The Hockey News Podcast

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - As the playoffs loom, who will come out on top in the first round? - How significant is the relocation of the Coyotes to Utah? - What is the Bruins outlook on the Leafs as they near their first-round series? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - As he nears the 70-goal mark, is this the best Auston Matthews has ever been? - Which of the first-round matchups will be the toughest or most entertaining? - What does the Coyotes' relocation mean for the future of hockey in the desert? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Can Sidney Crosby turn back the clock and lead the Penguins to the post-season? - What was the deal with the Rangers line brawl with the Devils to open their game Wednesday? - Why aren't the Blue Jackets' youngsters playing? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Have the Leafs been reduced to first-round fodder? - Are Moritz Seider's high volume of minutes in Detroit a cause for concern? - Will the Ducks be able to secure a top-three pick in the draft? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Could we see Cinderella-type runs this post-season out of Nashville, Washington, Detroit, Philadelphia and Los Angeles? After all, look at what Florida did last year. - Zach Hyman and Sam Reinhart are hitting their peak later in their careers. Who could be next to have a breakout season around 30 years old? - Is there a team that is secure in net? Who appears to have the goaltending edge heading into the playoffs? - Should the CHL follow March Madness and go to an NCAA single-elimination format for the Memorial Cup? Could this even work? - What's the level of anxiety for Vancouver Canucks fans right now? How's Elias Lindholm fitting in, and who would the team want to face off against in the first round? - The hosts blind rank five NHL goalies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Has John Tortorella gone too far with his recent healthy scratches? - Will Chicago go big-game hunting this off-season? - Can the hot hand of Ovechkin get the Capitals into the playoffs? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Which players should appear in a behind-the-scenes series on the NHL? - Should puck-over-glass and high-sticking penalties be available for coaches to challenge? - NHL GMs seemed happy with 3-on-3 overtime, but should there be any tweaks? - Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that if the Arizona Coyotes don't win the auction for a piece of land in June, relocation is on the table. Is Utah the guaranteed spot, or is Houston a potential fit? - Wayne Simmonds retired from the NHL on Monday. What's his legacy so far? - The PWHL trade deadline has come and passed with few moves. Should there have been more? - Will the Los Angeles Kings or Vegas Golden Knights capture the final division spot in the Pacific? - U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and Rangers site contributor Stan Fischler discusses the New York Rangers, arguably the hottest team in the NHL right now. Does Artemi Panarin deserve some Hart Trophy love? - Mitch Marner remains injured for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Should they let him rest until the playoffs? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss who could be the next coach of Team Canada. Then, with Nathan MacKinnon on a scoring tear, can anyone foil his Hart Trophy Campaign? Plus, Nashville's recent hot streak and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Connor Somerville look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show, presented by Upper Deck. Burning questions remain for a handful of NHL teams following the trade deadline last Friday. Can the Pittsburgh Penguins even turn things around next season? What's the future of the San Jose Sharks? Will John Tortorella's suspension hurt the Philadelphia Flyers? Plus, the hosts and resident hockey card collector Jared Ostroff receive 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 cards looking to carry their momentum after finding a Connor Bedard Marquee Rookies card two weeks ago. 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 cards hit store shelves March 6 and features some of the biggest young names out there like Connor Bedard. Keep an eye out for the series’ Young Guns cards, which include special Outburst Gold 1-of-1. Find them at your local hobby shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss their winners and losers from yesterday's trade deadline. Plus, they talk with THN team site editors to analyze the deadline moves made by Colorado, Carolina and Toronto, along with so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show, presented by Upper Deck. In today's show: - Can Travis Green save the New Jersey Devils' season? What are their goaltending plans? - Penguins site editor Nick Horwat on what the return for Jake Guentzel should look like and the immense challenge that GM Kyle Dubas faces. - According to a report on The Hockey News' Women's Hockey site, the NHL is using the PWHL to test out several new rules. They include allowing the top-seeded team to pick its playoff opponent. If the NHL were to adopt this, who would some of the divisional leaders pick? - Upper Deck associate brand manager Ed Spiker talks about why card collectors are clamoring over the Connor Bedard rookie card and whether the upcoming Matt Rempe card should feature the New York Rangers enforcer sporting a black eye. - What's the over-under on deadline day trades?  - Do we envision a team taking a chance on Evgeny Kuznetsov?  - And who is the next coach on the hot seat now that Lindy Ruff is out in New Jersey? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show, presented by BetMGM and Northland Hockey. On today's show: - Elias Pettersson signs an eight-year contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks. Where will he rank among the NHL's highest-paid players, and were the Canucks really in advanced talks to trade the forward? - The Dallas Stars got a big prize in trade deadline season by nabbing Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames. What does this mean for their Stanley Cup chances? - Did anyone expect Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers and Sam Reinhart of the Florida Panthers to be on pace for 50 goals this season? Is Hyman one of the top UFA signings in recent memory? - The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired right-handed defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks. What's still to come for them? - The Hockey News' Los Angeles Kings site editor Austin Stanovich joins the show to discuss the team that snapped its funked. What fuelled the turnaround, and what role has Quinton Byfield played in it? And will the Kings be active at the trade deadline? - Ryan and Michael predict the destinations for some of the top potential names left on the trade block, including Noah Hanifin, Jake Guentzel, Jake Allen, Matt Dumba, Anthony Duclair, Juuse Saros, Jacob Markstrom and more. - Are there any bright spots to this season for the Ottawa Senators? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show: - It's Showtime in Detroit. Coming off major hip surgery, there was concern that Patrick Kane's best days were behind him. But could his efforts get the Red Wings back in the playoffs? - Does New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe need to avenge his loss to Mathieu Olivier when the Rangers play the Blue Jackets on Wednesday? - St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong sits down for a 1-on-1 interview with Ryan Kennedy for some Future Watch talk and how the Blues have one of the strongest prospect pipelines in hockey. - New Jersey Devils site editor Kristy Flannery joins Ryan and Michael to talk about coach Lindy Ruff's future, whether Jacob Markstrom could be the answer in net and how Simon Nemec and Luke Hughes have been progressing. - It's box-breaking time. Michael and Ryan are joined by resident card collector Jared Ostroff to break open some of Upper Deck's latest offerings. - If Elias Pettersson doesn't re-sign in Vancouver, where could he be headed?  - What are the chances that Connor McDavid will finish the season with 100-plus assists? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network. Today's guest is Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News' Carolina Hurricanes site to discuss the team's trade deadline plans, success as of late, goaltending situation and more. Plus: - The Rangers are on a tear with rising fan favorite Matt Rempe; are they a Cup contender with Boston, Colorado, Florida and others? - While the Winnipeg Jets expressed concern over attendance, Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta expressed interest in an NHL team. - And what's the scale on the faith-o-meter for some teams in the middle of the playoff race? All that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network, presented by Upper Deck: - Does the NHL's Hart Trophy race involve eight players? Is Auston Matthews a front-runner? - Who is the biggest name in the NHL trade market? - The goalie market will be a must-watch leading up to the trade deadline. - Today's guest is Paul Delos Santos, editor of The Hockey News' Vegas Golden Knights site. Will Vegas go back-to-back? - Who are the top five players currently not in the NHL? - Do the hosts agree or disagree with Morgan Rielly's suspension being upheld at five games? And much more! 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 cards hit store shelves March 6 and features some of the biggest young names out there like Connor Bedard. Keep an eye out for the series’ Young Guns cards, which include special Outburst Gold 1-of-1. Find them at your local hobby shop at March 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Where did things go wrong with the Columbus Blue Jackets? - Morgan Rielly is suspended five games, but are things working out for the Maple Leafs? Was Rielly right to appeal his suspension? - Sean Couturier is the new captain of the Philadelphia Flyers. Why was he the right choice? - Amy Johnson of The Hockey News' Montreal Canadiens site joins the show to discuss Juraj Slafkovsky, the team's trade deadline goals and more. - Columbus is reportedly finally getting an outdoor game as the Jackets are expected to host Detroit at Ohio State's football stadium next season. How cool is that?  - Blake Wheeler is out for the season; what are the repercussions for the Rangers? - Are the Canadians the best team in women's international hockey right now? - Who will be the inaugural PWHL champions? And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the league and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network: - Was Morgan Rielly's cross-check or Ridly Greig's slapshot empty-netter in the wrong on Saturday? - Flames netminder Jacob Markstrom was the NHL's first star of last week. Where could he be at the trade deadline? - Could the Buffalo Sabres be buyers and sellers in the next few weeks? What about the Penguins? - The Hockey News' Ottawa Senators site editor Steve Warne discusses the Battle of Ontario, Ridly Greig's rookie season, Vladimir Tarasenko and more. - With Tomas Hertl out weeks because of knee surgery, can the Sharks "catch" the Blackhawks for first place in the NHL draft lottery odds? - Which club deserves the top pick the most among the bottom teams? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Boston is the cup favorite, Fleury hitting the 1000-game mark, injury troubles in Tampa Bay, Kraken talk with Glenn Dreyfuss and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Ryan and Michael discuss what the London Police Service said in Monday's press conference, as well as what comes next for the three NHL teams with players on leaves of absence who face charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault. (The charges and allegations have not been proven in court.) - Canucks coach Rick Tocchet, part of the Pittsburgh Penguins team that won a record 17 straight games, said he hopes the Edmonton Oilers don't break that streak. - Alex Ovechkin only has nine goals this year. Can he still reach 30 this year? - What do Ryan and Michael think about reports that the Chicago Blackhawks will host the 2025 NHL Winter Classic? - Siobhan Nolan, editor of The Hockey News' Philadelphia Flyers site, discusses Philly's plans for the trade deadline, Carter Hart and more. - Should the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings and Seattle Kraken buy, sell or stay the course? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the NHL All-Star Weekend wraps up, it's time for The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - The Vancouver Canucks acquired Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo and two picks. How do Ryan and Michael feel about what both teams got? - The Winnipeg Jets sent a first-round pick and a conditional third-rounder to the Montreal Canadiens for Sean Monahan. Did both teams win this trade? - The Los Angeles Kings fired coach Todd McLellan and assigned Jim Hiller the interim coach role for the rest of the season. Is this what they need to stop the slump? - The Olympics are back for NHLers in 2026, with the 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025. Who will win them? - THN Florida site editor David Dwork shares what it's like coming to Toronto from another market to cover the All-Star Game festivities. How did we feel about the new iteration of the All-Star Skills competition? - THN women's hockey site contributor Curtis Martin joins the show to discuss the 3-on-3 PWHL showcase on All-Star Thursday and what's worked for the league in its first season. - Ryan and Michael revisit their skills competition predictions. How many did they get right? What do they think of the all-star player draft? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos say who they'd pick for seven NHL awards at the mid-season point, break down the standings, predict the skills competition winner and discuss the St. Louis Blues with Lou Korac: - Who's the NHL's most valuable player up to this point? The Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon and the Oilers' Connor McDavid were among the contenders discussed for the Hart Trophy. - As for the league's top defenseman, Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar are among the top contenders. - For the Vezina, what about the Jeremy Swayman and the Connor Hellebuyck? Were they picked by Ryan or Michael? - Connor Bedard had been the front-runner for the league's top rookie award, but with his injury, others may have caught up to him in the race. They also discuss the Selke Trophy, Lady Byng Trophy and Jack Adams Award. - What's the reason for the Blues climbing up the standings? - Ryan and Michael then address the burning questions in each NHL division before predicting the winners for each challenge in the skills competition, as well as the overall champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Bombshell updates from the Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal. - Potential NHL expansion to Utah and what that could look like. - David Alter, editor of THN's Maple Leafs site, discusses Calle Jarnkrok's injury, Ilya Samsonov, the power play, and more. - Ryan and Michael either give the thumbs up or thumbs down on a variety of topics, Justin Trudeau going to an Ottawa PWHL game. - Who should replace George Parros as head of player safety? - Who is one surprise team that will sell at the trade deadline? And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Patrick Roy is the new head coach of the New York Islanders. Does this change how we think about the Islanders and their playoff hopes?  - The Edmonton Oilers won the Corey Perry sweepstakes. What are the risks, and why is he a fit with the club? And a Jack Campbell AHL update. - Remy Mastey, editor of THN's Coyotes site, discusses where the Coyotes sit in the playoff race, rookie Logan Cooley's season so far, goaltender Connor Ingram and more. - Ryan and Michael either give approval or disapproval on a variety of topics, including Kyle Connor and Vincent Trocheck being named replacements for the All-Star Game, whether the Oilers can set the longest winning streak in NHL history and whether Connor Bedard is the Calder Trophy favorite. - Was extending Jim Rutherford in Vancouver the right move? - Which team has the best logo in hockey? And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - With 12 straight wins and climbing into playoff position, are the Edmonton Oilers back to being the Stanley Cup contenders we assumed they were before the season? - The Philadelphia Flyers won five straight before Saturday's loss – is this team for real? - The Toronto Maple Leafs center is now on pace to break 70 goals. Does he do it, and if so, is that enough to win the Hart Trophy? - THN's Florida Panthers site editor, David Dwork, joins the show. Is he surprised the club has had no Cup final hangover? - Would you rather be the Buffalo Sabres or Ottawa Senators? What about the Washington Capitals or Pittsburgh Penguins? - Ryan and Michael give their mid-season selections for the Stanley Cup, Vezina Trophy, Norris Trophy, Rocket Richard Trophy, Jack Adams Award, Calder Trophy and Bill Masterton Trophy And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - With rumblings that coach Sheldon Keefe is on the hot seat again, what happens if the Toronto Maple Leafs don't get four or six points from their current three-game road trip? - Who should fans vote for as the final two players to get into the NHL All-Star skills competition? - THN's Canucks site editor Adam Kierszenblat joins the show to discuss the team defying the PDO odds, whether Quinn Hughes would've been a better center than defenseman, Thatcher Demko's Vezina Trophy chances and more. - Will we see more teams make trades after the Flyers and Ducks got things started last week? Who should be available on the Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - With Connor Bedard injured, is the Calder Trophy race back on, and who could be in the running? - Trevor Zegras is now out for 6-8 weeks with a broken ankle, but do we still believe the trade rumors? - John Tortorella loves Jamie Drysdale and some classic Torts comments in the media this week. - The Boston Bruins are dealing with the injury bug with Florida breathing down their necks. THN's Bruins team site editor Joe Pohoryles breaks down their season so far. - Will Vancouver's PDO bubble ever burst?  - Who should replace Connor Bedard at All-Star weekend? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - William Nylander signed an eight-year contract worth $11.5 million per year. Is it too much? Can the Leafs win with this salary structure? What does it mean for the rest of the NHL's stars with contracts ending in the next three seasons? - After reports that the Philadelphia Flyers were at a crossroads with Cutter Gauthier, they traded him to the Anaheim Ducks for Jamie Drysdale and a second-round draft pick in 2025. - Team USA was golden at the 2024 world juniors in Gothenburg, Sweden. Ryan and Michael reflect on the tournament. - The Winnipeg Jets are the hottest team in the NHL right now and sit first in the league standings. THN's Jets team site editor Carter Brooks explains what brought them to this point. - San Jose Sharks broadcaster Randy Hahn stopped by the studio to talk about the squad's tough season in last place, the future ahead with promising prospects and more. - Should the NHL stop having a representative from each team at the All-Star Weekend?  - Have the hosts liked the PWHL's launch so far? What do they think of the league's "jailbreak" idea where a shorthanded goal ends a penalty kill? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a Saturday night just days away from the world juniors, it's The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos. Catch the roster breakdowns for some of the top contenders at the World Junior Championship and more, along with some tournament predictions. In order: - Can Team Canada win gold for the third straight world juniors? - Do the Americans have the best goaltending tandem of the tournament on paper? What about their forwards? - Can Sweden win the world juniors in front of the home fans this year? - THN prospect writer Tony Ferrari discusses what to expect from the next wave of squads in Finland, Slovakia and Czechia. He also analyzes Norway's Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. - Finally, the hosts predict the medallists, relegation battlers, MVP, top forward, top defenseman and top goaltender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - The Ottawa Senators replaced coach D.J. Smith and assistant coach Davis Payne with interim coach Jacques Martin and assistant coach Daniel Alfredsson. Will the Sens get the coaching bump? - Did the Minnesota Wild make the right move not playing Marc-Andre Fleury against the Pittsburgh Penguins?  - The Boston Bruins loaned Matthew Poitras to Team Canada for the world juniors. Should Adam Fantilli join him? - Avalanche team site editor Colleen Flynn joins Michael and Ryan to discuss Nathan MacKinnon's points streak, Cale Makar's chances of winning the Norris Trophy again and whether Colorado has a solid shot at winning the Stanley Cup this season. - Who are the four best teams in the NHL right now? Who's rising, and who's falling? - At what point of the season should fans consider their playoff hopes gone? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the THN Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - The NHL is making a welcomed shift from theatrics to raw talent and skill with changes to this year's All-Star Skills competition. - With the firing of head coach Craig Berube, what awaits the Blues as they enter the Drew Bannister era? - Despite losing the team's leading scorer Kyle Connor to a knee injury, the Jets sit atop the Central Division and may be deserving of some respect. - How good is Canada's team ahead of the World Junior Championship, and will players like Macklin Celebrini be able to leave their mark? - What's with Alex Ovechkin's goal slump, and are the Washington Capitals still Cup contenders? Sammi Silber of THN's Capitals site joins the show to discuss. - Who else are contenders or pretenders? All that and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos, also available to watch on the Game+ Network: - They react to suspensions to David Perron and Erik Gudbranson. - Chicago team site editor Matt Carlson discusses Connor Bedard, the team's vibes since terminating Corey Perry's contract, Kevin Korchinski and more. - Edmonton is red-hot right now, but young defenseman Philip Broberg hasn't developed into the force we were expecting yet. Do the Oilers have a development problem in their organization? - Owen Beck is the prospect of the week and the only returning player at Team Canada's world juniors camp. - New York Islanders beat reporter Stefen Rosner discusses the team's performance so far this season and former Isles captain recording his 1,000th career NHL point against them. - Is Tavares a Hall of Famer if he retired today? And If you get control of the NHL for a day, what's the first thing you'd do? All that and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Are the Toronto Maple Leafs OK with Joseph Woll injured? - Why did the Ottawa Senators hire Jacques Martin as an advisor to D.J. Smith and the coaching staff? - Why aren't the Columbus Blue Jackets playing their kids? - In Washington, coach Spencer Carbery's doghouse is filling up fast, with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Sonny Milano seeing time as a healthy scratch. - Lightning site editor Diandra Loux joins Ryan and Michael to discuss Nikita Kucherov trying to be like Alexander Ovechkin, the bond between Victor Hedman and Steven Stamkos, Andrei Vasilevskiy's fart joke during a media scrum, whether the team's done winning championships for the foreseeable future and more. - After the Los Angeles Kings broke a record for most road wins to start a season, are they a legitimate Cup contender? - Connor Bedard is on pace for the best season by a rookie in their first season of NHL eligibility since Auston Matthews. Where does he rank among recent No. 1 overall picks? - Is it a good idea for the NHL all-star player draft to return? And so much more. The Pre-Game Show also appears on the Game+ Network on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos, also available to watch on the Game+ Network: - The NHL salary cap for next season was rumored to be $87.7 million at the NHL board of governors meetings in Seattle. Who would this help the most? - Is the party finally over for the Tampa Bay Lightning? - Patrick Kane awaits his debut with the Detroit Red Wings, but what are the expectations for him? - Which team do Ryan and Michael have more faith in, the Minnesota Wild or Calgary Flames? - Jonny Lazarus, the manager of The Hockey News' New York Rangers site, joins Ryan and Michael to discuss how the Rangers have been a buzzsaw so far. - Zeev Buium is the prospect of the week. The 2024 NHL draft prospect from the University of Denver was just named to Team USA's preliminary world juniors roster. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - What's next for the Detroit Red Wings after signing Patrick Kane to a one-year contract? - The Minnesota Wild replaced coach Dean Evason with John Hynes. Was this the right move? - How concerned should Canucks fans be as the team started to sputter? - Are the Los Angeles Kings legitimate Stanley Cup contenders right now? - The New York Rangers have the best points percentage in the NHL; do we believe in them as contenders? - Ryan and Michael open up more Upper Deck Series One cards before moving to Rapid Fire and The Best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - With Quinn Hughes leading the NHL in points, is he the favorite for the Hart Trophy right now? - William Nylander extended his point streak to 17 games – would he take a discount to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs? - The Washington Capitals are on fire after looking anything but that at the beginning of the season. Why have they turned it around so quickly? - The Columbus Blue Jackets only have one win in their last 10 games, and Johnny Gaudreau is underperforming. What's going wrong there? - With American Thanksgiving coming up on Thursday, which teams are already out of the playoff race, and which need a hot streak to get back into the battle? - Ryan and Michael open up packs of Upper Deck Series One cards while discussing the players and teams they draw. Can they get the reportedly much-wanted Matthew Knies card? - Rapid Fire, featuring the ideal spot for the next Global Series game, thoughts on an NHL in-season tournament and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss Jay Woodcroft being fired, Colorado struggling, Winnipeg and Kyle Connor being hot, Shane Wright probably not going back to the world juniors, Florida being hot, the upcoming NHL Global Series, Marty Walsh’s comments about Arizona and Lane Lambert maybe being on the hot seat. They are joined by USA Hockey executive director Pat Kelleher. Finally, they do their young gun of the week, rapid fire, and list the best Minnesota high school team names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the floundering Edmonton Oilers and goaltending in Carolina and Toronto. They then welcome Collectibles team site editor Michael DiStefano in-studio to open up some packs of Upper Deck Series 1 cards. They also discuss the red-hot Anaheim Ducks, the sneaky St. Louis Blues, whether their Stanley Cup picks have changed and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss neck protection in the NHL, Charlie McAvoy's discipline hearing and the underrated Jesper Bratt in New Jersey. They also re-evaluate the Matthew Tkachuk and Jonathan Huberdeau trade while listing the best scary hockey names. Finally, they welcome Paul Zickler of Upper Deck to discuss the card company's new Series 1 launch and introduce the Upper Deck Young Gun of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss how the Oilers can survive Connor McDavid’s absence, Rasmus Andersson’s suspension, the hot starts from Boston and Detroit, slow starts from Seattle and Carolina and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast, Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy discuss the Rasmus Dahlin extension in Buffalo, Scheifele and Hellebuyck extensions in Winnipeg, rookies making opening night NHL rosters and the best old-school hockey team names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down Trevor Zegras' extension, Ottawa Senators prospects on the waiver wire, Andrei Vasilevskiy's injury, pre-season standouts and much more stories across the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy discuss the Ducks' big unsigned RFAs, Auston Matthews playing on the PK, whether a Leaf can win the Selke, the Sens' new owner, Arizona's Logan Cooley and a new segment called “The Best.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss Mike Babcock resigning from the Columbus Blue Jackets before coaching a game, Ryan's observations in Buffalo at one of the handful of NHL rookie tournaments happening over the weekend, and much more. They then answer a bunch of listener questions, including a player they don't buy the hype on and something about the San Jose Sharks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast finishes up its 2023-24 NHL season preview with the Atlantic Division, which should have a thrilling battle for the playoffs. The Boston Bruins are coming off a historic regular season and looking a lot different. The Florida Panthers added some new faces after making it to the Stanley Cup final. The Toronto Maple Leafs won a playoff round but want to go further. The Tampa Bay Lightning made three straight Cup finals and will battle Father Time. Then there are the Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings looking to end lengthy playoff droughts, while the Montreal Canadiens continue a rebuild. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens dive into each team, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast continues its 2023-24 NHL season preview with the Metropolitan Division, and the storylines are seemingly endless. The Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers are expected to once again battle it out for the top three spots in the division. The Pittsburgh Penguins, however, are making a big push to try to snag a favorable spot heading into the playoffs. The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals hope to at least get a wild card, while the Columbus Blue Jackets look to surprise the NHL. And how will Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere continue the beginning of their rebuild? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast continues its 2023-24 NHL season preview with the Central Division, and there's a lot to discuss. The Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks have two of hockey's best prospects, and both teams added quite a few fresh faces to their rosters. The Colorado Avalanche didn't defend their 2022 Stanley Cup win but are gunning to bounce back, while the Dallas Stars remain on the rise. The Minnesota Wild appear on track to return to the playoffs, but the Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets could see their long-term futures shaped by this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast returns as Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy do a deep-dive preview of the Pacific Division, getting you set for the 2023-24 NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 19th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Safir and Rahil are joined by David 'JrPens' Roebuck, a competitive Chel player and content creator.  They discuss the NHL 24 reveal and provide their thoughts on the Exhaust Engine, Physics-Based Contact and Vision Passing System, along with what it means for casual and competitive players. They also discuss other features of NHL 24, including crossplay and HUT.  NHL 24 is set to release on Oct. 6. THN.com/gaming has up-to-date coverage on the latest game in the EA Sports NHL franchise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last episode of the season, THN’s Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down every single NHL team’s free agent moves and determine whether they are winners or losers heading into the off-season. Here's where to find each division in the episode. - Pacific Division: 0:53 - Central Division: 27:30 - Metropolitan Division: 40:23 - Atlantic Division: 1:05:51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 17th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir have a big announcement to share with The Hockey News.  Rahil and Safir are then joined by competitive 'Chel' player Benny aka Uninsta1l. They discuss the EA Sports NHL 23 World Championship finals taking place in Nashville on Tuesday, June 27 at the Allied Esports Mobile Gaming Truck located in Walk of Fame park across from Bridgestone Arena. The action will be live streamed on the NHL Twitch page and on http://ELEAGUE.TV beginning at 1 p.m ET.  Rahil, Safir, and Benny also recap the Kroger CBJ 6v6 finale and break down the finals taking place between Isles GT and Entourage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vegas Golden Knights are Stanley Cup Champions!!! THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final - a 9-3 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 16th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir are joined by the gaming and eSports co-ordinator of SJSharks Gaming, Aaron Fesh.  They discuss the history of SJSharks Gaming, as well as current and future initiatives within the NHL community and beyond. In addition to bringing on the current brand ambassador and a Guinness World Record Holder, Carlo a.k.a. 'CarPig', SJSharks Gaming announced that they will be looking to sign an entire professional NHL eSports team during the 2023-2024 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final - a 3-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final - a 3-2 overtime win for the Florida Panthers over the Vegas Golden Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final - a 7-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final - a 5-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Washington Capitals hired Spencer Carbery as their new head coach, while a report by Kevin Weekes says the Nashville Predators are firing coach John Hynes and bringing in Andrew Brunette. - It'll be the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final. Ryan and Mike give an in-depth preview of the final and make their predictions. - The men's World Championship finished up on Sunday, and Latvia is still celebrating the bronze medal after a huge win over the USA. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out a special Memorial Cup podcast that compiles each of the four team previews. Tony Ferrari and Brock Otten from THN On The 'O' cover the Peterborough Petes, Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer from THN On The 'Q' preview the Quebec Remparts, and Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat from THN On The 'Dub' take on the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kamloops Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Mike Stephens says the Florida Panthers have made him question the fabric of hockey with how they're up 3-0 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. - The Vegas Golden Knights are up 2-0 on the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final, but could the team from Texas have a breakthrough? - The Toronto Maple Leafs parted with GM Kyle Dubas on Friday, and there's still lots to digest about the chain of events leading up to the decision and what comes next. - Craig Conroy is the new GM of the Calgary Flames. Ryan and Mike react to Tuesday's official announcement of the hiring. - Who will the Washington Capitals hire as their new coach? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 15th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir share their thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' GM hunt and the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They also discuss the EA GameChangers program and share their thoughts on various EA NHL games that were developed over the years.  Then, they recap the EA Sports NHL 23 North American Championship and discuss the ongoing Kroger CBJ 6v6 finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - What comes next for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken? - The Philadelphia Flyers named Daniel Briere their permanent GM and Keith Jones the president of hockey operations last week. What do Ryan and Mike think of the choices? - The NHL conference finals await – the hosts preview the Dallas Stars versus the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference final and the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers in the East. And more fun topics and discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 14th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir share their thoughts on the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They also talk about the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the recent NHL draft.  They then recap the EA Sports NHL 23 European Championship and preview the North American Championship. The EA SPORTS NHL 23 North American Championship will be held in the District E venue, located adjacent to the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals and Wizards. The action will be live-streamed on the NHL Twitch page on Saturday, May 20, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens are back with another episode of The Hockey News Podcast. Here's what's in store this week: - The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery. Ryan and Mike give their initial reactions to that and to the Anaheim Ducks picking second. - The Toronto Maple Leafs could get swept on Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers. If they do, or if they survive but still get eliminated in the second round, did they really slay the demons? - What should the New Jersey Devils do this off-season? - What is up with the high-scoring games in the playoffs? Not only has scoring gone up, but it's leading to blowout games instead of intensely close matchups. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 13th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir briefly share their thoughts on the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and their predictions for the second round.  They then break down the EA Sports NHL 23 European and North American Championships that are taking place this month. The European championship will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 6 and live-streamed on the NHL Twitch channel beginning at 1 p.m. ET.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Calgary Flames fired coach Darryl Sutter on Monday. They break down the decision and look at what's next. - Ryan and Mike hold post-mortems for the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers after they were eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs over the weekend. - It's time to preview the second round. Who comes out on top in each matchup? - And more, so tune in to the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from 4-1 down in the third period to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in overtime on Monday night. The Leafs are 3-1 against the Bolts in the series, but can they pull through with one more victory? - What are the Seattle Kraken's chances of upsetting the Colorado Avalanche? The series is currently tied 2-2. - Which NHL team will be the first to be eliminated from the post-season? - Finally, actor D.B. Sweeney joins Ryan and Mike to chat about his passion for hockey, learning to skate for a role, playing with Tom Cruise, a hot take on San Jose Sharks D-man Erik Karlsson and more. And more, so check out the full episode on your preferred platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Five NHL clubs decided it was time for a new coach or GM. Ryan and Mike discuss the 'Black Friday' and weekend of changes after the regular season and why the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks decided to take a new path. - It's NHL playoff preview time! The action began on Monday, but another set of first-round series start on Tuesday. Find each series at the following timestamps: - Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (26:35) - Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers (30:22) - Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild (34:35) - Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings (37:26) - New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers (42:42) - Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (46:46) - Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets (51:35) - Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken (53:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille joins the show around the 20-minute mark. They talk about Anze Kopitar, Robitaille's favorite Kings jersey and more. - The Calgary Flames are officially eliminated from playoff contention. What happened to them after a strong 2022-23 campaign? Where could they go from here after acquiring Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri last season? - New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat said the excitement of the possibility of post-season hockey was unbelievable and "a lot better than Vancouver." He clarified later that he didn't mean any disrespect to Vancouver or the team. What do Ryan and Mike make of it all? - They analyze the wild-card race in the Eastern Conference, looking in depth at the Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers. - What is there to expect from Luke Hughes as he prepares to make his NHL debut on Tuesday? And more, so check out the full episode wherever you can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens. Here's what's in store for this week's episode: - Ryan and Mike discuss Devon Levi's debut and the future of the crease for the Buffalo Sabres. - Has San Jose Sharks D-man Erik Karlsson locked up the Norris? - They take a look at the Western Conference, with the Kraken’s impending first playoff birth and the race for the top of the Central Division. - What does Toronto Maple Leafs winger Michael Bunting's reputation with NHL referees mean for his playoff success? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They shout out Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter for his comments on Pride night ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Kings. - Who will make it out of the Pacific Division in the Stanley Cup playoffs? - There have been a ton of NCAA signings, but who could make the biggest impact for their NHL club? - The Toronto Six defeated the Minnesota Whitecaps in the PHF final on Sunday night to win the Isobel Cup. Mike and Ryan discuss the newly crowned champions. - The Philadelphia Flyers are a lost cause for the playoffs this season, but that doesn't mean there aren't brighter skies ahead. With Tyson Foerster having a strong NHL stint and signing Emil Andrae to an entry-level contract, what else can improve the Flyers' vibes next year? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They discuss the NHL’s new on-ice apparel deal with Fanatics, who will supply the new jerseys for the league once its partnership with Adidas expires at the end of next season. - The heated wild-card races continue across the league. How about a look at the Calgary Flames, who had a huge chance to gain ground but lost 8-2 to the Kings? Also, why hasn't Dustin Wolf been called up yet? - What is Aleksander Barkov’s place in Florida Panthers history after he set a franchise record for most points for the team?  - Goalie talk: Ryan and Mike discuss Dylan Ferguson’s remarkable first NHL start with the Ottawa Senators and Devon Levi’s arrival in Buffalo. - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Andrei Svechnikov is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. If it turns out to be season-ending, how will that affect the Carolina Hurricanes? - Ryan and Mike react to the changes in the front office for the Philadelphia Flyers.  - Only Bruce Boudreau has been fired this season among the NHL's head coaches. Who is currently on the coaching hot seat? - They pick their favorite NHL trade deadline acquisitions so far. - And much more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau resigned over the weekend. Mike recommends checking out the latest episode of THN On The 'Q' to get the explanation and the critical analysis of what's going on in the QMJHL right now. - They discuss their trade deadline surprises and which players will benefit the most following the deadline. - Which teams could have the quickest turnaround? - Can anybody possibly stop Connor McDavid from winning the Hart Trophy this season? Ryan and Mike present their runner-ups. And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They break down an action-packed weekend in the NHL trade market, including Timo Meier to New Jersey, Tanner Jeannot to Tampa Bay and Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty to Toronto. - The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are underway selling veterans for draft picks and young assets. Ryan and Mike debate the future for both teams. - David Poile announced he will retire as GM and president of hockey operations by the end of June. Longtime NHL coach Barry Trotz returns to Nashville and will take over the GM role. What is Poile's legacy in Nashville? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They break down the blockbuster Ryan O'Reilly trade that involved the St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild. - Mat Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. How does it affect the New York Islanders? - Marie-Philip Poulin got her 200th international point. Ryan and Mike offer some praise for her career so far. - The wild-card race is still very close, but which team would a top seed least like to play in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Erik Karlsson will be an Ottawa Senator to start the season (1:30) and Toronto’s hiring of Hayley Wickenheiser and Noelle Needham (8:27). Then, they give their best hot takes for the upcoming season (14:21), plus they answer some reader questions (21:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN’s Ryan Kennedy and fantasy guru Matt Larkin go over Matt’s top five sleepers and busts in this year’s THN Fantasy Pool Guide. Players discussed include: Ryan Nugent Hopkins (2:30), Pierre-Luc Dubois (4:40), Philipp Grubauer (6:50), Jack Roslovic (10:10), Andreas Johnsson (13:12), Taylor Hall (15:55), William Karlsson (17:21), Pekka Rinne (20:30), Dustin Brown (24:06) and Mathew Barzal (26:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larking discuss Buffalo’s trade for Jeff Skinner and what it means for both teams (1:15), whether Anaheim overpaid for John Gibson (10:20) and what Mark Stone’s one-year extension means for his future in Ottawa (16:35). Plus, they answer some reader questions (23:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their last podcast before a summer break, THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell take to Twitter to answer all of your offseason questions. Topics discussed include: Florida’s chances at a playoff run next season, Calder trophy favourites, teams they expect to make a leap next season, Jacob Trouba’s future and the most clutch Game 7 goalies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Ray Emery’s legacy after his tragic passing over the weekend (0:25), what Montreal is doing with Max Pacioretty (6:02) and whether Erik Karlsson will still be traded this offseason (12:27). Plus, they answer some reader questions (16:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell take to Twitter in this all reader question episode. Topics discussed include Panarin and Bobrovsky’s futures in Columbus, Winnipeg as a free agent destination, New Jersey’s future plans, Toronto’s future cap situation, Justin Faulk, and the league’s most fun cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Tavares signing and whether or not Toronto is now a Cup contender (0:30), the Islanders’ future outlook without JT (14:05), winners and losers from the offseason so far (24:28) and Erik Karlsson predictions (37:43). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the winners and losers of the NHL draft (0:40), Calgary and Carolina’s big trade involving Dougie Hamilton and Noah Hanifin (11:20), Ilya Kovalchuk’s reported contract with Los Angeles (20:25) and their last minute John Tavares free agency predictions (25:20). Plus an interview with NHL 19 cover man P.K. Subban (32:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Montreal and Arizona’s Alex Galchenyuk for Max Domi trade (1:25), why Montreal appears to be leaning towards drafting Jesperi Kotkaniemi (11:15), what Ottawa can do to fix their latest setback (15:15) and whether Erik Karlsson will be a Senator at the start of next season (20:25). Plus, they discuss the potential for a 19-year-old draft rule (27:35) and answer some reader questions (27:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - The Nashville Predators recalled Phillip Tomasino on Monday. After a rookie season that saw him record 32 points in 76 games last season, Tomasino didn't make the Predators out of camp this season, and he had been with Milwaukee since the start of the season — recording 32 points in 38 AHL GP. What took so long for him to earn a recall? - A way-too-early Calder Cup outlook. Who are the contenders in the Eastern and Western Conferences? Who are the sleepers? And why do AHL teams' Championship chances change so drastically after the NHL trade deadline? - Georgii Merkulov is the prospect of the week. Merkulov, 22 signed with Boston as an undrafted free agent before the 2022-23 season. He has 35 points in 43 games with Providence (AHL). - The New Jersey Devils are armed with a deep prospect pool, and there's a good chance they could unload some of their AHL prospects in a deadline deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s episode 16 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League weekly, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. In this episode, Tony and Brock kick things off with their three stars of the week, highlighting Sean McGurn's big past few games. The guys also continue their 'Frankenstein Players' series by building a center by combining traits from OHL players around the league. Tony and Brock cover the Vegas Golden Knights prospects, highlight Barrie defender Beau Akey in the 2023 NHL draft spotlight, and cover the news around the OHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn: - Kevin Mandolese, 22, suited up for the Ottawa Senators and recorded 46 saves en route to a win in his NHL debut against the New York Islanders. Mandolese played most of this season in Belleville, but he spent time with the Allen Americans, where he posted a 4-1-0 record. - The Allen Americans are the team of the week as Ottawa's ECHL affiliate. Zachary Massicotte and Xavier Bernard are the two AHL-contracted players on the team. Colton Hargrove and Jack Combs — plus rookies Hank Crone and Liam Finlay — highlight an impressive crop of ECHL-contracted players leading the way for Allen. - Beck Warm is the prospect of the week. Warm, 23, boasts a 19-6-4 record and a .899 save percentage for the Cincinnati Cyclones. Currently signed to an AHL deal with Rochester, could we see him rise up the ranks of Buffalo's system? - What makes a good hockey name? Justin gives us his 10 favourite hockey names of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and new co-host Adam Kierszenblat: - Suspensions in Moose Jaw and an award for Kelly McCrimmon in WHL headlines. - A trio of under-the-radar scorers earn the spotlight in the three stars of the week. - Our player profile features Jake Poole and Jackson Berezowski, two undrafted players who are set to become free agents at the end of this season. - The Tampa Bay Lightning are the NHL team of the week. WHL prospects in the Lightning system include Niko Huuhtanen, Gage Goncalves, Jack Finley and Jaydon Dureau. - In our Connor Bedard Watch, the projected first-overall draft pick puts up another five-point night and is now on the verge of surpassing his goal and point totals from last season, with more than a month left in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 12th episode of the NHCHEL Podcast, Safir and Rahil are joined by SportsGamer eSports commentator, Tougie. They discuss the first-ever 6v6 World Finals taking place in Helsinki, Fin. on Feb. 25. Through it, they review how the European Champions League Elite Division and the North American Champions League tournaments went down and also provide insights into the teams competing in Helsinki. Finally, they also discuss the significance of this tournament and what it means for the NHL eSports scene moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another edition of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie. The two bring out the stats to help you decide if you're looking to bet on these five of the six games in the NHL on Wednesday. Toronto at Chicago: 00:21-03:26 Tampa Bay at Arizona: 03:26-08:06 Colorado at Minnesota: 08:06-11:52 Detroit at Edmonton: 11:52-15:42 Buffalo at Anaheim: 15:42-19:08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's edition of The Hockey News on the 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - There's a new rivalry in the league as things got heated between the Halifax Mooseheads and Gatineau Olympiques, culminating in an indefinite suspension to Moose star Zachary L'Heureux. - The Olympiques then went on to sweep their annual interleague series with the Ottawa 67's. Is it time for more interleague play in the CHL? - The Drummondville Voltigeurs and Val-d'Or Foreurs are in the hunt for new GMs. Who will fill these spots ahead of the draft in June? - The guys open up the mailbag to answer your questions. - There are no players in the QMJHL drafted by the Washington Capitals, but at least one big name for the league's recent past seems poised for a return to the NHL. - Luke Patterson of the Cape Breton Eagles became a Telus Cup champion with the Moncton Flyers last year. This year, he's making an impression in the draft rankings and is the latest 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They discuss the Jakob Chychrun and Vladislav Gavrikov rumors after they were announced as healthy scratches for trade-related reasons. (Correction: Chychrun is not a right-shot defenseman, but he can play on the right-hand side with a left-handed shot.) - Which teams should deal their top prospects at the deadline? - They play a game of "would you rather" with the trade value of Ryan O’Reilly and Jonathan Toews. - It’s time to get set for this weekend’s Stadium Series in Raleigh, N.C., with the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Washington Capitals. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Saturday, and it's time for another episode of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie. Mike and Rachel dig into five of the day's 14 games from an in-depth betting lens. As always, please play responsibly. Parlay: 03:41-04:57 Calgary at Buffalo: 04:47-09:37 Edmonton at Ottawa: 09:37-13:21 Tampa at Dallas: 13:21-15:09 Colorado at Florida: 15:09-18:54 New Jersey at Minnesota: 18:54-24:11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are more moves in the USHL to share in this week's edition of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf. - Sydney analyzes five trades, including Madison selling another player in the beginning of a rebuild and some interesting moves in Omaha to acquire Haden Kruse. - Everyone talks about Adam Fantilli, but Gavin Brindley has been quietly really good. How promising is this 2023 NHL draft-eligible right winger? - Speaking of Fantilli, the Hockey Commissioners Association announced the watch list for the Tim Taylor Award for the rookie of the year. Who's up against Fantilli to win the honor? - Lleyton Roed of Bemidji State is the player to watch this week. The undrafted freshman leads the team in points with 22 in 28. - The Minnesota Wild are the team of the week, with six NCAA prospects and Nate Benoit in the USHL. Brock Faber is one of the players to watch after he was acquired in the trade that sent Kevin Fiala to Los Angeles. - Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Justin A. Cohn and Jacob Stoller: - Wichita Thunder coach Bruce Ramsay joins the show to bring expert insight into the ECHL affiliate of the San Jose Sharks. This is the first season the Thunder are affiliated with the Sharks after being with the Edmonton Oilers for the last few seasons. Ramsay has coached at many levels and is the all-time penalty leader in the UHL when he was a player. - Rylan Parenteau brought international attention to the ECHL when he made a 10-bell acrobatic save for the Fort Wayne Komets earlier this week. - The Trois Rivieres Lions are having some issues with players leaving, the coach departing for the QMJHL, attendance dropping and more. - Pascal Laberge of the Kansas City Mavericks is the prospect of the week. The forward leads the team in points with 41 points in 40 games, including 15 goals. - Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - Patrick discusses his experience covering the AHL All-Star Classic in Laval last weekend. He sheds light on league president Scott Howson's first state of the union, the electric crowd in Laval and the "first-class event" itself. - Jacob suggests how to enhance the All-Star Game, as he and Patrick pondered the merits of a top prospects game in the AHL. — The Montreal Canadians are our team of the week. Jacob and Patrick looked at some of the notable names with the Laval Rocket this year. Jesse Ylonen, one of the players mentioned, was recalled by Montreal today. — The prospect of the week is the Calgary Wranglers' Dustin Wolf. The 21-year-old netminder has a .928 SP this year (second among goalies that have played at least 15 games played). Should the Flames call him up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s episode 15 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League weekly, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Tony and Brock kick things off with their three stars of the week, highlighting Matthew Maggio, among others. Then, the guys put together their 'Frankenstein Wingers' by combining five traits of players around the OHL. Tony and Brock also cover the Vancouver Canucks prospects from around the OHL and spotlight London Knights defenseman Oliver Bonk in the 2023 NHL draft spotlight segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's edition of The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - It's been a tough season for the players and fans in Drummondville, while one of the league's youngest teams continues to be a pleasant surprise in Chicoutimi. - The city of Trois-Rivieres hasn't hosted a QMJHL franchise in over 30 years. Could that change in the years to come? - With the OHL preparing to host the 2024 Memorial Cup, Will and Jamie discuss potential host sites in the 'Q' for the 2025 tournament. - Former league superstars Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby are synonymous with the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, a number of other league alumni are working their way through the Pens' system as well. - Sherbrooke Phoenix center Justin Gill has gone undrafted two years running. His pro prospects will likely change this summer, however, as discussed in the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week segment. - Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - It's only February, and the wild-card race is already one to watch closely. A team like the Calgary Flames, Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers and more could end up with a devastating playoff miss. Ryan and Mike give their predictions. - A handful of teams aren't close to playoff contention, but which team will finish last in the NHL and have the best odds in the draft lottery? - The hosts also predict the trophy winners as we pass the season's midway point. - Bo Horvat's contract extension with the New York Islanders came quickly. How important was this for the Islanders, and what does it mean for the rest of this season and the future? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices