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our second episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We continue to tackle a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments during the rest of the playoffs and off-season. Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discuss more storylines in the NHL playoffs and off-seasons for those already eliminated, as well as the PWHL and Memorial Cup. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Who has been the most disappointing Edmonton Oilers player in the Western Conference final? 2:35: The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers are in a very tight series, but which goaltender has the edge the rest of the way? 4:50: Should there be a "buyer beware" label for breaking the bank on a Sam Reinhart deal? 7:33: Will Steven Stamkos return to the Tampa Bay Lightning or hit the open market? How much is he worth? 11:35: Is it time for the PWHL to expand? If so, where? 14:03: After a cameraperson was on the ice for a fight during the Memorial Cup, should the NHL steal this concept? 18:53: Who should be the next coach of the San Jose Sharks? And if the Columbus Blue Jackets change their bench boss, who would replace Pascal Vincent? 22:30: Blue Jackets rookie Adam Fantilli was named a breakout candidate in an upcoming issue of The Hockey News. Who is your pick? 26:15: Do the Ottawa Senators need to make a big move this summer? 29:50: Will Easton Cowan crack the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster next season? 32:35: Over/Under: 2024 NHL free agent contract predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome all The Hockey News podcast listeners to the Wraparound Show, where we tackle a ton of trending hockey topics in bite-sized segments throughout the rest of the NHL playoffs and off-season. Here's everything on today's episode, presented by BetMGM and NorthlandHockey.com and hosted by Jacob Stoller and Michael Traikos: 0:00: Which team has looked more impressive between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers? Does Matt Rempe provide the emotional spark the Rangers need? 2:33: Should Canadian hockey fans jump on the Edmonton Oilers' bandwagon? 6:52: Who are the Conn Smythe Trophy front-runners? 11:35: Where does Mitch Marner end up? Will he stay in Toronto? 16:12: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Max Domi or Tyler Bertuzzi? 19:29: Should Philadelphia Flyers fans be worried about Matvei Michkov? 23:13: Has the Buffalo Sabres' Dylan Cozens put himself on Canada's radar heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off after the World Championship? How about the Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard? 27:18: Did the Winnipeg Jets make the right call hiring Scott Arniel as their new coach? 29:41: Who will join Don Waddell in Columbus? The Blue Jackets are rumored to be hiring him any day now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and David Alter: What is next for the Toronto Maple Leafs after firing Sheldon Keefe? Are the Rangers on another level, or are the hurricanes just overhyped? How are the PWHL playoffs looking? All that and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: Who will win the latest iteration of a Game 7 between the Leafs and Bruins? As the first round nears its end, who are the toughest teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences? How can the Rangers take out the Hurricanes in the conference semi-finals? All that and More. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - As the playoffs loom, who will come out on top in the first round? - How significant is the relocation of the Coyotes to Utah? - What is the Bruins outlook on the Leafs as they near their first-round series? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - As he nears the 70-goal mark, is this the best Auston Matthews has ever been? - Which of the first-round matchups will be the toughest or most entertaining? - What does the Coyotes' relocation mean for the future of hockey in the desert? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Can Sidney Crosby turn back the clock and lead the Penguins to the post-season? - What was the deal with the Rangers line brawl with the Devils to open their game Wednesday? - Why aren't the Blue Jackets' youngsters playing? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Have the Leafs been reduced to first-round fodder? - Are Moritz Seider's high volume of minutes in Detroit a cause for concern? - Will the Ducks be able to secure a top-three pick in the draft? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Could we see Cinderella-type runs this post-season out of Nashville, Washington, Detroit, Philadelphia and Los Angeles? After all, look at what Florida did last year. - Zach Hyman and Sam Reinhart are hitting their peak later in their careers. Who could be next to have a breakout season around 30 years old? - Is there a team that is secure in net? Who appears to have the goaltending edge heading into the playoffs? - Should the CHL follow March Madness and go to an NCAA single-elimination format for the Memorial Cup? Could this even work? - What's the level of anxiety for Vancouver Canucks fans right now? How's Elias Lindholm fitting in, and who would the team want to face off against in the first round? - The hosts blind rank five NHL goalies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Has John Tortorella gone too far with his recent healthy scratches? - Will Chicago go big-game hunting this off-season? - Can the hot hand of Ovechkin get the Capitals into the playoffs? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Which players should appear in a behind-the-scenes series on the NHL? - Should puck-over-glass and high-sticking penalties be available for coaches to challenge? - NHL GMs seemed happy with 3-on-3 overtime, but should there be any tweaks? - Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that if the Arizona Coyotes don't win the auction for a piece of land in June, relocation is on the table. Is Utah the guaranteed spot, or is Houston a potential fit? - Wayne Simmonds retired from the NHL on Monday. What's his legacy so far? - The PWHL trade deadline has come and passed with few moves. Should there have been more? - Will the Los Angeles Kings or Vegas Golden Knights capture the final division spot in the Pacific? - U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and Rangers site contributor Stan Fischler discusses the New York Rangers, arguably the hottest team in the NHL right now. Does Artemi Panarin deserve some Hart Trophy love? - Mitch Marner remains injured for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Should they let him rest until the playoffs? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss who could be the next coach of Team Canada. Then, with Nathan MacKinnon on a scoring tear, can anyone foil his Hart Trophy Campaign? Plus, Nashville's recent hot streak and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Connor Somerville look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show, presented by Upper Deck. Burning questions remain for a handful of NHL teams following the trade deadline last Friday. Can the Pittsburgh Penguins even turn things around next season? What's the future of the San Jose Sharks? Will John Tortorella's suspension hurt the Philadelphia Flyers? Plus, the hosts and resident hockey card collector Jared Ostroff receive 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 cards looking to carry their momentum after finding a Connor Bedard Marquee Rookies card two weeks ago. 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 cards hit store shelves March 6 and features some of the biggest young names out there like Connor Bedard. Keep an eye out for the series’ Young Guns cards, which include special Outburst Gold 1-of-1. Find them at your local hobby shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss their winners and losers from yesterday's trade deadline. Plus, they talk with THN team site editors to analyze the deadline moves made by Colorado, Carolina and Toronto, along with so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show, presented by Upper Deck. In today's show: - Can Travis Green save the New Jersey Devils' season? What are their goaltending plans? - Penguins site editor Nick Horwat on what the return for Jake Guentzel should look like and the immense challenge that GM Kyle Dubas faces. - According to a report on The Hockey News' Women's Hockey site, the NHL is using the PWHL to test out several new rules. They include allowing the top-seeded team to pick its playoff opponent. If the NHL were to adopt this, who would some of the divisional leaders pick? - Upper Deck associate brand manager Ed Spiker talks about why card collectors are clamoring over the Connor Bedard rookie card and whether the upcoming Matt Rempe card should feature the New York Rangers enforcer sporting a black eye. - What's the over-under on deadline day trades?  - Do we envision a team taking a chance on Evgeny Kuznetsov?  - And who is the next coach on the hot seat now that Lindy Ruff is out in New Jersey? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show, presented by BetMGM and Northland Hockey. On today's show: - Elias Pettersson signs an eight-year contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks. Where will he rank among the NHL's highest-paid players, and were the Canucks really in advanced talks to trade the forward? - The Dallas Stars got a big prize in trade deadline season by nabbing Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames. What does this mean for their Stanley Cup chances? - Did anyone expect Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers and Sam Reinhart of the Florida Panthers to be on pace for 50 goals this season? Is Hyman one of the top UFA signings in recent memory? - The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired right-handed defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks. What's still to come for them? - The Hockey News' Los Angeles Kings site editor Austin Stanovich joins the show to discuss the team that snapped its funked. What fuelled the turnaround, and what role has Quinton Byfield played in it? And will the Kings be active at the trade deadline? - Ryan and Michael predict the destinations for some of the top potential names left on the trade block, including Noah Hanifin, Jake Guentzel, Jake Allen, Matt Dumba, Anthony Duclair, Juuse Saros, Jacob Markstrom and more. - Are there any bright spots to this season for the Ottawa Senators? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show: - It's Showtime in Detroit. Coming off major hip surgery, there was concern that Patrick Kane's best days were behind him. But could his efforts get the Red Wings back in the playoffs? - Does New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe need to avenge his loss to Mathieu Olivier when the Rangers play the Blue Jackets on Wednesday? - St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong sits down for a 1-on-1 interview with Ryan Kennedy for some Future Watch talk and how the Blues have one of the strongest prospect pipelines in hockey. - New Jersey Devils site editor Kristy Flannery joins Ryan and Michael to talk about coach Lindy Ruff's future, whether Jacob Markstrom could be the answer in net and how Simon Nemec and Luke Hughes have been progressing. - It's box-breaking time. Michael and Ryan are joined by resident card collector Jared Ostroff to break open some of Upper Deck's latest offerings. - If Elias Pettersson doesn't re-sign in Vancouver, where could he be headed?  - What are the chances that Connor McDavid will finish the season with 100-plus assists? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network. Today's guest is Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News' Carolina Hurricanes site to discuss the team's trade deadline plans, success as of late, goaltending situation and more. Plus: - The Rangers are on a tear with rising fan favorite Matt Rempe; are they a Cup contender with Boston, Colorado, Florida and others? - While the Winnipeg Jets expressed concern over attendance, Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta expressed interest in an NHL team. - And what's the scale on the faith-o-meter for some teams in the middle of the playoff race? All that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network, presented by Upper Deck: - Does the NHL's Hart Trophy race involve eight players? Is Auston Matthews a front-runner? - Who is the biggest name in the NHL trade market? - The goalie market will be a must-watch leading up to the trade deadline. - Today's guest is Paul Delos Santos, editor of The Hockey News' Vegas Golden Knights site. Will Vegas go back-to-back? - Who are the top five players currently not in the NHL? - Do the hosts agree or disagree with Morgan Rielly's suspension being upheld at five games? And much more! 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 cards hit store shelves March 6 and features some of the biggest young names out there like Connor Bedard. Keep an eye out for the series’ Young Guns cards, which include special Outburst Gold 1-of-1. Find them at your local hobby shop at March 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Where did things go wrong with the Columbus Blue Jackets? - Morgan Rielly is suspended five games, but are things working out for the Maple Leafs? Was Rielly right to appeal his suspension? - Sean Couturier is the new captain of the Philadelphia Flyers. Why was he the right choice? - Amy Johnson of The Hockey News' Montreal Canadiens site joins the show to discuss Juraj Slafkovsky, the team's trade deadline goals and more. - Columbus is reportedly finally getting an outdoor game as the Jackets are expected to host Detroit at Ohio State's football stadium next season. How cool is that?  - Blake Wheeler is out for the season; what are the repercussions for the Rangers? - Are the Canadians the best team in women's international hockey right now? - Who will be the inaugural PWHL champions? And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the league and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network: - Was Morgan Rielly's cross-check or Ridly Greig's slapshot empty-netter in the wrong on Saturday? - Flames netminder Jacob Markstrom was the NHL's first star of last week. Where could he be at the trade deadline? - Could the Buffalo Sabres be buyers and sellers in the next few weeks? What about the Penguins? - The Hockey News' Ottawa Senators site editor Steve Warne discusses the Battle of Ontario, Ridly Greig's rookie season, Vladimir Tarasenko and more. - With Tomas Hertl out weeks because of knee surgery, can the Sharks "catch" the Blackhawks for first place in the NHL draft lottery odds? - Which club deserves the top pick the most among the bottom teams? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Boston is the cup favorite, Fleury hitting the 1000-game mark, injury troubles in Tampa Bay, Kraken talk with Glenn Dreyfuss and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Ryan and Michael discuss what the London Police Service said in Monday's press conference, as well as what comes next for the three NHL teams with players on leaves of absence who face charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault. (The charges and allegations have not been proven in court.) - Canucks coach Rick Tocchet, part of the Pittsburgh Penguins team that won a record 17 straight games, said he hopes the Edmonton Oilers don't break that streak. - Alex Ovechkin only has nine goals this year. Can he still reach 30 this year? - What do Ryan and Michael think about reports that the Chicago Blackhawks will host the 2025 NHL Winter Classic? - Siobhan Nolan, editor of The Hockey News' Philadelphia Flyers site, discusses Philly's plans for the trade deadline, Carter Hart and more. - Should the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings and Seattle Kraken buy, sell or stay the course? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the NHL All-Star Weekend wraps up, it's time for The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - The Vancouver Canucks acquired Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo and two picks. How do Ryan and Michael feel about what both teams got? - The Winnipeg Jets sent a first-round pick and a conditional third-rounder to the Montreal Canadiens for Sean Monahan. Did both teams win this trade? - The Los Angeles Kings fired coach Todd McLellan and assigned Jim Hiller the interim coach role for the rest of the season. Is this what they need to stop the slump? - The Olympics are back for NHLers in 2026, with the 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025. Who will win them? - THN Florida site editor David Dwork shares what it's like coming to Toronto from another market to cover the All-Star Game festivities. How did we feel about the new iteration of the All-Star Skills competition? - THN women's hockey site contributor Curtis Martin joins the show to discuss the 3-on-3 PWHL showcase on All-Star Thursday and what's worked for the league in its first season. - Ryan and Michael revisit their skills competition predictions. How many did they get right? What do they think of the all-star player draft? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos say who they'd pick for seven NHL awards at the mid-season point, break down the standings, predict the skills competition winner and discuss the St. Louis Blues with Lou Korac: - Who's the NHL's most valuable player up to this point? The Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon and the Oilers' Connor McDavid were among the contenders discussed for the Hart Trophy. - As for the league's top defenseman, Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar are among the top contenders. - For the Vezina, what about the Jeremy Swayman and the Connor Hellebuyck? Were they picked by Ryan or Michael? - Connor Bedard had been the front-runner for the league's top rookie award, but with his injury, others may have caught up to him in the race. They also discuss the Selke Trophy, Lady Byng Trophy and Jack Adams Award. - What's the reason for the Blues climbing up the standings? - Ryan and Michael then address the burning questions in each NHL division before predicting the winners for each challenge in the skills competition, as well as the overall champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Bombshell updates from the Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal. - Potential NHL expansion to Utah and what that could look like. - David Alter, editor of THN's Maple Leafs site, discusses Calle Jarnkrok's injury, Ilya Samsonov, the power play, and more. - Ryan and Michael either give the thumbs up or thumbs down on a variety of topics, Justin Trudeau going to an Ottawa PWHL game. - Who should replace George Parros as head of player safety? - Who is one surprise team that will sell at the trade deadline? And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Patrick Roy is the new head coach of the New York Islanders. Does this change how we think about the Islanders and their playoff hopes?  - The Edmonton Oilers won the Corey Perry sweepstakes. What are the risks, and why is he a fit with the club? And a Jack Campbell AHL update. - Remy Mastey, editor of THN's Coyotes site, discusses where the Coyotes sit in the playoff race, rookie Logan Cooley's season so far, goaltender Connor Ingram and more. - Ryan and Michael either give approval or disapproval on a variety of topics, including Kyle Connor and Vincent Trocheck being named replacements for the All-Star Game, whether the Oilers can set the longest winning streak in NHL history and whether Connor Bedard is the Calder Trophy favorite. - Was extending Jim Rutherford in Vancouver the right move? - Which team has the best logo in hockey? And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - With 12 straight wins and climbing into playoff position, are the Edmonton Oilers back to being the Stanley Cup contenders we assumed they were before the season? - The Philadelphia Flyers won five straight before Saturday's loss – is this team for real? - The Toronto Maple Leafs center is now on pace to break 70 goals. Does he do it, and if so, is that enough to win the Hart Trophy? - THN's Florida Panthers site editor, David Dwork, joins the show. Is he surprised the club has had no Cup final hangover? - Would you rather be the Buffalo Sabres or Ottawa Senators? What about the Washington Capitals or Pittsburgh Penguins? - Ryan and Michael give their mid-season selections for the Stanley Cup, Vezina Trophy, Norris Trophy, Rocket Richard Trophy, Jack Adams Award, Calder Trophy and Bill Masterton Trophy And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - With rumblings that coach Sheldon Keefe is on the hot seat again, what happens if the Toronto Maple Leafs don't get four or six points from their current three-game road trip? - Who should fans vote for as the final two players to get into the NHL All-Star skills competition? - THN's Canucks site editor Adam Kierszenblat joins the show to discuss the team defying the PDO odds, whether Quinn Hughes would've been a better center than defenseman, Thatcher Demko's Vezina Trophy chances and more. - Will we see more teams make trades after the Flyers and Ducks got things started last week? Who should be available on the Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - With Connor Bedard injured, is the Calder Trophy race back on, and who could be in the running? - Trevor Zegras is now out for 6-8 weeks with a broken ankle, but do we still believe the trade rumors? - John Tortorella loves Jamie Drysdale and some classic Torts comments in the media this week. - The Boston Bruins are dealing with the injury bug with Florida breathing down their necks. THN's Bruins team site editor Joe Pohoryles breaks down their season so far. - Will Vancouver's PDO bubble ever burst?  - Who should replace Connor Bedard at All-Star weekend? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - William Nylander signed an eight-year contract worth $11.5 million per year. Is it too much? Can the Leafs win with this salary structure? What does it mean for the rest of the NHL's stars with contracts ending in the next three seasons? - After reports that the Philadelphia Flyers were at a crossroads with Cutter Gauthier, they traded him to the Anaheim Ducks for Jamie Drysdale and a second-round draft pick in 2025. - Team USA was golden at the 2024 world juniors in Gothenburg, Sweden. Ryan and Michael reflect on the tournament. - The Winnipeg Jets are the hottest team in the NHL right now and sit first in the league standings. THN's Jets team site editor Carter Brooks explains what brought them to this point. - San Jose Sharks broadcaster Randy Hahn stopped by the studio to talk about the squad's tough season in last place, the future ahead with promising prospects and more. - Should the NHL stop having a representative from each team at the All-Star Weekend?  - Have the hosts liked the PWHL's launch so far? What do they think of the league's "jailbreak" idea where a shorthanded goal ends a penalty kill? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a Saturday night just days away from the world juniors, it's The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos. Catch the roster breakdowns for some of the top contenders at the World Junior Championship and more, along with some tournament predictions. In order: - Can Team Canada win gold for the third straight world juniors? - Do the Americans have the best goaltending tandem of the tournament on paper? What about their forwards? - Can Sweden win the world juniors in front of the home fans this year? - THN prospect writer Tony Ferrari discusses what to expect from the next wave of squads in Finland, Slovakia and Czechia. He also analyzes Norway's Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. - Finally, the hosts predict the medallists, relegation battlers, MVP, top forward, top defenseman and top goaltender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - The Ottawa Senators replaced coach D.J. Smith and assistant coach Davis Payne with interim coach Jacques Martin and assistant coach Daniel Alfredsson. Will the Sens get the coaching bump? - Did the Minnesota Wild make the right move not playing Marc-Andre Fleury against the Pittsburgh Penguins?  - The Boston Bruins loaned Matthew Poitras to Team Canada for the world juniors. Should Adam Fantilli join him? - Avalanche team site editor Colleen Flynn joins Michael and Ryan to discuss Nathan MacKinnon's points streak, Cale Makar's chances of winning the Norris Trophy again and whether Colorado has a solid shot at winning the Stanley Cup this season. - Who are the four best teams in the NHL right now? Who's rising, and who's falling? - At what point of the season should fans consider their playoff hopes gone? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the THN Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - The NHL is making a welcomed shift from theatrics to raw talent and skill with changes to this year's All-Star Skills competition. - With the firing of head coach Craig Berube, what awaits the Blues as they enter the Drew Bannister era? - Despite losing the team's leading scorer Kyle Connor to a knee injury, the Jets sit atop the Central Division and may be deserving of some respect. - How good is Canada's team ahead of the World Junior Championship, and will players like Macklin Celebrini be able to leave their mark? - What's with Alex Ovechkin's goal slump, and are the Washington Capitals still Cup contenders? Sammi Silber of THN's Capitals site joins the show to discuss. - Who else are contenders or pretenders? All that and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos, also available to watch on the Game+ Network: - They react to suspensions to David Perron and Erik Gudbranson. - Chicago team site editor Matt Carlson discusses Connor Bedard, the team's vibes since terminating Corey Perry's contract, Kevin Korchinski and more. - Edmonton is red-hot right now, but young defenseman Philip Broberg hasn't developed into the force we were expecting yet. Do the Oilers have a development problem in their organization? - Owen Beck is the prospect of the week and the only returning player at Team Canada's world juniors camp. - New York Islanders beat reporter Stefen Rosner discusses the team's performance so far this season and former Isles captain recording his 1,000th career NHL point against them. - Is Tavares a Hall of Famer if he retired today? And If you get control of the NHL for a day, what's the first thing you'd do? All that and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Are the Toronto Maple Leafs OK with Joseph Woll injured? - Why did the Ottawa Senators hire Jacques Martin as an advisor to D.J. Smith and the coaching staff? - Why aren't the Columbus Blue Jackets playing their kids? - In Washington, coach Spencer Carbery's doghouse is filling up fast, with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Sonny Milano seeing time as a healthy scratch. - Lightning site editor Diandra Loux joins Ryan and Michael to discuss Nikita Kucherov trying to be like Alexander Ovechkin, the bond between Victor Hedman and Steven Stamkos, Andrei Vasilevskiy's fart joke during a media scrum, whether the team's done winning championships for the foreseeable future and more. - After the Los Angeles Kings broke a record for most road wins to start a season, are they a legitimate Cup contender? - Connor Bedard is on pace for the best season by a rookie in their first season of NHL eligibility since Auston Matthews. Where does he rank among recent No. 1 overall picks? - Is it a good idea for the NHL all-star player draft to return? And so much more. The Pre-Game Show also appears on the Game+ Network on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos, also available to watch on the Game+ Network: - The NHL salary cap for next season was rumored to be $87.7 million at the NHL board of governors meetings in Seattle. Who would this help the most? - Is the party finally over for the Tampa Bay Lightning? - Patrick Kane awaits his debut with the Detroit Red Wings, but what are the expectations for him? - Which team do Ryan and Michael have more faith in, the Minnesota Wild or Calgary Flames? - Jonny Lazarus, the manager of The Hockey News' New York Rangers site, joins Ryan and Michael to discuss how the Rangers have been a buzzsaw so far. - Zeev Buium is the prospect of the week. The 2024 NHL draft prospect from the University of Denver was just named to Team USA's preliminary world juniors roster. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - What's next for the Detroit Red Wings after signing Patrick Kane to a one-year contract? - The Minnesota Wild replaced coach Dean Evason with John Hynes. Was this the right move? - How concerned should Canucks fans be as the team started to sputter? - Are the Los Angeles Kings legitimate Stanley Cup contenders right now? - The New York Rangers have the best points percentage in the NHL; do we believe in them as contenders? - Ryan and Michael open up more Upper Deck Series One cards before moving to Rapid Fire and The Best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - With Quinn Hughes leading the NHL in points, is he the favorite for the Hart Trophy right now? - William Nylander extended his point streak to 17 games – would he take a discount to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs? - The Washington Capitals are on fire after looking anything but that at the beginning of the season. Why have they turned it around so quickly? - The Columbus Blue Jackets only have one win in their last 10 games, and Johnny Gaudreau is underperforming. What's going wrong there? - With American Thanksgiving coming up on Thursday, which teams are already out of the playoff race, and which need a hot streak to get back into the battle? - Ryan and Michael open up packs of Upper Deck Series One cards while discussing the players and teams they draw. Can they get the reportedly much-wanted Matthew Knies card? - Rapid Fire, featuring the ideal spot for the next Global Series game, thoughts on an NHL in-season tournament and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss Jay Woodcroft being fired, Colorado struggling, Winnipeg and Kyle Connor being hot, Shane Wright probably not going back to the world juniors, Florida being hot, the upcoming NHL Global Series, Marty Walsh’s comments about Arizona and Lane Lambert maybe being on the hot seat. They are joined by USA Hockey executive director Pat Kelleher. Finally, they do their young gun of the week, rapid fire, and list the best Minnesota high school team names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the floundering Edmonton Oilers and goaltending in Carolina and Toronto. They then welcome Collectibles team site editor Michael DiStefano in-studio to open up some packs of Upper Deck Series 1 cards. They also discuss the red-hot Anaheim Ducks, the sneaky St. Louis Blues, whether their Stanley Cup picks have changed and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss neck protection in the NHL, Charlie McAvoy's discipline hearing and the underrated Jesper Bratt in New Jersey. They also re-evaluate the Matthew Tkachuk and Jonathan Huberdeau trade while listing the best scary hockey names. Finally, they welcome Paul Zickler of Upper Deck to discuss the card company's new Series 1 launch and introduce the Upper Deck Young Gun of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss how the Oilers can survive Connor McDavid’s absence, Rasmus Andersson’s suspension, the hot starts from Boston and Detroit, slow starts from Seattle and Carolina and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast, Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy discuss the Rasmus Dahlin extension in Buffalo, Scheifele and Hellebuyck extensions in Winnipeg, rookies making opening night NHL rosters and the best old-school hockey team names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down Trevor Zegras' extension, Ottawa Senators prospects on the waiver wire, Andrei Vasilevskiy's injury, pre-season standouts and much more stories across the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy discuss the Ducks' big unsigned RFAs, Auston Matthews playing on the PK, whether a Leaf can win the Selke, the Sens' new owner, Arizona's Logan Cooley and a new segment called “The Best.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss Mike Babcock resigning from the Columbus Blue Jackets before coaching a game, Ryan's observations in Buffalo at one of the handful of NHL rookie tournaments happening over the weekend, and much more. They then answer a bunch of listener questions, including a player they don't buy the hype on and something about the San Jose Sharks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast finishes up its 2023-24 NHL season preview with the Atlantic Division, which should have a thrilling battle for the playoffs. The Boston Bruins are coming off a historic regular season and looking a lot different. The Florida Panthers added some new faces after making it to the Stanley Cup final. The Toronto Maple Leafs won a playoff round but want to go further. The Tampa Bay Lightning made three straight Cup finals and will battle Father Time. Then there are the Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings looking to end lengthy playoff droughts, while the Montreal Canadiens continue a rebuild. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens dive into each team, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast continues its 2023-24 NHL season preview with the Metropolitan Division, and the storylines are seemingly endless. The Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers are expected to once again battle it out for the top three spots in the division. The Pittsburgh Penguins, however, are making a big push to try to snag a favorable spot heading into the playoffs. The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals hope to at least get a wild card, while the Columbus Blue Jackets look to surprise the NHL. And how will Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere continue the beginning of their rebuild? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast continues its 2023-24 NHL season preview with the Central Division, and there's a lot to discuss. The Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks have two of hockey's best prospects, and both teams added quite a few fresh faces to their rosters. The Colorado Avalanche didn't defend their 2022 Stanley Cup win but are gunning to bounce back, while the Dallas Stars remain on the rise. The Minnesota Wild appear on track to return to the playoffs, but the Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets could see their long-term futures shaped by this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast returns as Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy do a deep-dive preview of the Pacific Division, getting you set for the 2023-24 NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 19th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Safir and Rahil are joined by David 'JrPens' Roebuck, a competitive Chel player and content creator.  They discuss the NHL 24 reveal and provide their thoughts on the Exhaust Engine, Physics-Based Contact and Vision Passing System, along with what it means for casual and competitive players. They also discuss other features of NHL 24, including crossplay and HUT.  NHL 24 is set to release on Oct. 6. THN.com/gaming has up-to-date coverage on the latest game in the EA Sports NHL franchise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last episode of the season, THN’s Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down every single NHL team’s free agent moves and determine whether they are winners or losers heading into the off-season. Here's where to find each division in the episode. - Pacific Division: 0:53 - Central Division: 27:30 - Metropolitan Division: 40:23 - Atlantic Division: 1:05:51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 17th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir have a big announcement to share with The Hockey News.  Rahil and Safir are then joined by competitive 'Chel' player Benny aka Uninsta1l. They discuss the EA Sports NHL 23 World Championship finals taking place in Nashville on Tuesday, June 27 at the Allied Esports Mobile Gaming Truck located in Walk of Fame park across from Bridgestone Arena. The action will be live streamed on the NHL Twitch page and on http://ELEAGUE.TV beginning at 1 p.m ET.  Rahil, Safir, and Benny also recap the Kroger CBJ 6v6 finale and break down the finals taking place between Isles GT and Entourage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vegas Golden Knights are Stanley Cup Champions!!! THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final - a 9-3 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 16th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir are joined by the gaming and eSports co-ordinator of SJSharks Gaming, Aaron Fesh.  They discuss the history of SJSharks Gaming, as well as current and future initiatives within the NHL community and beyond. In addition to bringing on the current brand ambassador and a Guinness World Record Holder, Carlo a.k.a. 'CarPig', SJSharks Gaming announced that they will be looking to sign an entire professional NHL eSports team during the 2023-2024 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final - a 3-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final - a 3-2 overtime win for the Florida Panthers over the Vegas Golden Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final - a 7-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final - a 5-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Washington Capitals hired Spencer Carbery as their new head coach, while a report by Kevin Weekes says the Nashville Predators are firing coach John Hynes and bringing in Andrew Brunette. - It'll be the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final. Ryan and Mike give an in-depth preview of the final and make their predictions. - The men's World Championship finished up on Sunday, and Latvia is still celebrating the bronze medal after a huge win over the USA. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out a special Memorial Cup podcast that compiles each of the four team previews. Tony Ferrari and Brock Otten from THN On The 'O' cover the Peterborough Petes, Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer from THN On The 'Q' preview the Quebec Remparts, and Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat from THN On The 'Dub' take on the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kamloops Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Mike Stephens says the Florida Panthers have made him question the fabric of hockey with how they're up 3-0 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. - The Vegas Golden Knights are up 2-0 on the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final, but could the team from Texas have a breakthrough? - The Toronto Maple Leafs parted with GM Kyle Dubas on Friday, and there's still lots to digest about the chain of events leading up to the decision and what comes next. - Craig Conroy is the new GM of the Calgary Flames. Ryan and Mike react to Tuesday's official announcement of the hiring. - Who will the Washington Capitals hire as their new coach? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 15th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir share their thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' GM hunt and the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They also discuss the EA GameChangers program and share their thoughts on various EA NHL games that were developed over the years.  Then, they recap the EA Sports NHL 23 North American Championship and discuss the ongoing Kroger CBJ 6v6 finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - What comes next for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken? - The Philadelphia Flyers named Daniel Briere their permanent GM and Keith Jones the president of hockey operations last week. What do Ryan and Mike think of the choices? - The NHL conference finals await – the hosts preview the Dallas Stars versus the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference final and the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers in the East. And more fun topics and discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 14th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir share their thoughts on the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They also talk about the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the recent NHL draft.  They then recap the EA Sports NHL 23 European Championship and preview the North American Championship. The EA SPORTS NHL 23 North American Championship will be held in the District E venue, located adjacent to the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals and Wizards. The action will be live-streamed on the NHL Twitch page on Saturday, May 20, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens are back with another episode of The Hockey News Podcast. Here's what's in store this week: - The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery. Ryan and Mike give their initial reactions to that and to the Anaheim Ducks picking second. - The Toronto Maple Leafs could get swept on Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers. If they do, or if they survive but still get eliminated in the second round, did they really slay the demons? - What should the New Jersey Devils do this off-season? - What is up with the high-scoring games in the playoffs? Not only has scoring gone up, but it's leading to blowout games instead of intensely close matchups. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 13th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir briefly share their thoughts on the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and their predictions for the second round.  They then break down the EA Sports NHL 23 European and North American Championships that are taking place this month. The European championship will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 6 and live-streamed on the NHL Twitch channel beginning at 1 p.m. ET.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Calgary Flames fired coach Darryl Sutter on Monday. They break down the decision and look at what's next. - Ryan and Mike hold post-mortems for the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers after they were eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs over the weekend. - It's time to preview the second round. Who comes out on top in each matchup? - And more, so tune in to the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from 4-1 down in the third period to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in overtime on Monday night. The Leafs are 3-1 against the Bolts in the series, but can they pull through with one more victory? - What are the Seattle Kraken's chances of upsetting the Colorado Avalanche? The series is currently tied 2-2. - Which NHL team will be the first to be eliminated from the post-season? - Finally, actor D.B. Sweeney joins Ryan and Mike to chat about his passion for hockey, learning to skate for a role, playing with Tom Cruise, a hot take on San Jose Sharks D-man Erik Karlsson and more. And more, so check out the full episode on your preferred platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Five NHL clubs decided it was time for a new coach or GM. Ryan and Mike discuss the 'Black Friday' and weekend of changes after the regular season and why the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks decided to take a new path. - It's NHL playoff preview time! The action began on Monday, but another set of first-round series start on Tuesday. Find each series at the following timestamps: - Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (26:35) - Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers (30:22) - Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild (34:35) - Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings (37:26) - New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers (42:42) - Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (46:46) - Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets (51:35) - Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken (53:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille joins the show around the 20-minute mark. They talk about Anze Kopitar, Robitaille's favorite Kings jersey and more. - The Calgary Flames are officially eliminated from playoff contention. What happened to them after a strong 2022-23 campaign? Where could they go from here after acquiring Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri last season? - New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat said the excitement of the possibility of post-season hockey was unbelievable and "a lot better than Vancouver." He clarified later that he didn't mean any disrespect to Vancouver or the team. What do Ryan and Mike make of it all? - They analyze the wild-card race in the Eastern Conference, looking in depth at the Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers. - What is there to expect from Luke Hughes as he prepares to make his NHL debut on Tuesday? And more, so check out the full episode wherever you can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens. Here's what's in store for this week's episode: - Ryan and Mike discuss Devon Levi's debut and the future of the crease for the Buffalo Sabres. - Has San Jose Sharks D-man Erik Karlsson locked up the Norris? - They take a look at the Western Conference, with the Kraken’s impending first playoff birth and the race for the top of the Central Division. - What does Toronto Maple Leafs winger Michael Bunting's reputation with NHL referees mean for his playoff success? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They shout out Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter for his comments on Pride night ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Kings. - Who will make it out of the Pacific Division in the Stanley Cup playoffs? - There have been a ton of NCAA signings, but who could make the biggest impact for their NHL club? - The Toronto Six defeated the Minnesota Whitecaps in the PHF final on Sunday night to win the Isobel Cup. Mike and Ryan discuss the newly crowned champions. - The Philadelphia Flyers are a lost cause for the playoffs this season, but that doesn't mean there aren't brighter skies ahead. With Tyson Foerster having a strong NHL stint and signing Emil Andrae to an entry-level contract, what else can improve the Flyers' vibes next year? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices