Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network.

Today's guest is Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News' Carolina Hurricanes site to discuss the team's trade deadline plans, success as of late, goaltending situation and more. Plus:

- The Rangers are on a tear with rising fan favorite Matt Rempe; are they a Cup contender with Boston, Colorado, Florida and others?

- While the Winnipeg Jets expressed concern over attendance, Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta expressed interest in an NHL team.

- And what's the scale on the faith-o-meter for some teams in the middle of the playoff race?

All that and much more.

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