Welcome to a new episode of The Hockey News Big Show featuring big NHL and hockey topics.

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

0:43: Sean Monahan is a huge part of the Columbus Blue Jackets – is he the best bargain signing of the off-season?

4:09: What moves should the New Jersey Devils make to ensure their season doesn't go off the rails? What options are there for the team if they need to add some goalie security before the deadline?

6:52: With Jacob Markstrom and Linus Ullmark currently out, Filip Gustavsson becomes Sweden's starter for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Who should get the call to back up for Sweden if they need to add due to injury?

9:11: Is the lack of rest from making it to the Cup final in back-to-back seasons finally catching up to the Florida Panthers?

12:36: What moves should the Colorado Avalanche be looking to make to add some scoring outside of their big three?

15:33: Could the injury to Adam Lowry make the Winnipeg Jets more active at the NHL trade deadline?

19:28: Do we like Auston Matthews calling the fans out for being quiet, or was this a bit out of line?

23:49: The Buffalo Sabres reportedly have the most polite fans in the NHL. Do we buy that?

25:54: The Pittsburgh Penguins' average attendance is the lowest it's been since 2006-07. Is this team in worse shape than then?

27:42: Do the Detroit Red Wings have the best two quarter-century teams in the NHL?

30:00: Like or dislike: QMJHL Newfoundland will be known as the Regiment.

23:49: What's worse for Edmonton: releasing a statement on McDavid's suspension or a fan tossing nachos on the ice?

34:08: Pick a guy – who would you like to see as the next commissioner of the NHL?

36:44: Stock market – if hockey teams were stocks and you were looking at investing for the next five years, what teams would you consider a buying, holding or selling?

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