The Big Show

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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. 8H AGO

    Do The Maple Leafs Have A Bad Rap Among NHL Players?

    Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:49: How far do you think the Montreal Canadiens can get in this year's playoffs?  4:45: How can Montreal combat heavy play from other teams in the playoffs?  6:13: What is it like for a player going into the Bell Centre in Montreal?  7:06: There is a narrative out there that Toronto is a terrible place to play and all the Maple Leafs do is run their stars out of town. How real is this? Do they need to do some PR? 11:09: Drew, what was the perspective on playing in Toronto?  12:17: Are the Boston Bruins' playoff hopes destined to fail if they can't figure it out on the road? 15:10: Could James Hagens be added to the Bruins roster for the playoffs?  15:40: If Boston played Buffalo in the first round, would the Bruins be favored?  16:50: The Edmonton Oilers are starting to heat up at the right time. How important is it that they win the division? 19:19: The Oilers are playing the nuclear option of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl (with Jack Roslovic) together more – is this sustainable? 20:51: Where are the Philadelphia Flyers going? What are the Flyers' objectives after this season?  24:20: Drew, what do you do if you're the Flyers? 28:10: Ryan, what makes NHL draft prospect goaltender Harrison Boettiger's development unique? 30:40: Will any goalies go in the first round of the draft this year?  33:08: Macklin Celebrini is the third-fastest teenager to 90 points in a season, getting in 62 games. How many points will he finish the season with? 35:23: Which team would you rather have the 2025-26 Colorado Avalanche or the field going into the playoffs? 38:25: Nathan MacKinnon was ejected from yesterday's game for crashing into Oilers goalie Connor Ingram. Was a five-minute major the right call, or should it have only been two minutes? 41:44: Charlie McAvoy needs dental work again after being hit in the face Tuesday night. Does he deserve to win the Masterton Trophy at this point? 42:44: Do we consider Rasmus Dahlin a rat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Dubnyk Discusses The Leafs, Sabres, Avalanche, Bobrovsky And More

    Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Andrew McInnis discussed: 1:22: What has been working so well for the Buffalo Sabres? 7:10: How much of a threat can the Sabres be in the playoffs? 10:07: How exciting would a Sabres and Lightning playoff series be? 12:30: How crucial is depth in the playoffs? 14:24: Are the Colorado Avalanche clear Stanley Cup favorites, and do they really have any flaws? 19:05: As a goaltender, what's it like watching a team on a power play passing the puck back and forth but not shooting it? 21:35: Thoughts on the status of the Maple Leafs right now? 25:22: What's the Maple Leafs' big plan now moving forward? 27:42: Does it hurt the Leafs if they don't accept a rebuild? 29:30: What do you think Sergei Bobrovsky's next contract will look like, and will it still be with the Panthers? 33:08: Which teams have the most important make-or-break stretch of games coming up? 36:07: What trade rumor that didn't end up happening made you upset? 37:00: It might be early, but which player fits best with their new team? 38:09: Which trade deadline seller should be in a playoff spot next season? 39:35: Favorite Corey Perry moment? 41:58: 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

    44 min

  3. 4D AGO

    The Hockey News Big Show: Reacting to the NHL Trade Deadline

    The Big Show is here to discuss everything from the NHL trade deadline.  Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Katie Gaus discussed: 0:45: Overall thoughts on this year's trade deadline?  1:50: Who was the most notable name that wasn't traded?  3:09: How are Toronto Maple Leafs fans feeling about what they did at the trade deadline?  7:10: Who was the winner at this year's deadline? 10:49: What team had the most underwhelming trade deadline?  12:31: Why didn't the Edmonton Oilers go for it more at the trade deadline?  14:25: Why were the prices so high this year?  16:30: What team could have done more to keep up with others in their division? 18:30: Is the Central still the scariest division after the deadline?  21:08: If you could move any player with no limitations today, who would it be and where would he go?  23:54: Is there a team that propelled itself farther ahead into contention then you thought it would?  27:04: How does Nazem Kadri going to the Colorado Avalanche change the Central Division?  31:09: Which UFAs are now on the radar in the off-season?  32:50: Who is the happiest player after this deadline?  35:10: Final thoughts on what’s to come in the rest of the NHL season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  4. MAR 4

    Is There A GM Under More Pressure Than Oilers' Stan Bowman?

    The Big Show is here to discuss big NHL and hockey topics as the trade deadline is now days away. Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:30: Thoughts on the Oilers acquiring Connor Murphy 4:30: Is there a GM under more pressure than Stan Bowman? 6:10: Which team should go after Sergei Bobrovsky should he be traded? 9:00: Can Bobrovsky be the same goalie we have seen? 11:00: How would Robert Thomas fit with the Sabres? 17:40: Do you still see any Stanley Cup contenders in the Pacific Division? 21:40: How underrated is Matt Boldy? 25:20: What is the experience of getting traded? 28:40: Who would you start a franchise with, Macklin Celebrini or Matthew Schaefer? 30:50: Most shocking trade deadline move that you remember? 33:50: Live reaction to the Tyler Myers trade 38:40: Should Evan Bouchard be in the top three for the Norris voting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  5. MAR 2

    Breaking Down The Kings' Coaching Change

    The Hockey News Big Show kicks off NHL trade deadline week with more big topics to discuss. Former NHL netminder Devan Dubnyk joins Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos to discuss the following: 0:45: Was this the right time for the Los Angeles Kings to fire coach Jim Hiller and name D.J. Smith the interim coach? 2:18: How have the Kings performed to this point, and what could be the effects of the change? 4:35: What's the difference between promoting someone to the interim coach role and hiring a new person from outside in the middle of a season? 6:53: The Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets are within five points of a playoff spot in the East. Which of them should be buyers? 11:50: The Kings, San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators are within five points of a playoff spot in the West. Which of them should be buyers? 17:45: Which players have surprisingly not been traded yet? 21:38: Devan Dubnyk shares his experience of being traded during his NHL career. 28:50: Is Brad Treliving's future as Toronto Maple Leafs GM in question? 31:30: Should the Maple Leafs trade a goalie for help elsewhere in the lineup? 34:00: Where does having Heated Rivalry actor Connor Storrie and the U.S. men's and women's Olympic gold medal winners on the opening monologue rank among the best hockey moments on Saturday Night Live? 36:40: What's something from the Olympic hockey games that you'd like to see with the NHL? 39:21: Who had a hot week in the NHL coming out of the Olympics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  6. FEB 27

    Do The Oilers Have A New Goalie Problem?

    The Big Show is here to discuss big NHL and hockey topics as the trade deadline is now a week away. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 3:30: What do we think about the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs? 8:10: Do the Edmonton Oilers still have a goaltending problem? 12:00: What do the Boston Bruins and Seattle Kraken need to do to hold their playoff position? 16:30: How much of the New York Islanders' success is due to Matthew Schaefer? 20:00: Which teams from the east will buy or sell? 24:00: Gary Pearson joins the show for the latest edition of the BetMGM Breakdown. Which players have the shortest odds of winning the Art Ross Trophy? 34:30: Who has the best "hockey smile?" 37:30: Which junior or college team is Ryan paying attention to? 39:10: Would you rather trade for Bobby McMann or Michael Bunting? 41:00: Would you rather trade for Dougie Hamilton or Justin Faulk? 43:10: Which quote shocked you this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  7. FEB 25

    What Changes Would You Make To The World Cup Of Hockey?

    The Big Show is here to discuss big NHL and hockey topics as the NHL season resumes. Here's what Drew Shore, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discussed: 2:40: What do you expect from Olympic players returning to NHL action, especially Team USA players? 5:50: Which game is the most interesting on the first night of NHL hockey? 7:50: Which non-Olympians do you expect to end the season strong? 10:00: What do you expect Nikita Kucherov to do through the end of the season? 12:10: Which teams will benefit from having fewer Olympians? 15:10: Which teams will start to sell through the end of the season? 17:50: How hard is it for GMs to gauge what is best for their team's future? 21:10: Who won the Brett Kulak and Samuel Girard trade between the Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins? 24:20: What do the Avalanche do with that cap space? 30:00: Thoughts on the Jack Adams Award race? 35:30: What changes would you make to the next World Cup of Hockey? 41:15: Who will score the most goals after the Olympics? 42:05: Who is the biggest name who gets dealt by the NHL trade deadline? 43:30: Have the Olympics changed your MVP or Stanley Cup prediction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  8. FEB 23

    Recapping A Memorable Olympics

    Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discussed: 0:50: Michael and Ryan share their experience at the Olympics. 3:12: Excluding the American and Canadian fans, what country had the best fans?  4:30: Funny story from covering the Olympics?  8:40: Overall reflection on Team Canada's time at the Olympics?  12:11:  Besides the obvious, who had a great tournament, and who didn't rise to the occasion for Team Canada? 17:18: Who do you think should have made Team Canada? 20:00: Overall thoughts on Team USA's time at the Olympics?  22:45: USA had some criticism on their roster construction before the tournament started. How do you feel about it now?  26:45: Thoughts on the Hughes brothers' tournament for Team USA?  29:17: Which player will be able to transfer their good performance at the Olympics back into the NHL season? 33:19: With Kevin Fiala out, how will this change the Los Angeles Kings' plans at the trade deadline?  37:08: What is one team that surprised you the most with their performance at the Olympics? 39:20: Is 3-on-3 overtime ruining hockey? 41:30: Overall thoughts on officiating at the Olympics? 43:50: Favorite meal and interaction Ryan and Michael had while in Milan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 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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    The Hockey News
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
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