This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:
- Five NHL clubs decided it was time for a new coach or GM. Ryan and Mike discuss the 'Black Friday' and weekend of changes after the regular season and why the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks decided to take a new path.
- It's NHL playoff preview time! The action began on Monday, but another set of first-round series start on Tuesday. Find each series at the following timestamps:
- Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (26:35)
- Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers (30:22)
- Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild (34:35)
- Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings (37:26)
- New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers (42:42)
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (46:46)
- Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets (51:35)
- Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken (53:42)
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NHL Playoffs and Team Changes Begin

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Sports

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 Leafs After Firing Sheldon Keefe? Plus Red-Hot Rangers, PWHL Playoffs and More

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:

Who will win the latest iteration of a Game 7 between the Leafs and Bruins?

As the first round nears its end, who are the toughest teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences?

How can the Rangers take out the Hurricanes in the conference semi-finals?

All that and More.


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Will the Leafs or Bruins Win Game 7? Plus East and West's Toughest Opponents, Rangers and More

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- As the playoffs loom, who will come out on top in the first round?
- How significant is the relocation of the Coyotes to Utah?
- What is the Bruins outlook on the Leafs as they near their first-round series?
- All that and more.
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Who Will Win in the First Round? Plus Bruins, Utah and More

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- As he nears the 70-goal mark, is this the best Auston Matthews has ever been?
- Which of the first-round matchups will be the toughest or most entertaining?
- What does the Coyotes' relocation mean for the future of hockey in the desert?
- All that and more.
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Is This the Best Version of Auston Matthews? Plus Toughest First-Round Matchups, Coyotes and More

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- Can Sidney Crosby turn back the clock and lead the Penguins to the post-season?  
- What was the deal with the Rangers line brawl with the Devils to open their game Wednesday?
- Why aren't the Blue Jackets' youngsters playing? 
- All that and more.
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NHL Playoffs and Team Changes Begin

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