Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:

0:38: Thoughts on the Canadian men's Olympic roster?

2:45: Was keeping Connor Bedard off the Olympic roster the right choice?

4:04: What player was the biggest surprise to make the Team Canada Olympic roster? 

5:00: Was Anthony Cirelli a good choice for Team Canada? 

6:11: How is Canada's defense looking? 

9:40: Thoughts on Canada goaltender choices?

World Juniors

11:27: How has Sweden played so far at the world juniors? 

14:00: What have we seen so far out of Team USA? 

16:00: Is Canada better than they were last year? 

19:03: Is Czechia a serious threat going into the medal round? 

20:59: Should Finland fans be concerned about placing third in Group B in the preliminary round? 

22:45: Predictions for the Latvia and Sweden quarterfinal? 

24:05: Predictions for the Switzerland and Czechia quarterfinal? 

25:27: Predictions for the USA and Finland quarterfinal? 

26:43: Predictions for the Canada and Slovakia quarterfinal? 

29:00: Who will be relegated: Germany or Denmark?

29:58: How has Gavin McKenna performed so far? 

33:20: Who has had the best performance so far at the world juniors? 

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Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Drew Shore discussed:

00:55: Most memorable moment of the year?

04:00: Most surprising moment of the year?

07:40: Biggest breakout player of the year?

11:30: Which player or team was the biggest disappointment?

16:30: Funniest moment of the year?

19:00: Play of the year?

22:20: Player of the year?

25:20: Team of the year?

29:50: If you could flip the result of one game, which game would it be?

31:25: One player to keep an eye on in 2026

34:00: Hottest take for 2026

37:00: Who wins the Stanley Cup in 2026?

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Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discussed:

0:58: What have we seen so far out of Team Canada at the world juniors? 

6:18: Canadian captain Porter Martone apologized for unsportsmanlike behavior against Czechia. How important should it be for these players to show class and let their play do the talking?

10:12: Are Porter Martone's actions viewed differently because he's the captain? 

11:23: What other teams or players have caught your eye so far at the world juniors?

13:48: The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers combined for 136 penalty minutes on Saturday, second-most in the NHL this season. Has this become one of the best rivalries?

17:49: Does Tampa or Florida benefit from this rough style of hockey more? 

20:45: New York Islanders forward Mat Barzal laid a big slash on Columbus Blue Jackets Mason Marchment after Marchment tried to take out Matthew Schaefer. Thoughts on this play? 

24:48: Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark took a leave of absence for personal reasons. What do they need to do to have success in Ullmark's absence?

27:50: Olympics roster reveals are underway. Which country's roster are you least certain about before their reveal?

32:20: What percentage would you give it that Anthony Cirelli makes Team Canada?

33:33: What are you looking forward to more this week: Olympic roster reveals or the Winter Classic?

34:31: Yay or Nay: Tampa Bay signs J.J. Moser to an eight-year extension worth $54 million? 

36:06: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week.

37:45: What was your best Christmas surprise this year?

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The Hockey News Big Show is here to break down the 2026 World Junior Championship in Minnesota.

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Michael Traikos discussed:

0:46: Will this year be different for Team Canada after back-to-back early exits? 

2:28: What do you think of Gavin McKenna after the beginning of the season? 

4:35: If there is a level concern for the Canadians, where's it at? 

7:31: What are you looking to see from the Americans this year? 

10:49: Can we see the Swedes win a medal this year? 

14:16: Could this be the year we see Czechia win a gold medal? 

18:30: Which team could be the dark horse for this tournament? 

22:07: Which 2026 draft prospects should people be most excited to see?

27:07: Which country is most likely to get relegated?

28:33: Who are your top three picks to medal this year and your MVP pick?

30:19: Quiz time: who in world junior history has the most gold medals? 

31:14: Which country has scored the fastest two goals at the world juniors? The goals were only two seconds apart.

32:00: Which player has the most points in a period at the world juniors? 

33:12: Only five players have ever led the world juniors and the NHL in points. Who are they?

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Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:

00:40: Is firing Marc Savard the first of many coaching staff moves for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

04:00: How much influence does the power-play coach have on the results, or does it fall mainly on the players?

05:20: Thoughts on the play that caused Seth Jarvis to crash into the net against the Florida Panthers last week?

08:00: How much will the injuries to Jarvis and Jaccob Slavin hurt the Hurricanes?

09:40: Can the New Jersey Devils compete with the Hurricanes now that Jack Hughes is back?

11:20: How sold are you on the Pacific Division-leading Anaheim Ducks?

15:00: Are the Detroit Red Wings contenders or pretenders?

17:30: What should fans know about the ECHL, which is in the middle of a labor dispute?

22:00: What is the best jersey that was released this season?

26:00: Which players eligible for an extension would you like to see re-sign sooner than later?

28:00: Which team or player deserves a lump of coal for their start of the season?

30:00: Top Christmas movies?

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Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:

0:56: Phillip Danault was traded to the Montreal Canadiens by the Los Angeles Kings on Friday for a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft. Thoughts on this pickup? 

2:15: How does this Danault trade add to Montreal's depth?

3:38: What does this trade mean for the Kings? Are they just freeing up cap space? 

6:07: The Seattle Kraken traded Mason Marchment to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Is this the start of a retool or rebuild in Seattle?

7:27: How does Mason Marchment fit into the Blue Jackets' lineup?  

8:31: Is it time to be terrified of the Florida Panthers once again? 

10:53: Is missing this amount of time for Matthew Tkachuk an advantage or disadvantage for him?

13:00: What is the word on the return of Aleksander Barkov? 

14:07: With the standings being so tight in the Atlantic, is this the year we see the Sabers make a real competitive push toward a playoff spot? 

18:11: Do the Toronto Maple Leafs need to make a move?

20:13: Have the Maple Leafs given up on their coach? 

23:25: Who is one bubble player you believe has to make Team Canada? 

26:04: As the quarter-century wraps up, what were the biggest changes to the NHL and the game since 2000?

29:17: Who's the greatest Penguins player of all-time: Crosby or Lemieux?

33:21: Which team is most thankful for the upcoming holiday break? 

35:40: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week.

37:27: Eggnog: yay or nay?

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Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and betting analyst Gary Pearson discussed:

1:30: What is the confidence in the Detroit Red Wings making the playoffs this year? 

4:00: Can Detroit hold onto that top spot in the Atlantic Division? 

5:38: Is Craig Berube to blame for any of the Leafs' struggles?

12:22: Which team needs to reset the most in 2026: Seattle, Buffalo or Vancouver?

13:56: Is there another team that needs to reset more?

16:41: Can Seattle actually move on from coach Lane Lambert? 

18:15: What are still the biggest questions surrounding Canada's Olympic team?

23:53: What are your first impressions of Canada's world juniors team this year?

29:11: How important is it for hockey fans to understand the culture they're in, including the positives and the negatives?

BetMGM Playbook: Who are the NHL's five best goaltenders this year?

32:22: Who has the best odds to win the Vezina Trophy?

33:44: What goalie are you most surprised to see on this list? 

34:50: Who could be sneaking onto this list 

36:15: Based on what you've seen this year, it's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. Which goalie are you looking to have in net?

Rapid Fire

37:54: Time to bring back the question: yay or nay for games on Christmas?

39:23: What was the best rebrand of the quarter-century?

41:48: Only three players in the NHL right now have more than 50 points. Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini. On a scale from 1-10, how surprised are we to see Celebrini on this still list?

44:07: What quote made you think, "say whaaaat?" this week?

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Here's what ex-NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:

01:15: Which goalie has a higher ceiling on their new team: Tristan Jarry or Stuart Skinner?

03:55: Are we seeing an angry Connor McDavid these past few games?

06:10: Are the Los Angeles Kings going to be in the market for another goalie with Darcy Kuemper injured?

10:45: Does the Sabres' new GM change your opinion of how successful the team can be this season?

17:15: Can Joseph Woll be Toronto's No. 1 goalie in the long term?

19:00: Thoughts on Auston Matthews playing to the home crowd after his equalizing goal against Chicago Tuesday night?

21:45: Does Connor Bedard's injury affect his chances for the Canadian Olympic team?

23:35: Which GM or coach do you think will get fired next?

27:00: Should Toronto look to trade Matias Maccelli?

31:30: Favorite hockey-related gift you've received?

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Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and ex-goalie Devan Dubnyk discussed:

0:33: Is Quinn Hughes the missing piece for Minnesota to finally make it past the first round? 

5:25: Does Minnesota have the centers to compete in their division? 

9:39: Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi and Liam Ohgren were acquired by the Canucks in the trade. Did they get enough to accomplish what they wanted? 

12:23: Do you think a new environment in Pittsburgh will help Stuart Skinner play to his best abilities?

15:16: Do you like this trade by Kyle Dubas, acquiring Skinner and Brett Kulak? 

16:45: Are we waiting for the shoe to drop with the Islanders, or are they a playoff team? 

18:44: Do the New York Islanders need to tweak where needed, or can they play with house money?

20:07: Is this finally the year the Carolina Hurricanes break through in the playoffs?

22:07: What are Dubnyk's thoughts on whether or not the Hurricanes are a true contender? 

24:03: How far can the Czechs go in the Olympics? 

25:47: Thoughts on how much of a difference-maker David Pastrnak can be? 

28:07: Dubnyk shares his experience going to the world juniors with Team Canada.

30:34: What was the trash talk like between Russia and Canada in the 2006 world juniors gold medal game? 

32:11: Over/Under 105.5 points for Macklin Celebrini this season? (He's currently on pace for 118.)

34:38: On a scale from 1 to 10, how excited are you guys for more color vs. color jersey matchups next season?

37:06: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week?

38:43: Holiday gift exchange: do you prefer Secret Santa, or the one where you have a draft order and can steal gifts?

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The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond.

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:

0:36: Is this really the end of an era for Quinn Hughes in Vancouver? 

2:16: Who are potential suitors for Quinn Hughes? 

5:44: Are you confident Vancouver can get enough back for Hughes? 

7:40: Utah has lost seven of 10, and now Logan Cooley is out for eight weeks. Are the Mammoth toast, or is there something they can do to get back on track?

11:17: If Oliver Ekman-Larsson is out for an extended amount of time, are the Leafs' chances of making a playoff spot gone?

15:11: What are the biggest Olympic roster questions left as we are now less than three weeks away from the roster submission deadline? 

18:41: Which team is this year's dark horse in the world juniors?

BetMGM Breakdown

23:02: Out of the Canadian teams, whose defensive woes are you most surprised by?    

24:53: The Maple Leafs, Flames and Jets rank better defensively but are still near the bottom of the league. What can they do to improve their standing?

26:33: What Canadian team or teams do you think will actually make it into the playoffs? 

Rapid Fire 

30:26: Yay or Nay: Tampa Bay and Boston's Stadium Series jerseys

34:15: On a scale of one to Bobby Baun... how hardcore is Charlie McAvoy returning from a broken jaw in less than a month?

35:47: Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy and Carey Price are all Montreal goaltenders who got their first NHL start and win against Pittsburgh. Thursday night, rookie Jacob Fowler joined that list with his first NHL start and win. Could this be a good omen for him? 

37:28: Hurricanes rookie Brandon Bussi is the first goalie in NHL history to win 10 of his first 11 appearances. Is it time to consider moving one of Carolina's goalies?  

39:13: What quote made you think, "say whaaaat?" this week?

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