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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. 16 hrs ago

    Reacting To Some Big NHL Trades On 2026 Draft Week

    Here's what former NHL player Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:30: Overall thoughts on the Bowen Byram trade? 9:00: What are the St. Louis Blues going to do with their four first-round picks after trading Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals? 14:00: Thoughts on the Ottawa Senators acquiring William Eklund? 19:00: Where do you think is the best fit for Zach Werenski? 24:00: How long until there is an incident with Mike Babcock as Edmonton Oilers coach? 25:40: Do you expect any kind of change in Connor McDavid's game under Babcock? 29:50: Thoughts on the Florida Panthers being linked to Connor Hellebuyck? 33:30: What's your hottest NHL draft take? 35:30: Over or Under: 1.5 U.S. Olympians to get traded? 38:15: Who will emerge from the rebuild first: the Chicago Blackhawks or San Jose Sharks? 39:30: Where's a better fit for NHL expansion between Austin and Houston? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  2. 2d ago

    Breaking Down The Tkachuk Blockbuster And What Happens Now

    Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 1:20: Thoughts on Brady Tkachuk heading to the Florida Panthers? 2:48: What do you do if you're an Ottawa Senators fan seeing your captain leave? 5:30: Are the Ottawa Senators going to find a Tkachuk replacement in the draft? 9:17: Who should be the next captain of the Senators? 10:11: Thoughts on the Oilers re-signing Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy? 12:35: Is the Bobby McMann signing a part of something bigger for the Seattle Kraken? 13:43: What else does Seattle need to do this summer? 17:33: Where does Artur Akhtyamov land on the Leafs' goalie depth chart? 22:30: Should the San Jose Sharks take a winger or a defenseman at pick No. 2? 25:50: Are more teams talking about deals ahead of this year's draft?  27:02: On a scale of 1 to 10: How likely is it that Sergei Bobrovsky is Florida's starting goaltender next season?  29:21: Should fans expect to see more U.S.-born players asking out of Canadian markets over the next few years? 33:10: Andre Tourigny signs a multi-year extension in Utah. Do we like it? 34:56: Opening Night: Which team is Jason Robertson playing for? 36:20 Better new name in the ECHL: Trenton Ironhawks or New Mexico Goatheads? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  3. 5d ago

    Reacting To Raddysh Trade, Babcock News, Trade Rumors And More

    Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:30: What made Darren Raddysh an important trade target for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 6:30: Ryan Kennedy's final draft rankings are released. Keaton Verhoeff was ranked first earlier in the season but not anymore. What changed? 10:30: How much does a team affect who is drafted when?  12:54: Which players from this year's draft could play in the NHL right now? 15:00: What are your thoughts on Mike Babcock being cleared to coach? 16:31: The Edmonton Oilers will have had six coaches since 2015 once they name the new one. Is that too much change for a team? 20:07: What are some possible destinations for Anaheim's Mason McTavish? 23:15: Should the Ducks target a defenseman? 24:34: Bowen Byram has resurfaced in trade rumors. Should the Sabres trade him? 29:25: What will you remember most from Jonathan Toews' career? 34:00: The Boston Bruins will retire Patrice Bergeron's jersey number this upcoming season. What was your favorite memory of Bergeron? 36:00: Is this year's UFA class the worst ever? 37:14: What will Bruce Cassidy do this summer? 39:40:  Who do you think makes the Hall of Fame this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  4. Jun 17

    Reacting To Maple Leafs' Trade And Coach Hiring

    Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:00: Thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' hire of Jim Hiller? 6:00: Did the Maple Leafs go with a more affordable option as coach? 9:15: Thoughts on the Maple Leafs trading Joseph Woll, and what does it say about GM John Chayka's plan? 14:00: Where is the best fit for pending UFA John Carlson? 18:15: Thoughts on the Ross Colton trade between the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators? 22:00: The future of the Vegas Golden Knights' coaching staff after parting with John Tortorella 27:30: CBC will no longer carry NHL games. Was this the right decision by Sportsnet and CBC? 34:00: Favorite championship parade moment 35:50: If the Leafs make the playoffs, who will be their No. 1 goalie? 38:20: Biggest name that gets traded this off-season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  5. Jun 15

    Reacting To A Thrilling Stanley Cup Final

    Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 1:06: How would you rank this Stanley Cup final?  5:10: What Devan thought of Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen's play in the playoffs and the switch in the final 9:30: What does this Stanley Cup mean for Taylor Hall? Could he be a Hockey Hall of Famer? 12:22: Do you think Jordan Staal deserved to win the Conn Smythe Trophy? Did anyone else fit more?  16:30: What did you make of Mitch Marner's Cup final, from fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup final history to no points in Game 6?  18:30: Was William Karlsson the glue for Vegas' Marner line?  20:18: Will John Tortorella return as the coach for Vegas after coming in at the end of the regular season?  22:58: What are the thoughts on the NHL first and second all-star teams? Were there any snubs? 26:12: Is there a strong market for Jacob Markstrom? What can New Jersey expect as a trade return? 28:52: Could the Edmonton Oilers be the best fit for Markstrom?  31:12: The Flyers are expected to sign goaltender Dan Vladar to a five- to six-year contract extension worth around $5 million annually. Like or dislike? 35:20: If you could change anything you wanted about the NHL today, what would it be?  38:20: Top trade candidates for the summer? 40:35: Who do you think will win the Stanley Cup next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  6. Jun 12

    Are The Hurricanes Finally Wearing Down The Golden Knights?

    Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:45: Ryan, which game has had the best atmosphere so far in the Stanley Cup final?  2:00: Was the Jordan Staal storyline something you thought would happen heading into the series? 3:59: Is the Carolina Hurricanes' style finally wearing down the Golden Knights?  5:18: What has been going wrong for Vegas at this stage of the game?  7:13: Why is it a crazy question to ask about the Vegas Golden Knights' goaltending situation? 9:23: How does the absence of William Karlsson affect the Vegas lineup?  11:30: Has Brayden McNabb looked the same since rejoining the lineup?  12:30: What is the key for Carolina to close out the series? What guys need to show up?  14:40: Ranking the four Staal brothers, from top to bottom 16:30: Where do we see this evolving to when it comes to where Elias Pettersson fits? 21:16: Do we agree with the plan of action from Joe Sakic when it comes to the Colorado Avalanche bringing back their entire coaching staff and re-signing all UFA's?  24:20: What are our thoughts about the Toronto Marlies heading for the Calder Cup final? BetMGM Playbook 28:05: Is Mitch Marner the clear winner if Vegas wins the cup?  29:37: Is Marner still the winner if the Canes win the Cup or is it Jordan Staal? 31:35: Are there any other players on the radar for the Conn Smythe?   Rapid Fire  36:05: Who are the unsung heroes of the game? What is your favorite moment where an equipment manager or staff member did something memorable? 39:02: Nikita Kucherov won his second Hart Trophy. The results were one of the closest ballots ever. Kucherov finished just 10 points ahead of runner-up Connor McDavid. Thoughts? 40:59: Who is the very, very early front-runner for the 2026-27 Calder Trophy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  7. Jun 10

    Who Is The Stanley Cup Favorite Through Four Games?

    Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:10: Thoughts on starting Brandon Bussi and making Frederik Andersen a healthy scratch? 3:05: Has Jordan Staal been the best Carolina Hurricane so far? 4:30: What do you make of Jack Eichel's struggles? 6:30: Who do you think is the Stanley Cup favorite after the first four games? 9:20: Thoughts on the Oilers decision to pursue Mike Babcock? 14:45: Favorite memory of Gabriel Landeskog? 18:20: Should Dylan Larkin expand his list of teams he'd want to be traded too and what's the best fit of the three? 22:00: How shocked are you that Larkin wants out of Detroit? 25:20: Is the Blues' price too high for Robert Thomas? 29:00: Biggest surprise through the first four games of the final? 31:10: Do you think we will see Adin Hill at some point in this series? 35:00: Will Cale Makar become the highest-paid NHL player on his next contract? 36:00: Best and worst food Ryan has eaten during the cup final? 37:30: In honor of sewerball, who is winning the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  8. Jun 8

    Is Mitch Marner The NHL's Playoff MVP No Matter What?

    Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 1:02: Is Mitch Marner the Conn Smythe winner even if the Vegas Golden Knights lose? 4:20: Is there concern for Vegas about how fast the Carolina Hurricanes came back to tie Game 3? 6:20: Could Brandon Bussi start Game 4, or do you have to go back to Frederik Andersen? 9:02: Which team has the edge going into Game 4? 10:40: Do the NHL scouting combine results solidify Gavin McKenna as the No. 1 pick? 12:14: Michael Augello shares what he noticed in person at the combine.  14:55: Should there be an on-ice component at the combine? 18:10: Could Joe Pavelski become the next Martin St-Louis if he becomes an NHL coach? 19:54: What are the chances we see Pavelski behind the bench in the NHL? 21:04: Who is your ideal candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching job?  22:04: Thoughts on Tampa Bay Lightning netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy winning his second career Vezina Trophy?  24:40: Did Connor McDavid deserve the Ted Lindsay Award?  26:29: Yay or Nay: Should the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' men's hockey program be in Div. I?  29:33: If you were drafting a team with players only in the Cup final, how many Vegas players would go before someone on Carolina does? 31:19: Rate this Stanley Cup final so far from 1 to 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 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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