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 his massive extension with the Florida Panthers, the latest step in an impressive career journey. And does the Florida Tax strike again?

16:11: Linus Ullmark signed a contract extension with the Ottawa Senators, and he stood tall as they beat the defending Stanley Cup champions.

20:10: Igor Shesterkin reportedly turned out what would've been the largest contract handed out to a goaltender in NHL history. Is $88 million really not enough for him?

24:20: What were the first impressions of Macklin Celebrini?

29:50: The biggest surprise from Week 1

35:30: The Columbus Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner underwent shoulder surgery.

37:50: Ryan named James Hagens as the top draft-eligible player for 2025. Which NHL team will have the best odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick?

40:28: What's the best name in sports after Ivan Ivan became the first NHL player to have identical first and last names?

43:10: Who has the better career so far between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin?

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