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On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, we'll have in-depth analysis and lively discussion about everything happening in the NHL. Whether it’s trade rumors, player development or season predictions, it has expert takes and fresh perspectives on every episode.

  1. 2 HRS AGO

    The Hockey News At The Games: Reacting To USA Beating Canada For Men's Hockey Gold

    The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the men's and women's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics. Andrew McInnis, Michael Augello and our correspondents from Milan went live to recap a gold medal game of the ages, with Team USA beating Canada 2-1 in overtime. Here's what they discussed: 0:50: Thoughts on the atmosphere of the gold medal game? 2:50: Thoughts on how the game-winning play unfolded? 4:30: What was the mistake that led to the game-winning goal? 6:20: Thoughts on Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington's goaltending battle? 8:05: What missed chances will Canada regret? 9:45: Who was the United States' biggest defender in the game? 11:30: Who is your tournament MVP? 15:50: Jordan Binnington-versus-Connor Hellebuyck is the best goalie rivalry since when? 17:20: Thoughts on how the overall defensive play was through the game? 21:45: Thoughts on the officiating of the gold medal game? 28:00: Are players too selfless when it comes to taking opportunities in international hockey? 30:30: Who are some unsung heroes of this tournament? 34:00: Who else could have been on the roster for Team Canada? 37:50: What did you see from Connor McDavid in this tournament? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  2. 20 HRS AGO

    The Hockey News At The Games: Finland Win Bronze, Final Gold Medal Game Preview

    Michael Traikos (in Milan), Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello are live on YouTube to recap Finland beating Slovakia 6-1 in the men's hockey bronze medal game and preview the gold medal game between Canada and the United States. Here's what they discussed: 1:00: Overall thoughts on the bronze medal game  3:00: At what point did the game turn into a blowout? 4:25: What did you learn about Slovakia or Finland in this tournament?  7:05: How did special teams make a difference in this game?  12:30: Is there something to be said about beating the same team twice?  13:54: Who's a player that stood out for both teams?  19:17: How important is it to have a clear-cut No. 1 goalie over a rotation?  21:30: What is Michael Traikos hearing from Team Canada and Team USA ahead of the gold medal game? 27:44: Which players who weren't at the 4 Nations Face-Off have been great so far?  30:48: How will Canada having the last change before each shift affect the game?  35:28: What are the keys to the game for both teams?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    The Hockey News At The Games: Reaction As Canada-USA Gold Medal Game Is Set

    The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the men's and women's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics. Ryan Kennedy (in Milan), Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello are live on YouTube to recap Canada and Team USA's wins in the semifinal. They also preview the gold medal game between the two rivals and the bronze medal match between Slovakia and Finland. Here's what they discussed: 2:10: What are you hearing in the arena from Team USA? 5:10: How have the Hughes brothers looked in this tournament? 7:40: What was being said after the Canada and Finland game? 10:00: Any updates on injured players, such as Sidney Crosby? 11:00: Keys to the gold and bronze medal games? 14:20: How much more will we see of the Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett and Tom Wilson line? 16:20: Should Canada spread out some of the grittier players throughout the lineup? 17:50: How important will the faceoffs be in the gold medal game? 19:20: Expectations for officiating in the gold medal game? 24:20: Thoughts on Sam Bennett being back in the lineup? 25:40: X-factors for Canada and USA 29:40: What are your thoughts and X-factors for the bronze medal game between Slovakia and Finland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Hockey News At The Games: Reacting To USA Beating Canada For Women's Hockey Gold

    The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the women's and men's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics. Today's show features reaction to an instant classic in Milan: the gold medal game between the United States and Canada, which Team USA won in overtime. Michael Traikos (in Milan), Andrew McInnis, Chris Sinclair and Michael Augello went live to recap what happened, the medal day and the women's hockey tournament overall. Here's what they discussed: 0:40: What was the atmosphere like at the gold medal game? 3:20: What was surprising about this game?i 6:00: What was the vibe in the arena at the end of regulation? 9:20: Thoughts on how Canada played with the lead at the end of the game? 13:10: How did the Americans play throughout this tournament? 15:10: Did the Canadians get too complacent with the lead? 18:00: Thoughts on Team USA pulling the goalie with about two minutes left? 19:30: What has Hilary Knight meant to Team USA? 27:30: After the tournament, how do you feel about Canada's roster? 32:30: Will this be Marie-Philip Poulin's last Olympics? 36:30: Did Canada not have enough goal-scorers on the ice? 39:30: Is this the best American Olympic hockey team ever?   42:20: How did Switzerland pull off the bronze medal win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Hockey News At The Games: Reacting To Dramatic Olympic Quarterfinals

    The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the men's and women's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics. Ryan Kennedy (in Milan), Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello went live to recap the men's hockey Olympic quarterfinals. Here's what they discussed: 1:50: Thoughts on Quinn Hughes' overtime-winner for Team USA? 3:50: What was the USA and Sweden game like in person? 5:10: How have Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington answered doubters? 9:35: Are you disappointed in Sweden's Olympic performance? 12:50: Any updates after the Canada game regarding Sidney Crosby? 17:50: What is your takeaway from the Canada and Czechia game? 20:30: Are you surprised Sam Bennett wasn't in the lineup? 24:15: How did Canada handle adversity for the first time? 27:15: What has Mitch Marner's overtime-winning goal for Team Canada done for him? 29:00: Thoughts on Nick Suzuki's game? 30:30: How limited was Brad Marchand's usage? 32:40: Which Canadians do you think held down the fort at the end of the game? 34:35: Thoughts on the missed call on the Czechs' third goal?  36:30: Thoughts on Jordan Binnington's performance?i 39:20: Who is happier about their semifinal matchup? 41:25: Who are the X-factors for Canada versus Finland? 44:45: Who are the biggest difference-makers in USA versus Slovakia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Hockey News At The Games: Men's Qualification Playoff Round Results And Reactions

    The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the men's and women's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics. Michael Traikos (in Milan), Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello went live to recap the men's hockey Olympic qualification playoff round Here's what they discussed: 1:00: What were your thoughts on the Sweden-Latvia game? 2:00: Has Team Sweden improved since the start of the tournament? 4:20: How much will the back-to-back games affect Sweden on Wednesday? 6:30: How will the U.S. deal with the big jump in competition? 9:00: Why do Sweden have a chance against Team USA? 10:10: Which Swedish line have you liked the most? 11:45: What will the U.S. do to try to slow down the Swedish attack? 16:00: Did the Denmark game snap the U.S. into shape? 21:00: Thoughts on Czechia's game, and what is different than the first matchup? 23:40: What do Czechia need to do to stay in this game? 25:35: How will Team Canada's lineup change going into the elimination games? 27:35: Final thoughts before the Canada and Czechia rematch 29:00: How did Germany look today in their win against France? 30:45: Can Slovakia continue this strong tournament after surprising everyone to win their group? 32:30: Is there a real favorite in the Germany-Slovakia game? 34:20: What makes Team Switzerland dangerous against Finland? 36:45: Key players for Switzerland and Finland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  7. 5 DAYS AGO

    The Hockey News At The Games: USA, Canada To Meet In Olympic Women's Hockey Final

    The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the men's and women's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics. Women's hockey writer Chris Sinclair and Ryan Kennedy join Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello to discuss the USA's 5-0 win over Sweden and Canada's 2-1 win over Switzerland before previewing the gold and bronze medal matches. Here's what they discussed: 1:05: Your overall thoughts on Team Canada's win over Switzerland?  3:35: If Canada were looking to build momentum for the gold medal game, did they fail to do that?  5:12: How did Canada look from a defense and goaltending standpoint?  10:00: Takeaways from Team USA's win over Sweden?  14:41: What have you heard from the USA players themselves?  16:50: Does this American squad have any flaws?  18:00: One player that stood out in this semifinal win?  19:00: Is it safe to say that Team USA is entering the gold medal game as huge favorites?   21:06: What's the tone for Canada and the U.S. heading into the gold medal game?  25:45:  What tactically gets changed for Team Canada in the gold medal game?   31:05: How are the Canadians going to approach handling Team USA's Abbey Murphy? 36:55: How will the bronze medal game between Switzerland and Sweden look, and who could make a big difference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  8. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Hockey News At The Games: Previewing The Qualifying Round

    Here's what Michael Traikos, Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello discussed: 1:34: Takeaways from Team Canada's blowout win over France?  4:11: How can Team Canada stay sharp when facing little adversity?  7:12: Is Jordan Binnington your starting goaltender moving forward?  10:12: Do you see many line combination changes for Canada at this point?  13:50: What did you see from Team USA throughout the group stage?  18:07: How important is it for Team USA players to know their individual roles?  19:45: Which qualifying round game could provide us with an upset?  24:11: Who are some players that have to step up for their team in this next round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min
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On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, we'll have in-depth analysis and lively discussion about everything happening in the NHL. Whether it’s trade rumors, player development or season predictions, it has expert takes and fresh perspectives on every episode.

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    The Hockey News
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
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