The Big Show

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

1:28: What do the Anaheim Ducks do with Leo Carlsson? Do they match the offer sheet?

4:57: How much does contract talk get into the dressing room?

7:40: What do the Ducks do with signing Cutter Gauthier when they only have limited cap space left?

12:30: Is Arturs Silovs a goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins to rely on?

15:25: Fifteen players have filed for arbitration, including Jason Robertson. What is his end goal?

19:17: Kirby Dach, also on the list, had a $4-million qualifying offer and still filed for arbitration. Is he worth that much?

21:02: Is this a dicey move by Dach considering his injury troubles?

23:28: What is going on in Vancouver? Is center Elias Pettersson going to be traded?

25:07: Where do you see Pettersson contributing to the Canucks?

28:10: Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported there being some discontent with Brady Tkachuk's podcast later in the season. Thoughts?

31:48: Which team is missing the most pieces?

33:41: Who is the next player to get an offer sheet?

34:49: Alex Ovechkin is 71 goals away from 1,000 in the regular season. Should he go for it and play two more seasons?

37:50: Who will be the worst team in the NHL in 2026-27?

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

1:00: How important is it for the Montreal Canadiens to have so many core players locked down?

5:37: After re-signing Jakub Dobes, what will happen to Samuel Montembeault and Jacob Fowler?

8:15: Thoughts on the Minnesota Wild picking up Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta?

10:10: How does Jake Middleton fit into the Calgary Flames' lineup? 

11:03: Where do the Columbus Blue Jackets fit into the playoff picture with Zach Werenski staying?

15:25: What is the feeling surrounding the Detroit Red Wings? 

18:24: If Dylan Larkin stays in Detroit, will he remain their captain?

19:30: Do you think Dyaln Larkin is justified in wanting to leave the Red Wings? 

22:35: How would you evaluate the New York Rangers' retool right now?

27:44: Name one other team you think needs a Rangers-style retool.

29:02: Rate the start of Vancouver's rebuild from one to five

30:43: Will we ever see 7-foot-1 San Jose Sharks prospect Alexander Karmanov in the NHL?

33:04: Who is the best UFA still available? 

34:22: Predict Alex Ovechkin's goal total this upcoming season

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

1:00 What did you make of John Chayka's moves on July 1 so far?

6:04: Do you think the Leafs' additions give them flexibility in their lineup? 

10:26: Will the San Jose Sharks make the playoffs next season?

12:11: How would you grade Mike Grier's job on July 1 for San Jose?

13:30: Are the Florida Panthers the team to beat in the Eastern Conference?

15:24: Is it Cup or bust for the Florida Panthers?

17:20: How does the goaltending in the Atlantic Division change who goes far in the playoffs?

18:45: Do you think Stuart Skinner will be the backup goalie in Winnipeg or the starter if Connor Hellebuyck is traded?

20:10: What team makes the most sense for Hellebuyck?

21:59: Thoughts on Edmonton picking up goalie Devon Levi?

24:10: Are we disappointed in the Oilers' free agency so far?

25:40: What is happening with the rumors surrounding Zach Werenski?

28:48: Who are your biggest winners from today so far? 

31:40: Who were your biggest losers from the day so far?

33:28: Which team was quiet today but we should keep an eye on?

34:30: Yay OR Nay: Ivan Demidov has signed an eight-year extension with Montreal at $9.125 million annually

35:26: Who is the best player still available?

36:10: Yes or No: Are we surprised that Alex Ovechkin didn't re-sign at noon?

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

1:00: What are the San Jose Sharks still missing at this point? 

3:10: Does it take time to become a true threat in the NHL?

5:11: What were some of the habits Devan had to change going from the minors to the pros? 

8:52: Reacting to the New York Rangers acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev

10:50 How will Dorofeyev's play be affected by playing for the Rangers?

13:15: What does the addition of Mason McTavish and Brandon Carlo do for the St. Louis Blues?

15:10 What is the feeling surrounding the direction the Blues are headed?

16:35: How are you feeling about the Ottawa Senators right now?

18:55: What effect does losing a captain have on the dressing room?

21:13: The Buffalo Sabres continued a youth-focused approach under GM Jarmo Kekalainen by drafting Daxon Rudolph instead of trading the fourth overall pick and adding Olen Zellweger. Is this a smart approach?

25:55: Do you think the Sabres need a goaltending upgrade?

29:31: Which team made the best trade over the past week?

31:52: Which team has been quiet during the off-season so far and needs to improve?

33:50: Which RFA is most likely to sign an extension on July 1?

35:16: Which free agent do you think will be the best bargain?

36:37: Like or dislike: The Canadiens traded Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks

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

0:00: Breaking down the top five prospects ahead of the 2026 NHL draft

2:27: Is Gavin McKenna ready for the NHL spotlight?

4:45: How will the San Jose Sharks handle the second overall pick?

6:39: What is Chase Reid's ceiling as a prospect?

8:15: Who will the Buffalo Sabres target with the fourth overall pick?

9:38: How much undecidedness is there among the top five prospects?

13:58: Which prospect will be the biggest riser and faller of the draft?

19:45: Bold trade predictions for the NHL draft

21:38: What are the Toronto Maple Leafs looking to get in return for Morgan Rielly?

25:20: Reacting to the Columbus Blue Jackets' acquisition of Valeri Nichushkin

28:53: Is Alex Ovechkin more likely to return to the Washington Capitals after their recent trades?

32:10: Could Jason Robertson end up earning more than $15-million per season?

35:50: Who are the top remaining free agents to target this summer?

38:15: Reflecting on funny moments when star players leave a city

39:50: Will there be a goaltender drafted in the first round?

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

1:30: Overall thoughts on the Bowen Byram trade?

9:00: What are the St. Louis Blues going to do with their four first-round picks after trading Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals?

14:00: Thoughts on the Ottawa Senators acquiring William Eklund?

19:00: Where do you think is the best fit for Zach Werenski?

24:00: How long until there is an incident with Mike Babcock as Edmonton Oilers coach?

25:40: Do you expect any kind of change in Connor McDavid's game under Babcock?

29:50: Thoughts on the Florida Panthers being linked to Connor Hellebuyck?

33:30: What's your hottest NHL draft take?

35:30: Over or Under: 1.5 U.S. Olympians to get traded?

38:15: Who will emerge from the rebuild first: the Chicago Blackhawks or San Jose Sharks?

39:30: Where's a better fit for NHL expansion between Austin and Houston?

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

1:20: Thoughts on Brady Tkachuk heading to the Florida Panthers?

2:48: What do you do if you're an Ottawa Senators fan seeing your captain leave?

5:30: Are the Ottawa Senators going to find a Tkachuk replacement in the draft?

9:17: Who should be the next captain of the Senators?

10:11: Thoughts on the Oilers re-signing Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy?

12:35: Is the Bobby McMann signing a part of something bigger for the Seattle Kraken?

13:43: What else does Seattle need to do this summer?

17:33: Where does Artur Akhtyamov land on the Leafs' goalie depth chart?

22:30: Should the San Jose Sharks take a winger or a defenseman at pick No. 2?

25:50: Are more teams talking about deals ahead of this year's draft? 

27:02: On a scale of 1 to 10: How likely is it that Sergei Bobrovsky is Florida's starting goaltender next season? 

29:21: Should fans expect to see more U.S.-born players asking out of Canadian markets over the next few years?

33:10: Andre Tourigny signs a multi-year extension in Utah. Do we like it?

34:56: Opening Night: Which team is Jason Robertson playing for?

36:20 Better new name in the ECHL: Trenton Ironhawks or New Mexico Goatheads?

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

1:30: What made Darren Raddysh an important trade target for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

6:30: Ryan Kennedy's final draft rankings are released. Keaton Verhoeff was ranked first earlier in the season but not anymore. What changed?

10:30: How much does a team affect who is drafted when? 

12:54: Which players from this year's draft could play in the NHL right now?

15:00: What are your thoughts on Mike Babcock being cleared to coach?

16:31: The Edmonton Oilers will have had six coaches since 2015 once they name the new one. Is that too much change for a team?

20:07: What are some possible destinations for Anaheim's Mason McTavish?

23:15: Should the Ducks target a defenseman?

24:34: Bowen Byram has resurfaced in trade rumors. Should the Sabres trade him?

29:25: What will you remember most from Jonathan Toews' career?

34:00: The Boston Bruins will retire Patrice Bergeron's jersey number this upcoming season. What was your favorite memory of Bergeron?

36:00: Is this year's UFA class the worst ever?

37:14: What will Bruce Cassidy do this summer?

39:40:  Who do you think makes the Hall of Fame this year?

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

1:00: Thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' hire of Jim Hiller?

6:00: Did the Maple Leafs go with a more affordable option as coach?

9:15: Thoughts on the Maple Leafs trading Joseph Woll, and what does it say about GM John Chayka's plan?

14:00: Where is the best fit for pending UFA John Carlson?

18:15: Thoughts on the Ross Colton trade between the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators?

22:00: The future of the Vegas Golden Knights' coaching staff after parting with John Tortorella

27:30: CBC will no longer carry NHL games. Was this the right decision by Sportsnet and CBC?

34:00: Favorite championship parade moment

35:50: If the Leafs make the playoffs, who will be their No. 1 goalie?

38:20: Biggest name that gets traded this off-season?

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

1:06: How would you rank this Stanley Cup final? 

5:10: What Devan thought of Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen's play in the playoffs and the switch in the final

9:30: What does this Stanley Cup mean for Taylor Hall? Could he be a Hockey Hall of Famer?

12:22: Do you think Jordan Staal deserved to win the Conn Smythe Trophy? Did anyone else fit more? 

16:30: What did you make of Mitch Marner's Cup final, from fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup final history to no points in Game 6? 

18:30: Was William Karlsson the glue for Vegas' Marner line? 

20:18: Will John Tortorella return as the coach for Vegas after coming in at the end of the regular season? 

22:58: What are the thoughts on the NHL first and second all-star teams? Were there any snubs?

26:12: Is there a strong market for Jacob Markstrom? What can New Jersey expect as a trade return?

28:52: Could the Edmonton Oilers be the best fit for Markstrom? 

31:12: The Flyers are expected to sign goaltender Dan Vladar to a five- to six-year contract extension worth around $5 million annually. Like or dislike?

35:20: If you could change anything you wanted about the NHL today, what would it be? 

38:20: Top trade candidates for the summer?

40:35: Who do you think will win the Stanley Cup next season?

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