On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos, also available to watch on the Game+ Network:

- The NHL salary cap for next season was rumored to be $87.7 million at the NHL board of governors meetings in Seattle. Who would this help the most?

- Is the party finally over for the Tampa Bay Lightning?

- Patrick Kane awaits his debut with the Detroit Red Wings, but what are the expectations for him?

- Which team do Ryan and Michael have more faith in, the Minnesota Wild or Calgary Flames?

- Jonny Lazarus, the manager of The Hockey News' New York Rangers site, joins Ryan and Michael to discuss how the Rangers have been a buzzsaw so far.

- Zeev Buium is the prospect of the week. The 2024 NHL draft prospect from the University of Denver was just named to Team USA's preliminary world juniors roster.

And so much more!

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