The Big Show

Can Sid the Kid help the Penguins win it all again, or will the Islanders go on another long run of their own? Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin preview the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Lightning win consecutive titles, or will the Panthers continue their hot run when it matters most? Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin break down the highly awaited Battle of Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast with senior writer Matt Larkin: It's a special keeper-league edition! - Recommendations for keepers to scoop up in shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week: younger isn't always better - Answering your keeper-league dilemmas, such as: (a) Patrice Bergeron or Steven Stamkos? (b) Tim Stutzle or Trevor Zegras? (c) Max Pacioretty or Kyle Connor? (d) Carter Hart or Ilya Sorokin? (e) Aleksander Barkov or Patrick Kane? Plus: questions on how to start a keeper league, when and when not to trade your draft picks and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Jack Eichel slams the Buffalo Sabres for mishandling his back injury, hints that he'll be playing for a new team next year. Who is to blame for the fracturing of his relationship with the Sabres? Who is the right suitor to acquire him? - The New York Rangers axed GM Jeff Gorton and president John Davidson in a shocker last week. Can Chris Drury handle replacing both of them? Are the Blueshirts doomed? - The Columbus Blue Jackets and Arizona Coyotes part ways with coaches John Tortorella and Rick Tocchet, respectively. What's next for each of them? Who should replace them in Columbus and Arizona? - The Blue Jackets insist Patrik Laine remains a big part of their future after a disastrous first season. Will he rebound with a new coach in 2021-22? - Listener mailbag, including: will the Tom Wilson incident inspire teams to bulk up their rosters as protection? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-time Olympic Gold medalist Becky Kellar chats with Sami Jo Small about how to reinvent yourself to stay valuable and how to stay at the top of your game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy break down all the happenings from the U-18s, including the highly talked about the match between Connor Bedard and Matvei Michkov, the struggles for USA and Sweden and the players that stood out the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Tom Wilson goes off against the New York Rangers with dangerous attacks on Pavel Buchnevich and Artemi Panarin but walks away with only a $5,000 fine. Is Wilson too dangerous for the NHL right now? - Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews continue to post video-game numbers. Do we care about the "North Division is inferior" debate? - Kirill Kaprizov and Jason Robertson are neck and neck for the Calder Trophy. Who has the edge? And what about Alex Nedeljkovic? - Ryan Miller will retire after this season. He's not a Hall of Famer…right? - The Ottawa Senators were 2-11-1 and are 18-16-4 since then. Are they for real or just a team playing well with no pressure? - Listener mailbag, including: what should the Boston Bruins do with all their UFAs this summer? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Storytellers with Ian Pulver, Brian Lawton shares advice and stories from a career that has spanned five decades as a player, agent, GM and broadcaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with senior writer Matt Larkin: - Top waiver-wire pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week: study every goalie's schedule - Starting Lineup: best discontinued products - Taking listener questions on pool topics such as: (a) Will Connor McDavid reach 100 points this season? (b) How many teams are too many in a fantasy hockey pool? (c) Better keeper: Quinn Hughes or Adam Fox? (d) How do you replace Nikolaj Ehlers after his season-ending injury? (e) Should you drop better players for Canucks since they have so many games left? (f) How do you adjust your scoring system to make goalies more valuable? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Andrew Shaw retires at 29 because of concussions. Will we keep seeing more players leave the game before their 30s because of head trauma? - Jakob Chychrun leads all defensemen with 16 goals. Has he entered the Norris Trophy chat? - Cole Caufield finally debuts in the NHL. What's his long-term ceiling? - Patrick Roy wants back into the NHL as a coach or executive. What role, if any, suits him best? - The Minnesota Wild have won seven straight games. Are they a Stanley Cup threat despite sharing a division with the superpowered Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche? - After the Nova Scotia government forces the cancellation of the Women's World Championship due to COVID-19 concerns, the IIHF admits it had no backup plan. Understandable or inexcusable? - Listener mailbag, including: Who gets a higher AAV on his next contract – Brady Tkachuk or Andrei Svechnikov? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olympic gold medalist and world champion Natalie Spooner joins Sami Jo Small to share her thoughts on how to bring your best to your team and be a valuable teammate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy get you ready with all you need to know about the upcoming Under-18 World Hockey Championship. Plus, Ryan chats with 2021 NHL draft prospect Oscar Plandowski of the Charlottetown Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Patrick Marleau sets a new all-time games record at 1,768. Is he a Hall of Famer? - The Vancouver Canucks return to action reluctantly after their COVID-19 variant nightmare. Should they be playing at all for the rest of the year? - Are the Tampa Bay Lightning still the Stanley Cup favorite if Steven Stamkos' injury lingers into the post-season yet again? - The New Jersey Devils drop six straight games, and the Buffalo Sabres have almost caught them in the East standings. Why aren't people piling on the Devils more? How do you fix this franchise? - The Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche are the league's hottest teams. Who is the class of the West? - Listening mailbag, including: who will be 'The Craig MacTavish of visors'? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with senior writer Matt Larkin: - Assessing which players gained or lost fantasy value at the trade deadline - Top waiver-wire pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week: the time for patience is over - Starting Lineup: funniest movies of all-time - Taking listener questions on pool topics such as: (a) Keeper league decision: Brock Boeser or Travis Konecny? (b) Will Jakub Vrana's career explode in Detroit? (c) Will Taylor Hall find redemption on Boston? (d) Is Nikita Gusev a priority pickup for the fantasy playoffs? (e) Better keeper for the next five years: Jack Eichel or Aleksander Barkov? (f) How to define collusion when deciding whether to veto a trade And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast: Senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin analyze all the biggest stories from NHL trade deadline day, including: - Naming top winner teams and loser teams - Breaking down the most significant trades from the days leading up to the deadline: Anthony Mantha, Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno, David Savard and more - Thoughts on the contract extensions for Alex Iafallo and Scott Laughton And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danièle Sauvageau guided Canada to a gold medal at the 2002 Olympics. She has 24 years of experience with the RCMP and the Montreal Police Force and even coached in the QMJHL with the Montreal Rocket. Host Sami Jo Small chatted with Sauvageau about her passion for the game and her strategic initiatives that have helped her teams towards growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis talk about Canada's U-18 World Championship team, the Biosteel Top Prospects Game, the recent Minnesota High School Tournament and more. Plus, an interview with 2021 NHL draft prospect Chase Stillman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: It's our 2021 NHL trade deadline preview, teeing up the big day, which arrives April 12. Topics covered include: - Will COVID-19 and salary-cap complications make this the quietest trade deadline ever? - Should the Leafs pursue another goalie, or is Jack Campbell their No. 1 now? - Which pieces will go in a potential Columbus Blue Jackets fire sale? - Predicting landing spots for Taylor Hall, Kyle Palmieri, Rickard Rakell and other prominent trade candidates - Be the GM: what would you do at the deadline if you were in charge of (insert team here)? - Listener mailbag, including: Which established young NHLers should seller teams covet? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In order for a hockey player to perform to the best of his abilities at any level, the ice needs to be sensational. There are so many factors that go into building the perfect sheet of ice, and the NHL's "King of the Ice”, Dan Craig, talked to Ian Pulver about his journey to the historic Edmonton Northlands Coliseum and beyond. Craig talks about creating ice surfaces, building operations, outdoor games and other topics. Listeners will hear about all the great opportunities in the hockey world on the building operations side of the game, a side that doesn't get much attention in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy - With the trade deadline approaching, which of these teams should be active and who should stand pat? - Florida: just lost Ekblad, but are comfortably in a post-season spot. Should they add? - Nashville; looked out of it a month ago, now they're fourth with their competitors swooning. Now what? - Arizona: St. Louis looks vulnerable and the Coyotes could use a positive finish - The Tim Peel incident brought up the importance of fairness in the game - especially because gambling is poised to be much bigger in the sport in the coming years. What are the long-term effects of the Peel Hot Mic? - Disney has a new Mighty Ducks show: Do we begrudgingly acknowledge the importance of this franchise? (and how many of the movies have you seen?) - Mailbag questions And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susie Yuen, a pioneer in women’s hockey, joins Sami Jo Small to talk about from her experience with the Canadian national team, her time with the University of Manitoba Bisons and her time spent coaching in China. Yuen shares her experience about growing up as a first-generation Canadian, the support of her friends and family and how sport can build communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Prospect Podcast with Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy: - Three prospects to watch right now - Comparing Connor Bedard to Connor McDavid - NCAA tournament: Who are some of the top prospects to watch? - Luke Hughes injury - out for the year, but will it hurt his draft standing? - Is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen going to save the Sabres in the future? - Cole Sillinger interview And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: It's a special all-mailbag edition as the NHL season reaches its midway mark. Questions include: - Which team(s) are in position to lose important players in the expansion draft? - Will Ryan Getzlaf go to market as a UFA this summer? - Will the North Division still host playoff games in Canada after the first two rounds? - A possible destination for Igor Larionov's first NHL coaching gig - What would a Dallas Stars firesale look like? And many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn Healy joins Ian Pulver on this week's episode of Storytellers. Healy is known most for his exploits as NHL goaltender, but he now acts as the executive director of the NHL Alumni Association. Healy talks about his mission with the group and the support he has received from hockey greats such as Wayne Gretzky, Paul Coffey and Mark Messier. Healy paints the picture of what it is like for a player as he transitions out of the game and has some great messages for current players, too. Whether it tending goal, behind the broadcast mic or championing player causes, Healy does it with passion and determination. The son of a World War II veteran, Healy’s approach to everything he does is "all in." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with senior writer Matt Larkin: - Top waiver-wire pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week: Know your league's scoring system - Starting Lineup: the best books about sports - Taking listener questions on pool topics such as: (a) Who has the better career five years down the road: Cale Makar or Quinn Hughes? (b) How far has Jack Eichel's fantasy value fallen, injury aside? (c) Is now the time to reinvest in Ilya Samsonov? (d) Is Carey Price ready to carry fantasy teams again? (e) Is Sergei Brobrovsky truly back? (f) Rest of season value: Kieffer Bellows vs. William Karlsson And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Roughly at the NHL season's midway point, who is the Stanley Cup frontrunner? Who deserves the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year? - The Toronto Maple Leafs' grip on first place in the North loosens after five losses in six games. What's the cause of their struggles? - With news that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov will likely return in time for the playoffs when the salary cap disappears: is cap circumvention going to be a problem at the trade deadline? - Erik Karlsson doesn't want to be part of a rebuild in San Jose. Is there any hope of the San Jose Sharks being contenders any time soon? - The @New York Islanders are now top-five in the NHL in points percentage. Why do we underestimate them year after year? - Listener mailbag, including: how will the new ESPN TV deal impact the NHL? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four-time Olympian, three-time Olympic gold medallist, Harvard grad and NHL hockey analyst Jennifer Botterill joins Sami Jo to share insights on high-performing individuals and teams. Botterill shares her insights from her experience with the Canadian National Team, her time at Harvard University and how she finds balance with an incredibly demanding schedule. She talks about what makes a great coach, the positive role her family played in her life and how to create a supportive nurturing environment in order to find success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Prospect Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis: - Ryan's prospects of the week - Re-drafting the 2020 NHL top three - is there a new No. 1 top prospect? - The top NHL-affiliated and UFA NCAA prospects - Matvei Michkov's new contract - Who are the top goalies for the 2021 draft? - Detroit's future in net - An interview with 2021 NHL draft prospect Sebastian Cossa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson gets a seven-game suspension for boarding Boston's Brandon Carlo. Was the punishment severe enough? - Darryl Sutter takes over as coach of the Calgary Flames. Can he duplicate the mid-season turnaround he executed in Los Angeles nine years ago? - Proposed NHL draft-lottery changes include only two teams winning the lottery, only jumping up 10 spots and not jumping up to win the lottery more than twice in five years. Good changes or bad changes? - What must the NWHL do to ensure the Isobel Cup final gets played without another COVID-19 debacle? - Who will be the top target league-wide at the NHL trade deadline next month? - Listener mailbag, including: Which team will disappoint in the playoffs? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Sportnet's Elliotte Friedman joins Ian Pulver to talk about his journey from the University of Western Ontario Gazette Newspaper to being a major force on Hockey Night in Canada. Friedman covers a host of topics, from Usain Bolt’s world-record performance at the Olympics to rendering great advice to future media contributors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with senior writer Matt Larkin: - Top waiver-wire pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week: Collecting phone numbers - Starting Lineup: Worst Movies - Taking listener questions on pool topics such as: (a) Do Cal Petersen and Chris Driedger have long-term fantasy value? (b) What's something fantasy managers overlook? (c) Is it time to give up on Carey Price as a fantasy star? (d) You should trade Patrick Kane for Nathan MacKinnon…right? (e) Is it more than a slump for Evgeni Malkin? (f) Is Erik Karlsson done as an elite fantasy contributor? And many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - The Sabres keep losing games. Jeff Skinner is a $9-million healthy scratch. Jack Eichel and coach Ralph Krueger can't even agree on how Eichel got injured. What does the future hold for this floundering franchise? - Jordan Binnington melts down and attacks three San Jose Sharks after being pulled. Was it a sign of a fiery competitor or a bad look? - Patrick Kane reaches 400 goals. Is he the greatest U.S.-born player of all-time? - How much runway does coach John Tortorella have left in Columbus? - The PWHPA makes history with nationally televised game at Madison Square Garden. Does the event move the needle for the future of women's hockey? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A long-time hockey player, Roberta Bartolo talks about being black in the hockey world, her time on the University of Manitoba team, and about conquering difficult tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- An update on the top prospects in the AHL - With so many junior-aged players playing well in the AHL, will we see the NHL push to change the league's eligibility regulations? - Matt Savoie is staying in the USHL - good move for his development? - What's the deal with Aatu Raty? - Interview with 2021 NHL draft prospect Scott Morrow And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Artemi Panarin takes a leave of absence from the New York Rangers in the wake of what the Rangers call a "fabricated story" of him assaulting an 18-year-old woman in 2011. Is there any validity to the allegations? Is the Putin government strong-arming Panarin? What happens to the Rangers' 2020-21 season now? - Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews continue to post unbelievable numbers this season. Have they officially arrived as the Gretzky/Lemieux and Crosby/Ovechkin pillars of this generation? Does playing in the North Division detract from the statistics this season? - The Pegulas have now owned the Buffalo Sabres for 10 years. The Sabres are in danger of tying an NHL record with 10 straight playoff misses. Will the franchise ever succeed under this ownership? - Sidney Crosby after 1,000 games: where does he rank among the all-time great players? - Should the NHL stage more outdoor games that are heavy on aesthetics and light on attendance like the Lake Tahoe experience? - Listener mailbag, including: is coach Claude Julien's job in jeopardy in Montreal? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Storytellers with host Ian Pulver, former NHLer Ken Baumgartner joins to discuss his adventures from going to the NHL to build a successful career in business. A native of Flin Flon, Man., Baumgartnerplayed over 700 NHL games before graduating from the hallowed halls of Harvard University with an MBA. Listeners will learn how he relied on will, determination, sacrifice, intellect and so much more to forge both a great NHL tenure before building an impressive business career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with senior writer Matt Larkin: - Top waiver-wire pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week: Prey on the basement dwellers in the standings - Starting Lineup: Pet Peeves - Taking listener questions on pool topics such as: (a) Should you play conservatively in keeper leagues in case this season ends up cancelled? (b) Time to cash in Joe Pavelski after his amazing start? (c) Will the North Division's high-scoring ways keep making a big impact on fantasy values? (d) Will Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko be OK? (e) Time to bail on Sergei Bobrovsky if you own him? Or buy low if you don't? (f) Can Jack Roslovic be a high-end fantasy option for a full season and beyond? And many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Updating our Stanley Cup predictions at the quarter-season mark - Making early Hart Trophy predictions at the quarter-season mark - Alex Galchenyuk joins his seventh team in his 10th season. Why do teams give up on him so often? - Will the NHL's new COVID-19 protocols finally work? Will we finally stop seeing teams locked down? - Listener questions, including: Do you believe in the Calgary Flames? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the inaugural episode of Sami Jo's Podcast with Sami Jo Small, two-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time World Champion, Cheryl Pounder joins the show. Cheryl talks about how she overcame self-doubt to make it back to the Canadian national team and shares her insights on how to perform in a pressure situation and how to effectively communicate in a team dynamic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Prospect Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis: - Three prospects to watch - Who is the No. 1 prospect for the 2021 draft? - Is this a good year to tank for the draft? - Should you be worried about Alexis Lafreniere? - An interview with 2021 draft prospect Zachary L'Heureux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Can the Vancouver Canucks' season be saved, or are heads about to roll at the coaching and front-office level? - Was the NHL right to uphold the blown offside review in the Blue Jackets/Hurricanes game? - John Tortorella has already benched Patrik Laine during a game. Are the Blue Jackets playing a risky game with their pending RFA? - Tom Brady has more Super Bowls than any other NFL team. Who is hockey's equivalent? - Is Auston Matthews now a top-three player in the world? - Can the NWHL find a way to thrive without the NHL stepping in to help? - Listener mailbag, including: Who would have the better career…Johnny Gaudreau using Zdeno Chara's stick, or Zdeno Chara using Johnny Gaudreau's stick? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Wild assistant GM Tom Kurvers chats about winning the Stanley Cup with Montreal, working in management with legends such as Gretzky and Yzerman, his current fight against cancer and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with Matt Larkin: - Top waiver-wire pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week: Capitalize on COVID cancellations - Starting Lineup: Most Unbreakable NHL records - Taking listener questions on pool topics such as: (a) Should you sell high on Tyler Toffoli? (b) What is Connor McDavid's fantasy trade value? (c) Which player has lost the most fantasy value this season? (d) Who is the safest mid-range player to pick every year? (e) Which fantasy categories are the worst to use? (f) Who has more value for the next three years: Jack Eichel or Artemi Panarin? And many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Defenseman Tony DeAngelo clears waivers, and the New York Rangers say he's played his last game for them. Does he deserve a second chance with a new team, or is he out of chances? - The New Jersey Devils place 10 players on the COVID-19 list. Is there any chance the NHL can get through the entire season? Will bubbles be needed eventually? - With the North Division producing barn-burner games and teams beating up on the Ottawa Senators, will the division winner be a paper tiger in the playoffs? - Should the Pittsburgh Penguins' next GM hire consider reversing course from Jim Rutherford and exploring a rebuild? - Can Sam Bennett break out on a new team if the Calgary Flames trade him? - Listener mailbag, including: what's wrong with Matt Murray? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic for Pierre-Luc Dubois and a 2022 third-round draft pick. Who wins the trade between the Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets in the short and long term? - Which other big names could end up traded this season? - Is it a good idea to stage a special prospects tournament to help scouts before the 2021 NHL draft? - Can Central teams overcome their condensed schedules as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: - Listener mailbag, including: who is the NHL's most underrated player today? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NHL scout and sports psychologist Paul Henry joins Ian Pulver to chat about his long career, the time he bought Dave Keon’s car and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with Matt Larkin: - Top waiver wire pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week - Taking listener questions on pool topics such as: (a) best strategies for a short season (b) how much to trust Ilya Sorokin (c) Igor Shesterkin's rest-of-season value vs. Anton Khudobin's (d) The best format for fantasy scoring (e) A fast-starting player to distrust long term (f) Filip Zadina's breakout potential And many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Jakub Voracek blasts Flyers reporter Mike Sielski during a post-game Zoom presser. Was it fair for Voracek to voice his opinion in that forum, or was it a low blow? - The Florida Panthers are reportedly using Keith Yandle's ironman streak to pressure him into waiving his no-movement clause. A dirty tactic or nothing personal? - Overreacting to early-season storylines: which NHL teams have our attention for good or bad reasons already? - Previewing the NWHL season, which begins Jan. 23 - Listener mailbag, including: what would be the appropriate trade package for the Montreal Canadiens to get Pierre-Luc Dubois? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Predicting winners and dark horses for the Stanley Cup - Predicting winners and dark horses for the Hart, Art Ross, Rocket Richard, Norris, Vezina and Calder Trophies - Evander Kane files for bankruptcy, is $26.8 million in debt. How does this happen to a pro athlete? - Corey Crawford retires. Is he a Hall of Famer? - NBC Sports fires Mike Milbury and hires Mike Babcock. Is it a tone-deaf hire or does Babcock deserve a new opportunity? - Listener mailbag, including: which coach has the worst job security to open the season? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the fourth episode, two-time Stanley Cup Champion Scotty Gomez joins Ian Pulver to talk about his new endeavours, Scotty’s House and Story Time with Uncle Scott. Gomez, one of the very best storytellers in the business, covers an array of topics, including his days with the New Jersey Devils and his 1,000-plus games in the NHL. Gomez renders advice to current NHLers, future pros and players at all levels. He is entertaining and witty as he discusses his heritage, his Alaskan roots and his current Scotty's House adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices