The Big Show

The Hockey News
The Big Show

On Tuesdays 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. 18 HR AGO

    Which NHL Teams In Playoff Positions Have The Worst Depth?

    Listen to conversations on big NHL and hockey topics with The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 00:46: Are the Dallas Stars better equipped for playoff success "winning by committee" as opposed to being carried by a few star players? 7:00: Which team currently in a playoff position has the worst depth? 9:47: Which team currently sitting in first place in their respective division will most likely not finish there at the end of the season? 12:13: Is Cale Makar no longer the clear front-runner for the Norris Trophy? 16:34: Is something brewing with the Seattle Kraken? Could they be one of the bigger sellers leading up to the deadline? 20:05: If a battle of Florida happened today between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, which club would win a best-of-seven series? 23:22: Which players left off their country's 4 Nations Face-Off roster should be considered top options for injury replacements? 26:35: Could Denver be the new front-runner for an expansion team in the PWHL? 30:59: Should the Oilers keep Evander Kane out until the playoffs to possibly acquire assets? 32:54: The Detroit Lions have become a feel-good contender in the NFL. So who are the Lions of the NHL? 35:50: Should the Calgary Flames ditch the goalie tandem and give more starts to Dustin Wolf? 37:31: The OHL's first-ever Connor McDavid Top Prospects Game is Wednesday. Who else should have a prospects game named after them? 38:58: It was announced on Spittin' Chiclets that Paul Bissonnette, Ryan Whitney, Mike Grinnell and Keith Yandle are part owners of the new Greensboro ECHL expansion team. Name another NHL alum or pair of alums who would be awesome to have as owners of your team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    How Concerned Should The Bruins And Canucks Be?

    Kickstart the weekend with The Hockey News Big Show. Here are the big NHL and hockey topics that Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 00:48: Which team should be more concerned right now between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins? 4:26: Which player is more likely to get traded between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson? Where? Would it be a good or bad idea for Vancouver to move both? 9:32: Which type of defenseman would help the Edmonton Oilers the most? 13:06: Which team will emerge as the "best of the worst" at the rate they're currently going? 16:04: Has Todd McLellan made legitimate changes to the way the Detroit Red Wings play? They got the coach's bump. 19:23: Which wild-card race will be crazier down the stretch: the Eastern Conference or the Western Conference? 21:41: Which line combination at the 4 Nations Face-Off are you most excited to see? 24:15: Will players ask coaches to be paired with certain players at the 4 Nations Face-Off? 26:30: Will Mikko Rantanen set a new record for empty-net goals this year? 29:57: Did the NHL make the right choice to stage two outdoor games in the state of Florida next season? 31:23: Should the Washington Capitals make Logan Thompson an offer soon or wait? 32:29: Will Sidney Crosby pass Mario Lemieux in the NHL's all-time points list? 34:23: The Ottawa Senators sign Ridly Greig to a four-year, $13-million extension. 35:06: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs keep Ryan Reaves in the NHL or place him on waivers? 36:40: Bobby Orr supports NHL hockey coming back to Atlanta. Do you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  3. 7 JAN

    Which NHL Teams Must Get In Shape This New Year?

    Get caught up on big NHL and hockey topics with The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:48: Who gets paid more in free agency between Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen? 4:18: Which team needs to "whip themselves into shape" and get it together this New Year? 7:47: Will this "new job" be a better fit for New York Rangers waiver claim Arthur Kaliyev? What's his potential? 10:44: Which players are on your radar to possibly be doing some travelling before the NHL trade deadline? 14:01: Is this the greatest era we've seen from USA Hockey? 18:54: Washington's Ted Leonsis is on the cover of The Hockey News' Money & Power issue. What is his legacy through 25 years of Capitals ownership? 21:35: How much of an advantage do teams like the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars have because of their taxes? 25:20: Connor McDavid is the highest-ranked player on the Top 100 People of Power and Influence in hockey. Who could knock him off that perch in the future? 29:34: Should the NHL return to Arizona? 31:48: Who was your pick for world juniors MVP? 33:19: When will Russia return to the world juniors? 36:16: Lane Hutson has officially taken over the rookie scoring leaderboard at 30 points. Can he sustain this to challenge for the Calder Trophy? 38:11: After Shane Pinto stepped on the ice with a skate guard on, name another embarrassing hockey moment you've witnessed or remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  4. 20/12/2024

    2025 World Junior Championship Preview

    Listen to big NHL and hockey topics with The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode, including our 2025 World Junior Championship preview: 0:51: World juniors rosters breakdown: which teams look the best on paper? 8:30: Which prospects should people be most excited to see at the world juniors? 10:33: is Team USA's line of Perrault, Hagens and Leonard one of the best world juniors lines ever? What are some others? 13:42: Which team is the dark horse for this tournament? 17:06: As the New York Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko, did they botch his development? 22:02: Is Auston Matthews dealing with something? What has been off about the Maple Leafs captain this season? 25:05 Will Patrik Laine re-sign with the Montreal Canadiens? 28:59: Which rookies have been the greatest "gift" to their team so far this season? 32:52: What's your favorite world juniors jersey? 34:35: Favorite world junior game of all-time? 37:10: The Pittsburgh Penguins reacquired Pierre-Olivier Joseph from the St. Louis Blues for future considerations. Is that a good or bad move? 38:15: The Montreal Canadiens traded Justin Barron to the Nashville Predators for Alexandre Carrier. Like it or not? 39:48: Utah HC owner Ryan Smith gave away two free tickets to Wednesday night's game. Should more owners consider his type of approach? 40:53: Do you get a real Christmas tree or a fake one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  5. 17/12/2024

    Which NHL Team Should Trade Before The Freeze?

    Get caught up on big NHL topics with the Big Show at The Hockey News.  Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:42: Has Peter Laviolette lost the room with the New York Rangers? Is a coaching change what they need? 5:50: Is John Tavares pricing himself out of the Toronto Maple Leafs? 9:33: Is the Vancouver Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood one of the best value free agents signings from this summer? 13:00: Who are some of the best "villains" in the NHL - either past or present? 15:51: Despite Monday's loss to the Florida Panthers, are the Edmonton Oilers a better team now than they were in Game 7 or are the same problems still there? 19:08: Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen combined for 18 points in three games last week. Are they the best duo in the NHL this season? 21:46: Which team needs a "visit from Santa" (a.k.a. the gift of a trade) the most before the NHL holiday roster freeze? 27:25: Which players are locks to be on an NHL quarter-century team? 30:03: Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes played each other on Monday, but which player would you rather have on your team? 31:41: St. John's, Nfld., is getting a QMJHL team again. Should they go for the Newfoundland Growlers name, back to the Fog Devils, or stay with the Titan nickname in Acadie-Bathurst? 32:57: Eggnog: Yay or Nay? 33:33: Favorite Christmas movie of all-time 35:25: Best Christmas song Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min
  6. 13/12/2024

    Which NHL Playoff Team Should Be Most Worried Right Now?

    Get a look around some of the biggest NHL topics with The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:45: Should Tim Stutzle have been the first-overall pick in 2020? 5:42: Was Dennis Hildeby the right choice for the Toronto Maple Leafs to call up with Anthony Stolarz out day-to-day? 10:01: Will the return of Thatcher Demko and J.T. Miller make the Vancouver Canucks a legitimate contender, or are there still issues? 14:03: Is ownership really the problem with the Buffalo Sabres, or have there been other issues? 19:13:Which NHL team currently in a playoff spot should be the most worried right now? 21:49: Is the Eastern Conference playoff picture practically set despite the tight standings? 24:04: What's the division with the tightest race to get a playoff spot? 26:03: As the NHL released another popular hockey commercial, what was one of the best hockey commercials you remember? 29:47: Is Ottawa Senators right winger Drake Batherson underrated? 31:30: What's a bigger surprise on Thursday: the Pittsburgh Penguins scoring nine goals on the Montreal Canadiens or Scott Laughton scoring four goals for the Philadelphia Flyers? 33:39: Who had the best performance in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off ad? 35:24: The San Jose Sharks made a Holiday Inflatables Christmas rap. Was it bad, or was it so bad that it's actually amazing? 37:50: What's the best hockey-related Christmas gift you got as a kid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

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On Tuesdays 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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