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

0:52: Michael Traikos recaps the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas

2:37: Will rumors about players leaving their current teams stop once the season starts?

3:30: Reacting to the Red Wings’ decision to strip Dylan Larkin of his captaincy

6:05: Does Larkin have to be flexible with the destinations he gives Detroit? 

7:34: Why haven’t the Tampa Bay Lightning extended Nikita Kucherov?

9:51: Could Kucherov take a discount to help the Lightning stay competitive? 

11:48: Is there a chance Connor Hellebuyck could end up starting the season with the Winnipeg Jets?

17:22: Do the Carolina Hurricanes make sense as a destination for Hellebuyck?

20:17: Will Mason McTavish thrive with the St. Louis Blues? 

24:00: Breaking down dark horse candidates for the NHL’s individual awards

27:44: Remembering the life and career of Barry Melrose

30:19: Reacting to John Klingberg’s retirement announcement 

32:25: Which goalie is about to have a Vezina-level season?

34:35: Which up-and-coming team is most likely to win the Cup first?

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Here's what Eric Cruikshank, Ryan Kennedy and Tony Ferrari discussed in this episode:

0:48: Breaking down the top prospects from the 2027 NHL Draft

5:40: Who will be the most exciting NCAA freshman to watch this season?

9:25: Reflecting on the CHL-NCAA agreement one year later

14:21: Who are some recent first-round picks with the most to prove this season?

18:24: Early outlook on the 2026-27 Calder Trophy race

23:16: Which players will benefit the most from the NHL’s new AHL eligibility rules?

26:45: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column

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Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:

0:31: What are your thoughts on Cale Makar's new contract extension? 

2:22: Does Makar’s deal change the Stanley Cup window for the Colorado Avalanche? 

4:02: Does Makar deserve credit for playing with a team-friendly contract in Colorado for so long? 

7:19: Does Makar's contract impact Quinn Hughes’ negotiations with the Minnesota Wild?

8:59: How much should Quinn Hughes earn on his next deal? 

11:00: Could Connor Hellebuyck sit out for the 2026-27 NHL season? 

16:03: Are there any other American-born players who might want out of their Canadian franchises?

18:46: Could Sam Montembeault be a short-term fix to the Edmonton Oilers’ goalie injuries? 

23:32: Can the Carolina Hurricanes remain dominant with Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov as their goaltending tandem?

26:11: Reacting to the first 10 names on the NHL Network’s top 50 players list

28:25: Which NHL teams will be the most intriguing to follow in 2026-27?

32:00: What should the Florida Panthers expect from Aleksander Barkov this season? 

33:00: Over/Under: 65 Points next season for Jimmy Snuggerud?

34:25: Yes or No: Will Alex Ovechkin record yet another 30-goal season in 2026-27?

35:26: What is your favourite EBUG story in recent NHL history?

37:11: Jaromir Jagr, 54, says it would take a "miracle" for him to play this season. Will Jagr still suit up?

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Here's what Ex-NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:56: What would be a successful season for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

3:25: Does it feel like the bottom-six players on the Maple Leafs have a defined role?  

4:29: Does Auston Matthews have to score 60 goals this year? 

5:27: What is the feeling surrounding the Washington Capitals heading into next season?

6:25: How many points will Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou finish with next season?

9:25: Can Simon Nemec be a strong fit with the Calgary Flames next season? 

14:12: What are reasonable expectations for the Winnipeg Jets?

18:01: Who are some rookies who could force their way into NHL lineups during training camp?

21:11: Which teams need to lock up their pending RFAs as soon as possible?

23:32: Which center from the NHL Network's top-20 list will have the biggest jump and biggest fall?

26:04: Is there anyone not on the list right now that will be on it next year?

27:15: Predicting the Rocket Richard Trophy, Calder Trophy and the Norris Trophy winners

29:25: Which team between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders has the better defensive core?

30:59: How many points will Darren Raddysh finish with in his first season with the Maple Leafs?

32:01: As the Pacific Division grows stronger, will the Vegas Golden Knights make the playoffs next season? 

33:50: Which coaches are entering the season under the most pressure?

35:31: Drew Shore discusses his experience in the Alumni game between the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Pioneers

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Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy, and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:

0:00: Which players will replace Alex Tuch’s goal-scoring on the Buffalo Sabres?

7:39: Predicting Quinn Hughes’ contract extension with the Minnesota Wild

12:25: Have the Columbus Blue Jackets done enough to be competitive and keep Zach Werenski?

15:49: Which veteran goaltender will have the most success with their new team?

18:35: Which NHL players will avoid the ‘sophomore slump’?

22:40: Who is the best NHL player that never suited up for the team that drafted them?

25:15: Will Pavel Dorofeyev score over or under 40 goals this season?

26:25: What will Nikita Kucherov’s next contract look like?

29:20: Who is the best player that never won a Stanley Cup?

31:12: What are some of the most valuable contracts in the NHL?

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Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:

0:32: What are some deals that should end up as absolute bargains when compared to this new going rate for high-end players?

4:28: Where does Nikita Grebenkin fit into the Philadelphia Flyers lineup? 

6:04: What do you think the upside to Nikita Grebenkin is? 

7:10: Should the Flyers try to sign Matvei Michkov to an 8 year deal before they can't? 

10:26: How do the New York Islanders get back in the playoffs this year and what do they need to address?

14:22: Where do you think The New York Islanders are finishing next season? 

15:46: Which defensemen will make the biggest jump or biggest fall?

18:00: Are there defensemen not on the list right now that we will be on next year?

19:34: Who are some potential candidates as breakout forwards for the upcoming season?

21:33: How would you rank Anze Kopitar, Patrice Bergeron, Jonathan Toews?

24:20: Who will be the next captains for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators and St Louis Blues? 

27:22: Which team do you think will not win a Stanley Cup before 2036? 

29:49: Who needs to have a breakout season more than Alexis Lafreniere or Quinton Byfield?

31:24: Hlinka Gretzky recap, Canada won gold with a dominant 8-1 win over USA. Which players stood out the most throughout the tournament?

34:39: Katie Gaus had a great twitter poll this weekend: Who's the best Staal brother, Eric or Jordan?

36:38: What is your album of the summer?

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