Cap off the week with The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey. Here's what they discussed in this episode: 0:56: What's going on with Bedard this season? Why is he struggling? Do we like the Chicago Blackhawks moving him to the wing? 5:06: Who are some of the biggest surprise players through the quarter-mark of the season? 7:57: Joey Daccord is being considered for Team Canada despite being American-born....

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, which tackles some of the biggest NHL and hockey topics. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in today's episode: 0:36: Who and what has stepped up most for the Toronto Maple Leafs without Auston Matthews? 6:33: Three goalies got shutouts Saturday night, including a 5-0 win for the Florida Panthers over the league-leading Winnipeg Jets. Which was most impressive? 11:14: How should the NHL approach suspensions to hold offenders...

Cap off the week with some of the biggest topics in the NHL on The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what Emma Lingan, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:37: Should everyone now believe in the Winnipeg Jets? 5:08: Do we truly believe Sidney Crosby will be with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the rest of his career? 8:07: With the Boston Bruins and Penguins struggling, which do we believe will make a big move to address struggles first 12:30: Mikko Rantanen is a UFA after...

Wrap up your week with The Hockey News Big Show, featuring some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey world. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in today's episode: 0:46: Which "under-the-radar" off-season acquisition duos have impressed the most with their new teams? 4:32: What other "under-the-radar" off-season acquisition has impressed the most? 6:00: Could Nathan MacKinnon be the next player to win back-to-back Hart Trophies? 11:05: What player has...

The time has arrived for another episode of The Hockey News Big Show with Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos. Our hosts discuss and debate some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now. Here's what they had lined up for this episode: 00:41: The Toronto Maple Leafs have the same record of 6-5-2 after 13 games as last year. What's different? 03:38: Is Leafs coach Craig Berube forcing stars to play too far out of their comfort zone? 07:07: What's been the main reason for...

It's time to cap off the week with The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what's on today's show: 00:54: After the move to send Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks, are the Toronto Maple Leafs done? 04:20: The Colorado Avalanche are looking for forwards. Who should or could they target? 08:40: Can the Montreal Canadiens add up front while still protecting their young players? 11:50: Should...

A new week means a new episode of The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what's on today's show: 00:41: What's special about Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel? Is he the heavy Jack Adams favorite to start the season? 03:46: Will the Toronto Maple Leafs spoil the Jets' chances of setting a new NHL record? 05:11: The Maple Leafs rearranged their power play. What is there to make of it? 11:40: Is Cole...

It's time for The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos finish an exciting week of NHL action by discussing the biggest topics in and around the league. Here's what's on today's show: 1:15: Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are back in the New Jersey Devils' lineup. How much does this change the look of their blueline? 4:25: Does Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom need to adjust to his new team's style? 5:05: Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll is also back. How was his...

Welcome back to The Hockey News Big Show, featuring discussions and expert takes on the biggest topics in and around the NHL on Mondays and Fridays. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode: 0:40: Are we surprised the Montreal Canadiens aren't ready to be a playoff team? 5:35: The Washington Capitals are playing with attitude. What's working so far? 9:46: The Buffalo Sabres' "new" top line is looking "dangerous." 12:32: Jake Guentzel is averaging...

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL on Mondays and Fridays. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode, which includes milestone moments for Pittsburgh Penguins stalwarts, the NHL's top goal-scorers so far, goalie contracts and more: 0:55: Is Sidney Crosby or Mario Lemieux the greatest Pittsburgh Penguins player of all-time? 4:52: Are Crosby and Evgeni Malkin the greatest tandem in hockey right...

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode, starting with some of the good and the bad from the first full week of the season: 0:46: The Winnipeg Jets pulled their goalie in the first period and scored. Should more teams do this? 3:54: The Calgary Flames are 3-0 to start the season. What has stood out the most with them? 7:14: What is more surprising between...

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode: 0:34: Joseph Woll is injured already. What does this mean for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 4:03: The Colorado Avalanche pulled Alexandar Georgiev in the first game. How much patience should the team have with him? 8:20: Can Sam Montembeault be Team Canada's goalie at the 4 Nations Face-Off? 11:17: Carter Verhaeghe got...

 Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, featuring the biggest topics in and around the NHL.  On Mondays and Fridays, we'll have in-depth analysis and lively discussions 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. The Big Show features Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy, who starred in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show last season. Joining the crew is Katie Gaus, an Emmy-winning...

The Hockey News Wraparound Show is back with more NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: What to expect from the league’s biggest stars in 2024-25 4:32: Is the Mitch Marner criticism overblown? 7:53: Can the NHL do anything to fix advantages caused by different state taxes? 11:33: Which eight teams should play in the 2028 World Cup of Hockey? 14:17: Which rebuilding team is closest to contending? 17:14: Predicting the...

The Hockey News Wraparound Show has another episode of more NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments during the off-season. Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:00: Johnny Gaudreau’s legacy after he and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, died Thursday night. 6:08: Can Rutger McGroarty become a leader in Pittsburgh? 9:28: Will Yaroslav Askarov become the Sharks' No. 1 goaltender this season? 13:05: Does signing Max Pacioretty make sense for the Toronto Maple...

The Hockey News Wraparound Show is back with more NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Examining Patrik Laine's fit with the Montreal Canadiens 4:35: Reacting to the Philadelphia Flyers terminating Ryan Johansen's contract 6:50: Are the Edmonton Oilers better after this off-season and not matching two offer sheets? 11:45: What could an extension look like for John Tavares with the Toronto Maple Leafs? 16:25: Standouts from the 2025...

A new episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show is here, taking a look at several hockey topics in bite-sized segments as the summer continues. Here are the NHL topics Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Is the Travis Konecny eight-year contract the right commitment for the Philadelphia Flyers? 4:21: What are the takeaways from the reaction since the Edmonton Oilers hired Stan Bowman as GM? Should Keith Gretzky have gotten the job instead? 9:53: Patrik Laine is reportedly...

Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where we tackle hockey topics in bite-sized segments as the off-season continues. Ryan Kennedy and Jacob Stoller take a look around the NHL and analyze some off-season moves, what's still to come and much more. Here's what they discussed: 0:00: Which NHL GMs are on the hot seat? 4:23: How has new Edmonton Oilers prospect Matthew Savoie’s development been so far? 8:17: Who are the top NHL free agents left? 11:00: Does a Mitch Marner trade make sense...

Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where we discuss hockey topics in bite-sized segments throughout the off-season. The NHL's on the other end of two weeks of full-fledged action, featuring the Cup final Game 7, draft and beginning of free agency. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Where do the Florida Panthers stand as Stanley Cup contenders after July 1? 3:02: What are some non-playoff teams with a shot to appear in the 2024-25 post-season? 8:30: Who are...

Welcome to the 2024 NHL draft preview edition of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Draft and prospect expert Tony Ferrari joined Jacob Stoller for this episode. Here's what they discussed: 0:00: How does Tony evaluate NHL draft prospects? 4:33: There's uncertainty about who the Chicago Blackhawks will draft second overall. 8:00: How many defensemen will be taken in the top 10? 9:15: How does Ivan Demidov compare to Matvei Michkov? 11:14: Would...

Welcome to another episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring NHL topics in bite-sized segments as the Stanley Cup final ends and off-season officially begins. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions. What did we think of Game 7? 3:30: Should Connor McDavid have come out to accept the Conn Smythe Trophy? 5:55: Will McDavid ever win a Cup with the Edmonton Oilers? 11:20: The Matthew Tkachuk trade paid off for the...

Welcome to another episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, full of NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Pierre-Luc Dubois is traded to the Washington Capitals. Who benefits most? 3:58: Jacob Markstrom heads to the New Jersey Devils. Does this take them to the next level. 7:06: Barkov could be the first Finnish captain to win the Stanley Cup. What are some countries that haven't had a Cup-winning captain yet? 9:45: Should Connor...

Welcome to the sixth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, full of NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: What would an injury to Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov mean for the Stanley Cup final? 4:30: Could pressure derail the Edmonton Oilers' home-ice advantage? 6:40: Which defenseman will be taken first at the NHL draft? 9:36: Outside of Macklin Celebrini, who is the most NHL-ready forward at the draft? 12:45: Dallas...

Welcome to our fifth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're discussing the Stanley Cup final, more NHL news and another hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Here's everything Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: How should Connor McDavid handle Florida's physicality? 4:44: How will Sergei Bobrovsky's run affect Igor Shesterkin's contract? 9:03: Who are some under-the-radar trade candidates? 12:14: Who benefits the most from the NHL's salary cap rising? 15:16: Should...