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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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40:03

What's The Toughest Series In The East?

The Big Show ·

2026/04/15

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:0:40: Drew Shore gives his victory speech for his alma mater winning the NCAA Frozen Four, and they discuss Denver coach David Carle's future. 6:00: Which Eastern Conference series are you most looking forward to watching? 8:35: What's the toughest series of the bunch? 12:30: How concerned are you for Brady Tkachuk's health? 16:00: Expectations for the Boston Bruins after the turnaround they made from last

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39:43

How Worried Should The Canadiens Be Without Noah Dobson?

The Big Show ·

2026/04/13

Here's what former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:0:55: The third spot in the Metropolitan division is still undecided with only a couple of games left. Will the Philadelphia Flyers hold on, or will another team overtake them? 4:23: The Los Angeles Kings and Nashville Predators are in a tight playoff race. Do their backups deserve the crease for the rest of the regular season and (maybe) the playoffs? 8:57: Montreal Canadiens captain Suzuki hit 100

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43:08

NCAA Frozen Four Updates From Vegas, Plus Greatest...

The Big Show ·

2026/04/10

Ryan Kennedy is on the ground in Las Vegas covering the NCAA men's Frozen Four tournament, and there's lots to discuss.The experts also discuss a THN.com writers' poll that will come out on the website next week: the top 10 greatest Stanley Cup champions of the past 20 years. Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 1:30: Ryan, tell us your experience about being at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament so far? 3:45: Michael Hage plays for Michigan. Now that they've

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35:55

Are The Senators The Most Dangerous Wild-Card Team?

The Big Show ·

2026/04/08

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed:1:30: Are the Ottawa Senators the most dangerous wild-card team? 7:00: Are the Detroit Red Wings' playoff chances dead in the water? 10:35: Will coach Sheldon Keefe keep his job in New Jersey? 14:40: How has your view changed on the Vegas Golden Knights since the coaching change? 16:50: Who wins the Pacific Division? 19:00: Reacting to the Masterton nominees 24:40: Which late-season coaching change surprised you the

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41:47

Breaking Down The Islanders' Surprising Coaching Change

The Big Show ·

2026/04/06

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:0:45: Thoughts on the New York Islanders hiring Pete DeBoer as their new coach? 3:11: What will DeBoer bring to this team during the rest of the season? 6:16: Do you think this move was influenced by the recent coaching change made by the Golden Knights? 9:05: What does Patrick Roy do next? Is it an NHL job or something else? 11:10: What are Dubnyk's thoughts on Patrick Roy as a coach? 14:19: Do the

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43:36

Which NHL Playoff-Clinchers Have The Most To Prove?

The Big Show ·

2026/04/03

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:1:00: Thoughts on William Nylander's comments about wanting to stay through a retool but not a rebuild? 3:40: Does this raise any thoughts about Nylander not staying a Maple Leaf for six more years? 5:03: Thursday night on NHL Coast To Coast, Mike Rupp said, "Brady Tkachuk is not going to finish his contract in Ottawa." Do you agree? 8:45: How necessary do you think it is that the Edmonton Oilers win first place in the

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36:50

Will The Winnipeg Jets Make The Playoffs? Plus Leafs...

The Big Show ·

2026/04/01

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:1:30: Potential candidates for Maple Leafs' new "data-centric" GM 3:30: What are the chances the Leafs keep this search internal? 9:20: Could Chris Pronger be involved with the Maple Leafs? 10:15: Don't look now, but the Winnipeg Jets are just one point back of a playoff spot. 13:15: East wild-card sleepers 15:30: Whose record is more impressive: Alex Ovechkin's 20 30-goal seasons or Sidney Crosby's 20

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42:01

Breaking Down The Golden Knights Bringing In John...

The Big Show ·

2026/03/30

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:02: Thoughts on the Vegas Golden Knights hiring John Tortorella as their new coach? 2:15: What do other players say it's like playing for John Tortorella? 7:29: What is it like having a coaching change during the season? 9:15: Will Tortorella be able to help improve the offensive production from players like Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel? 12:00: Where can we see Bruce Cassidy Coach next? Could we

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40:49

What's Next For The Maple Leafs And Red Wings?

The Big Show ·

2026/03/27

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos, Michael Augello and Gary Pearson discussed:1:03: What will it mean for the Yzerplan if Detroit misses the playoffs again? 4:03: Does Detroit need a GM that's a little more trigger-happy? 5:30: What needs to change for Detroit next season? 7:08: What would you do with the Leafs if you were the president and CEO of MLSE, Keith Pelley? 13:03: Is this what we can expect from the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the

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38:53

How Legit Are The Ottawa Senators?

The Big Show ·

2026/03/25

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:20: How legit are the Ottawa Senators as a playoff team? 3:10: How much of an X-factor is Linus Ullmark for Ottawa? 8:20: What do you expect from a jam-packed Eastern wild-card race? 13:50: Are the Colorado Avalanche back to being a juggernaut? 17:50: How important is winning when you're out of the playoffs at this time of year? 21:40: What are your top three in the Calder Trophy race right now? 24:10: Thoughts

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40:55

What Would Happen If The NHL Playoffs Started Today?

The Big Show ·

2026/03/23

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 0:48: Alex Ovechkin is only 16 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's 1,016 for the most regular-season and playoff goals in NHL history. But after the John Carlson trade, there's been more speculation about Ovechkin's future. Is this his last season? 4:50: Could we possibly see Ovechkin in a different jersey next year? 5:55: Which team matches up better against the Tampa Bay Lightning: the Montreal Canadiens or Boston

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41:24

Has Matthew Schaefer Had The Best Season By A Rookie...

The Big Show ·

2026/03/20

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:0:38: Has Matthew Schaefer had the best performance we've ever seen by a rookie defenseman? 3:16: Who does Schaefer remind you of? 4:16: Is there any debate as to why Schaefer doesn't deserve the Calder Trophy? 5:31: With the way the Buffalo Sabers are playing, do they have a chance to make some serious waves in the post-season and go on a run for the Cup? Or will the pressure be too much? 8:45: Do we care if the Sabres go

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39:25

Who Are The Darkest Horses In The NHL Playoff Race?

The Big Show ·

2026/03/18

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:30: What does the Leon Draisaitl injury do to the Oilers in terms of standings? 8:00: What potential changes do you see coming to the Department of Player Safety, if any? 13:30: How concerned are you about the Colorado Avalanche? 17:50: Is Cole Caufield one of the all-time best Montreal Canadiens scorers? 22:30: Who would you rank as the Hart Trophy favorites, and where is Nikita Kucherov? 29:00: Who is the best

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39:26

Should The NHL Do More To Protect Its Superstars?

The Big Show ·

2026/03/16

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 0:49: The NHL handed Radko Gudas a five-game suspension for a knee-on-knee collision with Auston Matthews. Do you think five games were enough? 3:00: Should the league be doing more to protect its superstars? 5:10: Why do we want to treat all players the same? Should superstars be judged differently? 9:01: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade a goaltender in the summer? Who would it be? 10:40: What would you want in

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41:58

Are The Red Wings At Risk Of Missing The Playoffs?

The Big Show ·

2026/03/13

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Katie Gaus discussed:0:50: What did you think of the Toronto Maple Leafs' response to Radko Gudas' knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews? 4:34: Is Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas earning (or already at) "dirty player" status? 6:58: Which NHL team will emerge in this Western wild-card race? 9:55: Are there any worries that the Detroit Red Wings might miss the playoffs again? 13:33: How much do you think Alex Tuch is worth to the Buffalo

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29:14

Do The Maple Leafs Have A Bad Rap Among NHL Players?

The Big Show ·

2026/03/11

Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:49: How far do you think the Montreal Canadiens can get in this year's playoffs? 4:45: How can Montreal combat heavy play from other teams in the playoffs? 6:13: What is it like for a player going into the Bell Centre in Montreal? 7:06: There is a narrative out there that Toronto is a terrible place to play and all the Maple Leafs do is run their stars out of town. How real is this? Do they need to do some PR? 11:09: Drew,

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44:06

Dubnyk Discusses The Leafs, Sabres, Avalanche,...

The Big Show ·

2026/03/09

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Andrew McInnis discussed:1:22: What has been working so well for the Buffalo Sabres? 7:10: How much of a threat can the Sabres be in the playoffs? 10:07: How exciting would a Sabres and Lightning playoff series be? 12:30: How crucial is depth in the playoffs? 14:24: Are the Colorado Avalanche clear Stanley Cup favorites, and do they really have any flaws? 19:05: As a goaltender, what's it like watching a team on a power play

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38:34

The Hockey News Big Show: Reacting to the NHL Trade...

The Big Show ·

2026/03/07

The Big Show is here to discuss everything from the NHL trade deadline. Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Katie Gaus discussed: 0:45: Overall thoughts on this year's trade deadline? 1:50: Who was the most notable name that wasn't traded? 3:09: How are Toronto Maple Leafs fans feeling about what they did at the trade deadline? 7:10: Who was the winner at this year's deadline? 10:49: What team had the most underwhelming trade deadline? 12:31: Why didn't the Edmonton Oilers go

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41:22

Is There A GM Under More Pressure Than Oilers' Stan...

The Big Show ·

2026/03/04

The Big Show is here to discuss big NHL and hockey topics as the trade deadline is now days away. Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:30: Thoughts on the Oilers acquiring Connor Murphy 4:30: Is there a GM under more pressure than Stan Bowman? 6:10: Which team should go after Sergei Bobrovsky should he be traded? 9:00: Can Bobrovsky be the same goalie we have seen? 11:00: How would Robert Thomas fit with the Sabres? 17:40: Do you still see any Stanley Cup

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42:33

Breaking Down The Kings' Coaching Change

The Big Show ·

2026/03/02

The Hockey News Big Show kicks off NHL trade deadline week with more big topics to discuss. Former NHL netminder Devan Dubnyk joins Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos to discuss the following: 0:45: Was this the right time for the Los Angeles Kings to fire coach Jim Hiller and name D.J. Smith the interim coach? 2:18: How have the Kings performed to this point, and what could be the effects of the change? 4:35: What's the difference between promoting someone to the interim coach role and hiring a

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