The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss the biggest topics heading into the NHL draft and free agency.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode:
01:06: Mitch Marner – what are we hearing? Where is he going?
02:13: In the rumor mill, are the Vegas Golden Knights looking to move Tomas Hertl? If so, where could he land? Could they be making room for Marner?
05:43: Aside from Connor McDavid, which other NHL player eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1 will be worth following this summer?
08:15: Rasmus Andersson and the Calgary Flames have no extension in place after next season, so if the team looks to trade the 28-year-old, who should be target him?
11:28: Could the Edmonton Oilers target either John Gibson or Thatcher Demko to address their goaltending?
15:30: Top RFAs: among the players most likely to be qualified, who's the most likely to switch teams this summer, whether by a trade or offer sheet?
18:46: Which team do we expect to make the biggest splash in free agency this year?
21:45: Why is Matthew Schaefer the top draft prospect?
25:05: What does Michael Misa bring to the table?
27:11: Could Porter Martone be the next great power forward?
29:58: Who benefited the most from the Florida Panthers winning the Cup the way they did?
33:08: Give us your first-round sleeper in the draft.
35:48: Draft comparables: who's the best comparable for James Hagens?
39:18: Reacting to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2025 class
42:25: How would you describe the quality of this draft?
43:22: How many players from this draft will actually play in the NHL next season?
44:08: Of the top 10 players in the 2019 draft, only three are still with the team that selected them (J. Hughes, Seider, Turcotte). Is this a good or bad thing?
45:53: Name one player you think will stay where he is and one who will go.
47:09: The St. Louis Blues announced their new jerseys. Yay or nay?
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49:39
Is The Oilers’ Best Game Yet To Come In The Cup Final?
The Hockey News Big Show is here to break down the Stanley Cup final and look at some big topics around the NHL and beyond.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:
0:37: Ryan was at Game 3 of the Cup final and breaks down how things unfolded after the game.
3:01: Was this Edmonton's worst game of the series so far?
4:22: Has the Oilers’ depth disappeared?
5:55: Connor McDavid said post-game he thinks their best has yet to come in the Cup final. Do you agree?
6:15: Was it a gutless move to have the Panthers’ top line out for the power play near the end as the game got chippy?
7:29: There were 140 combined penalty minutes in Game 3. Are we seeing too many calls?
10:18: After many guys were tossed from the game throughout the final frame, rate the hate between these two teams.
14:12: What’s the concern level about Stuart Skinner’s performance? Who starts Game 4?
16:08: Who is more likely to be on Florida next year: Sam Bennett or Brad Marchand?
21:15: Max Pacioretty is leaning toward returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to The Athletic. What's the best use of him in the lineup?
23:51: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls Paul Bissonnette's concern about Florida's lack of state tax "ridiculous." Agree or disagree?
29:02: T.J. Oshie announced his retirement on Monday. Could he be a U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer?
30:39: NCAA colleges will soon be able to pay student athletes directly after settling three lawsuits. How will this affect Div. I hockey? Should the CHL do more to compensate players?
36:25: How could the CHL benefit from some of its players heading to the NCAA?
38:26: DJ Khaled was part of the Panthers’ pre-game hype. Name another celebrity you want to see involved in the final.
40:09: Who’s the most surprising player in the Cup final so far?
41:23: Who is the bigger "rat" between Brad Marchand and Corey Perry?
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44:12
The Oilers' Stars Shine Early In Cup Final. How Will Florida Stop Them?
The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the Stanley Cup final and beyond with former NHL player Drew Shore giving his take.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode:
1:02: How important is it that the Edmonton Oilers’ stars keep up this level of play?
3:34: What is it like watching Connor McDavid make his passes look so easy?
4:22: Was the Florida Panthers’ first goal the right call, or should it have been goalie interference?
6:50: Are the Edmonton Oilers a more physical team than people give them credit for?
9:50: Do the Oilers need Zach Hyman with the way everyone else is producing?
11:12: If you are Paul Maurice, how do you limit McDavid and Draisaitl in Game 2?
12:49: Will we see Vezina-level Sergei Bobrovsky in this series?
14:20: Does Stuart Skinner deserve more respect for reaching back-to-back finals?
16:40: Sean Monahan wins the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, and Johnny Gaudreau”s widow, Meredith, presented him the trophy. How deserving is he of this trophy?
18:45: Will the NHL do something about the tax imbalance the league is facing?
22:40: With Muse being the next coach for Pittsburgh, are the Penguins aiming toward a tank?
25:52: The Boston Bruins hired the first German head coach in the NHL with Marco Sturm. How does this affect the team’s future?
28:03: The NHL combine is this week. What was Drew Shore’s best and worst event at the combine?
31:51: Will the Calgary Flames get better or worse next season?
32:38: If Edmonton wins the final, who does McDavid pass the Cup to first?
33:21: Will Jeff Skinner see any ice time in the final?
34:49: Was the Colorado Avalanche re-signing Brock Nelson a good move or an overpay?
34:48: Is Pink Pony Club a pass or fail win song? What is the best victory song you've heard?
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39:00
Stanley Cup Final Preview With Bruce Boudreau
The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the NHL playoffs and beyond with former NHL player and coach Bruce Boudreau providing some unique insight.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Katie Gaus and Bruce Boudreau discussed in this episode:
1:10: What are the Florida Panthers' greatest strengths?
5:08: What are the Edmonton Oilers' greatest strengths?
10:22: What areas of the Panthers’ game could be considered a weakness? Is there a particular area of Florida's game that Edmonton should focus on exploiting?
14:42: What matchups should Florida look at to attempt to control the Oilers' star players?
20:09: Is there any advantage the Oilers might have gained from last year's Game 7 Stanley Cup final loss?
26:19: Predicting the Stanley Cup final and how many games it will take
29:24: We saw what happened in Dallas with Peter DeBoer's goalie pull decision. How much coaching comes into play throughout a series?
34:41: Adam Foote is a first-time NHL coach in Vancouver. What are the challenges of going from being an assistant or associate coach to a head coach?
39:00: Where will Mitch Marner end up?
40:28: As a coach, what superstition did you have?
43:40: Why did Bruce Boudreau volunteer to serve minor penalties with the Maple Leafs as a player?
44:39: Boudreau was a part of the “Plumber Line” on the Maple Leafs. Where does that rank among favorite line names ever?
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47:16
Are The Florida Panthers Becoming A Dynasty? Plus Oilers, Stars, Leafs Talk
The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the NHL playoffs and beyond with former NHL player Drew Shore providing some unique insight.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode:
1:38: Are the Florida Panthers a dynasty team?
3:44: Is this Panthers squad more impressive than the Tampa Bay Lightning team that went to three straight Cup finals?
4:52: If you’re one of the 31 other NHL teams, what are you taking away from Florida? Will we see other teams getting bigger and heavier?
7:10: How should Carolina Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky move on from losing in the Eastern Conference final again? Was this year a success or failure?
9:48: How big of a loss is it to Edmonton to be without Zach Hyman? Who will take Hyman’s minutes?
12:58: Do the Stars need more from Mikko Rantanen in these do-or-die games?
15:44: What would a 100-percent healthy Matthew Tkachuk look like?
18:00: If you were Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving, what moves would you make this summer?
20:21: Whose futures are in doubt in Toronto's Core Four?
23:46: Is it a good or bad thing that Craig Berube will have more to do with the decision-making on the Leafs?
28:18: Are the Stars too loyal to Jamie Benn? Should they re-sign him?
29:47: What is Mathieu Darche's biggest challenge as New York Islanders GM?
32:15: How do players stay healthy and energized as they go further into the playoffs? What’s the balance of practice versus rest?
35:09: What kind of team bonding activities are there during the playoffs?
38:22: Predicting the Memorial Cup semifinal and final
40:40: Mitch Marner or Sam Bennett: who should be the main target in free agency?
41:34: Have Corey Perry and Brad Marchand changed how we should view veteran free agents?
43:09: Paul Maurice told Brind'Amour and Berube that coaches don't belong in the handshake line. Agree or disagree?
44:34: The Panthers didn't touch the Prince of Wales Trophy (again). Are you superstitious? Craziest superstition?
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