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- 2 days ago36 min
How Are The Golden Knights Getting These Comeback Wins?
Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:50: What are the thoughts from Ryan, who was in attendance for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final? 3:30: Thoughts on Brett Howden and the steal of a contract the Vegas Golden Knights have with him? 5:30: What is playing in Vegas getting all these come-from-behind wins? 8:00: How concerned are you about Frederik Andersen after his five goals allowed in Game 1? 10:50: Any predictions for Game 2? 13:00: Who is a better fit as the Toronto Maple Leafs' coach: Patrick Roy or Peter Laviolette? 15:30: Are you surprised the Leafs are not looking at younger options for the next coach? 17:40: Thoughts on the All-Star Game going to an international format? 20:30: Thoughts on having the skills competition for players 25-and-under? 23:20: Thoughts on the NCAA potentially changing its eligibility rules? 28:10: Who is your Game 1 MVP? 30:00: Biggest thing you're focusing on throughout the rest of the series? 32:10: Who would you rather have on your team: Leon Draisaitl or Kirill Kaprizov 33:10: Any predictions for the pregame siren for Game 2? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 days ago42 min
Previewing The 2026 Stanley Cup Final With Devan Dubnyk
Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:25: Is the Golden Knights' success the reason for the Las Vegas sports boom? 5:30: Where does this playoff run rank in terms of John Tortorella's accomplishments 9:50: What would a Stanley Cup as a coach do for Rod Brind'Amour's legacy? 13:40: Which Hurricanes player has the most pressure on them? 17:30: Do the Montreal Canadiens need to make a change to get over the top? 24:00: Who's a player you wish you saw more of on the Habs? 28:20: Is Finland cemented as the third-best hockey country? 31:50: Should Switzerland be viewed as one of the hockey powerhouses? 35:00: Is Norway a country to watch at future hockey events? 37:00: Which team has the goaltending advantage in the Stanley Cup final? 38:30: Which player's legacy would be affected most if they were to win a Stanley Cup this year? 40:20: Who will be Canada's World Championship captain in 2027? 41:30: Is the OHL the best major junior league in Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Remembering Claude Lemieux As An NHLer And Agent
Here's what former Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:06: What are our expectations from the Carolina Hurricanes going into Game 5? 3:40: Why is the Hurricanes' style of play working in the Eastern Conference final this year? 6:48: Thoughts on Kelly McCrimmon saying he thinks the Edmonton Oilers leaked the news about Vegas not granting Bruce Cassidy permission to interview elsewhere? 8:22: What does Vegas have to gain by not letting Cassidy interview with someone else at this point? 10:33: Who is the most interesting NHL player you heard could be traded this off-season? 15:05: Who are some defensemen the Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking at as possible targets? 17:10: What are some moments or memories that stick out from Claude Lemieux's NHL career? BetMGM Playbook 20:24: Who is leading the odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy? 24:10: Your dark horse pick for the Conn Smythe? 27:30: Who is your pick to win the Conn Smythe Trophy? Rapid Fire 30:06: Who do you have going all the way in the IIHF Men's World Championship? 32:05: Should the NHL do more of what the IIHF is doing with the referee cameras? 34:54: Yay or nay: the Columbus Blue Jackets should re-sign captain Boone Jenner 36:29: Who would you rather have on your team: Wyatt Johnston or Dylan Larkin? 37:40: Who would you rather have: Jeremy Swayman or Igor Shesterkin? 39:27: Will next season be a 'last dance' for the Pittsburgh Penguins with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Just How Shocking Is The Golden Knights' Sweep Vs. Avalanche?
Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:15: Reaction to the Vegas Golden Knights' shocking sweep over the Colorado Avalanche. Where does this rank in terms of all-time shocking series? 5:00: Does John Tortorella deserve a contract extension with Vegas in the off-season? 8:20: What must the Montreal Canadiens do to develop more scoring chances? 13:35: Is the Bell Centre atmosphere actually working against the Canadiens? 16:40: What do you think the fit would be between the Los Angeles Kings and Peter Laviolette? 18:00: Of all the other open coaching spots, where would be the best fit for Laviolette? 21:45: Should the Pittsburgh Penguins have moved on from Evgeni Malkin? 26:00: What's the excitement level for the Canada and USA quarterfinal at the World Championship? 29:50: What is your all-time favorite Stanley Cup final matchup? 32:10: Do you think the Kitchener Rangers will win the Memorial Cup? 35:30: Thoughts on Jordan Tourigny's stomp at the Memorial Cup that led to a suspension for the rest of the tournament? 37:40: Do the Avalanche need to change their coach or GM? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago39 min
What's Going On With The Golden Knights And Avalanche?
Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:35: How did the Vegas Golden Knights execute a comeback win to take a 3-0 series lead? 1:59: What do you like about the Golden Knights right now? 3:36: Do you have confidence that the Colorado Avalanche will battle back or at least make this a series? 7:23: What are you seeing from Colorado? Are they too deflated? 11:20: Expectations for Game 3 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens 14:48: Do the Hurricanes' best players need to do more? 17:45: What would it take for the San Jose Sharks or Chicago Blackhawks to trade their first-round pick? 21:57: Is this year's draft similar to the 2016 draft with the debate between Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine? 26:03: The Toronto Marlies are moving on to the AHL's Eastern Conference final. What have been the keys to getting them there? 30:07: Should the Los Angeles Kings extend Scott Laughton or let him go to free agency? 31:40: Which Round 2 losing team has the most concerning 2026-27 outlook? 34:16: The Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed forward Scott Sabourin on a one-year, two-way contract. Will the Lightning lead the league in penalty minutes again next season? 36:32: Yay or nay: Mark Scheifele deserves to be on Canada's World Cup of Hockey team 38:08: From this weekend, name a player who was hot or cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Canadiens' Caufield And Slafkovsky Find Their Strides In Game 1
The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss a bunch of big storylines during the NHL playoffs. Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:45: Takeaways from Game 1 between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes? 2:24: What were the keys to Montreal's game? 4:25: What were your thoughts on the goaltending battle? 7:12: How important was it for Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield to find their strides? 9:50: What has to be different for the Hurricanes in Game 2? 12:36: What are your expectations for Game 2 between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights? 16:30: Should the Pittsburgh Penguins go through an aggressive rebuild with Sidney Crosby still on the team? 19:50: Is there pressure on the San Jose Sharks to make it into the playoffs next season? BetMGM Playbook 24:24: Who in the Eastern Conference final will finish with the most points? 27:18: Who in the Eastern Conference Final will have the most goals? 29:06: Who in the Western Conference final will finish with the most points? 32:48: Who in the Western Conference Final will have the most goals? Rapid Fire 35:14: San Jose mayor Matt Mahan is suggesting the new PWHL team be called the Hammerheads. Yay or Nay? 37:00: Who are the top three expansion teams of the past 30 years? 39:12: Who has stood out so far from the IIHF Men’s World Championship? 40:55: Like or Dislike: The new name of the New York Islanders’ AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago44 min
What Is The Impact Of Cale Makar Missing Game 1?
Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:05: What is the impact of Cale Makar being ruled out of Game 1? 3:20: How does Makar's absence in Game 1 affect the narrative of Colorado being a big favorite? 4:50: What does Vegas have to do to be competitive in this series? 6:15: Who is the most important player in the Western Conference final? 10:00: Are you buying into the rest-versus-rust theory in the Eastern Conference final? 14:00: Which players are the biggest X-factors in the Eastern Conference final? 18:40: Who will the Vancouver Canucks look to hire after firing Adam Foote, and what's his future in the league look like? Coach Matchmaking 23:35: Where is the best fit for Craig Berube? 25:20: Best landing spot for Kris Knoblauch 27:20: Will Bruce Cassidy coach for a team next season? 28:20: Will David Carle make the leap to the NHL? Who Is Better Right Now? Featuring THN's Top 100 Players List 30:30: Lane Hutson (No. 26) or Martin Necas (No. 31) 31:30: Mitch Marner (No. 39) or Sebastian Aho (No. 40) 32:45: Pavel Dorofeyev (No. 91) or Juraj Slafkovsky (No. 94) Rapid Fire 35:30: Memorial Cup prediction and players to watch? 37:20: Which player in the conference finals has the most pressure on them? 38:25: Yay or nay: Rod Brind'Amour is coaching for his job this series 40:00: Should coaches be allowed to skip media after games? 42:30: Which of the four cities in the conference finals has the best food? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago43 min
Canadiens' Top Forwards Heating Up At The Right Time
Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:59: Is the Montreal Canadiens' top line heating up at just the right time? 1:50: Thoughts on how Ivan Demidov has performed so far? 3:19: What does Buffalo have to do to avoid being eliminated, especially at the Bell Centre? 6:41: Who do you expect to start for Buffalo in net for Game 6? 9:00: Who were the difference-makers for the Vegas Golden Knights in this series against the Anaheim Ducks? 11:50: The Golden Knights will take on the No. 1-seeded Colorado Avalanche in the West final. Expectations for how this series will go? 15:01: Do you think Vegas has proven enough based on the previous teams they faced? 17:01: What's next for the Anaheim Ducks? 19:30: Would Jordan Kyrou be a good fit for the Ottawa Senators? Would it be worth him waiving his no-trade clause? Should the Senators trade their 2027 or 2028 first-round picks this off-season? 23:03: Should the Jets even consider the possibility of trading Connor Hellebuyck? If so, what is he worth in the trade market? BetMGM Playbook 27:24: What are the odds saying about the Stanley Cup final matchup? 30:54: Dark-horse pick for which two teams meet up in the Stanley Cup final? 32:25: What will it take for any of these teams to beat the Avalanche or Carolina Hurricanes? Rapid Fire 35:38: Was it the right decision for Macklin Celebrini to remain Canada's captain for the men's World Championship? 37:24: Who has been more valuable to their team in these playoffs: Mitch Marner or Frederik Andersen? 39:09: Will Elias Pettersson get over or under 80 points next season? 40:45: What's the weirdest coach firing you've seen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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