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- 2 days ago42 min
Can Auston Matthews Return To Form With The Maple Leafs This Season?
Here's what former professional hockey player Madison Packer, Katie Gaus and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:50: How much of the Maple Leafs’ season relies on Auston Matthews getting back to his Rocket Richard Trophy-winning self? 3:01: What step does Matthews have to take to get back to his best? 6:11: How do the Detroit Red Wings keep Dylan Larkin’s situation from becoming a distraction? 7:47: Will Larkin’s trade request impact his standing in the Red Wings’ locker room? 11:57: Is Adam Fantilli worth the same amount as Cutter Gauthier? 14:50: Where do you see the Columbus Blue Jackets finishing in the standings? 15:55: Which PWHL rookie are you most excited to see this year? 19:49: Can the youth on the Boston Bruins take another step this season? 23:30: Reacting to Sportsnet’s NHL power rankings before the start of the season 29:20: Will anyone take a chance on Patrik Laine or Vladimir Tarasenko? 30:58: WIll Connor Bedard score over or under 40 goals this season? 33:34: Like or dislike: The San Jose Sharks signed coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multi-year contract extension 35:29: Which young player is due for a breakout this upcoming season? 37:35: What is your biggest hot take for the 2026-27 NHL season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 days ago36 min
The Hockey News Future Watch Show: Recapping Standout Prospects From The NHL's Rookie Tournaments
Here's what was discussed in this episode: 0:00: Recapping Jaxon Cover’s dominant weekend with the Ottawa Senators at rookie camp 5:09: What are expectations for Viggo Bjorck as Winnipeg Jets main camp approaches 9:11: Does Maple Leafs prospect Alexander Bilecki have some untapped offensive potential in his game? 13:49: Reacting to the Maple Leafs’ decision to not send Gavin McKenna to the team’s rookie tournament in Gatineau 16:07: Could James Hagens push for a top-six role with the Boston Bruins during training camp? 20:00: Breaking down the blockbuster OHL trade involving Tanner Adams 25:21: Biggest storylines to follow ahead of the upcoming CHL season 31:47: Should the CHL have more inter-league games? 34:07: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 6 days ago40 min
Breaking Down The Canadiens’ Signings Of Kreider, Bolduc and St. Louis
Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:37: Breaking down Chris Kreider’s decision to join the Montreal Canadiens? 3:42: Did the Canadiens get good value on Zachary Bolduc’s extension? 5:40: Expectations for Bolduc this season 7:12: Thoughts on the Canadiens’ decision to extend Martin St. Louis as head coach 8:45: Devan Dubnyk reflects on playing against Martin St. Louis 10:48: Has Kent Hughes done a good job at locking down Montreal's core players? 14:52: If Mark Stone stays healthy, can the Golden Knights make another deep playoff run? 19:00: Could Carson Soucy or Nick Blankenburg stick with their franchises after signing PTOs? 20:30: Are PTO contracts signed to push other players at training camp? 22:45: Would Alexander Nikishin be a good fit with the Nashville Predators 26:00: Reacting to players 30-21 from the NHL Network’s top 50 players list 28:03: Devan Dubynk reflects on preparing for training camp each season 30:27: If you could build around one current NHL goalie for the next five years, who would you choose? 32:23: Will Macklin Celebrini put together another 100-point season? 34:25: Were the New York Islanders right to select Bo Horvat as their next captain? 36:16: Which team will be stuck in the mushy middle this year? 37:58: Which NHL rivalry are you most excited to watch this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago39 min
What’s Next For Red Wings After Stripping Larkin Of Captaincy?
Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:52: Michael Traikos recaps the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas 2:37: Will rumors about players leaving their current teams stop once the season starts? 3:30: Reacting to the Red Wings’ decision to strip Dylan Larkin of his captaincy 6:05: Does Larkin have to be flexible with the destinations he gives Detroit? 7:34: Why haven’t the Tampa Bay Lightning extended Nikita Kucherov? 9:51: Could Kucherov take a discount to help the Lightning stay competitive? 11:48: Is there a chance Connor Hellebuyck could end up starting the season with the Winnipeg Jets? 17:22: Do the Carolina Hurricanes make sense as a destination for Hellebuyck? 20:17: Will Mason McTavish thrive with the St. Louis Blues? 24:00: Breaking down dark horse candidates for the NHL’s individual awards 27:44: Remembering the life and career of Barry Melrose 30:19: Reacting to John Klingberg’s retirement announcement 32:25: Which goalie is about to have a Vezina-level season? 34:35: Which up-and-coming team is most likely to win the Cup first? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago31 min
The Hockey News Future Watch Show: Breaking Down The 2027 NHL Draft Class
Here's what Eric Cruikshank, Ryan Kennedy and Tony Ferrari discussed in this episode: 0:48: Breaking down the top prospects from the 2027 NHL Draft 5:40: Who will be the most exciting NCAA freshman to watch this season? 9:25: Reflecting on the CHL-NCAA agreement one year later 14:21: Who are some recent first-round picks with the most to prove this season? 18:24: Early outlook on the 2026-27 Calder Trophy race 23:16: Which players will benefit the most from the NHL’s new AHL eligibility rules? 26:45: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago39 min
Could Connor Hellebuyck Sit Out For The 2026-27 Season?
Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:31: What are your thoughts on Cale Makar's new contract extension? 2:22: Does Makar’s deal change the Stanley Cup window for the Colorado Avalanche? 4:02: Does Makar deserve credit for playing with a team-friendly contract in Colorado for so long? 7:19: Does Makar's contract impact Quinn Hughes’ negotiations with the Minnesota Wild? 8:59: How much should Quinn Hughes earn on his next deal? 11:00: Could Connor Hellebuyck sit out for the 2026-27 NHL season? 16:03: Are there any other American-born players who might want out of their Canadian franchises? 18:46: Could Sam Montembeault be a short-term fix to the Edmonton Oilers’ goalie injuries? 23:32: Can the Carolina Hurricanes remain dominant with Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov as their goaltending tandem? 26:11: Reacting to the first 10 names on the NHL Network’s top 50 players list 28:25: Which NHL teams will be the most intriguing to follow in 2026-27? 32:00: What should the Florida Panthers expect from Aleksander Barkov this season? 33:00: Over/Under: 65 Points next season for Jimmy Snuggerud? 34:25: Yes or No: Will Alex Ovechkin record yet another 30-goal season in 2026-27? 35:26: What is your favourite EBUG story in recent NHL history? 37:11: Jaromir Jagr, 54, says it would take a "miracle" for him to play this season. Will Jagr still suit up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago38 min
What Are Reasonable Expectations For The Winnipeg Jets?
Here's what Ex-NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:56: What would be a successful season for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 3:25: Does it feel like the bottom-six players on the Maple Leafs have a defined role? 4:29: Does Auston Matthews have to score 60 goals this year? 5:27: What is the feeling surrounding the Washington Capitals heading into next season? 6:25: How many points will Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou finish with next season? 9:25: Can Simon Nemec be a strong fit with the Calgary Flames next season? 14:12: What are reasonable expectations for the Winnipeg Jets? 18:01: Who are some rookies who could force their way into NHL lineups during training camp? 21:11: Which teams need to lock up their pending RFAs as soon as possible? 23:32: Which center from the NHL Network's top-20 list will have the biggest jump and biggest fall? 26:04: Is there anyone not on the list right now that will be on it next year? 27:15: Predicting the Rocket Richard Trophy, Calder Trophy and the Norris Trophy winners 29:25: Which team between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders has the better defensive core? 30:59: How many points will Darren Raddysh finish with in his first season with the Maple Leafs? 32:01: As the Pacific Division grows stronger, will the Vegas Golden Knights make the playoffs next season? 33:50: Which coaches are entering the season under the most pressure? 35:31: Drew Shore discusses his experience in the Alumni game between the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Pioneers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 17, 202634 min
Who Will Replace Alex Tuch’s Goal-Scoring On The Buffalo Sabres?
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy, and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:00: Which players will replace Alex Tuch’s goal-scoring on the Buffalo Sabres? 7:39: Predicting Quinn Hughes’ contract extension with the Minnesota Wild 12:25: Have the Columbus Blue Jackets done enough to be competitive and keep Zach Werenski? 15:49: Which veteran goaltender will have the most success with their new team? 18:35: Which NHL players will avoid the ‘sophomore slump’? 22:40: Who is the best NHL player that never suited up for the team that drafted them? 25:15: Will Pavel Dorofeyev score over or under 40 goals this season? 26:25: What will Nikita Kucherov’s next contract look like? 29:20: Who is the best player that never won a Stanley Cup? 31:12: What are some of the most valuable contracts in the NHL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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