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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. 1 DAY AGO

    Burning Questions On The West's First-Round Matchups

    Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Thoughts on the first-round schedule? 2:59: How can the Los Angeles Kings stay competitive against the Colorado Avalanche? 5:55: What will be a key difference in the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild series? 8:19: What are the expectations for Mitch Marner in the playoffs?  9:30: What do you make of the Vegas Golden Knights' end to the regular season?  13:12: Who should be the Edmonton Oilers' starting goaltender?  14:45: What's the scouting report on the Anaheim Ducks as they enter the playoffs?  17:03: Which of the first-round series are you most looking forward to watching? 18:20: Who is an unlikely playoff hero?  19:30: What is the toughest series of the bunch? BetMGM Playbook 22:15: What are the odds for NHL teams seeking to win the Stanley Cup for the first time? 23:14: What are the concerns with each of these teams that could prevent them from winning? 29:40: Which team would you pick as the first-time Stanley Cup winner?  31:02: What are the overall Stanley Cup odds? Rapid Fire 31:46: The 2026 NHLPA Player Poll is released. David 'Pasta' Pastrnak was voted the player with the best nickname. Do you agree with the players? 33:42: Who would you select first overall in an NHL playoff pool fantasy draft? 34:47: Vancouver Canucks fired GM Patrik Allvin. Thoughts?  37:21: Which player will lead the playoffs in scoring?  38:36: Which goalies will steal the spotlight? 40:11: Who is your pick to win the Stanley Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    What's The Toughest Series In The East?

    Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:40: Drew Shore gives his victory speech for his alma mater winning the NCAA Frozen Four, and they discuss Denver coach David Carle's future. 6:00: Which Eastern Conference series are you most looking forward to watching? 8:35: What's the toughest series of the bunch? 12:30: How concerned are you for Brady Tkachuk's health? 16:00: Expectations for the Boston Bruins after the turnaround they made from last season 19:20: Has Alex Ovechkin played his final NHL game? 24:00: Should the Columbus Blue Jackets bring back coach Rick Bowness? If they do, which players get moved? 30:00: Which team would have surprised you the most if you had heard at the start of the year that they would be in the playoffs? 31:40: Which player making their playoff debut are you buying stock in? 33:30: Which coach is under the most pressure going into the playoffs? 35:20: Which player is under the most pressure going into the playoffs? 37:40: Which Canadian team that missed the playoffs is most likely to return next year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    How Worried Should The Canadiens Be Without Noah Dobson?

    Here's what former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:55: The third spot in the Metropolitan division is still undecided with only a couple of games left. Will the Philadelphia Flyers hold on, or will another team overtake them? 4:23: The Los Angeles Kings and Nashville Predators are in a tight playoff race. Do their backups deserve the crease for the rest of the regular season and (maybe) the playoffs? 8:57: Montreal Canadiens captain Suzuki hit 100 points, Lane Hutson tied Larry Robinson's record for most assists by a defenseman with the Canadiens, and Cole Caufield hit 50 goals. How impressive is this so early in their rebuild? 11:43: Who would Dubnyk pick as Montreal's starting goaltender in the playoffs?  15:40: How much of a concern will Noah Dobson's absence for the start of the playoffs be for the Habs?  19:01: If the NHL used the Gold Plan to settle who gets first overall, the New York Rangers would have clinched it. Do you prefer the Gold Plan over the draft lottery? 22:48: Who would you draft first overall if you were the Rangers? 24:19: Which player should the Maple Leafs look at drafting fifth overall if they end up in that spot and avoid transferring the pick to the Boston Bruins?  26:30: What position should the Maple Leafs be looking to draft?  29:00: Evan Bouchard leads all defensemen in points with 91 and became just the fifth defenseman since 1995 to score 90 points. Should he win the Norris Trophy? 31:30: Yay or nay: a Selke Trophy candidate must record at least 50 points to be considered for best defensive forward 32:45: Will the Washington Capitals make the playoffs next year if Alex Ovechkin retires? 35:31: Veteran goaltender Jonathan Quick announced Monday he is retiring after the season. How would you evaluate his career?  36:50: Dubnyk shares what it was like playing against Jonathan Quick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  4. 10 APR

    NCAA Frozen Four Updates From Vegas, Plus Greatest Cup Champs

    Ryan Kennedy is on the ground in Las Vegas covering the NCAA men's Frozen Four tournament, and there's lots to discuss. The experts also discuss a THN.com writers' poll that will come out on the website next week: the top 10 greatest Stanley Cup champions of the past 20 years. Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 1:30: Ryan, tell us your experience about being at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament so far? 3:45: Michael Hage plays for Michigan. Now that they've lost, how soon can we see him in a Montreal Canadiens Jersey? 6:30: What kind of impact will this tournament have on Keaton Verhoeff's draft standings? 8:04: Who could be some difference makers in this final game between Wisconsin and Denver? 9:40: Could NHL teams be hitting up David Carle for a coaching job if Devner wins?  10:55: Who's your pick to win the Frozen Four final? 12:15: James Hagens has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins. Where does James Hagens fit on the Bruins roster? 15:06: The 2008 Detroit Red Wings were voted the greatest Stanley Cup champion of the past 20 years. What made that team so great? 19:37: Who did Ryan and Michael Traikos have on their personal list of the top 10 Stanley Cup winners? BetMGM Playbook 25:00: Who will meet in the Stanley Cup final?  26:29: Weakness of the Colorado Avalanche that could hinder their Stanley Cup chances?  29:40: Which team could be a dark horse to make the Stanley Cup final?  32:01: If this were the Stanley Cup final matchup, who would win?  Rapid Fire 33:21: The Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils have received permission to interview Florida Panthers assistant GM Sunny Mehta. Where would he be a better fit? 36:26: Cole Caufield is the seventh player in Canadiens history to get to 50 goals in a season. Not a single one was an empty-netter. On a scale from one to 10, how impressive is this? 37:37: Calgary Flames are another team added to the eliminated list. What type of player should they be aiming for in the draft? 39:42: Who's had the hotter NHL stint between Cole Hutson and Porter Martone? 40:52: The Colorado Avalanche have clinched the Presidents' Trophy as the best team in the NHL in the regular season. Do you believe in the Presidents' Trophy curse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  5. 8 APR

    Are The Senators The Most Dangerous Wild-Card Team?

    Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 1:30: Are the Ottawa Senators the most dangerous wild-card team? 7:00: Are the Detroit Red Wings' playoff chances dead in the water? 10:35: Will coach Sheldon Keefe keep his job in New Jersey? 14:40: How has your view changed on the Vegas Golden Knights since the coaching change? 16:50: Who wins the Pacific Division? 19:00: Reacting to the Masterton nominees 24:40: Which late-season coaching change surprised you the most? 26:40: Player to watch at the Frozen Four 28:50: Frozen Four champion prediction 30:00: Which team has the best goaltending situation going into the playoffs? 32:45: Yay or nay on the new 'Zammoth?' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  6. 6 APR

    Breaking Down The Islanders' Surprising Coaching Change

    Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:45: Thoughts on the New York Islanders hiring Pete DeBoer as their new coach? 3:11: What will DeBoer bring to this team during the rest of the season?  6:16: Do you think this move was influenced by the recent coaching change made by the Golden Knights?  9:05: What does Patrick Roy do next? Is it an NHL job or something else?  11:10: What are Dubnyk's thoughts on Patrick Roy as a coach?  14:19: Do the Philadelphia Flyers have what it takes to hold onto third spot in the Metropolitan Division?  16:15: How has the Flyers' coaching staff handled the development of young players?  19:30: Who is your final pick to win the Atlantic Division?  20:34: Dubnyk discusses whether higher-seed teams fear the underdog. 22:40: Who is your final pick to win the Pacific Division?  26:31: What is the most pressing issue for the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks to address this summer? 31:20: What does Dubnyk remember from facing Ovechkin during his career? What was the scouting report on him? 34:30: Sidney Crosby became the first player in league history to have 21 point-per-game seasons. Is he the most consistent player ever? 37:10: What was the biggest first-round upset of the past 20 years? 39:33: 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

    42 min

  7. 3 APR

    Which NHL Playoff-Clinchers Have The Most To Prove?

    Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Thoughts on William Nylander's comments about wanting to stay through a retool but not a rebuild? 3:40: Does this raise any thoughts about Nylander not staying a Maple Leaf for six more years? 5:03: Thursday night on NHL Coast To Coast, Mike Rupp said, "Brady Tkachuk is not going to finish his contract in Ottawa." Do you agree? 8:45: How necessary do you think it is that the Edmonton Oilers win first place in the Pacific? 12:25: Have we ever seen a division with goaltending as weak as we've seen in the Pacific? 14:25: Have any teams in the wild-card race played a game that changed your mind on who will make it in? 17:46: Which of the Carolina Hurricanes, Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars has the most to prove in this year's playoffs? 23:33: The top three Hobey Baker finalists have been announced BetMGM Playbook  27:23: Do you think the team in front of the goaltender has an effect on the Vezina winner? 30:24: How does only having the GM's vote on the Vezina affect the results? 31:29: Does the answer to who will win depend on the team making the playoffs? 33:33: Will Vasilevskiy or Sorokin win the Vezina? Rapid Fire  35:15: Brent Burns is set to play in 1,000th straight game on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. Do you think Burns will pass Phil Kessel's ironman record? 37:04: Which building will be the toughest to win a playoff game in? 38:31: The PWHL hit up Calgary and drew more than 16,000 fans. How soon should the league expand again? 40:28: Favorite Easter treat: chocolate eggs, chocolate bunny, Peeps or something else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  8. 1 APR

    Will The Winnipeg Jets Make The Playoffs? Plus Leafs GM Search

    Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:30: Potential candidates for Maple Leafs' new "data-centric" GM 3:30: What are the chances the Leafs keep this search internal? 9:20: Could Chris Pronger be involved with the Maple Leafs? 10:15: Don't look now, but the Winnipeg Jets are just one point back of a playoff spot. 13:15: East wild-card sleepers 15:30: Whose record is more impressive: Alex Ovechkin's 20 30-goal seasons or Sidney Crosby's 20 point-per-game seasons? 18:20: What should Senators fans think of Linus Ullmark's recent performances? 22:15: Which goalie fight has been your favorite this season? 24:45: Ryan shares some observations at the OHL Cup 28:40: Yay or nay: Vegas will be John Tortorella's last NHL coaching spot? 30:25: Which team has had the most disappointing season after the Olympic break? 31:30: Under-the-radar players you're watching heading into the playoffs 35:35: Favorite stadium food you've had? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 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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