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On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- As he nears the 70-goal mark, is this the best Auston Matthews has ever been?
- Which of the first-round matchups will be the toughest or most entertaining?
- What does the Coyotes' relocation mean for the future of hockey in the desert?
- All that and more.
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On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- Can Sidney Crosby turn back the clock and lead the Penguins to the post-season?
- What was the deal with the Rangers line brawl with the Devils to open their game Wednesday?
- Why aren't the Blue Jackets' youngsters playing?
- All that and more.
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On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- Have the Leafs been reduced to first-round fodder?
- Are Moritz Seider's high volume of minutes in Detroit a cause for concern?
- Will the Ducks be able to secure a top-three pick in the draft?
- All that and more.
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On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- Could we see Cinderella-type runs this post-season out of Nashville, Washington, Detroit, Philadelphia and Los Angeles? After all, look at what Florida did last year.
- Zach Hyman and Sam Reinhart are hitting their peak later in their careers. Who could be next to have a breakout season around 30 years old?
- Is there a team that is secure in net? Who appears to have the goaltending edge heading into the playoffs?
- Should the CHL follow March Madness and go to an NCAA single-elimination format for the Memorial Cup? Could this even work?
- What's the level of anxiety for Vancouver Canucks fans right now? How's Elias Lindholm fitting in, and who would the team want to face off against in the first round?
- The hosts blind rank five NHL goalies.
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On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- Has John Tortorella gone too far with his recent healthy scratches?
- Will Chicago go big-game hunting this off-season?
- Can the hot hand of Ovechkin get the Capitals into the playoffs?
- All that and more.
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On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- Which players should appear in a behind-the-scenes series on the NHL?
- Should puck-over-glass and high-sticking penalties be available for coaches to challenge?
- NHL GMs seemed happy with 3-on-3 overtime, but should there be any tweaks?
- Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that if the Arizona Coyotes don't win the auction for a piece of land in June, relocation is on the table. Is Utah the guaranteed spot, or is Houston a potential fit?
- Wayne Simmonds retired from the NHL on Monday. What's his legacy so far?
- The PWHL trade deadline has come and passed with few moves. Should there have been more?
- Will the Los Angeles Kings or Vegas Golden Knights capture the final division spot in the Pacific?
- U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and Rangers site contributor Stan Fischler discusses the New York Rangers, arguably the hottest team in the NHL right now. Does Artemi Panarin deserve some Hart Trophy love?
- Mitch Marner remains injured for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Should they let him rest until the playoffs?
And much more.
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