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12-04-2025
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The Hockey News Big Show: Breaking Down Ovechkin's New NHL Goals Record, The Playoff Chase, Lane Hutson And More The Hockey News Big Show is back for another week of discussing some of the biggest NHL and hockey topics.
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09-04-2025
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Draft breakdown of Shedeur Sanders
The Hockey News Big Show: Breaking Down Ovechkin's New NHL Goals Record, The Playoff Chase, Lane Hutson And More The Hockey News Big Show is back for another week of discussing some of the biggest NHL and hockey topics.
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31-03-2025
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The Hockey News Big Show: Who Is The NHL's MVP Since The 4 Nations?
The Hockey News Big Show: Who Is The NHL's MVP Since The 4 Nations? Image Welcome to a new week of The Hockey News Big Show, where we explore some of the biggest NHL and hockey topics. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: Who Is The NHL's MVP Since The 4 Nations? by The Big Show Who Is The NHL's MVP Since The 4 Nations? by The Big Show undefined Advertisement 0:59: The battle for first in the Atlantic Division is tight. Which team needs first place the most? 3:19: Would Matthew Tkachuk actually want to play against his brother, Brady Tkachuk, if the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators meet in the first round? 4:19: Which team do you think will ultimately earn the top spot in the Atlantic division? 6:43: The Blue Jackets announced Monday they activated Sean Monahan and Erik Gubranson off injured reserve. How will their returns affec the Blue Jackets' playoff push? 9:16: The New York Islanders' potential game-winning goal was disallowed because of goaltender interference. Was there interference or not? Advertisement 11:29: Since the 4 Nations Face-Off, the top scorers are Roope Hintz, Sidney Crosby, Nick Suzuki, Robert Thomas and Connor McDavid. Who has been the MVP for their team most during this run? 14:01: McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are unlikely to play in any of the Edmonton Oilers' three games this week. Can the Oilers prove they are more than a two-man team? 16:43: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle is travelling with the team on their four-game road trip. If Guhle comes in, who should the Canadiens take out? 19:20: The Pittsburgh Penguins' latest hot streak has kept them out of a guaranteed top-five draft pick. Has this "hot streak" actually done more harm than good for the Penguins? Advertisement 21:56: Which team needs to change coaches? 25:25: Speculation has circulated for a while connecting Gavin McKenna - the consensus No. 1 pick for the 2026 NHL draft - to the University of Michigan. The rumor on the street is that Michigan could be offering something upwards of $100,000 annually for him to join them. How would McKenna making this move reshape the future of junior and college hockey? 30:21: The NCAA men's hockey tournament begins on Thursday. The top four teams are No. 1 Boston College, No. 2 Michigan State, No. 3 Maine and No. 4 Western Michigan. Is the national champion in this top four? Who is your pick? 32:51: The Washington Capitals re-signed D-man Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year extension worth $9 million per season. Good or bad deal? Advertisement 34:31: Gavin McKenna closed out his draft-minus-1 season with 129 points in 56 games. Sidney Crosby is the only CHL player to score more in a D-minus-1 season. Could McKenna be the best prospect since Sidney Crosby? 36:42: ESPN's Emily Kaplan reported that billionaire Dan Friedkin has gotten into the mix as an ownership option focused on bringing the NHL to Houston. Yay or nay to an NHL team in Houston? 38:53: The referees robbed us all of a goalie fight between Darcy Kuemper and Jeremy Swayman on Sunday. Yes or no: should refs try to stop goalie fights to prevent injuries? Watch the full episode here. Subscribe to The Hockey News Big Show on your preferred platform.
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15-03-2025
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The Hockey News Big Show: NHL's Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline
The Hockey News Big Show now looks toward the battle for the playoffs in the NHL and beyond with a new segment. Every Friday, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos share their top Stanley Cup contenders in order, defending why they made those choices. The list can change depending on weekly performances, and as we get closer to the playoffs, the clear front-runners will emerge. NHL's Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline by The Big Show undefined Here's everything Katie Gaus, Ryan and Michael discussed in this episode: 1:47: Ryan's Cup contenders are in order: Florida, Dallas, Colorado, Vegas, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Washington and Toronto. Why? 4:15: Michael's Cup contenders are Florida, Dallas, Colorado, Toronto, Winnipeg, Tampa Bay, Edmonton and Winnipeg. He explains why. 6:47: Does last season's first-round exit by the Winnipeg Jets prevent Ryan and Michael from putting them higher up on the list? 8:27: How does Miro Heiskanen's injury affect the Dallas Stars' placement? 10:51: Which division's teams will be the most beat up by the conference finals? 14:42: Which current playoff team is in the most danger of falling down the standings down the stretch? 17:36: What team do you not want to face in the playoffs? 19:39: The Vegas Golden Knights signed Adin Hill to a six-year extension worth $6.25 million. Do we like it? 22:56: Defenseman Dougie Hamilton's regular season is over. Should the New Jersey Devils consider trying to move Hamilton in the off-season based on his injury history? Is it even possible with his cap hit? 26:46: Should Mikko Rantanen get the same "welcome back video tribute" moment other players who won the Cup got when they returned - or are things just too awkward for that now? 31:06: Who will have a bigger playoff impact on their new team: Charlie Coyle or Brad Marchand? 32:41: The NHL is reportedly considering an 84-game schedule and a possible September start. Do we like or dislike this scenario? 34:26: What NHL team gets the harshest criticism from fans and media? 37:31: Utica Comets GM Dan MacKinnon traded his son, Will MacKinnon, to the Cleveland Monsters for future considerations. If you were a GM, would you do this to your son? 38:30: Have you ever gotten lost in any arena trying to get to the dressing room? Watch the full episode here. Subscribe to The Hockey News Big Show on your preferred platform.
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21-02-2025
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4 Nations Face-Off MVPs, Overachievers, Disappointments, Takeaways And More
The Hockey News Big Show is back to recap a thrilling finish to the 4 Nations Face-Off as the NHL regular season is about to return. 4 Nations Face-Off MVPs, Overachievers, Disappointments, Takeaways And More by The Big Show undefined Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:02: What are your overall reactions to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game? 4:57: Should the player of the game have gone to Jordan Binnington instead of Connor McDavid? 7:46: Was Auston Matthews' performance in regulation overshadowed by his mistake leaving McDavid open in overtime? 11:07: Who are your MVP's of the 4 Nations? 13:44: Which players were the biggest surprise/overachiever? 16:06: Which players were the biggest disappointments/underachievers? 18:08: Should Kyle Connor have been scratched from the championship game? 19:43: What were the best stories and moments of the 4 Nations Face-Off on or off the ice? 23:53: What kind of impact could we see this having on NHL viewership through the rest of the season, into playoffs and beyond? 27:20: Which NHL team must have the best start coming out of this 4 Nations Face-Off break? 29:40: Will we see another classic Vegas LTIR move to bring in a big name and reactivate Shea Theodore in the first round of the playoffs? If so, who could we see them trying to bring in? 32:35: Who should be the captain at next year's Olympics: Sidney Crosby or McDavid? 33:24: Will Auston Matthews be the captain of Team USA at next year's Olympics? 34:20: Who had the bigger absence: Quinn Hughes or a not-so-healthy Matthew Tkachuk? 35:36:On a scale of one to 10, how much did this 4 Nations tournament increase your excitement for the Olympics? 37:29: Keith Tkachuk said the Ottawa Senators should be buyers at the trade deadline. Name the one thing they need the most. 38:35: We ask again, does Alex Ovechkin pass Gretzky on the NHL's all-time goals list this season? Subscribe to The Hockey News Big Show on your preferred platform. The Hockey News - The Hockey News Big Show: Previewing The 4 Nations Face-Off Final, Plus NHL Award Battles Our panel discusses the highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off final, predicts the winner, looks at the Rocket Richard and Norris Trophy front-runners and more.
