The Hockey News Big Show discussed the top players in the NHL right now, as ranked in THN’s Top 100 Players issue, and other topics as the off-season continues.

Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode:

01:00 : Why was Nathan Mackinon No. 1 on the list?

04:00 : Thoughts on Cale Makar’s spot on the list?

06:00 : What were the criteria for the top 10 of the list?

07:40 : How much did championships play a factor?

09:00 : Which player in the top 10 who hasn't won the Stanley Cup will win it first?

13:00 : Which players who weren’t on the list could jump onto it in the future?

16:30 : Who could potentially fall out of the list?

19:00 : Who are some young players who could soon join the list?

20:40 : Who will be the most improved players?

23:50 : Which rookie will make the list first?

26:15 : Looking toward the season ahead, which teams could exceed expectations and or disappoint?

30:15 : Are the Toronto Maple Leafs worse on paper?

33:00 : Which team are you most excited to watch going into next season?

36:30 : Did the Tampa Bay Lightning need to do more?

38:45 : Should the Florida Panthers still be considered Cup favourites?

40:45 : Where does the Tkachuk-Huberdeau deal rank in terms of blockbuster trades?

43:30 : Kappo Kakko signed a three-year contract. Yay or nay on the cap hit and term?

44:40 : How stoked are you for Adam Fox appearing in an ad for The Naked Gun reboot?

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