The Big Show

Where Should Gavin McKenna Line Up For The Maple Leafs?

September 21, 2026·40 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Here's what former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:11: Sharing initial thoughts on Gavin McKenna’s performance in his first pre-season NHL game?  2:34: Where should McKenna line up on opening night for the Toronto Maple Leafs?  5:37: What does a successful season look like for the Vancouver Canucks this year? 10:03: What does Elias Pettersson need to do to get back to being himself?  12:51: Which players on the Dallas Stars need to take that next step to help push them to a Stanley Cup? 15:40: Are the Stars missing anything from their lineup that would make them true contenders? 19:44: Is Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar entering the season on the hot seat?  23:31: Early predictions for the Jack Adams 27:45: How will Capitals fans and viewers around the league react throughout the season to Alexander Ovechkin’s latest controversy?  30:32: Is ‘hockey IQ’ being lost in the NHL?  33:18: Will the San Jose Sharks make the playoffs? 35:11: Name a younger player other than Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer that you would build your franchise around for the next 10 years 36:37: Kevin Hayes announces retirement after five games in the KHL. Which NHL team do you think of when you think of Hayes? 38:17: If you could bring back one NHL rivalry in its prime, which one would it be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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