The Big Show

Here's what was discussed in this episode: 0:00: Recapping Jaxon Cover’s dominant weekend with the Ottawa Senators at rookie camp 5:09: What are expectations for Viggo Bjorck as Winnipeg Jets main camp approaches 9:11: Does Maple Leafs prospect Alexander Bilecki have some untapped offensive potential in his game? 13:49: Reacting to the Maple Leafs’ decision to not send Gavin McKenna to the team’s rookie tournament in Gatineau 16:07: Could James Hagens push for a top-six role with the Boston Bruins during training camp? 20:00:  Breaking down the blockbuster OHL trade involving Tanner Adams 25:21: Biggest storylines to follow ahead of the upcoming CHL season 31:47: Should the CHL have more inter-league games? 34:07: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:37: Breaking down Chris Kreider’s decision to join the Montreal Canadiens?  3:42: Did the Canadiens get good value on Zachary Bolduc’s extension?  5:40: Expectations for Bolduc this season  7:12: Thoughts on the Canadiens’ decision to extend Martin St. Louis as head coach 8:45: Devan Dubnyk reflects on playing against Martin St. Louis 10:48: Has Kent Hughes done a good job at locking down Montreal's core players? 14:52: If Mark Stone stays healthy, can the Golden Knights make another deep playoff run?  19:00: Could Carson Soucy or Nick Blankenburg stick with their franchises after signing PTOs? 20:30: Are PTO contracts signed to push other players at training camp?  22:45: Would Alexander Nikishin be a good fit with the Nashville Predators 26:00: Reacting to players 30-21 from the NHL Network’s top 50 players list 28:03: Devan Dubynk reflects on preparing for training camp each season 30:27: If you could build around one current NHL goalie for the next five years, who would you choose?  32:23: Will Macklin Celebrini put together another 100-point season? 34:25: Were the New York Islanders right to select Bo Horvat as their next captain? 36:16: Which team will be stuck in the mushy middle this year?  37:58: Which NHL rivalry are you most excited to watch this season?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:52: Michael Traikos recaps the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas 2:37: Will rumors about players leaving their current teams stop once the season starts? 3:30: Reacting to the Red Wings’ decision to strip Dylan Larkin of his captaincy 6:05: Does Larkin have to be flexible with the destinations he gives Detroit?  7:34: Why haven’t the Tampa Bay Lightning extended Nikita Kucherov? 9:51: Could Kucherov take a discount to help the Lightning stay competitive?  11:48: Is there a chance Connor Hellebuyck could end up starting the season with the Winnipeg Jets? 17:22: Do the Carolina Hurricanes make sense as a destination for Hellebuyck? 20:17: Will Mason McTavish thrive with the St. Louis Blues?  24:00: Breaking down dark horse candidates for the NHL’s individual awards 27:44: Remembering the life and career of Barry Melrose 30:19: Reacting to John Klingberg’s retirement announcement  32:25: Which goalie is about to have a Vezina-level season? 34:35: Which up-and-coming team is most likely to win the Cup first? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Eric Cruikshank, Ryan Kennedy and Tony Ferrari discussed in this episode: 0:48: Breaking down the top prospects from the 2027 NHL Draft 5:40: Who will be the most exciting NCAA freshman to watch this season? 9:25: Reflecting on the CHL-NCAA agreement one year later 14:21: Who are some recent first-round picks with the most to prove this season? 18:24: Early outlook on the 2026-27 Calder Trophy race 23:16: Which players will benefit the most from the NHL’s new AHL eligibility rules? 26:45: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:31: What are your thoughts on Cale Makar's new contract extension?  2:22: Does Makar’s deal change the Stanley Cup window for the Colorado Avalanche?  4:02: Does Makar deserve credit for playing with a team-friendly contract in Colorado for so long?  7:19: Does Makar's contract impact Quinn Hughes’ negotiations with the Minnesota Wild? 8:59: How much should Quinn Hughes earn on his next deal?  11:00: Could Connor Hellebuyck sit out for the 2026-27 NHL season?  16:03: Are there any other American-born players who might want out of their Canadian franchises? 18:46: Could Sam Montembeault be a short-term fix to the Edmonton Oilers’ goalie injuries?  23:32: Can the Carolina Hurricanes remain dominant with Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov as their goaltending tandem? 26:11: Reacting to the first 10 names on the NHL Network’s top 50 players list 28:25: Which NHL teams will be the most intriguing to follow in 2026-27? 32:00: What should the Florida Panthers expect from Aleksander Barkov this season?  33:00: Over/Under: 65 Points next season for Jimmy Snuggerud? 34:25: Yes or No: Will Alex Ovechkin record yet another 30-goal season in 2026-27? 35:26: What is your favourite EBUG story in recent NHL history? 37:11: Jaromir Jagr, 54, says it would take a "miracle" for him to play this season. Will Jagr still suit up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices