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The NY Rangers are 4-1 after Igor Shesterkin's first NHL goal, Dylan Garand's shutout, and Alexis Lafrenière's hat trick vs the Islanders. Plus: Alexander Romanov's torn ACL and the Islanders' trade options, Jack Hughes and the Devils' 1-2 start, and Alex Ovechkin announcing 2026-27 is his final season. Where does Ovi rank all-time?

We’ll dig into the biggest moments, share our reactions, and discuss what they could mean for the season.

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Chapters:
00:00 Cold Open: Week 1 Moments & Shesterkin Star Wars Intro
02:38 Welcome to Big Apple Hockey
04:38 Rangers 4-1: Shesterkin Goal, Garand Shutout, Lafrenière Hat Trick
13:04 Are the Rangers for Real? The Skeptic's Case
25:08 Islanders 1-2: Eklund's First Goal & Varlamov Returns
28:44 Romanov Torn ACL: Islanders Need a Defenseman
33:48 Devils 1-2: Jack Hughes, AJ Mleczko & Goaltending Woes
46:08 Ovechkin Announces Final Season: Farewell Tour?
54:19 Will Ovi's Last Season Distract the Capitals?
58:38 Where Does Ovechkin Rank All-Time?
1:06:01 Greatest Pure Goal Scorers: Ovechkin, Bossy, Lemieux, Bure
1:11:44 Messi vs Ovechkin: Better Career?
1:19:46 Bar Talk: Should Dylan Garand Stay With the Rangers?
1:24:45 Romanov Out: Should the Islanders Trade for Edvinsson?
1:29:54 Barkov Knee Injury (6-8 Weeks) & Marchand: Panthers in Trouble?
1:34:07 Flyers 0-2-2: Panic Button for Tocchet?
1:42:43 Patrick Kane Returns: Greatest Blackhawk Ever?
1:57:18 Will the Calgary Flames Finish Dead Last?
2:04:13 Pick 'Ems: Who Wins the Art Ross?
2:09:42 Pick 'Ems: Dylan Larkin, Boos or Cheers?
2:10:53 Better First NHL Goal: Gavin McKenna or Shesterkin?
2:12:20 Pick 'Ems: JT Miller vs Elias Pettersson
2:15:56 Trivia: Top Goal Scorers vs Henrik Lundqvist
2:17:27 Puckdoku
2:26:39 Shesterkin's Contract & What Goalies Are Worth
2:39:28 Wrap-Up & Tonight's Games

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Nathan MacKinnon put on an absolute clinic to kick off the season, showing everyone why he’s one of the most dominant forces in hockey. Meanwhile, it was a rough start for New York hockey as both the Rangers and Islanders drop tough games to open their campaigns.

Join Big Apple Hockey as we break down MacKinnon's monster performance, what went wrong for the Blueshirts and Isles, and what these early results mean for the rest of the season!

Is Nathan MacKinnon the frontrunner for the Hart Trophy this year?
Are you worried about the Rangers or Islanders after game one?

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HOCKEY IS BACK, BABY! The puck is dropping, preseason is here, and Big Apple Hockey is breaking down everything happening across New York and around the NHL! 🔥

Join us LIVE as we cover:

✅ New York Rangers and New York Islanders preseason action
✅ Realistic expectations for both New York teams this season
✅ The most irreplaceable player in New York hockey
✅ NHL Bar Talk: the biggest headlines, storylines, and hot takes from around the league  

Whether you bleed blue, orange, or just love great hockey talk, this is a livestream you won’t want to miss! Hit Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest Rangers, Islanders, and NHL coverage.

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Chapters:
0:00 intro

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The NHL landscape is shifting, and we’re breaking it all down LIVE! 🏒

On today’s Big Apple Hockey livestream:

✅ Remembering the career and life of Barry Melrose from Stanley Cup Finalist to ESPN
✅ Former New York Rangers goalscorer Chris Kreider arrives i n Montreal
✅ We reveal our picks for the upcoming NHL Season and who is going to win the Stanley Cup!
✅ Connor Hellebuyck suspended by the Winnipeg Jets! What now?!

Our NHL Bar Talk goes around the league to discuss the top headlines around the league!

Join the conversation LIVE and share your thoughts in the chat!

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Chapters:
0:00 intro
3:10 Connor Hellebuyck Suspended by the Winnipeg Jets
19:00 NHL Season Preview: 5 Questions
34:58 BAH Pick 'EMs: Under-the-Radar team
40:30 BAH Pick 'EMs: First Coach fired
47:55 BAH Pick 'EMs: Biggest Name Moved
1:00:05 BAH Pick 'EMs: Calder Trophy winner
1:05:10 BAH Pick 'EMs: Vezina Trophy Winner
1:08:25 BAH Pick 'EMs: Norris Trophy winner
1:13:40 BAH Pick 'EMs: Hart trophy winner
1:20:00 BAH Pick 'EMs: Division Winners
1:31:23 BAH Pick 'EMs: Stanley Cup Predictions
1:39:45 Remembering Barry Melrose
1:46:37 NHL Bar Talk: Rangers will need to exceed 9m on Gabe Perreault
1:50:00 NHL Bar Talk: Canadiens fans need to get over the Chris Kreider / Carey Price incident
1:56:00 NHL Bar Talk: Leo Carlsson will be a point-per-game
1:59:00 NHL Bar Talk: NHL will expand to 36 teams by 2035
2:04:00 Puckdoku and games 

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The New York Islanders reveal their eight finalists for a new third jersey — we break down the top designs, fan reactions, and which looks have the best shot. Then we shift gears to defenseman rankings: Adam Fox sits at #13 on a recent list. Do we agree? We debate his strengths, weaknesses, underlying stats, and where he should really rank among NHL defensemen.

Which jersey would you select? COMMENT BELOW!

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Live reaction and breakdown from Big Apple Hockey as Macklin Celebrini signs a massive contract extension and the Gotham Sports app shutters. We’ll unpack what the deal means for Celebrini, the Sharks’ cap situation, roster implications, and the effects on future free agents. Also, how the loss of Gotham Sports affects NY hockey coverage.

JOIN live chat, drop questions, and stay for Q&A.

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Join Big Apple Hockey LIVE as we break down the latest buzz around Kirill Marchenko — where he could end up, what teams are involved, and how a trade would impact the NHL landscape. Then stick around for our NHL Bar Talk segment where we make the case that Matthew Schaefer is on a fast track to become the next New York Islanders captain.

COMMENT where YOU THINK Marchenko is going!

What we cover:

Latest Kirill Marchenko trade rumors, timelines, and fit for potential landing spots

Impact on rosters, cap, and team strategies

Matthew Schaefer’s leadership, development, and why he’s captain material

Fan questions, live chat reaction, and hot takes

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

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Join Big Apple Hockey LIVE as we break down what’s gone wrong for the Chicago Blackhawks phenom, how the team’s system and roster are holding him back, and what this means for Bedard’s development and the Hawks’ future. Also our NHL Bar Talk goes around the league.

What we cover:

Early signs of trouble: expectations vs. reality

Coaching, linemates, and deployment — who’s to blame?

Power play usage and special teams impact

Mental/psychological toll and media pressure

Short-term fixes and long-term solutions

Trade scenarios, timeline, and realistic outcomes

Watch live, ask questions in chat, and tell us what you think: is Chicago ruining Bedard — or is there hope?

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The Detroit Red Wings’ so‑called "Yzerplan" failed to live up to its promises, but is it a failure? In this video we take an evidence‑based look at the Yzerplan’s goals, implementation, and results to date. We separate rhetoric from reality, review key decisions and outcomes, and discuss what this means for the team, fans, and future roster strategy.

- Where did this all go wrong?

- What happens with Dylan Larkin?

- What is their prospects that are coming?

- The moment things could have changed completely?

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