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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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44:13

Hockey Canada Sex Assault Scandal, NHL Expansion,...

The Big Show ·

2024/01/27

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

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43:33

How Does Patrick Roy Change the Islanders? Plus...

The Big Show ·

2024/01/23

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,

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43:05

Are the Edmonton Oilers Back to Being Cup Contenders?...

The Big Show ·

2024/01/20

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

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44:38

Are the Vancouver Canucks Still Defying the Odds?...

The Big Show ·

2024/01/16

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

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44:45

Is the NHL's Calder Trophy Race Back On? Plus Bruins,...

The Big Show ·

2024/01/13

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

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44:50

Is William Nylander's Contract the New Trend-Setter?...

The Big Show ·

2024/01/09

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

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43:26

2024 World Juniors Special

The Big Show ·

2023/12/23

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

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44:31

What's Next for the Senators? Can the Avalanche Win...

The Big Show ·

2023/12/19

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? -

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44:24

NHL All-Star Changes, Team Canada, Capitals Talk and...

The Big Show ·

2023/12/16

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

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44:17

NHL Suspensions Galore, Plus Blackhawks and Islanders...

The Big Show ·

2023/12/12

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

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43:36

Is the Lightning's Cup Window Closed? Plus Maple...

The Big Show ·

2023/12/09

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

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43:37

Who Will the NHL Salary Cap Increase Help the Most?...

The Big Show ·

2023/12/06

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

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44:24

Have the Wild and Red Wings Solved Their Problems?

The Big Show ·

2023/11/28

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

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49:09

Canucks' Hughes for Hart? Whose NHL Playoff Hopes Are...

The Big Show ·

2023/11/21

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

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46:28

Who's Hot and Cold in the NHL in November?

The Big Show ·

2023/11/14

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

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44:21

NHL Goaltending Talk and Opening Upper Deck Hockey Cards

The Big Show ·

2023/11/07

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

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50:14

Re-Evaluating the Calgary Flames Trading Matthew Tkachuk

The Big Show ·

2023/10/31

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

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53:59

Which NHL Teams are Hot and Cold So Far?

The Big Show ·

2023/10/24

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

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55:12

How Huge Extensions Affect Sabres and Jets and...

The Big Show ·

2023/10/10

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

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53:03

Breaking Down Zegras' Deal, NHL Standouts and Waiver...

The Big Show ·

2023/10/03

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

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