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The Big Show

The Hockey News

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, we"ll have in-depth analysis and lively discussion about everything happening in the NHL. Whether it’s trade rumors, player development or season predictions, it has expert takes and fresh perspectives on every episode.

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43:04

Can The Senators Still Save Their Season?

The Big Show ·

2026/01/09

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:0:50: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing better as of late. Is it too early to say this is the Leafs' comeback? 4:25: Where would you add a component to this Leafs team? 5:19: Can the Senators' season still be saved? 9:01: Which of the Penguins, Sabres, Sharks and Kings can stay strong enough to hang on to a spot in the playoffs? Which teams do we see falling out of the mix? 12:50: Which team will start selling before

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41:14

Do The New Jersey Devils Need To Make Major Changes?

The Big Show ·

2026/01/07

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Drew Shore discussed: 02:00: Whose draft stock rose the most at the world juniors? 06:30: Did Zayne Parekh need to apologize for comments about saying NHLers are robots and that some folks with the Flames told him to give simple answers? 09:40: Will Parekh need to do anything to gain trust back from his teammates? 11:00: Did the Toronto Maple Leafs actually have a chance to land Brad Marchand? 14:15: How many goals will Auston Matthews finish the

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42:34

Are Canada's Days Of Dominating The World Juniors Over?

The Big Show ·

2026/01/05

Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:39: Thoughts on the offense that Team USA picked for its Olympic roster? 2:00: Will the U.S. regret leaving Adam Fox off the roster? 4:00: Was the U.S. looking at the Canadian roster when picking theirs? 6:20: Biggest snubs from Sweden's roster? 8:18: Thoughts on how the Finnish team is looking? 9:39: Who is Sweden's superstar? 11:50: Favorite story of David Branch, who died on Sunday at 77 years old? World Juniors 14:56: Has

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36:08

World Juniors And Olympic Talk In Minnesota

The Big Show ·

2026/01/02

Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:0:38: Thoughts on the Canadian men's Olympic roster? 2:45: Was keeping Connor Bedard off the Olympic roster the right choice? 4:04: What player was the biggest surprise to make the Team Canada Olympic roster? 5:00: Was Anthony Cirelli a good choice for Team Canada? 6:11: How is Canada's defense looking? 9:40: Thoughts on Canada goaltender choices? World Juniors 11:27: How has Sweden played so far at the world juniors? 14:00: What

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40:04

NHL Year In Review And Predicting 2026

The Big Show ·

2025/12/31

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Drew Shore discussed: 00:55: Most memorable moment of the year? 04:00: Most surprising moment of the year? 07:40: Biggest breakout player of the year? 11:30: Which player or team was the biggest disappointment? 16:30: Funniest moment of the year? 19:00: Play of the year? 22:20: Player of the year? 25:20: Team of the year? 29:50: If you could flip the result of one game, which game would it be? 31:25: One player to keep an eye on in 2026 34:00:

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40:46

What Have We Seen So Far From Canada At The 2026...

The Big Show ·

2025/12/29

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discussed: 0:58: What have we seen so far out of Team Canada at the world juniors? 6:18: Canadian captain Porter Martone apologized for unsportsmanlike behavior against Czechia. How important should it be for these players to show class and let their play do the talking? 10:12: Are Porter Martone's actions viewed differently because he's the captain? 11:23: What other teams or players have caught your eye so far at the world

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36:50

2026 World Juniors Special

The Big Show ·

2025/12/26

The Hockey News Big Show is here to break down the 2026 World Junior Championship in Minnesota.Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:46: Will this year be different for Team Canada after back-to-back early exits? 2:28: What do you think of Gavin McKenna after the beginning of the season? 4:35: If there is a level concern for the Canadians, where's it at? 7:31: What are you looking to see from the Americans this year? 10:49: Can we see the Swedes win a

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33:20

How Much Will Jarvis And Slavin's Injuries Hurt The...

The Big Show ·

2025/12/24

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:00:40: Is firing Marc Savard the first of many coaching staff moves for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 04:00: How much influence does the power-play coach have on the results, or does it fall mainly on the players? 05:20: Thoughts on the play that caused Seth Jarvis to crash into the net against the Florida Panthers last week? 08:00: How much will the injuries to Jarvis and Jaccob Slavin hurt the Hurricanes? 09:40: Can

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36:22

Have The Leafs Given Up On Their Coach?

The Big Show ·

2025/12/22

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:0:56: Phillip Danault was traded to the Montreal Canadiens by the Los Angeles Kings on Friday for a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft. Thoughts on this pickup? 2:15: How does this Danault trade add to Montreal's depth? 3:38: What does this trade mean for the Kings? Are they just freeing up cap space? 6:07: The Seattle Kraken traded Mason Marchment to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Is this the start of a

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47:13

Can The Red Wings Stay Atop The Atlantic Division?

The Big Show ·

2025/12/19

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and betting analyst Gary Pearson discussed:1:30: What is the confidence in the Detroit Red Wings making the playoffs this year? 4:00: Can Detroit hold onto that top spot in the Atlantic Division? 5:38: Is Craig Berube to blame for any of the Leafs' struggles? 12:22: Which team needs to reset the most in 2026: Seattle, Buffalo or Vancouver? 13:56: Is there another team that needs to reset more? 16:41: Can Seattle actually move on from coach Lane

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34:17

Evaluating The Ceilings For Oilers' Jarry And...

The Big Show ·

2025/12/17

Here's what ex-NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 01:15: Which goalie has a higher ceiling on their new team: Tristan Jarry or Stuart Skinner? 03:55: Are we seeing an angry Connor McDavid these past few games? 06:10: Are the Los Angeles Kings going to be in the market for another goalie with Darcy Kuemper injured? 10:45: Does the Sabres' new GM change your opinion of how successful the team can be this season? 17:15: Can Joseph Woll be Toronto's No. 1 goalie in the

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37:51

Will Stuart Skinner Thrive With A Change Of Scenery?

The Big Show ·

2025/12/15

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and ex-goalie Devan Dubnyk discussed: 0:33: Is Quinn Hughes the missing piece for Minnesota to finally make it past the first round? 5:25: Does Minnesota have the centers to compete in their division? 9:39: Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi and Liam Ohgren were acquired by the Canucks in the trade. Did they get enough to accomplish what they wanted? 12:23: Do you think a new environment in Pittsburgh will help Stuart Skinner play to his best abilities? 15:16:

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42:13

Can The Utah Mammoth Get Back On Track?

The Big Show ·

2025/12/12

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: 0:36: Is this really the end of an era for Quinn Hughes in Vancouver? 2:16: Who are potential suitors for Quinn Hughes? 5:44: Are you confident Vancouver can get enough back for Hughes? 7:40: Utah has lost seven of 10, and now Logan Cooley is out for eight weeks. Are the Mammoth toast, or is there something they can do to get back on

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39:27

Could The Red Wings Win A Playoff Round This Year?

The Big Show ·

2025/12/10

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond.Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 01:00: What are your expectations of the Vancouver Canucks with Thatcher Demko nearing a return from injury? 03:45: Can Dennis Hildeby keep the Toronto Maple Leafs afloat until they get one of their top two goalies back? 08:15: Can the Detroit Red Wings win a playoff round? 15:20: Can the Pittsburgh Penguins stay in the playoff race without

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45:09

Dissecting The Oilers' Mini Hot Streak

The Big Show ·

2025/12/08

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here's what ex-NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis, discussed: 2:00: Connor McDavid scored a hat trick last week and has recorded a combined 12 shots in his past two games. Do you like his game when he shoots more? Is he more valuable as a playmaker or a scorer? 4:30: From Dubnyk's perspective, is McDavid underrated as a shooter? 6:55: Have the Oilers finally found their game? 8:05: Are

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42:47

Could A Potential Injury Derail The Maple Leafs'...

The Big Show ·

2025/12/05

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

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44:45

Should Avs' Cale Makar Win The Hart Trophy?

The Big Show ·

2025/12/03

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discussed: 01:50: Reacting to reports the Olympic hockey rink will be smaller than a standard NHL rink 07:40: What would a comparison to this Olympic rink news be in another sport? 09:30: What do you think the U.S. Thanksgiving benchmark means for teams like the Maple Leafs and Panthers? 18:00: What are your thoughts on Sheldon Keefe's comments about the fights between the Devils and Blue Jackets? 22:30: What do you think is causing

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42:50

How Important Is Mike Matheson To The Canadiens?

The Big Show ·

2025/12/01

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:36: The Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to seven games. What can you attribute to their success? 2:30: Will the Bolts be able to sustain this? 5:43: Connor Bedard capped off a four-point night against Anaheim by chirping the Ducks' bench. These two teams play again on Sunday – can we expect any fireworks? 7:40: Is it exciting to see the Hawks and Ducks play meaningful games? 9:53: Mike

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44:17

Should The Flames, Canucks And Predators Rebuild?

The Big Show ·

2025/11/28

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond.Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed: 0:50: Could this year's Colorado Avalanche become the best regular-season team ever? And what is the key factor making them such a force this season? 5:13: To rebuild or not to rebuild? That's the question surrounding the Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks. Let's answer the question for each of them. 9:34: The Anaheim Ducks

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41:25

What Should We Expect From Auston Matthews' Return To...

The Big Show ·

2025/11/26

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and ex-NHLer Drew Shore discussed: 0:55: The Vancouver Canucks are open for business. Pending UFAs Evander Kane, Kiefer Sherwood, Teddy Blueger and Derek Forbort are reportedly available. Which one would you pursue? 3:50: What do you make of the Canucks, and what direction would you pursue with them? 5:33: Are you surprised that we haven’t seen a big trade happen yet this

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