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

1:05: Thoughts on the NHL's first goalie fight in six years?

3:20: Who do you want to see in the next goalie fight?

5:50: Is Sweden still a medal threat given their injuries?

9:15: How much will Jake Sanderson's comments about the team's goaltending – specifically Leevi Merilainen – stay around in the dressing room?

11:00: What will Sanderson need to do privately to clear this up with Merilainen, if he hasn't done so already?

14:20: What's your favorite example of a player playing their first game against a former team? Jonathan Toews received a lengthy standing ovation in Chicago this week.

19:30: How long until Matthew Tkachuk gets to full speed?

23:00: How concerned are you about an injury affecting Matthew Tkachuk's Stanley Cup playoffs?

27:20: Which team is the best fit if Nazem Kadri is traded?

31:10: Which team has surprised you the most through 50 games?

33:20: Who will score the most goals at the Olympics?

35:30: If Team USA needs an injury replacement on offense, who gets the call?

37:45: Which goalie wins a 32-goalie royal rumble?

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

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

2:00: The Calgary Flames traded Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights for Zach Whitecloud and some picks. Thoughts on this move for the Golden Knights?

3:45: How does this trade look from a Flames perspective? 

5:46: Does this trade open up more ice time for Zayne Parekh? 

7:29: Will more teams become like Vegas and throw in high draft picks because they don't need them?

11:20: New York Rangers GM Chris Drury released a letter to their fans letting them know a retool was coming. What does a retool like for the Rangers? 

17:47: It's reported that the Rangers wouldn't be offering Artemi Panarin an extension. What are some likely landing spots for Panarin? 

20:11: How much will this impact the Ducks moving forward, and how could it potentially have implications for Sweden at the Olympics?

23:04: Matthew Tkachuk will reportedly play Monday night against San Jose. How close are the Panthers to going on a strong run?  

26:38: The San Jose Sharks acquired Kiefer Sherwood from the Vancouver Canucks for Cole Clayton and some picks. Thoughts on this trade? 

30:04: Ottawa's Jake Sanderson made some blunt comments on their goaltending: "At the end of the day, you've got to make more than 10 saves to win the game." Was Sanderson out of line for this? 

34:27: Jonathan Toews returns to Chicago: what's your favorite Toews moment?

36:36: We've seen eight players already reported as part of Canada's reserves list. If someone is still injured by then, who should be Canada's first injury replacement? 

39:20: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins played his 1,000th game for Edmonton. Thoughts on the 2011 first overall draft pick's career to date?

41:40: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week.

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

0:42: Was it surprising to see Mitch Marner get booed at home? 

2:15: What does the aftermath of losing Mitch Marner look like for the Leafs? 

4:24: How crucial was it for Toronto to get this win? 

6:05: Auston Matthews said he was "done with the Mitch questions." Over/Under how many Mitch questions he's still going to get next Friday? 

8:26: What stands out as the most important part of the Tampa Bay Lightning's success right now? 

10:30: Darren Raddysh is a pending UFA next season. Will Tampa want to lock him down soon? 

11:58: Can the Seattle Kraken keep a hold on their playoff spot into the future? 

14:51: What teams could be a good fit for Dougie Hamilton or would want him? 

19:22: The OHL top prospects game and the USHL's All-American Game took place this week. Who stood out the most?

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23:43: What have you seen from Macklin Celebrini that made him jump Connor McDavid as the second favorite on the Hart Trophy ballot? 

26:02: How much does a narrative influence the Hart Trophy ballot? 

27:35: Do you think about the Vezina Trophy odds and the back and forth between Ilya Sorokin and Logan Thompson?

28:52: Who would you vote for between Sorokin and Thompson, or is there someone besides these two you could see winning it?

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32:18: Who is going to win the Art Ross Trophy?

34:02: If the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning both make the playoffs, who deserves the Jack Adams Award: Dan Muse or Jon Cooper?

35:46: Zdeno Chara's number was retired on Thursday night in Boston. Favorite memory or moment from Hall of Famer Chara?

38:15: What quote made you think, "say whaaaat?" this week?

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Here's what Michael Traikos, Andrew McInnis and Drew Shore discussed:

02:30: Which players who made the Canadian Olympic roster are in danger of not making it to Italy?

05:05: What do we think of the Dougie Hamilton situation?

11:45: What's one team you expect to fall off in the Atlantic Division and one you expect to continue to gain steam?

16:45: What are your expectations for Rick Bowness in his new job with the Columbus Blue Jackets?

21:30: What traits and qualities make an ideal coach?

23:00: Will Connor McDavid score 50 goals this season?

29:30: If you could design a custom skate, what would it be?

31:45: Do you like the Utah Mammoth fans whistling?

33:30: Who will be the last man standing with no visor?

35:45: Who will make the Super Bowl?

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

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

0:50: With Johnathan Kovacevic returning to the New Jersey Devils' lineup, Dougie Hamilton is a healthy scratch. Is he on his way out?

3:11: What are the pros and cons of acquiring Dougie Hamilton? 

5:34: Dubnyk was asked how players feel about teams asking them to waive their no-trade clause. 

8:08: Philip Broberg signed a six-year contract worth $8 million annually with the St Louis Blues. Thoughts on this extension and what he can be long-term? 

10:04: Your thoughts on what we've seen from Broberg so far? 

11:59: Nashville is just two points out of the second wild-card spot in the West. Is it time to believe in the Predators?

15:52: What do you do if you're the New York Rangers? Should they retool? 

18:27: Are the Rangers just not built properly? 

20:35: James Reimer signed a one-year contract with the Senators. Thoughts on the signing? 

21:44: Thoughts on the draft being in Buffalo this year? 

23:28: The test event is complete for the new Olympic rink. How do you feel now about the quality?

25:40: What would players be willing to put up with just to play at the Olympics? 

29:08: Alex Ovechkin surpassed Ron Francis for the second-most 20-goal seasons in NHL history and moved within one of Gordie Howe's league record. Where is he among the best players of all-time?

31:39: Who are the top Norris Trophy contenders?

33:55: How important is having a veteran goalie mentoring a younger one?

36:10: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week.

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

0:50: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing better as of late. Is it too early to say this is the Leafs' comeback?

4:25: Where would you add a component to this Leafs team? 

5:19: Can the Senators' season still be saved?

9:01: Which of the Penguins, Sabres, Sharks and Kings can stay strong enough to hang on to a spot in the playoffs? Which teams do we see falling out of the mix? 

12:50: Which team will start selling before the Olympic roster freeze?

16:15: Where would you like to see Nazem Kadri land if the Flames were to let him go? 

17:20: Do you agree with Wayne Gretzky that Canada should start Jordan Binnington to open the Olympics and let him play until he falters?

18:52: How much do you think international experience matters coming into the Olympics?

20:49: A three-day test event in Milan is being held over the next three days that will include seven games during that span. How crucial will this event be to determine where things stand?

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25:34: Strengths or players to watch out for on Team Canada and Team USA?

27:18: Between Sweden and Finland, who has the best shot at upsetting one of the Teams with higher odds?

30:26: Who are you picking as your gold medal winner?

Rapid Fire

33:22: Jim Montgomery couldn't find Joel Hofer the other night to replace Binnington. Name another all-time weird/funny moment.

35:43: Will Patrick Kane go down as the greatest American-born player ever? 

38:12: Which player from Canada's world juniors team will make the best NHLer?

40:11: Did this world juniors change your opinion of Gavin McKenna?

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

02:00: Whose draft stock rose the most at the world juniors?

06:30: Did Zayne Parekh need to apologize for comments about saying NHLers are robots and that some folks with the Flames told him to give simple answers?

09:40: Will Parekh need to do anything to gain trust back from his teammates?

11:00: Did the Toronto Maple Leafs actually have a chance to land Brad Marchand?

14:15: How many goals will Auston Matthews finish the season with?

18:20: How scary are the Oilers without Tristan Jarry?

21:00: What has changed most about Trevor Zegras' game this season?

24:00: Do the Devils need to make major changes?

30:20: Yay or nay: Latvia will win a world junior medal in the next five years?

33:20: Best and worst off-season acquisition halfway through the season

37:40: Would you like to change your Stanley Cup prediction from the start of the season?

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Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:

0:39: Thoughts on the offense that Team USA picked for its Olympic roster? 

2:00: Will the U.S. regret leaving Adam Fox off the roster? 

4:00: Was the U.S. looking at the Canadian roster when picking theirs? 

6:20: Biggest snubs from Sweden's roster? 

8:18: Thoughts on how the Finnish team is looking? 

9:39: Who is Sweden's superstar? 

11:50: Favorite story of David Branch, who died on Sunday at 77 years old?

World Juniors

14:56: Has Czechia-versus-Canada become one of the best rivalries at the world juniors?

17:00: Are the days of Canada dominating the world juniors over? 

19:56: Thoughts on Sweden and Czechia in the gold medal game? 

24:25: How would you evaluate the crowd and attendance in Minnesota at the world juniors?

NHL 

28:41: The Colorado Avalanche have seemed unstoppable this season. Do they have an Achilles heel?

31:13: Are we at the point where we can safely say the Toronto Maple Leafs will miss the playoffs? 

35:08: Fans showed disappointment on social media with the Winter Classic being held in Miami. Should the Winter Classic be held in a colder climate? 

37:16: Top Hart Trophy candidate right now?

39:19: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week.

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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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