The Big Show

0:00: Do the Winnipeg Jets really need a goaltender back in a Connor Hellebuyck trade with how well Stuart Skinner is playing?

4:10: Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have a potential goalie controversy?

7:00: Is Evan Bouchard’s reputation as a poor defender going away?

12:30: Where does David Pastrnak rank among the top forwards in the NHL?

19:00: Do the Florida Panthers need to change their style of play with their injury struggles?

22:50: What’s the ceiling for the San Jose Sharks this season?

25:00: Breaking down Darnell Nurse’s early performances with the Sharks

26:30: How many wins will the Calgary Flames finish with this season?

30:00: Will Alexander Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby finish with more goals this season?

31:20: Which of the new PWHL jerseys are your favourite?

34:00: Will Dylan Larkin or Simon Edvinsson be traded first?

36:40: Which team has been flying under the radar in the early part of the season?

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0:00: Reflecting on Alex Ovechkin’s career after his farewell tour announcement

06:45: What are the chances Washington is a contender in his final season?

09:30: If Elias Petterson keeps his level of play up do you think the Vancouver Canucks will keep or trade him?

14:00: Will the Anaheim Ducks compete for top spot in the Pacific Division?

16:20: Is Cutter Gauthier a sleeper candidate to win the ‘Rocket’ Richard award?

18:30: Can the Florida Panthers be competitive without Aleksander Barkov in the lineup?

22:20: What is the ceiling for the Seattle Kraken this season?

25:00: Is Igor Shesterkin already the front-runner for the Vezina?

27:27: Will Matvei Michkov or Porter Martone finish with more points this season?

30:30: How many AHL games does Gavin McKenna play this season?

35:50: Oilers or the field: Who will win the Art Ross Trophy this season?

37:40: Which NHL team needs Landon Dupont the most?

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Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Lambert and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:00: What can fans expect from Matthew Knies on the Columbus Blue Jackets this season?

05:20: Where does Jack Hughes rank in terms of star power in the league?

09:40: Where does Igor Shesterkin rank among goaltenders in the NHL?

11:00: How will Pavel Dorofeyev fit on the New York Rangers this season?

15:15: How will Barkov’s injury potentially impact the Florida Panthers’ outlook?

19:20: Breaking down Mike Babcock’s first two games behind the bench with the Edmonton Oilers

26:20: How could the NHL change the structure of contract clauses?

33:10: Favourite example of a superstar fighting?

34:30: Biggest overreaction from the first few days of the season?

37:40: How many points will Connor McDavid end up with this season?

39:00: How many goalie goals will we see this season?

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Here's what Ex NHLer Devan Dubynk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

2:11: Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have a strong enough defensive core to make a playoff push? 

4:38: Should Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller be worried about Matthew Knies’ pre-season performance?

8:20: Has Sam Montembeault done enough to cement himself as the Montreal Canadiens’ second-string goaltender?

11:33: Dylan Larkin has reportedly expanded his trade list. Will it help him get moved any faster? 

16:11: Which remaining UFAs will end up on a team this season?

19:40: Who has been the most interesting player on waivers? 

22:50: Which player impressed you the most this pre-season? 

25:15: Reacting to the NHL Network’s top 10 players list

28:25: Like or Dislike: David Pastrnak named as the next captain of the Boston Bruins

30:27: Will Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg have a better rookie season?

32:44: Buy or Sell: Jack Eichel will finally break 100 points this season

34:06: Like Or Dislike: Shortened pre-season format?

36:29: Reacting to TheHockeyNews.com’s pre-season Stanley Cup predictions

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Here's what former professional hockey player Madison Packer, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

1:15: Reacting to the NHL’s projected salary cap increase

2:41: Does this news change how we view the contracts that were signed this summer?

4:54: Breaking down Adam Fantilli’s extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets 

6:25: What are the expectations for Fantilli throughout this upcoming season? 

9:33: Suggesting trade proposals for Connor Hellebuyck

14:40: Is this a make-or-break year for Kirby Dach with the Montreal Canadiens?

18:22: When will the Seattle Kraken’s quest for a star player end? 

23:24: Thoughts on the PWHL’s All-Star game format

27:31: Did the Chicago Blackhawks get a good deal with Oliver Moore’s extension?

29:15: With Connor Bedard not close to returning, is it too early to write off the Blackhawks’ season?

30:50: Like or Dislike: The Toronto Maple Leafs placing Steven Lorentz on waivers?

32:08: Will the Philadelphia Flyers be a playoff team? 

34:39: Is it too early for the San Jose Sharks to name Macklin Celebrini captain?

35:52: Where will Nikita Kucherov finish among the NHL's leading scorers this season?

37:39: Which team’s offense is going to be the most fun to watch this season?

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Here's what was discussed in this episode:

0:00: Breaking down Gavin McKenna's pre-season debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs

3:43: Roman Kantserov, Victor Eklund and other notable rookie standouts at NHL training camp

8:00: What role will Nikita Klepov play with the Anaheim Ducks this year?

11:50: What makes Dima Zhilkin a projected lottery pick in the 2027 NHL Draft?

15:19: Reacting to the CHL's first four players named ahead of the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge

20:34: Will top 2027 prospect Nazar Privalov stay in the KHL for the entirety of the 2026-27 season?

24:57: What are the biggest points of development for top 2027 prospect Sergei Skvortsov?

28:03: Ryan Kennedy preview’s his top 100 NCAA players list

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Here's what former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

1:11: Sharing initial thoughts on Gavin McKenna’s performance in his first pre-season NHL game? 

2:34: Where should McKenna line up on opening night for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 

5:37: What does a successful season look like for the Vancouver Canucks this year?

10:03: What does Elias Pettersson need to do to get back to being himself? 

12:51: Which players on the Dallas Stars need to take that next step to help push them to a Stanley Cup?

15:40: Are the Stars missing anything from their lineup that would make them true contenders?

19:44: Is Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar entering the season on the hot seat? 

23:31: Early predictions for the Jack Adams

27:45: How will Capitals fans and viewers around the league react throughout the season to Alexander Ovechkin’s latest controversy? 

30:32: Is ‘hockey IQ’ being lost in the NHL? 

33:18: Will the San Jose Sharks make the playoffs?

35:11: Name a younger player other than Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer that you would build your franchise around for the next 10 years

36:37: Kevin Hayes announces retirement after five games in the KHL. Which NHL team do you think of when you think of Hayes?

38:17: If you could bring back one NHL rivalry in its prime, which one would it be?

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Here's what former professional hockey player Madison Packer, Katie Gaus and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:50: How much of the Maple Leafs’ season relies on Auston Matthews getting back to his Rocket Richard Trophy-winning self? 

3:01: What step does Matthews have to take to get back to his best?

6:11: How do the Detroit Red Wings keep Dylan Larkin’s situation from becoming a distraction? 

7:47: Will Larkin’s trade request impact his standing in the Red Wings’ locker room?

11:57: Is Adam Fantilli worth the same amount as Cutter Gauthier? 

14:50: Where do you see the Columbus Blue Jackets finishing in the standings? 

15:55: Which PWHL rookie are you most excited to see this year? 

19:49: Can the youth on the Boston Bruins take another step this season?  

23:30: Reacting to Sportsnet’s NHL power rankings before the start of the season

29:20: Will anyone take a chance on Patrik Laine or Vladimir Tarasenko? 

30:58: WIll Connor Bedard score over or under 40 goals this season?

33:34: Like or dislike: The San Jose Sharks signed coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multi-year contract extension

35:29: Which young player is due for a breakout this upcoming season? 

37:35: What is your biggest hot take for the 2026-27 NHL season? 

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Here's what was discussed in this episode:

0:00: Recapping Jaxon Cover’s dominant weekend with the Ottawa Senators at rookie camp

5:09: What are expectations for Viggo Bjorck as Winnipeg Jets main camp approaches

9:11: Does Maple Leafs prospect Alexander Bilecki have some untapped offensive potential in his game?

13:49: Reacting to the Maple Leafs’ decision to not send Gavin McKenna to the team’s rookie tournament in Gatineau

16:07: Could James Hagens push for a top-six role with the Boston Bruins during training camp?

20:00:  Breaking down the blockbuster OHL trade involving Tanner Adams

25:21: Biggest storylines to follow ahead of the upcoming CHL season

31:47: Should the CHL have more inter-league games?

34:07: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column

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

0:37: Breaking down Chris Kreider’s decision to join the Montreal Canadiens? 

3:42: Did the Canadiens get good value on Zachary Bolduc’s extension? 

5:40: Expectations for Bolduc this season 

7:12: Thoughts on the Canadiens’ decision to extend Martin St. Louis as head coach

8:45: Devan Dubnyk reflects on playing against Martin St. Louis

10:48: Has Kent Hughes done a good job at locking down Montreal's core players?

14:52: If Mark Stone stays healthy, can the Golden Knights make another deep playoff run? 

19:00: Could Carson Soucy or Nick Blankenburg stick with their franchises after signing PTOs?

20:30: Are PTO contracts signed to push other players at training camp? 

22:45: Would Alexander Nikishin be a good fit with the Nashville Predators

26:00: Reacting to players 30-21 from the NHL Network’s top 50 players list

28:03: Devan Dubynk reflects on preparing for training camp each season

30:27: If you could build around one current NHL goalie for the next five years, who would you choose? 

32:23: Will Macklin Celebrini put together another 100-point season?

34:25: Were the New York Islanders right to select Bo Horvat as their next captain?

36:16: Which team will be stuck in the mushy middle this year? 

37:58: Which NHL rivalry are you most excited to watch this season? 

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