The Big Show

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Gary Pearson, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 2:00: There is now a three-way tie for the top of the Atlantic Division between the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators. Which team(s) will stay in the top three? 5:55: Toronto's winless streak has stretched to four games after Thursday's overtime loss against Los Angeles. How concerned are you about them?  8:50: Who will be the player to drag this team out of the slump? 10:41: After a poor start, the Los Angeles Kings are now second in the Pacific. Are the Kings looking legit again? 13:20: Are these Kings a better team than last season?  16:27: New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec is now up to 12 points in 17 games after a hat trick against Chicago. Is the 21-year-old finally coming into his own after going second overall in the 2022 draft? 21:08: Trade rumors continue to swirl for the Blues, with Jordan Kyrou and Brayden Schenn's names being at the forefront. Who, if either, is more likely to be traded for the Blues? 25:31: Jack Roslovic has points in eight of his last 10 games. Should any teams be kicking themselves for not signing him? 31:00: BetMGM Playbook: The Sabres are the worst team in enemy rinks, sporting a .200 point percentage. How could at least a few wins on the road help them out? 32:45: Can any of the other teams at the bottom, like the Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames, overtake the Sabers for last in the league?  36:55: Name a player that's thriving on their new team this season. 38:09: The NHL Global Series is taking place this weekend in Sweden between the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins. What country do you want to see it being held in next?  41:08: In four games since shaving his head, Artemi Panarin has three goals, six assists and nine points. Should he just stay bald at his point?  43:25: What quote from this week caught your eye? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 01:05: Does the NHL have a Nikita Zadorov problem after Auston Matthews hit? 04:40: Whose injuries will impact the team more: the Toronto Maple or Vancouver Canucks? 07:30: What contributes to rookies staying in the NHL or going back to junior? 12:30: Is it more beneficial to remain with an NHL team without bouncing back and forth between leagues? 14:20: Who's more of a Stanley Cup contender: the New Jersey Devils or Anaheim Ducks? 19:30: How concerned should Team Canada be about Brayden Point's start? 22:15: What did Drew do when he got into a slump? 24:10: How much change do you think there will be from Team Canada's 4 Nations team and the Olympic team? 28:15: What would you like to see next year when NHL All-Star Weekend returns? 31:00: What was your favorite moment from the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony? 33:15: Who gets traded first: Ryan O’Reilly or Nazem Kadri 36:00: Who will win the “hockey Cy Young,” a.k.a. the player with the most goals and fewest assists? 37:15: Who is on more of a hot seat: Craig Berube or Kris Knoblauch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Ken Campbell discussed in this episode: 0:40: What's wrong with the Edmonton Oilers, and what can be done to fix it? 3:52: Are the Oilers really missing Corey Perry right now?  5:55: Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have a goaltending problem or does most of their struggles fall on the defense?  9:18: How do you think Joseph Woll’s return will affect Anthony Stolarz’s performance?  11:18: Did people get concerned about Connor Bedard too early? 16:48: How important is Year 3 in a career for Bedard and NHL players in general? 18:37: Name a player you think has jumped into the superstar category this season. 22:30: Hockey Hall of Fame talk: where does Zdeno Chara rank all-time among NHL defensemen? Is he up there with Bobby Orr and Nicklas Lidstrom? 28:50: Boston University icon Jack Parker coached the Terriers for 40 years, even when he had NHL offers. With how often NHL coaches get fired, did he have it right?  32:36: Could we see David Carle as an NHL coach in a couple of years?  34:00: Ken Campbell spent some time in Czechia recently and interviewed Dominik Hasek. He discusses that and whether Prague is still incredibly underrated as a city. 38:54: Who will get inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame next year? Candidates include Carey Price, Ryan Getzlaf, Patrice Bergeron, Phil Kessel and Eric Staal? 43:04: Should the NHL retire Alexander Ovechkin's number? 43:58: Who's your Hart Trophy front-runner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:36: Only six points separate first place and last place in the Eastern Conference. In the West, there are six different teams within three points of the second wild-card position. Is this the tightest NHL standings you've seen at this stage of the season in years? 4:05: Of the breakout teams appearing near the top of the standings, which one do you "believe in" the most to be there (in the playoffs) at the end of the season? 8:16: One month into the season, which coach or GM is on the hot seat? 12:50: What did you see out of the Calgary Flames last year when they almost made the playoffs? 14:45: The Utah Mammoth reportedly were interested in trading Nick Schmaltz in the summer, but with the hot start he's having, should they make signing the pending UFA sooner than later a top priority? 19:39: Joe Thornton, Duncan Keith and Alex Mogilny are among the people being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame this weekend. What are some of the best stories about one of the inductees? 24:14: Gary Pearson joins us for the BetMGM playbook. If the Penguins' goaltending duo of Tristan Jarry and Arturs Silovs can sustain their elite play, could that improve their playoff odds?  26:39: The Ottawa Senators sit at -120 odds to make it into the playoffs. Will they be able to put themselves in a good-enough spot until Brady Tkachuk returns from injury?  28:50: The New York Rangers are at +150 to make it into the playoffs, yet they sit tied for last in the Eastern Conference. What has to change for those odds to make more sense?  30:44: Can the return of Patrick Kane help the Red Wings reinforce their +150 odds to make the playoffs? 34:48: Now that Mogilny is finally being inducted, who is the next "player that is long overdue" to get into the Hockey Hall of Fame? 37:59: Who is the biggest bargain off-season signing so far? 39:50: Could this be the last season we see the Crosby-versus-Ovechkin rivalry? 43:51: Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (who infamously stuffed Ovechkin’s 900th-goal puck in his pants and got caught) said he had the full intention to give it back to him. Do we believe him? 45:13: Following meetings at the NHL offices in NYC between the CHL, Hockey Canada, the USHL and USA Hockey, it's rumored the USHL could possibly be making the move to join the CHL umbrella. Ryan - what have you heard? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 01:00: Do the New York Islanders need an enforcer to protect Matthew Schaefer? 04:30: Is there a difference when a team has a designated enforcer? 07:20: The Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild game had a bizarre ending when Marcus Johansson was awarded the overtime-winner for shooting the puck over the goal line after the netminder knocked the net off. Thoughts? 09:40: Are the Pacific-leading Anaheim Ducks for real? 17:00: What do you think about the Leafs' nuclear duo of Auston Matthews and William Nylander? 23:40: How big is it for the Winnipeg Jets to get back Adam Lowry? 25:36: Are we underestimating the Jets? 27:36: Is Macklin Celebrini a legit Art Ross Trophy candidate? 31:49: Who's your pick for the Calder Trophy so far? 33:54: How many points will Nikolaj Ehlers get after scoring his first goal with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday? 36:54: Yay or nay: an outdoor NHL game at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys? 39:36: What’s your favorite story about Jordin Tootoo, who’s the subject of a new documentary about his life on and off the ice? 41:14: What’s the craziest story you've heard about a player's fitness or diet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to kick off a new week with more big NHL and hockey topics on The Hockey News Big Show. Here’s what former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:41: What's more heartbreaking: the Oilers' Game 7 loss, or the Blue Jays' Game 7 loss?  2:35: Is this just a hot start to the season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, or can they sustain this?  4:25: What is contributing more to the Penguins' success: the goaltending or the scoring?  6:24: Who can step up to fill in Chris Tanev's spot if he's gone for an extended period of time?  9:15: Is losing a defensive defenseman like Tanev worse than losing an offensive defenseman? 10:33: How much should Ottawa Senators fans be concerned about Linus Ullmark's play?  12:55: Is Ullmark likely to turn things around quickly based on what you've seen from him in the past? 14:50: What kind of trade value does Edmonton Oilers D-man Troy Stecher hold on the market?  16:30: Is there a hole the Oilers are trying to fill in their lineup?  18:50: The New Jersey Devils agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $6 million annually with Jacob Markstrom. Thoughts on this deal? 20:40: Who is the starter for New Jersey if the playoffs were to start today?  23:08: What goes into being a good backup goalie on and off the ice?  25:48: The Montreal Canadiens are the first team in NHL history to win five of their first 12 games in overtime. Does it matter if they're going to overtime often if they continue to win? 28:34: What is making Montreal so good in overtime? 30:10: Are you starting to come around on whether the Habs are real contenders?  34:00: Yay or nay: wearing dark helmets with white uniforms, as the Senators and Capitals did over the weekend? 35:20: Free-agent goaltender Ilya Samsonov signed in the KHL. Will he ever return to the NHL? 37:30: Name one player you think is on a hot streak right now and one player who is on a cold streak. 40:40: Has Father Time finally come for Alex Ovechkin?  42:40: How much Halloween candy did you eat over the weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloween, hockey fans. It’s time to discuss more big NHL and hockey topics ahead of the weekend on The Hockey News Big Show. Here’s what former NHL player Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 00:40: Were the New York Islanders justified in making Mathew Barzal a healthy scratch for arriving late to the bus? 04:15: What is Tyler Seguin's legacy after his 1,000th game? 08:30: Is Nikita Kucherov a top-three player in the NHL? 14:00: Jonathan Toews faced off against Chicago for the first time. Is he the greatest Blackhawks player ever? 19:00: What exactly is “putting money on the board” when a player or coach faces their former team? 22:30: Who are some players who left the NCAA to go back to the CHL? 26:40: Why might players make the jump from the CHL to NCAA or vice-versa? 30:00: Which new NHL coach do you think is the best fit so far? 34:25: BetMGM playbook: Gary Pearson joins Michael and Ryan to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Stanley Cup odds, predictions and best bets. Are the Leafs still considered a Cup favorite without Mitch Marner? 46:50: After the Anaheim Ducks freaked out their players with a Halloween prank, how do you feel about haunted houses? 50:00: Will Martin Necas get over or under 89.5 points? 51:20: What’s the best Halloween candy? 52:30: Best Halloween costume you've had 54:00: Blue Jays Game 6 prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to discuss more big NHL and hockey topics on The Hockey News Big Show. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:54: Reacting to the Utah Mammoth signing forward Logan Cooley to an eight-year contract extension at $10 million annually 6:25: With the NHL Frozen Frenzy taking place Tuesday, what matchup stood out to you the most and why? 10:04 Of all the East-West matchups we saw last night, which one could possibly be a Stanley Cup final? 13:56: The Edmonton Oilers got one of their best wins of the season and some much-needed scoring in their 6-3 victory over the red-hot Mammoth. Could this game serve as a turning point for what's been a pretty slow start to the Oilers' season? 17:30: Connor Bedard scored his first-career hat trick with the Blackhawks. Are we seeing something different from the Blackhawks so far this season that suggests their rebuild is taking some positive steps forward? 19:20: With a strong personal start to this season for Bedard, what does it mean to him? 22:51: Dallas got a big deal done, signing Thomas Harley to an eight-year contract extension at $10.5 million annually. Thoughts on the deal? 27:29: With the rising salary cap, will we see more players sign larger contracts than the top players on the team? 32:17: The Utah Mammoth’s hot start has them in the conversation of upgrading before the trade deadline. We've heard the rumors of Montreal looking for a center, and Carolina is always looking to add a star after their last few attempts fell short. Which teams do you have your eye on, and what should they be looking for? 32:17: Yes or No: Cole Caufield has played himself onto Team USA for the Olympics? If yes, who is he bumping out? 36:09: Which pending free agent for this summer has had the most impressive start to the season: Nick Schmaltz, Adrian Kempe, Shane Pinto or Evgeni Malkin? 38:20: John Tavares is still sitting at 499 goals. Does he get 500 tonight versus Columbus? 40:55: Who's to blame for the Leafs' middling start: the GM, the coach or the new guys? 44:11: Who will win Game 5 between the Blues Jays and Dodgers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk is back on the Monday edition of The Hockey News Big Show. Here’s what former Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:41: What will be key for the New Jersey Devils to continue like this as the season goes on? 3:34: What do you make of how the Devils are built, and can they sustain this style win in the playoffs? 6:50: So much for the sophomore slump: Macklin Celebrini is third in NHL scoring after finishing with 63 points last year. Will he have a better sophomore season than McDavid (100 points) or Crosby (120 points)? 11:26: The Minnesota Wild have lost six of their last seven games. Can they turn it around? 14:16: Are we starting to see signs that Minnesota is too top-heavy and doesn't have enough depth? 17:23: In the upcoming off-season, Laine will be a UFA. Will Montreal want to bring him back? If not, which other team would want him? 22:11: What was it like for Dubnyk to face Laine? 24:21: Could the return of Joseph Woll be the spark the Maple Leafs are looking for? 26:25: Should Anthony Stolarz and Woll still be in a 1A, 1B tandem situation for the Leafs? 29:11: How important is it to a goalie's confidence level to have a strong first outing? Is there an advantage to teams being unfamiliar with a new netminder? 33:44: Sam Montembeault has an .842 save percentage after five games. How can the team help a goalie rebound from a slump? How can Montembeault help himself? 36:20: Is it a good idea to play a struggling goaltender against a non-playoff team to rebuild confidence? 38:06: Evgeni Malkin: over/under 70 points? He's currently at 14 in nine games. 39:33: Yay or nay: Linus Ullmark skates across the ice to join a scrum in the Senators and Capitals game 43:50: Who would be your two goalies for Canada's Olympic men's team right now? 46:42: The Raptors, Leafs, Argos and TFC have all changed their logos to support the Jays in the World Series. Is it a bad thing if teams don't root for the other teams in their market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode of The Hockey News Big Show features a special guest, Nate Ewell, the former media relations manager for the Washington Capitals. He was around when the Capitals drafted Alex Ovechkin and changed the atmosphere and mindset about the team. Here’s what Nate Ewell, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 01:10: Nate shares some stories about Ovechkin in his early days as an NHLer. 04:50: When did Sidney Crosby and Ovechkin become friendlier toward each other? 06:50: How much pressure did Ovechkin put on himself to win the Cup after watching Crosby win again and again? 10:30: At what point do the Tampa Bay Lightning press the panic button? 15:40: Does Matthew Schaefer need serious looks for Canada's Olympic team? 20:00: What does the latest boom in college hockey mean for the sport? 25:30: How hard is it to build a college hockey program? 27:00: Are the Utah Mammoth a playoff team? 30:30: What is Macklin Celebrini's ceiling for this season? 35:30: What’s your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas? 38:00: The Milwaukee Admirals will be trotting out a special jersey with a skating refrigerator mascot on the front. Yay or nay?  39:00: Over/Under: 30 goals for Ovechkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss some hot topics across the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:57: Thoughts on what Tuesday’s Devils and Leafs game showed (good or bad) for both teams?  7:15: Mitch Marner's off to a solid start in Vegas, with 10 points in seven games and a four-game multi-point streak. Will he be more dangerous in Vegas than in Toronto? 10:38: How much will it cost the Avalanche to keep Martin Necas? Mikko Rantanen got $12 million. How much would Necas get on the open market? 15:22: No. 1 picks Matthew Schaefer and Macklin Celebrini go head-to-head for the first time in their young careers. Which player will have the greatest long-term impact? 19:21: Lane Hutson, Thatcher Demko and Brock Boeser were added to Team USA's preliminary roster last week after not being invited to the two-day orientation camp in August. Of the three, who has the best chance of actually making the Olympic team? 22:45: Goalies often take longer to develop, but could Spencer Knight be the next big-time starter that Chicago desperately needs? 24:50: Do you think teams are picking goalies less in the top round of the draft? 30:05: Which division do you think will be the first one to experience a changing of the guard at the top? 35:28: Sidney Crosby officially passed Mario Lemieux for the most regular-season and playoff points in Penguins history. Who is the greatest Penguin of all-time: Crosby or Lemieux? 39:35: The Hurricanes and Avalanche will wear Whalers and Nordiques uniforms. Is this one of the best jersey matchups of all-time? 41:49: The NHL reportedly cancelled the "Olympic sendoff event" at UBS Arena. The Islanders and UBS Arena will now host the traditional All-Star Game and skills competition in February 2027. Yay or Nay to this decision by the NHL?  43:50: Predicting the World Series between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show kicks off the week by discussing some hot topics across the NHL and beyond. Here’s what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:52: Vegas, Seattle, Colorado, Carolina are all undefeated in regulation. Which team looks like the biggest threat? 5:20: After starting the season 5-1-0, are the Detroit Red Wings for real? What's been different so far this season? 11:45: Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola left Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres with an upper-body injury. How many more injuries can Florida take? Who on the team needs to step up?  16:00: Anthony Stolarz spoke out in the post-game scrum following the Maple Leafs overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. How did Dubnyk feel as a goaltender on Storlarz’s comments?  22:09: The Sharks and Flames sit at the bottom of the NHL tied with just two points. Which team could turn it around? 23:40: Have teams figured out Flames goalie Dustin Wolf? 27:01: Matthew Schaefer is the youngest player in NHL history to start his career with a five-game point streak. Did we think this was the kind start he would have to his rookie season?  30:27: Will Schaefer join Team Canada at the world juniors?  32:49: Montreal Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembault revealed he not only knows what hand every player shoots with — but also the color of their stick tape. Is this normal? What other quirky things do goalies have to notice to help give them an edge? 36:26: Yay or Nay: Marchand's $5,000 fine for ripping apart Dahlin's helmet 38:46: Clean or Dirty: Tom Wilson's hit on Filip Chytil 41:45: Would you rather: a clear-cut starter and backup, or a 50/50 tandem in net? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is here on Friday to dive into significant topics across the NHL and beyond. Here’s what former NHL player Drew Shore, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 00:40: Reacting to Carter Hart joining the Vegas Golden Knights organization on a tryout 03:30: How much of an impact will the layoff be for Hart? 06:20: Are you worried about the Minnesota Wild's offense? 08:30: Are there any concerns that Connor McDavid has yet to score? 11:00: Can Scott Wedgewood become the No. 1 goalie for the Colorado Avalanche? 16:40: The NHL announced a media partnership to broadcast games in Australia. How else can the NHL expand its presence internationally? 21:30: How much talk is there about players in Europe who make an NHL team? How much do European  22:20: How many points will Connor Bedard get this season? 25:00: Do the Chicago Blackhawks need to go after Artemi Panarin? 28:00: Revisiting the Dylan Cozens-Josh Norris trade from last season between the Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres 33:30: Who had the better overtime goal this week: Auston Matthews or Cole Caulfield? 35:40: How concerned are you about Evan Bouchard's defensive play for the Oilers? 38:30: Will next summer's off-season be a snooze fest? 40:40: Who are you most impressed with and disappointed with so far? 43:00: Can the Ottawa Senators make the playoffs despite Brady Tkachuk's injury? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss the big topics in the NHL and elsewhere. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:43: Is it time to start worrying about the Toronto Maple Leafs' top six forwards needing help? 4:45: Thoughts on Easton Cowan’s start to his NHL career? 7:36: How concerning is it that Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is hurt again? 10:09: Which team with a "bad" start will turn it around first? 12:55: Are Kevyn Adams' days numbered as Buffalo Sabres GM? Can any GM fix the Sabres? 18:00: The New York Rangers surpassed the 2001-02 Pittsburgh Penguins for the longest season-opening streak without a goal on home ice. Is this just an unlucky home start – or is something bigger wrong with the Rangers? 21:19: Which team or player with a "good" start will fall apart first? 24:24: Which team has had the most surprising start?  28:04: Could this be the year we see the Seattle Kraken find their identity? 29:29: Will Cam Talbot be the Detroit Red Wings' bona fide starter by the end of the month? 33:05: Yes or no: after 6-foot-9 forward Curtis Douglas fought Kurtis MacDermid in his first NHL shift last week, is the enforcer role trying to have a resurgence?  36:37: Yes or no: Nashville scratches rookie and Ontario kid Brady Martin against Toronto – Andrew Brunette says it was all part of the plan, but should they have sat him against a different team? 39:30: Minnesota Wild rookie Zeev Buium went 12th overall in the 2023 draft. Should he have been drafted higher? 41:25: The Anaheim Ducks gave away some sick old-school Duck masks at their home opener – is this one of the best giveaways ever? 42:34: Will the Toronto Blue Jays get a win tonight against the Mariners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show breaks down the opening week of the NHL season so far and more big storylines. Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and former pro player Drew Shore discussed in this episode: 01:20: What are reasonable expectations for Matthew Schaefer after his NHL debut? 04:50: How many points will Schaefer end up with? 06:30: Are the Pittsburgh Penguins being underestimated? 07:40: Thoughts on Jonathan Toews' debut with the Winnipeg Jets? 11:00: Are the Boston Bruins back to being a competitive team? 13:00: Did the Toronto Maple Leafs make a mistake letting go of Fraser Minten? 14:30: How much should the Detroit Red Wings worry about the goalie situation after Thursday’s 5-1 loss? 17:00: What have you liked about the start of Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights? 20:20: How much will Pavel Dorofeyev benefit from the new-look Golden Knights? 21:40: Is Nathan MacKinnon the favorite for the Hart Trophy?  24:00: Will the Maple Leafs benefit more from depth scoring this year? 26:00: How much will having Brandon Carlo for a full season benefit Morgan Rielly? 27:15: Who are the early favorites for the Jack Adams Award? 31:30: Which pending free agent will have extension questions hanging around them throughout the season? 36:20: What team are you most interested in watching after seeing their start to the season? 39:00: Who’s the biggest sleeper team early in the season? 41:00: Which player will make the biggest jump this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show breaks down the opening day of the NHL season and more big storylines. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 01:05: Chicago Blackhawks @ Florida Panthers reaction 03:15: New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins reaction 06:55: Colorado Avalanche @ Los Angeles Kings reaction 10:50: Who were surprising names on the NHL’s opening day rosters? 14:00: Which youngster who made an opening day roster could make a big impact? 17:40: What are the expectations for Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan, who was called up? 21:00: The Maple Leafs claimed Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau off waivers. Yay or nay? 22:10: Reacting to Alex Pietrangelo being on season-ending long-term injured reserve 24:30: Thoughts on Kyle Connor’s eight-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets? 27:45: Who’s the most interesting player left in contract extension talks? 32:50: How much pressure does Connor McDavid's contract put on other star players to leave money on the table to try and win? 37:40: Thoughts on Mattias Ekholm’s three-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers? 39:50: Stanley Cup predictions 43:00: Is Sidney Crosby the greatest captain of all-time? 45:20: Thoughts on the Boston Bruins going captainless to start the season? 46:50: Reacting to the Los Angeles Kings’ new third jerseys 48:30: Is Gavin McKenna already the real deal in the NCAA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is here with former longtime NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk to preview the 2025-26 NHL season for each team in the Pacific Division. But first, they have big news to discuss on the contract front. Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Devan Dubnyk discussed in this episode: 0:59: Connor McDavid signed a two-year contract extension with the Oilers worth $12.5 million annually. Thoughts? 5:19: What must happen in Edmonton for McDavid to sign a long-term contract after that? 7:30: The Oilers also re-signed Jake Walman for seven years at $7 million annually. Do we like this deal? 8:56: What are some other expectations for the Oilers? 11:40: Where do you slot the Vegas Golden Knights into the Pacific Division? 14:43: With an aging roster, what do we make of the Los Angeles Kings? Is this their last hurrah?  19:20: Was last year an anomaly for the Vancouver Canucks? Can they make a real push for a wild-card spot?  22:15: What will Dustin Wolf's season look like with the Calgary Flames? Will it become harder for him this year? 24:48: Is there any reason to believe the Flames wouldn’t be in a race for a playoff spot?  27:15: In Anaheim, will we see Ducks forwards Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and Mason McTavish reach the next stage of their evolution? 30:00: The San Jose Sharks finished last in the last two years, but they had some positive vibes last year with Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and other youngsters in the lineup. Should the outlook be as positive if they finish last again?  35:00: Ryan went to Mullett Arena for Gavin McKenna’s Penn State debut, and he shares what he saw. 38:11: Should the Seattle Kraken blow it up and go for Gavin McKenna, or is a shot at a playoff berth more important for the market? 41:17: Which rookies will stay for just nine games, and who will be there all year in the Pacific Division?  45:00: Which team and player are under the most pressure this season? 46:30: Name one player who is pretty significant to his team who could be traded before  Thanksgiving. 48:16: John Tortorella returns to ESPN as an analyst: favorite ‘Torts’ moment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss the NHL pre-season and preview the campaign ahead. Stay tuned for Friday’s episode of The Wraparound, which will preview each team in the Pacific and Metropolitan Divisions Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 00:50: Reacting to Kirill Kaprizov signing an eight-year, $136-million contract with the Minnesota Wild 04:20: The New Jersey Devils signed Luke Hughes to a seven-year deal with a $9-million cap hit. 07:00: What does Aleksander Barkov’s injury do to the Florida Panthers’ three-peat hopes? 10:50: What are the Toronto Maple Leafs’ expectations in their first season since losing Mitch Marner and Brendan Shanahan? 14:45: How long can the Tampa Bay Lightning remain a legit Stanley Cup contender? 17:10: What has to happen for the Ottawa Senators to jump from fringe playoff team to legit contender? 20:40: What do the Montreal Canadiens need to break through and make noise in the Atlantic Division race and the playoffs? 23:00: What's more likely in Detroit: the Red Wings break through and make a playoff run or more of the same and we see drastic moves? 26:10: After losing another young player, JJ Peterka, what are the general expectations for the Buffalo Sabres? 28:20: Do the Boston Bruins have what it takes to get back to the playoffs, or is this a team with an impending rebuild? 31:15: Do the Winnipeg Jets need to trust the process and hope to break through, or are there changes that need to be made? 33:30: What do the Dallas Stars need to do to get through the Western Conference final? 35:20: Are the Colorado Avalanche still legit Stanley Cup contenders going into their first full year post-Mikko Rantanen? 37:40: What other moves do the Minnesota Wild need to make to move into a more competitive position after securing Kaprizov? 39:50: What are the expectations for the St. Louis Blues going into the first full season with Jim Montgomery? 41:00: What are realistic expectations for the Utah Mammoth going into Year 2? 42:10: What are the expectations for the Nashville Predators, given the age of some of their players? 44:00: What has to happen in Chicago for Connor Bedard to reach his full potential? 45:40: Which NHL rookies will stay for just nine games into the regular season, and which rookies will be around for longer? 46:45: Who are the top five Stanley Cup contenders from the Atlantic and Central Divisions? 47:30: How many points will Gavin McKenna record this season at Penn State? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss the NHL pre-season and preview the campaign ahead. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 01:00: Can William Nylander take a jump and join the 50-goal club? 04:30: Thoughts on Joseph Woll's leave of absence from the Toronto Maple Leafs 07:00: What player has a lot to prove in the pre-season? 10:15: Who can jump into the superstar category this season? 14:40: Which playoff team has the worst depth at forward? 17:40: Which playoff team has the worst defensive depth? 20:50: What team should be on trade watch early in the season? 24:40: What team needs a big season from their goaltender? 28:10: Which team is on fire sale watch early in the season? 35:20: Which division has the best prospects? 40:00: Fighting during the pre-season: yay or nay? 42:00: Predicting the first coach fired 43:00: Reacting to Nikita Zadorov’s Irish exit goal celebration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Big Show discusses pressing NHL topics as training camps kick off. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 01:30: What is Kirill Kaprizov looking for since he reportedly turned down a contract offer from the Minnesota Wild? 05:15: What teams could potentially trade for Kaprizov if the WIld think they can’t re-sign him? 08:20: Is J.T. Miller the right choice as captain of the New York Rangers? 12:00: Will any team sign Carter Hart? 15:00: Which player missing the start of the season is the biggest blow to their team? 18:50: Who will take the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first-line right winger role? 21:20: What other players should the Maple Leafs target? 23:40: What is Leafs prospect Easton Cowan’s ceiling? 28:15: What are the expectations for Alex Ovechkin as he turns 40 this season? 31:30: What’s the most intriguing team going into training camp? 34:50: Which captain-less team will name a captain first, and who will it be? 37:20: Which opening-day matchup are you most excited to watch? 38:50: What’s your favorite outdoor venue? What stadium would you like to see host an NHL specialty game? 42:00: What’s your favorite example of a player ending their career by returning to their longtime squad? 43:20: If the NHL changed the playoff format so more teams would make it, would Buffalo make the cut? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices