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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. 4 HRS AGO

    Men's Olympic Hockey Preview, X-Factors And More

    Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:58: Lots of changes to Team Canada roster ahead of its start. How has this team ended up? 3:12: Could the potential of Seth Jarvis going to another Olympics factor into the reason they chose him as a replacement this year? 4:45: Any surprises about Canada's leadership group?  8:25: Thoughts on the first look at some possible line combinations for Team Canada?  12:50: Who is your Game 1 starter for Canada? 15:47: Should Auston Matthews have gotten the captaincy for Team USA?  18:18: Thoughts on the first look at some possible line combinations for Team USA?  21:08: Is Connor Hellebuyck the clear No.1 goaltender for the U.S.?  23:36: Who is Sweden's No.1 goaltender?  24:52: Who is Sweden's true superstar and X-factor?  26:45: Finland are missing their best player in Aleksander Barkov. Will Roope Hintz be able to step up into that position?   28:45: Czechia will be without Pavel Zacha at the Olympics. He is out with an upper-body injury and will be replaced by center Filip Chlapik. How will this affect Team Czechia? True Hockey Talk True Hockey's VP of product creation, Scott Van Horne, discusses the skates athletes are wearing at the Olympics. 32:26: Seventy percent of goalies are wearing True skates at the Olympics. Why are so many goalies wearing True skates? What makes them better than the competitors? 34:02: What's it like working with goalies to design a skate?  36:07: Hellebuyck is wearing True skates. Where will we notice some advantages in his skates? 37:12: What separates a goalie skate from a player's skate?  38:37: Are there any cross-design elements between figure skates, speed skates and hockey skates?  42:03: How long does a True Skate last?  Rapid Fire  44:14: Outside of the big three – Nathan Mackinnon, Connor McDavid and Cale Makar – Who are two X-Factors for Team Canada?  45:45: Who will lead the Olympics in scoring?  46:47: What team is your dark horse pick?  48:05: Finally, who will bring home the gold medal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Revisiting Some Big NHL Trades: Hughes, Skinner And More

    Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:00: Let's take a look at some big trades from this past year and evaluate how they look now. Quinn Hughes was traded to the Minnesota Wild. How has this trade panned out?  3:00: Stuart Skinner was sent to Pittsburgh in exchange for Tristan Jarry. How has this trade worked out for both teams? 5:15: Tell us what trade from last year looks the best a year later?  7:10: Which GM has done the best so far this season?  8:50: Which coach has stood out to you, making a big impact this season?  12:55: Which player or team has been either the biggest surprise or disappointment so far? True Hockey Talk Mitch Marner, Connor Hellebuyck and Sarah Nurse are a few key athletes wearing True Gear. 16:30: Let's start with Marner. Where do we think he lines up in this stacked forward group for Team Canada?  18:45: If the U.S. is gonna win gold – how much of a factor does Hellebuyck need to be? 21:29: Sarah Nurse is one of the key veteran players for Canada's women's team – could she be an X-factor for Team Canada?  BetMGM Playbook  24:36: Do you think playing in a certain division could give an NHL team an advantage in the playoffs?  27:22: How do we like the first-round playoff format? Should it change so division opponents don't always face each other? 31:19: What division do you think the Stanley Cup winner will come from? Rapid Fire  33:47: Yay or nay: Seth Jarvis replaces Brayden Point on Team Canada 35:54: What do you expect from Drew Doughty, Erik Karlsson and other players who could be in their final Olympics? 38:26: Will a defenseman lead the Olympics in scoring?  40:30: Where do the Hutson brothers (Lane Hutson, Cole, Quinn and Lars) rank among the hockey families at the pro level right now? 42:42: Artemi Panarin wants No. 72, but L.A. Kings mascot Bailey has it. What should the mascot get to give up the number? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  3. 5D AGO

    How Much Will Sam Bennett Help Team Canada?

    Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Does Sam Bennett's addition help or hurt Team Canada? 5:15: As Steven Stamkos reaches 20th for most goals ever, what's your favorite moment of his career? 9:40: Are we going to get an Auston Matthews-versus Connor McDavid signature moment at the Olympics? 12:30: What kind of pressure is on William Nylander at the Olympics? 17:20: How well are the Philadelphia Flyers handling the Matvei Michkov and Rick Tocchet situation? 24:25: What's your favorite moment so far through the NHL season? 27:05: Whose stock will rise the most at the Olympics? 29:35: Who would win the Hart Trophy if the award were handed out today? 31:30: Who will end up winning the Art Ross Trophy? 33:45: Which teams outside the playoffs will end up making them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  4. FEB 2

    Women's Olympic Preview, Plus Trotz, Oilers And More

    The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss some big NHL topics and preview the women's hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics, which begins this week. The Hockey News' women's hockey contributor Chris Sinclair joins Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos to preview the women's tournament, while former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk shares his insight on the latest storylines. Here's what they all discussed: 1:00: Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz announced his plans to step down as GM and eventually retire. What does Nashville do from here?  2:08: Does it make more sense for Nashville to try to make the playoffs or not?  6:04: Are there any worries the Edmonton Oilers could face goaltending questions yet again? 8:31: How much does goaltending really matter for the Oilers?  12:12: How much of the next 12 months will dictate what the Toronto Maple Leafs do with Auston Matthews?  14:36: Is it in the Leafs' best interest to hold on to Auston Matthews for years to come?  17:23: Could the Columbus Blue Jackets see their first post-season appearance since the 2019-20 season? Women's Olympic Hockey Preview  21:08: Is Team USA a heavy favorite coming into the Olympics?  22:09: What is Team Canada bringing to the table this year?  23:52: Is this a last hurrah for a lot of Team Canada players?  25:02: What is the outlook for Team Sweden?  26:21: Can Finland be competitive for a medal this year?  27:55: Is there a dark horse team?  30:42: Who's a player to watch out for?  Rapid Fire  32:46: Who had the better outfits walking into the Stadium Series between Boston and Tampa?  34:34: What's better: a goalie fight or a goalie goal?  39:18: Was the Stadium Series matchup the best outdoor game?  42:59: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

  5. JAN 30

    What Trades Could The Hurricanes And Stars Make?

    Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:34: The San Jose Sharks are apparently interested in Artemi Panarin. How do we feel about a Celebrini-Panarin combo?  2:18: Would getting Panarin make the Sharks a genuine threat?  4:19: Is San Jose a market that Panarin would waive his no-move clause for?  5:35: There have been rumors that the Dallas Stars are interested in Calgary's Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman. Would either or both of these players fit into the Dallas lineup?  8:22: Who is the next best defenseman available in the trade market? 9:10: The Carolina Hurricanes continue their pursuit to land a big fish. Is this the year they finally get a big trade target and keep them?  13:50: The Washington Capitals are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games and find themselves eight points out of a playoff spot. Do they have enough time to turn it around? 17:23: Ryan's latest NHL draft rankings come out Friday on TheHockeyNews.com. Who's your top three? BetMGM Playbook  23:00: Is Macklin Celebrini himself enough to lead the Sharks to a Stanley Cup?  25:01: What can Buffalo do to give itself a shot at the Cup?  27:12: Out of these teams, who would you put your money on to win the Cup?  Rapid Fire  31:49: Tampa Bay's outdoor game layout is a pirate map. Is this the best design ever? 34:31: Should Marc-Andre Fleury come out of retirement? A lot of teams need goaltending. 36:13: Seattle is giving folks free hats after Jared McCann's hat-trick goal was called back the other night. Is there anything worse than tossing your hat only to have it called back? 38:36: What's more important at the Olympics, where the ice is a little smaller than NHL size: a skilled, speedy scorer or a physical checking forward? 39:49: What quote made you think, "say whaaaat?" this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  6. JAN 28

    What's The Maple Leafs' Purpose For The Trade Deadline?

    Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Drew Shore discussed: 0:50: The New Jersey Devils traded forward Ondrej Palat, a 2026 third-round pick, and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the New York Islanders for forward Maxim Tsyplakov. Is this a signal that the Islanders are headed for the playoffs?  3:30: Can Palat inject some maturity into the Islanders' dressing room?  4:34: The New York Rangers traded Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders for a 2026 third-round pick. What will Soucy bring to the Islanders?  5:48: How does Carson Soucy fit into the Islanders' defense?  7:30: The Colorado Avalanche locked up defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year contract extension that keeps him with the club through the 2029-30 season at $4.75 million annually. Tell us about Malinski and why this is a good deal for the Avs? 9:20: How long could this Avs team compete for a Stanley Cup? 10:50: Buffalo's on a four-game win streak. Are we confident they hold onto their playoff spot? 12:15: Could the Sabres be a hard out in the playoffs?  14:53: The Toronto Maple Leafs are eight points out of a playoff spot. Is it time to call it? What's Toronto's purpose for the deadline?  17:12: Should GM Brad Treliving stand pat or sell? Does Treliving get another crack at it next year?  22:53: Thatcher Demko is done for the season. His three-year contract extension with an $8.5-million cap hit kicks in next season. How do teammates support a player who gets injured often? 24:09: Is Demko injury-plagued? Should he be a Canuck when that contract begins? 26:33: Patrick Kane of the Detroit Red Wings has tied Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history. Is he the greatest American-born player?  29:11: Yesterday, Darryl Sittler was honored for the 50th anniversary of his historic feat of 10 points in an NHL game. Will this record ever be broken? If it could, who would be the player to do it?  32:43: Which play-by-play commentator do you think deserves the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame?  34:00: Drew tweeted that Brock Nelson should be in Team USA's top 12 to start the Olympics. What do you like most about his game? 36:30: Super Bowl predictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  7. JAN 26

    Where Should Evan Bouchard Rank Among Canada's Injury Replacements?

    Here's what Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:55: Was the Ottawa Senators' 7-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights a sign of a bounce back or just a good night? 5:20: What are your expectations for Brock Nelson at the Olympics after he recorded a hat trick on Sunday? 8:30: Are the Colorado Avalanche still viewed as a juggernaut? 13:30: Is there any meaning behind William Nylander flipping off the cameras? 15:50: How far down the list is Evan Bouchard for Team Canada's injury replacements? 20:10: What do you make of the Anaheim Ducks' rollercoaster season? 24:10: Do you have faith in the Buffalo Sabres yet? 28:50: Who's the best player who did not make an Olympic roster? 32:00: What's your goal of the year front-runner so far this year? 34:00: Our weekly look at a hot or cold NHL player from the past seven days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  8. JAN 23

    Who Will Be Most Motivated In Mitch Marner's Return To Toronto?

    The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss some big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here's what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Katie Gaus discussed: 1:05: Mitch Marner makes his long-awaited return to Toronto as the Leafs face the Golden Knights tonight. Expectations for his "welcome" back. How will the team and Mitch Marner handle it? 4:00: Who is more motivated going into this game: Marner or the Leafs? 6:50: Are we at the point where we believe the Senators are going to miss the playoffs? 8:37: How devastating is the loss of David Perron for the Senators? 10:20: Is there confidence that they can pull it together and get into a playoff position? 12:15: Is it the right decision for the Los Angeles Kings to go for it and sell assets to make it into the playoffs? 14:00: Jonas Brodin underwent surgery for a lingering lower-body injury that will prevent him from playing for Sweden in the Olympics. With injuries piling up for Team Sweden, have they knocked themselves out of possible medal contention? 16:00: Are people underestimating teams that have familiarity with each other? 19:00: There seems to be a rise in hockey-themed shows lately. Has hockey captured Hollywood, and what will it do for the game? BetMGM Playbook  22:59: What is the most important aspect for each team making it into the playoffs? 24:30: What are your thoughts on the Penguins' odds to make the playoffs?  25:55: How are injuries affecting Toronto's playoff odds?   28:30: Does division matter when looking at the odds of each team?  30:13: Which team are you betting money on to make it into the playoffs? Rapid Fire  31:53: There are two teams that have yet to win three consecutive games so far this season. Can you name them? 33:24: Which sports create the best movies?  36:04: Auston Matthews has scored 11 goals in his past 13 games. How many goals will he score by the end of this season? 36:54: Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi played his 1,000th NHL game Thursday night. How would you evaluate his career so far?  39:20: What quote made you think, "say whaaaat?" this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 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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