This week on the podcast:

-The latest on the NHL's efforts to play in the Olympics

-What Shane Doan can offer a Cup contender

-Are streaking Capitals the best team in the league?

-Reader questions

-Was he a Ranger?

This week on podcast:

-The Oilers handling of Jesse Puljujarvi

-Looking ahead to the trade deadline

-Will the Leafs make the playoffs?

-Was he a Ranger?

This week on the podcast:

-The attendance problems at the world juniors

-Have outdoor games lost their luster?

-Bold predictions for the second half -- including Stanley Cup picks

-Was he a Ranger?

Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the strength of the Metropolitan Division and their early Norris picks. Matt interviews Flyers coach Dave Hakstol and, of course, the boys play a game of Was He a Ranger?

This week on the podcast:

-Connor McDavid and the concussion spotter. Was McDavid right to be mad?

-The Flames are heating up, and Johnny Gaudreau is back, but question remain between the pipes.

-Colorado is now last overall. What a mess. What do you do with this team?

-Who will win the Rocket Richard Trophy?

-And, Was He a Ranger.

This week on the podcast:

-The Gerard Gallant firing

-The Flyers goaltending — Stolarz debut, and what should they do with Mason and Neuvirth?

-Is it time to worry bout the Jets?

-Are the Senators for real?

-Thumbs up or down for Golden Knights logo?

-Was He a Ranger?

This week on the podcast:

--Why the Lightning won't miss Steven Stamkos

--Is the Blue Jackets' hot start for real?

--Don't worry about Dylan Strome

--Was he a Ranger?

This week in a jam-packed edition of the podcast:

-The return of the Blackhawks as top contenders

-Is Carey Price is going to win the Hart Trophy again?

-The problem(s) with the Canucks

-And an interview with Jets center Mark Scheifele, the NHL's top scorer

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, we discuss:

-Al Montoya being left in for 10 goals.

-Are the Rangers the best team in the league?

-Which coaches are already on the hot seat.

Plus, another edition of Was he a Ranger?

The Hockey News Podcast returns with a look at which team off to a good start is most likely to keep it up, and which teams should be worried.

We also look at possible trade destinations for Jaroslav Halak, and the debut of our favorite game -- Was he a Ranger?