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:

1:25 : While there seems to be some tangible improvement the Toronto Maple Leafs, could an injury to Joseph Woll derail all that? 

5:26 : The Washington Capitals have now won six in a row and sit at the top of the Metropolitan Division. Are they Cup contenders? 

9:34 : The Tampa Bay Lightning signed Ryan McDonagh to a three-year, $12.3-million extension. Thoughts on this extension and them having most of their core signed long-term? 

14:00 : Ryan O'Reilly and Steven Stamkos continue to pop up in trade speculation. What teams could/should be interested in either? What are the chances of a Stamkos-Tampa Bay Lightning reunion?

18:25 : If the Blues continue to struggle and remain near the bottom of the Central, do we think Jordan Binnington could be on the move? If so, where?

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23:36 : Best long shots to win the Eastern Conference final: Ottawa Senators (+1800) and Pittsburgh Penguins (+10000). Out of these two teams, which one do you pick to advance to the Cup final?

26:13 : Western Conference finals odds: Anaheim Ducks (+2200) and Minnesota Wild (+2000). Out of these two teams, which do you think could win the conference final?

28:05 Which conference is the toughest to win? 

Rapid Fire 

31:55 : Best story so far this season?

34:38 : How concerned are you about the rink situation at the Olympics?

37:23 : Who has caught Ryan's eye in the prospects world this past week?

39:03 : And what quote made you think, "say whaaaat?" this week?

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