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Who's The NHL's Best Pest?


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The Hockey News Big Show breaks down recent NHL and hockey news as well as some other big topics as the off-season continues.

Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode:

00:57: Rating Happy Gilmore 2

3:40: Aug. 13 was supposed to be Johnny Gaudreau's 32nd birthday. What was Drew Shore’s favorite memory of him?

8:30: The Montreal Canadiens made arguably the biggest splash of the summer. What do you make of their off-season?

10:38: What is the challenge for Montreal being in the Atlantic Division?

12:22: The Florida Panthers re-signed all their big free agents. Nate Schmidt left, but Jeff Petry filled his spot. Are they better, worse or the same as last year? 

18:58: What qualifies a player as a rat or a pest in the NHL nowadays?

21:25: Who is the best pest in the NHL today?

23:39: Did Drew Shore have any run-ins with pests during his career?

24:31: What are the rats like off the ice? 

25:31: Who will be the next rat in the NHL?

26:46: Has there ever been a player like Brad Marchand who broke into the NHL and was a depth player for a long time before turning into a star?  

28:27: Why does Team USA not send the USA Hockey National Team Development Program players to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup ? 

30:27: How do scouts guess if a kid will grow in height?

34:07: Gerard Gallant's was introduced as KHL Shanghai’s newest coach in a Mortal Kombat style of video. Yay or nay?

37:13: EA Sports' NHL 26 "X-Factors" were revamped. Which NHL player best matches each one? We start with Quick Release: get shots off lightning quick with an extra-fast shot release.

37:48: Elite Edges: Shake off opponents with explosive edge work with increased acceleration and agility.

38:28: One T: Become the ultimate threat with increased one-timer shot power and accuracy.

39:04: Backhand Beauty: Catch opposing players and goalies off guard with increased backhand shot power and accuracy.

39:43: Send It: Spring your teammates by enhancing that pass receiver with a temporary boost of acceleration.

40:51: Tape to Tape: Feather saucer passes and make snappy passes in and out of vision with increased pass power and accuracy.

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