Listen to conversations 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:

00:46: Are the Dallas Stars better equipped for playoff success "winning by committee" as opposed to being carried by a few star players?

7:00: Which team currently in a playoff position has the worst depth?

9:47: Which team currently sitting in first place in their respective division will most likely not finish there at the end of the season?

12:13: Is Cale Makar no longer the clear front-runner for the Norris Trophy?

16:34: Is something brewing with the Seattle Kraken? Could they be one of the bigger sellers leading up to the deadline?

20:05: If a battle of Florida happened today between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, which club would win a best-of-seven series?

23:22: Which players left off their country's 4 Nations Face-Off roster should be considered top options for injury replacements?

26:35: Could Denver be the new front-runner for an expansion team in the PWHL?

30:59: Should the Oilers keep Evander Kane out until the playoffs to possibly acquire assets?

32:54: The Detroit Lions have become a feel-good contender in the NFL. So who are the Lions of the NHL?

35:50: Should the Calgary Flames ditch the goalie tandem and give more starts to Dustin Wolf?

37:31: The OHL's first-ever Connor McDavid Top Prospects Game is Wednesday. Who else should have a prospects game named after them?

38:58: It was announced on Spittin' Chiclets that Paul Bissonnette, Ryan Whitney, Mike Grinnell and Keith Yandle are part owners of the new Greensboro ECHL expansion team. Name another NHL alum or pair of alums who would be awesome to have as owners of your team.

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