This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- Where do the Vancouver Canucks move forward after the mishandling and firing of Bruce Boudreau? Is Connor Bedard in their sights?

- Barry Trotz is technically still under contract for the New York Islanders. With the non-rebuilding team not getting much closer to a playoff spot, is it even remotely likely the team could get him back on board as the coach?

- What are the top playoff races and the main bottom dwellers right now?

- They preview the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, which is scheduled for Wednesday in British Columbia.

- And more.

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