The Big Show

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

1:02: Ryan shares what he is doing in Austin Texas this weekend. 

2:10: Reacting to the Detroit Red Wings’ statement in regards to Dylan Larkin’s decision to sit out

4:20: Who will break first in this Larkin drama? 

10:06: How high is Jacob Fowler's ceiling?

12:02: Could Fowler and Dobes give the Canadiens the best goalie tandem in the NHL? 

13:55: What has been the cause of this mediocre start for the Buffalo Sabres? 

16:16: What will it take for Buffalo to climb up the Atlantic Division standings? 

17:22: Is Quinn Hughes fully committed to the Minnesota Wild?

22:29: Evaluating Gavin McKenna's first month in the NHL?

27:00: Reacting to Russia’s return to international play

Rapid Fire 

33:01: Will Kirill Kaprizov score over or under 47 goals this season?

33:31: Start, Bench, Cut: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Sergei Bobrovsky and Connor Hellebuyck?

35:51: Yes Or No: Will Connor Bedard win the Rocket Richard Trophy within the next five years?

37:35: Best Halloween costume you've seen an NHL player wear? 

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

0:00: How do you think Connor Hellebuyck will work out for the New Jersey Devils?

2:15: Does having Hellebuyck make the New Jersey Devils a Stanley Cup contender? 

2:54: What do you think about what the Winnipeg Jets got in return? 

7:38: What to make of how the Vancouver Canucks fans reacted during Quinn Hughes’ homecoming? 

13:04: Could Anthony Stolarz take over as starter for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

17:14: Could the lack of depth scoring for the Edmonton Oilers be costly for them in the long run? 

22:09: Do you think the Seattle Kraken can keep pace without Jared McCann in the lineup? 

24:36: Thoughts on Alexander Nikishin signing a 1 year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes? 

27:30: What do you think Drew Doughty's next contract will look like?

Rapid Fire

31:20: Drake Batherson had a hat trick, over the weekend. Will he finish with over or under 70 points this season?

32:24: Keep, Trade, Cut: Juraj Slafkovsky, Dylan Guenther and Cutter Gauthier

34:13: Mikhail Sergachev is fourth in the NHL for defenseman points with 14. How many will he finish the year with? 

35:40: Nikita Kucherov is now Tampa Bay's all-time leading scorer. Is he the first name you think of when it comes to Lightning history?

37:17: Who is the most polarizing player in the NHL right now? 

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

0:51: How important will the Toronto Maple Leafs’ depth scoring be to their success?

3:17: What has been the biggest difference that has led to Easton Cowan’s success?

6:59: Will the Boston Bruins be able to sustain their current success?

8:30: How much of the Bruins’ success will rely on their young talent?

10:21: Are the St Louis Blues a strong dark horse pick as a contender this season?

12:29: Why have the Blues been having a strong start to their season? 

13:34: What does a successful season look like for Calgary Flames?

17:10: How concerning is the slow start for the Anaheim Ducks’ offense?

19:39: Do you think it was time Team Canada women’s team injected some youth into their roster? 

21:29: Comparing the jump from college to international play from the women's to the men's game

23:35: Is there anyone from Team USA’s camp that could sneak into a roster spot? 

Rapid Fire

27:00: Where will Auston Matthews finish among the NHL's leading scorers this season?

28:14: True or False: The Vegas Golden Knights will win the Pacific Division

30:12: Which NHL player deserves way more hype for their current play

31:34: How many points will Lane Hutson put up for the Montreal Canadiens this season?

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

0:40: Will we see Connor Hellbuyck play a game for the Winnipeg Jets anytime soon? 

5:49: Could Jacob Fowler take over the net for the Montreal Canadiens?

8:00: Devan Dubnyk breaks down what it’s like to find consistency as a NHL goalie

11:05: Is a high-end defenseman the answer to all of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ problems?

13:22: Was there too much change all at once for the Maple Leafs? 

14:44: Is it time to hit the panic button for the Los Angeles Kings? 

18:45: Reflecting on Travis Green's tenure as head coach of the Ottawa Senators? 

19:56: Devan Dubnyk discusses Calgary Flames goaltender Devan Cooley’s post-game comments

23:39: Frank Zawrazky joins to discuss his broadcasting experience for his first AHL game

Rapid Fire

29:15: Connor McDavid already has 23 points this season. How many points will he finish the year with?

31:35: Like or Dislike: The Dallas Stars announced Friday that the team has signed winger David Perron to a one-year, $850,000 contract

33:18: Which player is going to shock people this season?

34:30: Which team's strong start to the season is most likely to last?

35:51: Will Brady Tkachuk or Tim Stutzle have the better season?

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01:30: What is going on between Jim Hiller and Gavin McKenna

06:00: How could McKenna's role change if Tavares is out for a significant amount of time?

08:15: How do you view the Montreal Canadiens’ goalie situation?

11:00: Is Devon Levi the goalie the Edmonton Oilers have been looking for?

15:00: Is this the version of the Florida Panthers people envisioned pre-season?

18:30: Reacting to the Winnipeg Jets’ reported interest in not having Connor Hellebuyck return

23:50: Joe Bowen joins to discuss retirement, his favorite Toronto Maple Leafs moments, and more

Rapid fire

35:30: What has been the best play of the 2026-27 season so far?

36:50: What has been the most pleasant surprise of the season?

37:50: What has been the most negative surprise of the season?

39:00: When will the Philadelphia Flyers pick up their first win

40:00: What players with low stock are you buying right now?

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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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