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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. 2d ago

    Breaking Down Potential Trade Destinations For Lightning Star Nikita Kucherov

    Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 1:29: Who is to blame for this situation between the Tampa Bay Lighting and Nikita Kucherov? 6:44: If Nikita Kucherov was traded, where could you see him going? 10:00: Reacting to the one-for-one trade of Shane Wright and Matthews Wood  14:12: Is this Edmonton Oilers group better or worse than either team that went to the Stanley Cup final?  16:18: Will the Oilers be able to sustain this level of play throughout the rest of the season?  18:33: Who has stepped up and impressed for the Montreal Canadiens in the absence of Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov? 20:03: Are the Montreal Canadiens the team to beat in the Atlantic division? 22:01: Is Pyotr Kochetkov working his way into Vezina Trophy consideration? 23:49: Devan Dubnyk recaps his 10-game winning streak 27:30: Is Scott Arniel’s job on the line as the Winnipeg Jets’ struggles continue? Rapid Fire  31:35: Does Sidney Crosby catch Gordie Howe in the NHL’s all-time scoring leaderboard this season? 34:00: Start, Bench, Cut : Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes and Evan Bouchard  35:55: Who is the front-runner for the Calder Trophy at this point in the season? 37:50: What's been the most impressive defensive pairing through the first month of the season? 38:48: If you could pair any set of players together in the NHL who would make the best duo? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 5d ago

    Is Quinn Hughes Fully Committed To The Minnesota Wild?

    Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 1:02: Ryan shares what he is doing in Austin Texas this weekend.  2:10: Reacting to the Detroit Red Wings’ statement in regards to Dylan Larkin’s decision to sit out 4:20: Who will break first in this Larkin drama?  10:06: How high is Jacob Fowler's ceiling? 12:02: Could Fowler and Dobes give the Canadiens the best goalie tandem in the NHL?  13:55: What has been the cause of this mediocre start for the Buffalo Sabres?  16:16: What will it take for Buffalo to climb up the Atlantic Division standings?  17:22: Is Quinn Hughes fully committed to the Minnesota Wild? 22:29: Evaluating Gavin McKenna's first month in the NHL? 27:00: Reacting to Russia’s return to international play Rapid Fire  33:01: Will Kirill Kaprizov score over or under 47 goals this season? 33:31: Start, Bench, Cut: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Sergei Bobrovsky and Connor Hellebuyck? 35:51: Yes Or No: Will Connor Bedard win the Rocket Richard Trophy within the next five years? 37:35: Best Halloween costume you've seen an NHL player wear?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Oct 26

    Does Hellebuyck Make The Devils A Stanley Cup Contender?

    Here's what former NHL player Drew Shore , Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:00: How do you think Connor Hellebuyck will work out for the New Jersey Devils? 2:15: Does having Hellebuyck make the New Jersey Devils a Stanley Cup contender?  2:54: What do you think about what the Winnipeg Jets got in return?  7:38: What to make of how the Vancouver Canucks fans reacted during Quinn Hughes’ homecoming?  13:04: Could Anthony Stolarz take over as starter for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 17:14: Could the lack of depth scoring for the Edmonton Oilers be costly for them in the long run?  22:09: Do you think the Seattle Kraken can keep pace without Jared McCann in the lineup?  24:36: Thoughts on Alexander Nikishin signing a 1 year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes?  27:30: What do you think Drew Doughty's next contract will look like? Rapid Fire 31:20: Drake Batherson had a hat trick, over the weekend. Will he finish with over or under 70 points this season? 32:24: Keep, Trade, Cut: Juraj Slafkovsky, Dylan Guenther and Cutter Gauthier 34:13: Mikhail Sergachev is fourth in the NHL for defenseman points with 14. How many will he finish the year with?  35:40: Nikita Kucherov is now Tampa Bay's all-time leading scorer. Is he the first name you think of when it comes to Lightning history? 37:17: Who is the most polarizing player in the NHL right now?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Oct 23

    What Has Led To Easton Cowan’s Success With Maple Leafs?

    Here's what former women’s professional player Madison Packer, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:51: How important will the Toronto Maple Leafs’ depth scoring be to their success? 3:17: What has been the biggest difference that has led to Easton Cowan’s success? 6:59: Will the Boston Bruins be able to sustain their current success? 8:30: How much of the Bruins’ success will rely on their young talent? 10:21: Are the St Louis Blues a strong dark horse pick as a contender this season? 12:29: Why have the Blues been having a strong start to their season?  13:34: What does a successful season look like for Calgary Flames? 17:10: How concerning is the slow start for the Anaheim Ducks’ offense? 19:39: Do you think it was time Team Canada women’s team injected some youth into their roster?  21:29: Comparing the jump from college to international play from the women's to the men's game 23:35: Is there anyone from Team USA’s camp that could sneak into a roster spot?  Rapid Fire 27:00: Where will Auston Matthews finish among the NHL's leading scorers this season? 28:14: True or False: The Vegas Golden Knights will win the Pacific Division 30:12: Which NHL player deserves way more hype for their current play 31:34: How many points will Lane Hutson put up for the Montreal Canadiens this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Oct 19

    Will Connor Hellebuyck Return To The Winnipeg Jets?

    Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:40: Will we see Connor Hellbuyck play a game for the Winnipeg Jets anytime soon?  5:49: Could Jacob Fowler take over the net for the Montreal Canadiens? 8:00: Devan Dubnyk breaks down what it’s like to find consistency as a NHL goalie 11:05: Is a high-end defenseman the answer to all of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ problems? 13:22: Was there too much change all at once for the Maple Leafs?  14:44: Is it time to hit the panic button for the Los Angeles Kings?  18:45: Reflecting on Travis Green's tenure as head coach of the Ottawa Senators?  19:56: Devan Dubnyk discusses Calgary Flames goaltender Devan Cooley’s post-game comments 23:39: Frank Zawrazky joins to discuss his broadcasting experience for his first AHL game Rapid Fire 29:15: Connor McDavid already has 23 points this season. How many points will he finish the year with? 31:35: Like or Dislike: The Dallas Stars announced Friday that the team has signed winger David Perron to a one-year, $850,000 contract 33:18: Which player is going to shock people this season? 34:30: Which team's strong start to the season is most likely to last? 35:51: Will Brady Tkachuk or Tim Stutzle have the better season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Oct 16

    Joe Bowen Joins To Discuss His Favorite Maple Leafs Moments

    01:30: What is going on between Jim Hiller and Gavin McKenna 06:00: How could McKenna's role change if Tavares is out for a significant amount of time? 08:15: How do you view the Montreal Canadiens’ goalie situation? 11:00: Is Devon Levi the goalie the Edmonton Oilers have been looking for? 15:00: Is this the version of the Florida Panthers people envisioned pre-season? 18:30: Reacting to the Winnipeg Jets’ reported interest in not having Connor Hellebuyck return 23:50: Joe Bowen joins to discuss retirement, his favorite Toronto Maple Leafs moments, and more Rapid fire 35:30: What has been the best play of the 2026-27 season so far? 36:50: What has been the most pleasant surprise of the season? 37:50: What has been the most negative surprise of the season? 39:00: When will the Philadelphia Flyers pick up their first win 40:00: What players with low stock are you buying right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Oct 9

    Has Skinner Changed What A Hellebuyck Trade Will Look Like For Jets?

    0:00: Do the Winnipeg Jets really need a goaltender back in a Connor Hellebuyck trade with how well Stuart Skinner is playing? 4:10: Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have a potential goalie controversy? 7:00: Is Evan Bouchard’s reputation as a poor defender going away? 12:30: Where does David Pastrnak rank among the top forwards in the NHL? 19:00: Do the Florida Panthers need to change their style of play with their injury struggles? 22:50: What’s the ceiling for the San Jose Sharks this season? 25:00: Breaking down Darnell Nurse’s early performances with the Sharks 26:30: How many wins will the Calgary Flames finish with this season? 30:00: Will Alexander Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby finish with more goals this season? 31:20: Which of the new PWHL jerseys are your favourite? 34:00: Will Dylan Larkin or Simon Edvinsson be traded first? 36:40: Which team has been flying under the radar in the early part of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Oct 5

    Will Ovechkin Close Out His NHL Career With A Stanley Cup?

    0:00: Reflecting on Alex Ovechkin’s career after his farewell tour announcement 06:45: What are the chances Washington is a contender in his final season? 09:30: If Elias Petterson keeps his level of play up do you think the Vancouver Canucks will keep or trade him? 14:00: Will the Anaheim Ducks compete for top spot in the Pacific Division? 16:20: Is Cutter Gauthier a sleeper candidate to win the ‘Rocket’ Richard award? 18:30: Can the Florida Panthers be competitive without Aleksander Barkov in the lineup? 22:20: What is the ceiling for the Seattle Kraken this season? 25:00: Is Igor Shesterkin already the front-runner for the Vezina? 27:27: Will Matvei Michkov or Porter Martone finish with more points this season? 30:30: How many AHL games does Gavin McKenna play this season? 35:50: Oilers or the field: Who will win the Art Ross Trophy this season? 37:40: Which NHL team needs Landon Dupont the most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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