The Big Show

Here's what Michael Traikos, Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello discussed: 1:34: Takeaways from Team Canada's blowout win over France?  4:11: How can Team Canada stay sharp when facing little adversity?  7:12: Is Jordan Binnington your starting goaltender moving forward?  10:12: Do you see many line combination changes for Canada at this point?  13:50: What did you see from Team USA throughout the group stage?  18:07: How important is it for Team USA players to know their individual roles?  19:45: Which qualifying round game could provide us with an upset?  24:11: Who are some players that have to step up for their team in this next round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the men's and women's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics. Ryan Kennedy joins the show from Milan to discuss Canada's 5-1 win over Switzerland and Finland's 4-1 win against Sweden. And Gary Pearson also hops on for a new edition of the BetMGM Playbook. Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Andrew McInnis, Michael Augello and Gary Pearson discussed: 0:30: What was the atmosphere like in the arena for the Canada and Switzerland game? 1:25: Were you expecting a more or less challenging game for Canada than yesterday? 4:20: What was the vibe in the building after the Kevin Fiala injury? 7:40: What did you think about the way this game started? 10:45: Thoughts on putting together Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon? 14:40: Who's been the best under-the-radar player for Team Canada? 17:50: Are you worried about a player like Sam Bennett taking a costly penalty? 19:30: Which team is better overall: Sweden or Finland? 22:50: How are the special teams for Finland and Sweden? 26:20: Thoughts on the Olympic officiating so far? 29:30: Could the arguably weaker competition in Team USA's group cost them? BetMGM Playbook  32:34: Canada have the best odds to win gold in men's hockey, while the U.S. have the best odds to win silver. From what we've seen so far, will it stand?  34:06: Do you have a dark horse pick that could upset either Canada or the USA?  37:30: Any worry that Team USA hasn't been battle-tested in their pool?  38:49: Can anyone upset McDavid's odds to be the leading goal-scorer at the Olympics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Michael Traikos, Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello discussed: 00:30: Michael Traikos' thoughts live at the game 01:25: Thoughts on the Canadian line combinations? 03:15: What did you think of Tom Wilson being on the top line? 05:45: Did Jordan Binnington silence the doubters? 08:30: Thoughts on Canada's bottom six forwards? 10:45: Can Canada's faceoff struggles affect them long-term? 14:10: What impact could Josh Morrissey's injury have if he misses time? 17:00: What did you think about Team Czechia's performance? 21:10: How much did Canada's prevention of David Pastrnak's scoring chances affect their dominance? 22:30: Do we see any lineup changes to Team Canada coming? 25:35: What is Czechia's ceiling? 27:20: What do you think Team Sweden's future looks like? 32:00: Who is under more pressure in Finland or Sweden's game on Friday? 34:00: What do you expect in Finland-versus-Sweden? 36:00: What are the expectations if the Canadian women get a rematch against the USA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the men's and women's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics. Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos, Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello discussed: 2:05: What was it like at Canada's practice on Wednesday?  5:30: Do the players on Team Canada believe in goalie Jordan Binnington?  6:50: Is it fair to say the first goalie they play will be who they want to be their No. 1 goaltender?  8:11: What is the level of excitement coming from the players on Team Canada?  9:50: What line combinations did we see out of practice today?  11:45: Thoughts on Canada's top six forwards?  13:30: What are you seeing about Team Czechia?  17:52: Thoughts on the upcoming first game for the United States 22:40: Thoughts on Finland not being able to convert on their chances in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Slovakia? 25:59: Did Finland play badly, or did the Slovakia goaltender stand on his head?  28:30: Thoughts and ice time being given more to the bottom two lines for Finland toward the end of the game 31:33: Was it a good move by Slovakia to keep their foot on the gas throughout the whole game? 34:47: How much pressure is Finland under to win their next game now? 37:20: How will Sweden's William Nylander perform at the Olympics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the men's and women's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics. Today, we recap the United States' 5-0 preliminary round win over Canada in women's hockey before discussing Team Sweden's wins and some final men's hockey previews. Here's what Andrew McInnis, Michael Augello and Chris Sinclair discussed: 01:30: What made the USA so dominant today against Canada? 08:40: How did the USA dominate possession so much? 10:00: How much of a pest was Abbey Murphy to the Canadians? 17:20: What are Canada's chances without Marie-Philip Poulin, who is out day-to-day with an injury? 23:30: What does it mean for Canada's women's team getting shut out for the first time in Olympic history? 27:30: Thoughts on Canada's unsuccessful goalie interference challenge? 30:00: How much of a threat is Sweden in the women's tournament? 34:00: Thoughts ahead of the start of the men's tournament 41:45: Expectations for the Tkachuk brothers ahead of the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:58: Lots of changes to Team Canada roster ahead of its start. How has this team ended up? 3:12: Could the potential of Seth Jarvis going to another Olympics factor into the reason they chose him as a replacement this year? 4:45: Any surprises about Canada's leadership group?  8:25: Thoughts on the first look at some possible line combinations for Team Canada?  12:50: Who is your Game 1 starter for Canada? 15:47: Should Auston Matthews have gotten the captaincy for Team USA?  18:18: Thoughts on the first look at some possible line combinations for Team USA?  21:08: Is Connor Hellebuyck the clear No.1 goaltender for the U.S.?  23:36: Who is Sweden's No.1 goaltender?  24:52: Who is Sweden's true superstar and X-factor?  26:45: Finland are missing their best player in Aleksander Barkov. Will Roope Hintz be able to step up into that position?   28:45: Czechia will be without Pavel Zacha at the Olympics. He is out with an upper-body injury and will be replaced by center Filip Chlapik. How will this affect Team Czechia? True Hockey Talk True Hockey's VP of product creation, Scott Van Horne, discusses the skates athletes are wearing at the Olympics. 32:26: Seventy percent of goalies are wearing True skates at the Olympics. Why are so many goalies wearing True skates? What makes them better than the competitors? 34:02: What's it like working with goalies to design a skate?  36:07: Hellebuyck is wearing True skates. Where will we notice some advantages in his skates? 37:12: What separates a goalie skate from a player's skate?  38:37: Are there any cross-design elements between figure skates, speed skates and hockey skates?  42:03: How long does a True Skate last?  Rapid Fire  44:14: Outside of the big three – Nathan Mackinnon, Connor McDavid and Cale Makar – Who are two X-Factors for Team Canada?  45:45: Who will lead the Olympics in scoring?  46:47: What team is your dark horse pick?  48:05: Finally, who will bring home the gold medal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:00: Let's take a look at some big trades from this past year and evaluate how they look now. Quinn Hughes was traded to the Minnesota Wild. How has this trade panned out?  3:00: Stuart Skinner was sent to Pittsburgh in exchange for Tristan Jarry. How has this trade worked out for both teams? 5:15: Tell us what trade from last year looks the best a year later?  7:10: Which GM has done the best so far this season?  8:50: Which coach has stood out to you, making a big impact this season?  12:55: Which player or team has been either the biggest surprise or disappointment so far? True Hockey Talk Mitch Marner, Connor Hellebuyck and Sarah Nurse are a few key athletes wearing True Gear. 16:30: Let's start with Marner. Where do we think he lines up in this stacked forward group for Team Canada?  18:45: If the U.S. is gonna win gold – how much of a factor does Hellebuyck need to be? 21:29: Sarah Nurse is one of the key veteran players for Canada's women's team – could she be an X-factor for Team Canada?  BetMGM Playbook  24:36: Do you think playing in a certain division could give an NHL team an advantage in the playoffs?  27:22: How do we like the first-round playoff format? Should it change so division opponents don't always face each other? 31:19: What division do you think the Stanley Cup winner will come from? Rapid Fire  33:47: Yay or nay: Seth Jarvis replaces Brayden Point on Team Canada 35:54: What do you expect from Drew Doughty, Erik Karlsson and other players who could be in their final Olympics? 38:26: Will a defenseman lead the Olympics in scoring?  40:30: Where do the Hutson brothers (Lane Hutson, Cole, Quinn and Lars) rank among the hockey families at the pro level right now? 42:42: Artemi Panarin wants No. 72, but L.A. Kings mascot Bailey has it. What should the mascot get to give up the number? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Does Sam Bennett's addition help or hurt Team Canada? 5:15: As Steven Stamkos reaches 20th for most goals ever, what's your favorite moment of his career? 9:40: Are we going to get an Auston Matthews-versus Connor McDavid signature moment at the Olympics? 12:30: What kind of pressure is on William Nylander at the Olympics? 17:20: How well are the Philadelphia Flyers handling the Matvei Michkov and Rick Tocchet situation? 24:25: What's your favorite moment so far through the NHL season? 27:05: Whose stock will rise the most at the Olympics? 29:35: Who would win the Hart Trophy if the award were handed out today? 31:30: Who will end up winning the Art Ross Trophy? 33:45: Which teams outside the playoffs will end up making them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss some big NHL topics and preview the women's hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics, which begins this week. The Hockey News' women's hockey contributor Chris Sinclair joins Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos to preview the women's tournament, while former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk shares his insight on the latest storylines. Here's what they all discussed: 1:00: Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz announced his plans to step down as GM and eventually retire. What does Nashville do from here?  2:08: Does it make more sense for Nashville to try to make the playoffs or not?  6:04: Are there any worries the Edmonton Oilers could face goaltending questions yet again? 8:31: How much does goaltending really matter for the Oilers?  12:12: How much of the next 12 months will dictate what the Toronto Maple Leafs do with Auston Matthews?  14:36: Is it in the Leafs' best interest to hold on to Auston Matthews for years to come?  17:23: Could the Columbus Blue Jackets see their first post-season appearance since the 2019-20 season? Women's Olympic Hockey Preview  21:08: Is Team USA a heavy favorite coming into the Olympics?  22:09: What is Team Canada bringing to the table this year?  23:52: Is this a last hurrah for a lot of Team Canada players?  25:02: What is the outlook for Team Sweden?  26:21: Can Finland be competitive for a medal this year?  27:55: Is there a dark horse team?  30:42: Who's a player to watch out for?  Rapid Fire  32:46: Who had the better outfits walking into the Stadium Series between Boston and Tampa?  34:34: What's better: a goalie fight or a goalie goal?  39:18: Was the Stadium Series matchup the best outdoor game?  42:59: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:34: The San Jose Sharks are apparently interested in Artemi Panarin. How do we feel about a Celebrini-Panarin combo?  2:18: Would getting Panarin make the Sharks a genuine threat?  4:19: Is San Jose a market that Panarin would waive his no-move clause for?  5:35: There have been rumors that the Dallas Stars are interested in Calgary's Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman. Would either or both of these players fit into the Dallas lineup?  8:22: Who is the next best defenseman available in the trade market? 9:10: The Carolina Hurricanes continue their pursuit to land a big fish. Is this the year they finally get a big trade target and keep them?  13:50: The Washington Capitals are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games and find themselves eight points out of a playoff spot. Do they have enough time to turn it around? 17:23: Ryan's latest NHL draft rankings come out Friday on TheHockeyNews.com. Who's your top three? BetMGM Playbook  23:00: Is Macklin Celebrini himself enough to lead the Sharks to a Stanley Cup?  25:01: What can Buffalo do to give itself a shot at the Cup?  27:12: Out of these teams, who would you put your money on to win the Cup?  Rapid Fire  31:49: Tampa Bay's outdoor game layout is a pirate map. Is this the best design ever? 34:31: Should Marc-Andre Fleury come out of retirement? A lot of teams need goaltending. 36:13: Seattle is giving folks free hats after Jared McCann's hat-trick goal was called back the other night. Is there anything worse than tossing your hat only to have it called back? 38:36: What's more important at the Olympics, where the ice is a little smaller than NHL size: a skilled, speedy scorer or a physical checking forward? 39:49: What quote made you think, "say whaaaat?" this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Drew Shore discussed: 0:50: The New Jersey Devils traded forward Ondrej Palat, a 2026 third-round pick, and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the New York Islanders for forward Maxim Tsyplakov. Is this a signal that the Islanders are headed for the playoffs?  3:30: Can Palat inject some maturity into the Islanders' dressing room?  4:34: The New York Rangers traded Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders for a 2026 third-round pick. What will Soucy bring to the Islanders?  5:48: How does Carson Soucy fit into the Islanders' defense?  7:30: The Colorado Avalanche locked up defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year contract extension that keeps him with the club through the 2029-30 season at $4.75 million annually. Tell us about Malinski and why this is a good deal for the Avs? 9:20: How long could this Avs team compete for a Stanley Cup? 10:50: Buffalo's on a four-game win streak. Are we confident they hold onto their playoff spot? 12:15: Could the Sabres be a hard out in the playoffs?  14:53: The Toronto Maple Leafs are eight points out of a playoff spot. Is it time to call it? What's Toronto's purpose for the deadline?  17:12: Should GM Brad Treliving stand pat or sell? Does Treliving get another crack at it next year?  22:53: Thatcher Demko is done for the season. His three-year contract extension with an $8.5-million cap hit kicks in next season. How do teammates support a player who gets injured often? 24:09: Is Demko injury-plagued? Should he be a Canuck when that contract begins? 26:33: Patrick Kane of the Detroit Red Wings has tied Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history. Is he the greatest American-born player?  29:11: Yesterday, Darryl Sittler was honored for the 50th anniversary of his historic feat of 10 points in an NHL game. Will this record ever be broken? If it could, who would be the player to do it?  32:43: Which play-by-play commentator do you think deserves the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame?  34:00: Drew tweeted that Brock Nelson should be in Team USA's top 12 to start the Olympics. What do you like most about his game? 36:30: Super Bowl predictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:55: Was the Ottawa Senators' 7-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights a sign of a bounce back or just a good night? 5:20: What are your expectations for Brock Nelson at the Olympics after he recorded a hat trick on Sunday? 8:30: Are the Colorado Avalanche still viewed as a juggernaut? 13:30: Is there any meaning behind William Nylander flipping off the cameras? 15:50: How far down the list is Evan Bouchard for Team Canada's injury replacements? 20:10: What do you make of the Anaheim Ducks' rollercoaster season? 24:10: Do you have faith in the Buffalo Sabres yet? 28:50: Who's the best player who did not make an Olympic roster? 32:00: What's your goal of the year front-runner so far this year? 34:00: Our weekly look at a hot or cold NHL player from the past seven days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss some big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here's what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Katie Gaus discussed: 1:05: Mitch Marner makes his long-awaited return to Toronto as the Leafs face the Golden Knights tonight. Expectations for his "welcome" back. How will the team and Mitch Marner handle it? 4:00: Who is more motivated going into this game: Marner or the Leafs? 6:50: Are we at the point where we believe the Senators are going to miss the playoffs? 8:37: How devastating is the loss of David Perron for the Senators? 10:20: Is there confidence that they can pull it together and get into a playoff position? 12:15: Is it the right decision for the Los Angeles Kings to go for it and sell assets to make it into the playoffs? 14:00: Jonas Brodin underwent surgery for a lingering lower-body injury that will prevent him from playing for Sweden in the Olympics. With injuries piling up for Team Sweden, have they knocked themselves out of possible medal contention? 16:00: Are people underestimating teams that have familiarity with each other? 19:00: There seems to be a rise in hockey-themed shows lately. Has hockey captured Hollywood, and what will it do for the game? BetMGM Playbook  22:59: What is the most important aspect for each team making it into the playoffs? 24:30: What are your thoughts on the Penguins' odds to make the playoffs?  25:55: How are injuries affecting Toronto's playoff odds?   28:30: Does division matter when looking at the odds of each team?  30:13: Which team are you betting money on to make it into the playoffs? Rapid Fire  31:53: There are two teams that have yet to win three consecutive games so far this season. Can you name them? 33:24: Which sports create the best movies?  36:04: Auston Matthews has scored 11 goals in his past 13 games. How many goals will he score by the end of this season? 36:54: Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi played his 1,000th NHL game Thursday night. How would you evaluate his career so far?  39:20: What quote made you think, "say whaaaat?" this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed: 1:05: Thoughts on the NHL's first goalie fight in six years? 3:20: Who do you want to see in the next goalie fight? 5:50: Is Sweden still a medal threat given their injuries? 9:15: How much will Jake Sanderson's comments about the team's goaltending – specifically Leevi Merilainen – stay around in the dressing room? 11:00: What will Sanderson need to do privately to clear this up with Merilainen, if he hasn't done so already? 14:20: What's your favorite example of a player playing their first game against a former team? Jonathan Toews received a lengthy standing ovation in Chicago this week. 19:30: How long until Matthew Tkachuk gets to full speed? 23:00: How concerned are you about an injury affecting Matthew Tkachuk's Stanley Cup playoffs? 27:20: Which team is the best fit if Nazem Kadri is traded? 31:10: Which team has surprised you the most through 50 games? 33:20: Who will score the most goals at the Olympics? 35:30: If Team USA needs an injury replacement on offense, who gets the call? 37:45: Which goalie wins a 32-goalie royal rumble? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss some big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here's what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Andrew McInnis discussed: 2:00: The Calgary Flames traded Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights for Zach Whitecloud and some picks. Thoughts on this move for the Golden Knights? 3:45: How does this trade look from a Flames perspective?  5:46: Does this trade open up more ice time for Zayne Parekh?  7:29: Will more teams become like Vegas and throw in high draft picks because they don't need them? 11:20: New York Rangers GM Chris Drury released a letter to their fans letting them know a retool was coming. What does a retool like for the Rangers?  17:47: It's reported that the Rangers wouldn't be offering Artemi Panarin an extension. What are some likely landing spots for Panarin?  20:11: How much will this impact the Ducks moving forward, and how could it potentially have implications for Sweden at the Olympics? 23:04: Matthew Tkachuk will reportedly play Monday night against San Jose. How close are the Panthers to going on a strong run?   26:38: The San Jose Sharks acquired Kiefer Sherwood from the Vancouver Canucks for Cole Clayton and some picks. Thoughts on this trade?  30:04: Ottawa's Jake Sanderson made some blunt comments on their goaltending: "At the end of the day, you've got to make more than 10 saves to win the game." Was Sanderson out of line for this?  34:27: Jonathan Toews returns to Chicago: what's your favorite Toews moment? 36:36: We've seen eight players already reported as part of Canada's reserves list. If someone is still injured by then, who should be Canada's first injury replacement?  39:20: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins played his 1,000th game for Edmonton. Thoughts on the 2011 first overall draft pick's career to date? 41:40: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Katie Gaus discussed: 0:42: Was it surprising to see Mitch Marner get booed at home?  2:15: What does the aftermath of losing Mitch Marner look like for the Leafs?  4:24: How crucial was it for Toronto to get this win?  6:05: Auston Matthews said he was "done with the Mitch questions." Over/Under how many Mitch questions he's still going to get next Friday?  8:26: What stands out as the most important part of the Tampa Bay Lightning's success right now?  10:30: Darren Raddysh is a pending UFA next season. Will Tampa want to lock him down soon?  11:58: Can the Seattle Kraken keep a hold on their playoff spot into the future?  14:51: What teams could be a good fit for Dougie Hamilton or would want him?  19:22: The OHL top prospects game and the USHL's All-American Game took place this week. Who stood out the most? BetMGM Playbook  23:43: What have you seen from Macklin Celebrini that made him jump Connor McDavid as the second favorite on the Hart Trophy ballot?  26:02: How much does a narrative influence the Hart Trophy ballot?  27:35: Do you think about the Vezina Trophy odds and the back and forth between Ilya Sorokin and Logan Thompson? 28:52: Who would you vote for between Sorokin and Thompson, or is there someone besides these two you could see winning it? Rapid Fire  32:18: Who is going to win the Art Ross Trophy? 34:02: If the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning both make the playoffs, who deserves the Jack Adams Award: Dan Muse or Jon Cooper? 35:46: Zdeno Chara's number was retired on Thursday night in Boston. Favorite memory or moment from Hall of Famer Chara? 38:15: What quote made you think, "say whaaaat?" this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Michael Traikos, Andrew McInnis and Drew Shore discussed: 02:30: Which players who made the Canadian Olympic roster are in danger of not making it to Italy? 05:05: What do we think of the Dougie Hamilton situation? 11:45: What's one team you expect to fall off in the Atlantic Division and one you expect to continue to gain steam? 16:45: What are your expectations for Rick Bowness in his new job with the Columbus Blue Jackets? 21:30: What traits and qualities make an ideal coach? 23:00: Will Connor McDavid score 50 goals this season? 29:30: If you could design a custom skate, what would it be? 31:45: Do you like the Utah Mammoth fans whistling? 33:30: Who will be the last man standing with no visor? 35:45: Who will make the Super Bowl? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss some big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Augello discussed: 0:50: With Johnathan Kovacevic returning to the New Jersey Devils' lineup, Dougie Hamilton is a healthy scratch. Is he on his way out? 3:11: What are the pros and cons of acquiring Dougie Hamilton?  5:34: Dubnyk was asked how players feel about teams asking them to waive their no-trade clause.  8:08: Philip Broberg signed a six-year contract worth $8 million annually with the St Louis Blues. Thoughts on this extension and what he can be long-term?  10:04: Your thoughts on what we've seen from Broberg so far?  11:59: Nashville is just two points out of the second wild-card spot in the West. Is it time to believe in the Predators? 15:52: What do you do if you're the New York Rangers? Should they retool?  18:27: Are the Rangers just not built properly?  20:35: James Reimer signed a one-year contract with the Senators. Thoughts on the signing?  21:44: Thoughts on the draft being in Buffalo this year?  23:28: The test event is complete for the new Olympic rink. How do you feel now about the quality? 25:40: What would players be willing to put up with just to play at the Olympics?  29:08: Alex Ovechkin surpassed Ron Francis for the second-most 20-goal seasons in NHL history and moved within one of Gordie Howe's league record. Where is he among the best players of all-time? 31:39: Who are the top Norris Trophy contenders? 33:55: How important is having a veteran goalie mentoring a younger one? 36:10: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:50: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing better as of late. Is it too early to say this is the Leafs' comeback? 4:25: Where would you add a component to this Leafs team?  5:19: Can the Senators' season still be saved? 9:01: Which of the Penguins, Sabres, Sharks and Kings can stay strong enough to hang on to a spot in the playoffs? Which teams do we see falling out of the mix?  12:50: Which team will start selling before the Olympic roster freeze? 16:15: Where would you like to see Nazem Kadri land if the Flames were to let him go?  17:20: Do you agree with Wayne Gretzky that Canada should start Jordan Binnington to open the Olympics and let him play until he falters? 18:52: How much do you think international experience matters coming into the Olympics? 20:49: A three-day test event in Milan is being held over the next three days that will include seven games during that span. How crucial will this event be to determine where things stand? BETMGM Playbook  25:34: Strengths or players to watch out for on Team Canada and Team USA? 27:18: Between Sweden and Finland, who has the best shot at upsetting one of the Teams with higher odds? 30:26: Who are you picking as your gold medal winner? Rapid Fire 33:22: Jim Montgomery couldn't find Joel Hofer the other night to replace Binnington. Name another all-time weird/funny moment. 35:43: Will Patrick Kane go down as the greatest American-born player ever?  38:12: Which player from Canada's world juniors team will make the best NHLer? 40:11: Did this world juniors change your opinion of Gavin McKenna? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Drew Shore discussed: 02:00: Whose draft stock rose the most at the world juniors? 06:30: Did Zayne Parekh need to apologize for comments about saying NHLers are robots and that some folks with the Flames told him to give simple answers? 09:40: Will Parekh need to do anything to gain trust back from his teammates? 11:00: Did the Toronto Maple Leafs actually have a chance to land Brad Marchand? 14:15: How many goals will Auston Matthews finish the season with? 18:20: How scary are the Oilers without Tristan Jarry? 21:00: What has changed most about Trevor Zegras' game this season? 24:00: Do the Devils need to make major changes? 30:20: Yay or nay: Latvia will win a world junior medal in the next five years? 33:20: Best and worst off-season acquisition halfway through the season 37:40: Would you like to change your Stanley Cup prediction from the start of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices