On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos, also available to watch on the Game+ Network:

- They react to suspensions to David Perron and Erik Gudbranson.

- Chicago team site editor Matt Carlson discusses Connor Bedard, the team's vibes since terminating Corey Perry's contract, Kevin Korchinski and more.

- Edmonton is red-hot right now, but young defenseman Philip Broberg hasn't developed into the force we were expecting yet. Do the Oilers have a development problem in their organization?

- Owen Beck is the prospect of the week and the only returning player at Team Canada's world juniors camp.

- New York Islanders beat reporter Stefen Rosner discusses the team's performance so far this season and former Isles captain recording his 1,000th career NHL point against them.

- Is Tavares a Hall of Famer if he retired today? And If you get control of the NHL for a day, what's the first thing you'd do?

All that and so much more.

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