The Big Show

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Thoughts on William Nylander's comments about wanting to stay through a retool but not a rebuild? 3:40: Does this raise any thoughts about Nylander not staying a Maple Leaf for six more years? 5:03: Thursday night on NHL Coast To Coast, Mike Rupp said, "Brady Tkachuk is not going to finish his contract in Ottawa." Do you agree? 8:45: How necessary do you think it is that the Edmonton Oilers win first place in the Pacific? 12:25: Have we ever seen a division with goaltending as weak as we've seen in the Pacific? 14:25: Have any teams in the wild-card race played a game that changed your mind on who will make it in? 17:46: Which of the Carolina Hurricanes, Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars has the most to prove in this year's playoffs? 23:33: The top three Hobey Baker finalists have been announced BetMGM Playbook 27:23: Do you think the team in front of the goaltender has an effect on the Vezina winner? 30:24: How does only having the GM's vote on the Vezina affect the results? 31:29: Does the answer to who will win depend on the team making the playoffs? 33:33: Will Vasilevskiy or Sorokin win the Vezina? Rapid Fire 35:15: Brent Burns is set to play in 1,000th straight game on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. Do you think Burns will pass Phil Kessel's ironman record? 37:04: Which building will be the toughest to win a playoff game in? 38:31: The PWHL hit up Calgary and drew more than 16,000 fans. How soon should the league expand again? 40:28: Favorite Easter treat: chocolate eggs, chocolate bunny, Peeps or something else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:30: Potential candidates for Maple Leafs' new "data-centric" GM 3:30: What are the chances the Leafs keep this search internal? 9:20: Could Chris Pronger be involved with the Maple Leafs? 10:15: Don't look now, but the Winnipeg Jets are just one point back of a playoff spot. 13:15: East wild-card sleepers 15:30: Whose record is more impressive: Alex Ovechkin's 20 30-goal seasons or Sidney Crosby's 20 point-per-game seasons? 18:20: What should Senators fans think of Linus Ullmark's recent performances? 22:15: Which goalie fight has been your favorite this season? 24:45: Ryan shares some observations at the OHL Cup 28:40: Yay or nay: Vegas will be John Tortorella's last NHL coaching spot? 30:25: Which team has had the most disappointing season after the Olympic break? 31:30: Under-the-radar players you're watching heading into the playoffs 35:35: Favorite stadium food you've had? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:02: Thoughts on the Vegas Golden Knights hiring John Tortorella as their new coach? 2:15: What do other players say it's like playing for John Tortorella? 7:29: What is it like having a coaching change during the season? 9:15: Will Tortorella be able to help improve the offensive production from players like Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel? 12:00: Where can we see Bruce Cassidy Coach next? Could we possibly see him as the Leafs' next coach? 13:30: Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston became the first pair of 40-goal scorers in Dallas Stars history. Is this something the Stars have been missing? 16:56: Do the Stars still have faith in Jake Oettinger to be their No. 1 goalie for the playoffs? 18:25: How will the Atlantic Division standings look at the end of the season? 20:27: For the Metropolitan Division, how will the standings look at the end of the season? 24:00: The Philadelphia Flyers signed first-round pick Porter Martone to an entry-level deal. What are your expectations for him? Will he make an immediate impact or take some time to develop? 26:22: What was it like for Devan Dubnyk signing his entry-level deal and debuting in the NHL? 29:00: Who are you picking to win and move onto the championship game in the NCAA Frozen Four? 31:48: Thoughts on Mercyhurst University discontinuing its Div. I men's hockey program? 33:30: Which bottom-dwelling team could make the playoffs in 2026-27? 35:17: Which team had the worse month: Detroit Red Wings or L.A. Kings? 37:10: Which NHL players, past or present, would you want to play poker with on the plane? 39:58: 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

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos, Michael Augello and Gary Pearson discussed: 1:03: What will it mean for the Yzerplan if Detroit misses the playoffs again? 4:03: Does Detroit need a GM that's a little more trigger-happy? 5:30: What needs to change for Detroit next season? 7:08: What would you do with the Leafs if you were the president and CEO of MLSE, Keith Pelley? 13:03: Is this what we can expect from the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs? 16:44: Which team and player has been the biggest pleasant surprise? 20:25: Which team and player have been the most surprising disappointments? 23:34: The NCAA men's hockey tournament has begun. Is the national champion in the top four seeds? Who is your pick? BetMGM Playbook 26:56: Is third place in the Atlantic Division the ideal place for the Montreal Canadiens? 29:00: Will the projected 95.5 points for the Ottawa Senators be enough to sneak them into a playoff spot? 32:07: What are you seeing out of the Toronto Maple Leafs? Why are they winning games now? Rapid Fire 34:38: Lane Huston has 70 points. The Canadiens' franchise record for a defenseman is 85 points, belonging to Larry Robinson. Can he reach or beat that record? 35:27: The New York Rangers have been eliminated from playoff contention. What is the most pressing issue for them to address this summer? 36:42: Which fan base should be more concerned about their team next season: the Canucks or the Rangers? 37:59: Early this week and last week, we saw Anton Frondell and Cole Huston make their NHL debuts. Who do we think will make a bigger impact as an NHL player? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:20: How legit are the Ottawa Senators as a playoff team? 3:10: How much of an X-factor is Linus Ullmark for Ottawa? 8:20: What do you expect from a jam-packed Eastern wild-card race? 13:50: Are the Colorado Avalanche back to being a juggernaut? 17:50: How important is winning when you're out of the playoffs at this time of year? 21:40: What are your top three in the Calder Trophy race right now? 24:10: Thoughts on alternative ideas to prevent shootouts? 28:30: Will the Tampa Bay Lightning or Buffalo Sabres win the Atlantic? 30:00: How many teams will have a new coach next season? 33:20: Who had the best shootout goal last night? 35:40: NCAA Frozen Four predictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices