All focus turns toward the NHL trade deadline, playoff push and more in The Hockey News Big Show.

Here’s what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

1:16: What did the Carolina Hurricanes learn from the Jake Guentzel situation last year that they're trying to handle better with Mikko Rantanen?

4:58: What teams could be interested in Rantanen if the Hurricanes trade him again? 

7:45: Matthew Tkachuk's injury could be a bit longer term, which means the Florida Panthers could put him on LTIR. What are the pros and cons of the Panthers’ options? Who could they acquire if there is LTIR room?

10:35: Matias Maccelli has been a healthy scratch for the Utah Hockey Club, raising speculation that he could be on the trade block. What teams could benefit from adding Maccelli?

12:54: Could it be time for the Boston Bruins to consider trading their captain, Brad Marchand?

17:41: TSN’s Craig Button said Elias Pettersson is “holding the Canucks back.” Do you agree? With his talent ceiling, is he worth taking a chance on despite his current struggles and contract?

21:41: Seth Jones has said he would like a chance to play for a contender. Do the Columbus Blue Jackets count as a contender?

23:21: Should Seth Jones no longer be the Chicago Blackhawks’ alternate captain after expressing interest in playing elsewhere?

24:54: Are the Colorado Avalanche a legitimate Cup contender this year? Can the top line continue to carry the Avalanche?

30:09: Should the Ottawa Senators start to get concerned again about their playoff chances?

33:28: Did NHL commissioner Gary Bettman make the right call to reduce Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman's suspension from 10 games to eight?

34:37: Trevor Zegras was suspended three games for his hit on Michael Rasmussen. Was that the right length?

35:45: Pick a favorite prospect featured in The Hockey News’ newest Future Watch edition.

37:22: Los Angeles is reportedly hosting the decentralized 2025 NHL draft. Where would you like to see the next one?

38:39: What's more surprising: Alex Ovechkin scoring his second hat trick of the season at 39 years old or Matthew Tkachuk being on The Tonight Show?

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