There's a lot to discuss in the NHL, and The Hockey News Big Show is here to break it down.

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:

0:29: What happened between the Colorado Avalanche and pending UFA Mikko Rantanen that led to the blockbuster deal with the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks?

3:58: Did the Avalanche get an underwhelming return? What do they need to do now?

6:45: Is acquiring Rantanen, a potential rental player, worth it for the Hurricanes?

10:16: Will Carolina's style be difficult for Rantanen to adjust to? How about Necas in Colorado?

12:01: Do we believe that Chicago got the best return possible for Taylor Hall?

15:20: Where does this leave the Canucks, and has the market for Miller changed? Is Pettersson the better option to try and move now?

18:36: In light of the Rantanen trade, what would Mitch Marner fetch if he waived his no-movement clause?

22:48: Alex Pietrangelo has withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off to tend to an ailment. Are we going to see more of this? Who should take his place on Team Canada?

28:14: Ryan Kennedy's mid-season draft rankings are out: who should go first, and does it matter which team is picking first?

31:23: Did Ottawa Senators have a fair reaction to owner Michael Andlauer wanting to play some regular-season games in Quebec City and Spartacat wearing a Nordiques-Senators jersey?

34:39: When's the last time the Montreal Canadiens had as good of a rookie as Lane Hutson?

35:40: What do the Florida Panthers need more: a veteran defenseman or a depth winger?

37:01: Did the NHL open the door to Russian participation at the next World Cup of Hockey?

38:44: The Canucks' social media team hit us with the Michael Jordan "I'm Back" statement ahead of Tyler Myers' return from suspension. In light of the Oilers statement, do we like or love this?

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