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? - Avalanche team site editor Colleen Flynn joins Michael and Ryan to discuss Nathan MacKinnon's points streak, Cale Makar's chances of winning the Norris Trophy again and whether Colorado has a solid shot at winning the Stanley Cup this season. - Who are the four best teams in the NHL right now? Who's rising, and who's falling? - At what point of the season should fans consider their playoff hopes gone? And much more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Next for the Senators? Can the Avalanche Win It All? And More

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Welcome to our fourth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're discussing a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Jacob Stoller and Ryan Kennedy discuss more Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers topics ahead of the Stanley Cup final before discussing the NHL draft and more NHL topics. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Ryan’s travel experience for the Stanley Cup final 2:41: Does GM Ken Holland deserve credit for the Oilers' turnaround? 6:02: Do the Florida Panthers deserve to be the heavy betting favorite to win the Cup? 8:38: After this Cup final appearance, are Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid locks to stay in Edmonton? 11:35: Is Oilers blueliner Evan Bouchard a top-10 NHL defenseman? 14:00: Is projected No. 1-overall NHL draft pick Macklin Celebrini being overlooked as a franchise talent? 18:00: Utah's NHL team is down to six potential names. 20:31: What are possible landing spots for Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras if he gets traded? 25:23: Are there any players we would've liked to see in the NHL's upcoming docuseries on Prime Video?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will a Cup Win Make Draisaitl and McDavid Locks to Stay with Oilers?

Welcome to our third episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're tackling a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discuss the early storylines ahead of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, plus some more NHL topics. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Who has the edge between the Panthers and Oilers? 2:44: The Panthers and Oilers did not touch their conference champion trophies. How do Michael and Jacob feel about the superstition? 4:34: What can the rest of the NHL learn from the Panthers? 7:23: Is Matthew Tkachuk a top-five player in the NHL? What about a top-five playoff player? 10:10: Who is each finalist's X-factor? 13:49: Can Aleksander Barkov shut down Connor McDavid? 16:58: Who are the NHL's latest Conn Smythe Trophy candidates? 21:22: Should the NHL even out the playing field for states with harsher income tax, or is it just an excuse? 25:27: Who should Canada's goaltender be at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the Olympics? 28:20: Should the NHL have a most improved player award? If so, who should win it? 31:54: A blind ranking of past first-overall picks   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanley Cup Final Preview, X-Factors, Superstitions and More

Welcome to our second episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We continue to tackle a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments during the rest of the playoffs and off-season. Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discuss more storylines in the NHL playoffs and off-seasons for those already eliminated, as well as the PWHL and Memorial Cup. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Who has been the most disappointing Edmonton Oilers player in the Western Conference final? 2:35: The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers are in a very tight series, but which goaltender has the edge the rest of the way? 4:50: Should there be a "buyer beware" label for breaking the bank on a Sam Reinhart deal? 7:33: Will Steven Stamkos return to the Tampa Bay Lightning or hit the open market? How much is he worth? 11:35: Is it time for the PWHL to expand? If so, where? 14:03: After a cameraperson was on the ice for a fight during the Memorial Cup, should the NHL steal this concept? 18:53: Who should be the next coach of the San Jose Sharks? And if the Columbus Blue Jackets change their bench boss, who would replace Pascal Vincent? 22:30: Blue Jackets rookie Adam Fantilli was named a breakout candidate in an upcoming issue of The Hockey News. Who is your pick? 26:15: Do the Ottawa Senators need to make a big move this summer? 29:50: Will Easton Cowan crack the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster next season? 32:35: Over/Under: 2024 NHL free agent contract predictions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Predicting the Over or Under on Popular NHL UFAs

Welcome all The Hockey News podcast listeners to the Wraparound Show, where we tackle a ton of trending hockey topics in bite-sized segments throughout the rest of the NHL playoffs and off-season. Here's everything on today's episode, presented by BetMGM and NorthlandHockey.com and hosted by Jacob Stoller and Michael Traikos: ﻿0:00: Which team has looked more impressive between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers? Does Matt Rempe provide the emotional spark the Rangers need? 2:33: Should Canadian hockey fans jump on the Edmonton Oilers' bandwagon? 6:52: Who are the Conn Smythe Trophy front-runners? 11:35: Where does Mitch Marner end up? Will he stay in Toronto? 16:12: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Max Domi or Tyler Bertuzzi? 19:29: Should Philadelphia Flyers fans be worried about Matvei Michkov? 23:13: Has the Buffalo Sabres' Dylan Cozens put himself on Canada's radar heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off after the World Championship? How about the Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard? 27:18: Did the Winnipeg Jets make the right call hiring Scott Arniel as their new coach? 29:41: Who will join Don Waddell in Columbus? The Blue Jackets are rumored to be hiring him any day now.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wraparound Show: Predicting Mitch Marner's NHL Team Next Season

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and David Alter:
What is next for the Toronto Maple Leafs after firing Sheldon Keefe?
Are the Rangers on another level, or are the hurricanes just overhyped?
How are the PWHL playoffs looking? 
All that and more
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What's Next for the Senators? Can the Avalanche Win It All? And More

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