The Big Show

0:00: Do the Winnipeg Jets really need a goaltender back in a Connor Hellebuyck trade with how well Stuart Skinner is playing? 4:10: Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have a potential goalie controversy? 7:00: Is Evan Bouchard’s reputation as a poor defender going away? 12:30: Where does David Pastrnak rank among the top forwards in the NHL? 19:00: Do the Florida Panthers need to change their style of play with their injury struggles? 22:50: What’s the ceiling for the San Jose Sharks this season? 25:00: Breaking down Darnell Nurse’s early performances with the Sharks 26:30: How many wins will the Calgary Flames finish with this season? 30:00: Will Alexander Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby finish with more goals this season? 31:20: Which of the new PWHL jerseys are your favourite? 34:00: Will Dylan Larkin or Simon Edvinsson be traded first? 36:40: Which team has been flying under the radar in the early part of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00: Reflecting on Alex Ovechkin’s career after his farewell tour announcement 06:45: What are the chances Washington is a contender in his final season? 09:30: If Elias Petterson keeps his level of play up do you think the Vancouver Canucks will keep or trade him? 14:00: Will the Anaheim Ducks compete for top spot in the Pacific Division? 16:20: Is Cutter Gauthier a sleeper candidate to win the ‘Rocket’ Richard award? 18:30: Can the Florida Panthers be competitive without Aleksander Barkov in the lineup? 22:20: What is the ceiling for the Seattle Kraken this season? 25:00: Is Igor Shesterkin already the front-runner for the Vezina? 27:27: Will Matvei Michkov or Porter Martone finish with more points this season? 30:30: How many AHL games does Gavin McKenna play this season? 35:50: Oilers or the field: Who will win the Art Ross Trophy this season? 37:40: Which NHL team needs Landon Dupont the most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Lambert and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:00: What can fans expect from Matthew Knies on the Columbus Blue Jackets this season? 05:20: Where does Jack Hughes rank in terms of star power in the league? 09:40: Where does Igor Shesterkin rank among goaltenders in the NHL? 11:00: How will Pavel Dorofeyev fit on the New York Rangers this season? 15:15: How will Barkov’s injury potentially impact the Florida Panthers’ outlook? 19:20: Breaking down Mike Babcock’s first two games behind the bench with the Edmonton Oilers 26:20: How could the NHL change the structure of contract clauses? 33:10: Favourite example of a superstar fighting? 34:30: Biggest overreaction from the first few days of the season? 37:40: How many points will Connor McDavid end up with this season? 39:00: How many goalie goals will we see this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Ex NHLer Devan Dubynk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 2:11: Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have a strong enough defensive core to make a playoff push?  4:38: Should Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller be worried about Matthew Knies’ pre-season performance? 8:20: Has Sam Montembeault done enough to cement himself as the Montreal Canadiens’ second-string goaltender? 11:33: Dylan Larkin has reportedly expanded his trade list. Will it help him get moved any faster?  16:11: Which remaining UFAs will end up on a team this season? 19:40: Who has been the most interesting player on waivers?  22:50: Which player impressed you the most this pre-season?  25:15: Reacting to the NHL Network’s top 10 players list 28:25: Like or Dislike: David Pastrnak named as the next captain of the Boston Bruins 30:27: Will Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg have a better rookie season? 32:44: Buy or Sell: Jack Eichel will finally break 100 points this season 34:06: Like Or Dislike: Shortened pre-season format? 36:29: Reacting to TheHockeyNews.com’s pre-season Stanley Cup predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what former professional hockey player Madison Packer, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:15: Reacting to the NHL’s projected salary cap increase 2:41: Does this news change how we view the contracts that were signed this summer? 4:54: Breaking down Adam Fantilli’s extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets  6:25: What are the expectations for Fantilli throughout this upcoming season?  9:33: Suggesting trade proposals for Connor Hellebuyck 14:40: Is this a make-or-break year for Kirby Dach with the Montreal Canadiens? 18:22: When will the Seattle Kraken’s quest for a star player end?  23:24: Thoughts on the PWHL’s All-Star game format 27:31: Did the Chicago Blackhawks get a good deal with Oliver Moore’s extension? 29:15: With Connor Bedard not close to returning, is it too early to write off the Blackhawks’ season? 30:50: Like or Dislike: The Toronto Maple Leafs placing Steven Lorentz on waivers? 32:08: Will the Philadelphia Flyers be a playoff team?  34:39: Is it too early for the San Jose Sharks to name Macklin Celebrini captain? 35:52: Where will Nikita Kucherov finish among the NHL's leading scorers this season? 37:39: Which team’s offense is going to be the most fun to watch this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices