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The Big Show

The Hockey News

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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Welcome to our fourth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're discussing a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments.

Jacob Stoller and Ryan Kennedy discuss more Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers topics ahead of the Stanley Cup final before discussing the NHL draft and more NHL topics.

Here's everything on today's episode:

0:00: Ryan’s travel experience for the Stanley Cup final

2:41: Does GM Ken Holland deserve credit for the Oilers' turnaround?

6:02: Do the Florida Panthers deserve to be the heavy betting favorite to win the Cup?

8:38: After this Cup final appearance, are Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid locks to stay in Edmonton?

11:35: Is Oilers blueliner Evan Bouchard a top-10 NHL defenseman?

14:00: Is projected No. 1-overall NHL draft pick Macklin Celebrini being overlooked as a franchise talent?

18:00: Utah's NHL team is down to six potential names.

20:31: What are possible landing spots for Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras if he gets traded?

25:23: Are there any players we would've liked to see in the NHL's upcoming docuseries on Prime Video?

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Welcome to our fifth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're discussing the Stanley Cup final, more NHL news and another hockey topics in bite-sized segments.

Here's everything Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed:

0:00: How should Connor McDavid handle Florida's physicality?

4:44: How will Sergei Bobrovsky's run affect Igor Shesterkin's contract?

9:03: Who are some under-the-radar trade candidates?

12:14: Who benefits the most from the NHL's salary cap rising?

15:16: Should the Chicago Blackhawks pursue Jake Guentzel?

19:31: Do draft combine test results matter?

22:31: What are some crazy combine questions?

24:23: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he's received lots of interest in expansion. What could be the next expansion cities?

28:34: Michael and Jacob predict the first six players at the 4 Nations Face-Off for Canada and the USA.

33:54: They then predict the first six players for Sweden and Finland.

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Welcome to the sixth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, full of NHL topics in bite-sized segments.

Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Jacob Stoller discussed:

0:00: What would an injury to Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov mean for the Stanley Cup final?

4:30: Could pressure derail the Edmonton Oilers' home-ice advantage?

6:40: Which defenseman will be taken first at the NHL draft?

9:36: Outside of Macklin Celebrini, who is the most NHL-ready forward at the draft?

12:45: Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. What's been his best move?

15:20: The Washington Capitals reached an agreement to buy CapFriendly. Should the NHL just have their own site with salary information?

18:55: The Columbus Blue Jackets and Patrik Laine are reportedly working on a trade, according to TSN/The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. Where are some potential destinations?

23:26: Who are some prime buyout candidates?

27:55: Will a handful of pending UFAs stay or go?

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Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where we discuss hockey topics in bite-sized segments throughout the off-season.

The NHL's on the other end of two weeks of full-fledged action, featuring the Cup final Game 7, draft and beginning of free agency. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed:

0:00: Where do the Florida Panthers stand as Stanley Cup contenders after July 1?

3:02: What are some non-playoff teams with a shot to appear in the 2024-25 post-season?

8:30: Who are the top NHL free agents left?

12:20: Will Mitch Marner remain a Toronto Maple Leaf for all of 2024-25?

17:45: The NHL reinstated Joel Quenneville, Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac.

22:40: Are the Nashville Predators Stanley Cup contenders after getting Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei?

27:45: What's the outlook for the Winnipeg Jets?

31:34: What about the Pittsburgh Penguins?

34:56: Could there be an offer sheet signed this off-season?

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THN's Matt Larkin and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss the latest prospect news around the world of hockey, including the Ivan Hlinka tournament's new name and location (0:45) and Tuesday's CJHL top prospects game (4:25). Plus, they listen to Ryan's interview with Canadian Dman Jacob Bernard-Docker (16:10), shine the 2018 draft spotlight on top-rated goalie Alexis Gravel (20:20)and analyze the talent in Montreal's prospect pipeline (24:10).
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THN's Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the latest news around the world of hockey. Topics include: Andrew Cogliano's suspension and the end to his iron man streak (3:10), whether the Blackhawks should be selling off assets at the deadline (7:15), can the Flames contend for the Cup (14:00)and top trade deadline rental targets (19:10). Plus, they answer some reader questions (23:58).
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THN’s Ken Campbell and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss Canada’s disappointing exit from the World Under-18 Championships (0:48), Patrick Roy’s return to the helm of the QMJHL’s Quebec Remparts (7:39), and how the Toronto Marlies are looking in round one of the AHL playoffs (11:22). Plus, they listen to Ryan’s interview with QMJHL star Alex Lafreniere (16:06), shine the 2018 draft spotlight on power forward Serron Noel (21:10) and break down Buffalo’s prospect pipeline (25:20).
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THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the latest news around the world of hockey. Topics include: Was Radko Gudas’ suspension is long enough? (0:15) | Has Clayton Keller been surpassed in the Calder race? (7:45) | And the top upcoming UFAs not named John Tavares (14:50). Plus, they answer some listener questions (21:53).
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THN's Edward Fraser and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss hockey's latest prospect news. Topics include: Kamloops coach Don Hay's record for most WHL coaching wins (0:30), Ryan's takeaways from the CHL top prospects game (1:40) and how the Soo Greyhounds' dominance is influencing other OHL teams (5:45). Plus, Ryan's interview with Soo GM Kyle Raftis (7:05), they shine the 2018 draft spotlight on Russian forward Grigori Denisenko (18:00) and break down the Minnesota Wild's prospect pipeline (21:30).
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The Big Show - 2025 World Junior Championship Preview
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12/20/24 • 42 min

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?

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How many episodes does The Big Show have?

The Big Show currently has 773 episodes available.

What topics does The Big Show cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Hockey.

What is the most popular episode on The Big Show?

The episode title 'How Should Connor McDavid Handle Florida's Physicality?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Big Show?

The average episode length on The Big Show is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Big Show released?

Episodes of The Big Show are typically released every 3 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of The Big Show?

The first episode of The Big Show was released on Jan 27, 2016.

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