Get caught up on big NHL and hockey topics with The Hockey News Big Show.

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

0:48: Who gets paid more in free agency between Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen?

4:18: Which team needs to "whip themselves into shape" and get it together this New Year?

7:47: Will this "new job" be a better fit for New York Rangers waiver claim Arthur Kaliyev? What's his potential?

10:44: Which players are on your radar to possibly be doing some travelling before the NHL trade deadline?

14:01: Is this the greatest era we've seen from USA Hockey?

18:54: Washington's Ted Leonsis is on the cover of The Hockey News' Money & Power issue. What is his legacy through 25 years of Capitals ownership?

21:35: How much of an advantage do teams like the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars have because of their taxes?

25:20: Connor McDavid is the highest-ranked player on the Top 100 People of Power and Influence in hockey. Who could knock him off that perch in the future?

29:34: Should the NHL return to Arizona?

31:48: Who was your pick for world juniors MVP?

33:19: When will Russia return to the world juniors?

36:16: Lane Hutson has officially taken over the rookie scoring leaderboard at 30 points. Can he sustain this to challenge for the Calder Trophy?

38:11: After Shane Pinto stepped on the ice with a skate guard on, name another embarrassing hockey moment you've witnessed or remember.

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As a big weekend arrives for the world juniors and the NHL, a new episode of The Hockey News Big Show is here.

Here's what Katie Gaus and world juniors experts Ryan Kennedy and Tony Ferrari discussed in today's episode:

1:08: Breaking down Canada's loss to Czechia

5:03: What does Team Canada need to do to fix its world juniors problems?

8:10: What team has looked the best at the world juniors?

10:40: Which player has underperformed at the world juniors?

12:47: What's the best story so far this tournament?

16:59: Semifinal prediction: Sweden vs. Finland

18:04: Semifinal prediction: USA vs. Czechia

20:15: Who is going to win gold?

21:39: Auston Matthews misses his sixth-straight game. Should he take more time away to try and more fully heal? Is playing in the 4 Nations Face-Off still in the cards?

25:30: Are the Vegas Golden Knights the scariest team in the Western Conference?

29:37: Team Canada's goal song: yay or nay?

31:28: Was the major penalty on Cole Beaudoin a knee or not a knee?

33:12: Now that Alexander Ovechkin is back from injury, will he break Wayne Gretzky’s goal record this season?

35:24: The Toronto Maple Leafs' quarter-century team will be announced Saturday. Name your top choice.

36:28: YES OR NO: Was the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks game the worst Winter Classic?

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As we near the end of 2024, it's time to review the year in the NHL with The Hockey News Big Show.

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

1:22: Best NHL team in 2024

4:18: Which team changed the most in 2024?

7:10: What's the biggest surprise team of the year?

9:17: Best and worst trade of 2024

13:56: Which team is most likely to improve in 2025?

16:14: Most valuable NHL player of 2024

19:52: Breakout player of 2024

22:55: Biggest surprise player of the year

26:55: Player who thrived the most on a new team in 2024

29:23: Best contract signing of 2024

31:41: Worst contract of 2024

34:17: Best playoff series of 2024

37:34: Biggest story of 2024

42:05: Predicting the 2025 Stanley Cup champion

44:00: Predicting the 2024-25 Hart Trophy winner

45:24: Predicting the NHL draft lottery winner and who goes first overall

48:11: Favorite story you wrote in 2024 

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Listen to big NHL and hockey topics with The Hockey News Big Show.

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode, including our 2025 World Junior Championship preview:

0:51: World juniors rosters breakdown: which teams look the best on paper?

8:30: Which prospects should people be most excited to see at the world juniors?

10:33: is Team USA's line of Perrault, Hagens and Leonard one of the best world juniors lines ever? What are some others?

13:42: Which team is the dark horse for this tournament?

17:06: As the New York Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko, did they botch his development?

22:02: Is Auston Matthews dealing with something? What has been off about the Maple Leafs captain this season?

25:05 Will Patrik Laine re-sign with the Montreal Canadiens?

28:59: Which rookies have been the greatest "gift" to their team so far this season?

32:52: What's your favorite world juniors jersey?

34:35: Favorite world junior game of all-time?

37:10: The Pittsburgh Penguins reacquired Pierre-Olivier Joseph from the St. Louis Blues for future considerations. Is that a good or bad move?

38:15: The Montreal Canadiens traded Justin Barron to the Nashville Predators for Alexandre Carrier. Like it or not?

39:48: Utah HC owner Ryan Smith gave away two free tickets to Wednesday night's game. Should more owners consider his type of approach?

40:53: Do you get a real Christmas tree or a fake one?

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Get caught up on big NHL topics with the Big Show at The Hockey News. 

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

0:42: Has Peter Laviolette lost the room with the New York Rangers? Is a coaching change what they need?

5:50: Is John Tavares pricing himself out of the Toronto Maple Leafs?

9:33: Is the Vancouver Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood one of the best value free agents signings from this summer?

13:00: Who are some of the best "villains" in the NHL - either past or present?

15:51: Despite Monday's loss to the Florida Panthers, are the Edmonton Oilers a better team now than they were in Game 7 or are the same problems still there?

19:08: Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen combined for 18 points in three games last week. Are they the best duo in the NHL this season?

21:46: Which team needs a "visit from Santa" (a.k.a. the gift of a trade) the most before the NHL holiday roster freeze?

27:25: Which players are locks to be on an NHL quarter-century team?

30:03: Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes played each other on Monday, but which player would you rather have on your team?

31:41: St. John's, Nfld., is getting a QMJHL team again. Should they go for the Newfoundland Growlers name, back to the Fog Devils, or stay with the Titan nickname in Acadie-Bathurst?

32:57: Eggnog: Yay or Nay?

33:33: Favorite Christmas movie of all-time

35:25: Best Christmas song

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Get a look around some of the biggest NHL topics with The Hockey News Big Show.

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

0:45: Should Tim Stutzle have been the first-overall pick in 2020?

5:42: Was Dennis Hildeby the right choice for the Toronto Maple Leafs to call up with Anthony Stolarz out day-to-day?

10:01: Will the return of Thatcher Demko and J.T. Miller make the Vancouver Canucks a legitimate contender, or are there still issues?

14:03: Is ownership really the problem with the Buffalo Sabres, or have there been other issues?

19:13:Which NHL team currently in a playoff spot should be the most worried right now?

21:49: Is the Eastern Conference playoff picture practically set despite the tight standings?

24:04: What's the division with the tightest race to get a playoff spot?

26:03: As the NHL released another popular hockey commercial, what was one of the best hockey commercials you remember?

29:47: Is Ottawa Senators right winger Drake Batherson underrated?

31:30: What's a bigger surprise on Thursday: the Pittsburgh Penguins scoring nine goals on the Montreal Canadiens or Scott Laughton scoring four goals for the Philadelphia Flyers?

33:39: Who had the best performance in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off ad?

35:24: The San Jose Sharks made a Holiday Inflatables Christmas rap. Was it bad, or was it so bad that it's actually amazing?

37:50: What's the best hockey-related Christmas gift you got as a kid?

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Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, covering some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now.

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

0:33: Have the Colorado Avalanche solved their goaltending problem by trading Alexandar Georgiev to the San Jose Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood? Who won the full trade?

5:22: The Brady Tkachuk-Rangers rumor drama escalated when Senators owner Michael Andlauer suggested there was "soft tampering," which the Rangers called an irresponsible accusation.

10:40: Matthew Tkachuk has 13 points in his last four games. Does his play style make him a bit of a unicorn?

13:52: Was Jacob Trouba really the biggest problem for Rangers?

17:32: When players underperform, is it all on them, or should the coach also take responsibility?

20:37 Mitch Marner has 36 points in 25 games. Is he pricing himself above William Nylander's $11.5-million cap hit? Will he still make free agency next summer?

23:27: Tom Wilson took a puck to the face, returned and scored twice. What's another absolute nails hockey moment you remember?

26:35: Should Anaheim Ducks prospect Beckett Sennecke have been invited to Team Canada's world juniors camp all along? Why do you think he was passed over initially?

30:02: What do you think the next largest NHL contract will be worth, and who will get it?

31:47: Who is in greater danger of getting fired between Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde and Nashville Predators coach Andre Brunette?

33:00: Should Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic stay or go?

35:17: Name another NHL coach, past or present, with press conferences and interviews like John Tortorella.

37:39: Say something nice about Buffalo to help out Sabres GM Kevyn Adams attract free agents.

39:30: Is Happy Gilmore a hockey movie?

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Kickstart the weekend with The Hockey News Big Show, featuring some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now.

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

0:39: The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson. Is this the right move? How much is the development and success of Connor Bedard a factor?

5:48: Are we ready to pull the plug on the Nashville Predators? Which players are the most realistic trade pieces?

9:41: Name one NHL player whose name you feel like you haven't seen or heard at all this season.

12:33: The biggest surprise player to either make or not make a 4 Nations Face-Off team

17:42: Why did Team Canada prioritize taking "role players" over more skilled players?

19:00: Which teammates-turned-opponents are you most excited to watch at the 4 Nations Face-Off?

21:35: Are NHL coaches using the "healthy scratch card" more often as a way to spark a player and team?

25:51: After Ottawa Senators fans gave Dany Heatley an ovation on Thursday, could that ever happen with John Tavares and the New York Islanders?

28:29: Over/Under: What is the sweet spot for Matthew Knies' next contract term? Over or under three years?

30:37: Sam Bennett was named to Team Canada over his teammate Carter Verhaeghe. Who would you have chosen?

31:39: Jacob Middleton is becoming a folk hero with the Minnesota Wild. Over/Under 30.5 points this season for him?

33:34: Who will be the next European-born NHL head coach?

35:14: Where does the 'Pizza Line' rank among the best nicknames for lines in hockey history?

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The Hockey News Big Show is here to tackle some more of the biggest NHL and hockey topics.

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

0:40: What are realistic offensive numbers for Auston Matthews this season?

6:13: Could Quinn Hughes end up as the greatest Vancouver Canucks D-man of all-time?

9:12: What will it cost a team to land John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks?

14:00: What is the best team in the Eastern Conference right now?

15:54: What's the bigger concern for the New York Rangers: goaltending or the team's play as a group?

19:32: Will the Winnipeg Jets win the Central Division?

24:04: Who should make Team USA's 4 Nations squad: Clayton Keller or Chris Kreider?

24:40: Canada: Shea Theodore or Owen Power?

25:13: Sweden: Rasmus Andersson or Hampus Lindholm?

26:18: Does Matias Maccelli deserve to make Team Finland?

27:45: Team USA and Team Canada released 2025 World Junior Championship camp rosters. Which looks more dangerous on paper?

32:42: Was Jack Hughes trying to embarrass Sheshterkin's "Instagram hockey" move on his breakaway?

34:10: Whose first two months of their NHL careers were better: Connor Bedard or Macklin Celebrini?

35:14: NHL teams are rocking unique helmets these days, so which do you like more, matte (Tampa Bay and Los Angeles) or chrome (Los Angeles and Vegas)?

37:15: Who has been the best music performer at an NHL event?

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Enjoy the NHL action with The Hockey News Big Show.

Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in the NHL. Here's today's episode:

0:50: Does Connor Bedard fit on Team Canada?

4:00: For Team USA, would you rather: Clayton Keller or Cole Caufield?

5:51: Which 4 Nations Face-Off squad has the worst goaltending options?

9:05: Does Oliver Ekman-Larsson deserve to be on Team Sweden?

12:00: Who is the underdog of the 4 Nations Face-Off?

14:58: Who is your pick to win the 4 Nations?

18:26: Will Auston Matthews' return really solve the Maple Leafs' scoring issues?

21:24: Which NHL teams who are currently on the outside looking in will be in the post-season when all is said and done?

26:00: Which older player still chasing a Cup on a non-contending team is most likely to be on the move to try and finally win?

29:29: Filip Gustavsson or Connor Hellebuyck: who is your pick to win the Vezina Trophy?

31:31: Does Jack Eichel deserve to be in the Hart Trophy conversation?

33:51: Who will have the bigger new coaching bump: Boston or St. Louis?

36:55: Offense or defense? Which will be the theme of the 4 Nations Face-Off?

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