Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk is back on the Monday edition of The Hockey News Big Show.

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

0:41: What will be key for the New Jersey Devils to continue like this as the season goes on?

3:34: What do you make of how the Devils are built, and can they sustain this style win in the playoffs?

6:50: So much for the sophomore slump: Macklin Celebrini is third in NHL scoring after finishing with 63 points last year. Will he have a better sophomore season than McDavid (100 points) or Crosby (120 points)?

11:26: The Minnesota Wild have lost six of their last seven games. Can they turn it around?

14:16: Are we starting to see signs that Minnesota is too top-heavy and doesn't have enough depth?

17:23: In the upcoming off-season, Laine will be a UFA. Will Montreal want to bring him back? If not, which other team would want him?

22:11: What was it like for Dubnyk to face Laine?

24:21: Could the return of Joseph Woll be the spark the Maple Leafs are looking for?

26:25: Should Anthony Stolarz and Woll still be in a 1A, 1B tandem situation for the Leafs?

29:11: How important is it to a goalie's confidence level to have a strong first outing? Is there an advantage to teams being unfamiliar with a new netminder?

33:44: Sam Montembeault has an .842 save percentage after five games. How can the team help a goalie rebound from a slump? How can Montembeault help himself?

36:20: Is it a good idea to play a struggling goaltender against a non-playoff team to rebuild confidence?

38:06: Evgeni Malkin: over/under 70 points? He's currently at 14 in nine games.

39:33: Yay or nay: Linus Ullmark skates across the ice to join a scrum in the Senators and Capitals game

43:50: Who would be your two goalies for Canada's Olympic men's team right now?

46:42: The Raptors, Leafs, Argos and TFC have all changed their logos to support the Jays in the World Series. Is it a bad thing if teams don't root for the other teams in their market?

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Today’s episode of The Hockey News Big Show features a special guest, Nate Ewell, the former media relations manager for the Washington Capitals. He was around when the Capitals drafted Alex Ovechkin and changed the atmosphere and mindset about the team.

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

01:10: Nate shares some stories about Ovechkin in his early days as an NHLer.

04:50: When did Sidney Crosby and Ovechkin become friendlier toward each other?

06:50: How much pressure did Ovechkin put on himself to win the Cup after watching Crosby win again and again?

10:30: At what point do the Tampa Bay Lightning press the panic button?

15:40: Does Matthew Schaefer need serious looks for Canada's Olympic team?

20:00: What does the latest boom in college hockey mean for the sport?

25:30: How hard is it to build a college hockey program?

27:00: Are the Utah Mammoth a playoff team?

30:30: What is Macklin Celebrini's ceiling for this season?

35:30: What’s your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas?

38:00: The Milwaukee Admirals will be trotting out a special jersey with a skating refrigerator mascot on the front. Yay or nay? 

39:00: Over/Under: 30 goals for Ovechkin

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

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

0:57: Thoughts on what Tuesday’s Devils and Leafs game showed (good or bad) for both teams? 

7:15: Mitch Marner's off to a solid start in Vegas, with 10 points in seven games and a four-game multi-point streak. Will he be more dangerous in Vegas than in Toronto?

10:38: How much will it cost the Avalanche to keep Martin Necas? Mikko Rantanen got $12 million. How much would Necas get on the open market?

15:22: No. 1 picks Matthew Schaefer and Macklin Celebrini go head-to-head for the first time in their young careers. Which player will have the greatest long-term impact?

19:21: Lane Hutson, Thatcher Demko and Brock Boeser were added to Team USA's preliminary roster last week after not being invited to the two-day orientation camp in August. Of the three, who has the best chance of actually making the Olympic team?

22:45: Goalies often take longer to develop, but could Spencer Knight be the next big-time starter that Chicago desperately needs?

24:50: Do you think teams are picking goalies less in the top round of the draft?

30:05: Which division do you think will be the first one to experience a changing of the guard at the top?

35:28: Sidney Crosby officially passed Mario Lemieux for the most regular-season and playoff points in Penguins history. Who is the greatest Penguin of all-time: Crosby or Lemieux?

39:35: The Hurricanes and Avalanche will wear Whalers and Nordiques uniforms. Is this one of the best jersey matchups of all-time?

41:49: The NHL reportedly cancelled the "Olympic sendoff event" at UBS Arena. The Islanders and UBS Arena will now host the traditional All-Star Game and skills competition in February 2027. Yay or Nay to this decision by the NHL? 

43:50: Predicting the World Series between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers

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The Hockey News Big Show kicks off the week by discussing some hot topics across the NHL and beyond.

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

0:52: Vegas, Seattle, Colorado, Carolina are all undefeated in regulation. Which team looks like the biggest threat?

5:20: After starting the season 5-1-0, are the Detroit Red Wings for real? What's been different so far this season?

11:45: Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola left Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres with an upper-body injury. How many more injuries can Florida take? Who on the team needs to step up? 

16:00: Anthony Stolarz spoke out in the post-game scrum following the Maple Leafs overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. How did Dubnyk feel as a goaltender on Storlarz’s comments? 

22:09: The Sharks and Flames sit at the bottom of the NHL tied with just two points. Which team could turn it around?

23:40: Have teams figured out Flames goalie Dustin Wolf?

27:01: Matthew Schaefer is the youngest player in NHL history to start his career with a five-game point streak. Did we think this was the kind start he would have to his rookie season? 

30:27: Will Schaefer join Team Canada at the world juniors? 

32:49: Montreal Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembault revealed he not only knows what hand every player shoots with — but also the color of their stick tape. Is this normal? What other quirky things do goalies have to notice to help give them an edge?

36:26: Yay or Nay: Marchand's $5,000 fine for ripping apart Dahlin's helmet

38:46: Clean or Dirty: Tom Wilson's hit on Filip Chytil

41:45: Would you rather: a clear-cut starter and backup, or a 50/50 tandem in net?

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The Hockey News Big Show is here on Friday to dive into significant topics across the NHL and beyond.

Here’s what former NHL player Drew Shore, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode:

00:40: Reacting to Carter Hart joining the Vegas Golden Knights organization on a tryout

03:30: How much of an impact will the layoff be for Hart?

06:20: Are you worried about the Minnesota Wild's offense?

08:30: Are there any concerns that Connor McDavid has yet to score?

11:00: Can Scott Wedgewood become the No. 1 goalie for the Colorado Avalanche?

16:40: The NHL announced a media partnership to broadcast games in Australia. How else can the NHL expand its presence internationally?

21:30: How much talk is there about players in Europe who make an NHL team? How much do European 

22:20: How many points will Connor Bedard get this season?

25:00: Do the Chicago Blackhawks need to go after Artemi Panarin?

28:00: Revisiting the Dylan Cozens-Josh Norris trade from last season between the Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres

33:30: Who had the better overtime goal this week: Auston Matthews or Cole Caulfield?

35:40: How concerned are you about Evan Bouchard's defensive play for the Oilers?

38:30: Will next summer's off-season be a snooze fest?

40:40: Who are you most impressed with and disappointed with so far?

43:00: Can the Ottawa Senators make the playoffs despite Brady Tkachuk's injury?

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

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

0:43: Is it time to start worrying about the Toronto Maple Leafs' top six forwards needing help?

4:45: Thoughts on Easton Cowan’s start to his NHL career?

7:36: How concerning is it that Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is hurt again?

10:09: Which team with a "bad" start will turn it around first?

12:55: Are Kevyn Adams' days numbered as Buffalo Sabres GM? Can any GM fix the Sabres?

18:00: The New York Rangers surpassed the 2001-02 Pittsburgh Penguins for the longest season-opening streak without a goal on home ice. Is this just an unlucky home start – or is something bigger wrong with the Rangers?

21:19: Which team or player with a "good" start will fall apart first?

24:24: Which team has had the most surprising start? 

28:04: Could this be the year we see the Seattle Kraken find their identity?

29:29: Will Cam Talbot be the Detroit Red Wings' bona fide starter by the end of the month?

33:05: Yes or no: after 6-foot-9 forward Curtis Douglas fought Kurtis MacDermid in his first NHL shift last week, is the enforcer role trying to have a resurgence? 

36:37: Yes or no: Nashville scratches rookie and Ontario kid Brady Martin against Toronto – Andrew Brunette says it was all part of the plan, but should they have sat him against a different team?

39:30: Minnesota Wild rookie Zeev Buium went 12th overall in the 2023 draft. Should he have been drafted higher?

41:25: The Anaheim Ducks gave away some sick old-school Duck masks at their home opener – is this one of the best giveaways ever?

42:34: Will the Toronto Blue Jays get a win tonight against the Mariners?

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The Hockey News Big Show breaks down the opening week of the NHL season so far and more big storylines.

Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and former pro player Drew Shore discussed in this episode:

01:20: What are reasonable expectations for Matthew Schaefer after his NHL debut?

04:50: How many points will Schaefer end up with?

06:30: Are the Pittsburgh Penguins being underestimated?

07:40: Thoughts on Jonathan Toews' debut with the Winnipeg Jets?

11:00: Are the Boston Bruins back to being a competitive team?

13:00: Did the Toronto Maple Leafs make a mistake letting go of Fraser Minten?

14:30: How much should the Detroit Red Wings worry about the goalie situation after Thursday’s 5-1 loss?

17:00: What have you liked about the start of Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights?

20:20: How much will Pavel Dorofeyev benefit from the new-look Golden Knights?

21:40: Is Nathan MacKinnon the favorite for the Hart Trophy? 

24:00: Will the Maple Leafs benefit more from depth scoring this year?

26:00: How much will having Brandon Carlo for a full season benefit Morgan Rielly?

27:15: Who are the early favorites for the Jack Adams Award?

31:30: Which pending free agent will have extension questions hanging around them throughout the season?

36:20: What team are you most interested in watching after seeing their start to the season?

39:00: Who’s the biggest sleeper team early in the season?

41:00: Which player will make the biggest jump this season?

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The Hockey News Big Show breaks down the opening day of the NHL season and more big storylines.

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

01:05: Chicago Blackhawks @ Florida Panthers reaction

03:15: New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins reaction

06:55: Colorado Avalanche @ Los Angeles Kings reaction

10:50: Who were surprising names on the NHL’s opening day rosters?

14:00: Which youngster who made an opening day roster could make a big impact?

17:40: What are the expectations for Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan, who was called up?

21:00: The Maple Leafs claimed Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau off waivers. Yay or nay?

22:10: Reacting to Alex Pietrangelo being on season-ending long-term injured reserve

24:30: Thoughts on Kyle Connor’s eight-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets?

27:45: Who’s the most interesting player left in contract extension talks?

32:50: How much pressure does Connor McDavid's contract put on other star players to leave money on the table to try and win?

37:40: Thoughts on Mattias Ekholm’s three-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers?

39:50: Stanley Cup predictions

43:00: Is Sidney Crosby the greatest captain of all-time?

45:20: Thoughts on the Boston Bruins going captainless to start the season?

46:50: Reacting to the Los Angeles Kings’ new third jerseys

48:30: Is Gavin McKenna already the real deal in the NCAA?

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The Hockey News Big Show is here with former longtime NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk to preview the 2025-26 NHL season for each team in the Pacific Division. But first, they have big news to discuss on the contract front.

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

0:59: Connor McDavid signed a two-year contract extension with the Oilers worth $12.5 million annually. Thoughts?

5:19: What must happen in Edmonton for McDavid to sign a long-term contract after that?

7:30: The Oilers also re-signed Jake Walman for seven years at $7 million annually. Do we like this deal?

8:56: What are some other expectations for the Oilers?

11:40: Where do you slot the Vegas Golden Knights into the Pacific Division?

14:43: With an aging roster, what do we make of the Los Angeles Kings? Is this their last hurrah? 

19:20: Was last year an anomaly for the Vancouver Canucks? Can they make a real push for a wild-card spot? 

22:15: What will Dustin Wolf's season look like with the Calgary Flames? Will it become harder for him this year?

24:48: Is there any reason to believe the Flames wouldn’t be in a race for a playoff spot? 

27:15: In Anaheim, will we see Ducks forwards Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and Mason McTavish reach the next stage of their evolution?

30:00: The San Jose Sharks finished last in the last two years, but they had some positive vibes last year with Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and other youngsters in the lineup. Should the outlook be as positive if they finish last again? 

35:00: Ryan went to Mullett Arena for Gavin McKenna’s Penn State debut, and he shares what he saw.

38:11: Should the Seattle Kraken blow it up and go for Gavin McKenna, or is a shot at a playoff berth more important for the market?

41:17: Which rookies will stay for just nine games, and who will be there all year in the Pacific Division? 

45:00: Which team and player are under the most pressure this season?

46:30: Name one player who is pretty significant to his team who could be traded before 

Thanksgiving.

48:16: John Tortorella returns to ESPN as an analyst: favorite ‘Torts’ moment?

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The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss the NHL pre-season and preview the campaign ahead.

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

00:50: Reacting to Kirill Kaprizov signing an eight-year, $136-million contract with the Minnesota Wild

04:20: The New Jersey Devils signed Luke Hughes to a seven-year deal with a $9-million cap hit.

07:00: What does Aleksander Barkov’s injury do to the Florida Panthers’ three-peat hopes?

10:50: What are the Toronto Maple Leafs’ expectations in their first season since losing Mitch Marner and Brendan Shanahan?

14:45: How long can the Tampa Bay Lightning remain a legit Stanley Cup contender?

17:10: What has to happen for the Ottawa Senators to jump from fringe playoff team to legit contender?

20:40: What do the Montreal Canadiens need to break through and make noise in the Atlantic Division race and the playoffs?

23:00: What's more likely in Detroit: the Red Wings break through and make a playoff run or more of the same and we see drastic moves?

26:10: After losing another young player, JJ Peterka, what are the general expectations for the Buffalo Sabres?

28:20: Do the Boston Bruins have what it takes to get back to the playoffs, or is this a team with an impending rebuild?

31:15: Do the Winnipeg Jets need to trust the process and hope to break through, or are there changes that need to be made?

33:30: What do the Dallas Stars need to do to get through the Western Conference final?

35:20: Are the Colorado Avalanche still legit Stanley Cup contenders going into their first full year post-Mikko Rantanen?

37:40: What other moves do the Minnesota Wild need to make to move into a more competitive position after securing Kaprizov?

39:50: What are the expectations for the St. Louis Blues going into the first full season with Jim Montgomery?

41:00: What are realistic expectations for the Utah Mammoth going into Year 2?

42:10: What are the expectations for the Nashville Predators, given the age of some of their players?

44:00: What has to happen in Chicago for Connor Bedard to reach his full potential?

45:40: Which NHL rookies will stay for just nine games into the regular season, and which rookies will be around for longer?

46:45: Who are the top five Stanley Cup contenders from the Atlantic and Central Divisions?

47:30: How many points will Gavin McKenna record this season at Penn State?

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