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Peer-To-Peer Conversations: David Morehouse
David Morehouse, the president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Penguins, talked with The Hockey News publisher Graeme Roustan as part of our ongoing Peer-To-Peer series with members of the hockey business world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Taylor Hall trade and the end of the Kovalchuk saga in LA
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss some of the setbacks and delays behind today’s Taylor Hall trade (0:30), the Joel Farabee suspension (6:03), the end of the Kovalchuk era in LA and his Hall of Fame chances (10:43), Peter DeBoer’s firing and what’s next for the Sharks (19:35) and Jack Eichel’s case for the Hart (27:09). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (31:32). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospect Podcast: Canada WJC roster preview
THN’s Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy discuss all the news from Canada’s World Junior Championship selection camp in Oakville, Ontario. Topics include: (1:00) – Quinton Byfield (2:41) – Dylan Holloway (6:51) – Nico Daws (8:06) – Bowen Byram (10:43) – Goalies (1616) – Potential seventh defensemen (24:46) – Dale Hunter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Detroit the worst team of the salary cap era? Is Arizona a legit contender?
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Capmbell discuss the NHL’s upcoming Board of Governors meeting and whether it can result in a change in coaching culture (7:28). Then, they question whether Detroit is the worst team of the salary cap era (7:28), if Jimmy Howard is a good backup rental option (14:39), if Arizona is a legit playoff contender (16:39) and who is likely to be named the next coach of the New Jersey Devils (23:27). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (35:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast: World Junior A Challenge Preview
Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the players to watch at the World Junior A Challenge in Dawson Creek over the next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peer-To-Peer Conversations: Matt Majka
Minnesota Wild president Matt Majka spoke with The Hockey News publisher Graeme Roustan as part of our ongoing Peer-to-Peer Q&A series with prominent members of the hockey business world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Podcast: Will Subban and Pavelski bounce back? Should Tarasenko be stashed?
THN’s Matt Larkin gives his top three fantasy pickups of the week before answering all your fantasy questions. Topics include: (5:20) - Mikko Koskinen (7:46) – Will Joe Pavelski bounce back? (10:43) – Frederik Andersen on back-to-backs (14:55) – The best buy-low defensemen (21:16) – Tarasenko as a stash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Potential Taylor Hall trade destinations and the Bill Peters fallout
THN’s Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Taylor Hall trade destinations (1:24), Bill Peters’ resignation and what it means for coaching culture going forward (6:46) and whether Nathan MacKinnon has a case for the Hart Trophy (15:39). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospect Podcast: Looking at Montreal’s prospects and a potential Taylor Hall haul
THN’s Ryan Kennedy gives his three 2020 draft prospects to take stock of (0:30), before answering all your prospect questions (3:28). Topics include: German prospects (7:55) – Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (11:47) – Yaroslav Askarov (13:48) – Ty Smith (15:55) – A potential Taylor Hall haul (18:49) – Montreal’s prospects (27:21) – Most improved prospect (29:10) – Gabe Vilardi & Alex Turcotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McDavid & Draisaitl’s dominance and Bortuzzo & Kerfoot’s suspensions
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Robert Bortuzzo (0:35) and Alex Kerfoot’s (5:50) suspensions, McDavid and Draisaitl’s comparables (8:20), quarter season Stanley Cup favourites (13:45) and whether Nashville should consider a coaching change (19:24). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching up with J.P Barry: Gretzky, bringing Malkin to North America and Barzal's excellence
Senior writer Ryan Kennedy sat down with hockey agent J.P. Barry to discuss Wayne Gretzky, the time he helped bring Evgeni Malkin to North America and the client he thinks has exceeded all expectations during his NHL career so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Podcast: Pickup Klefbom while you can, and Chabot vs. Werenski
THN’s fantasy guru Matt Larkin gives his top three pickup targets (0:40) before answering your mailbag questions (3:00) about Chabot vs. Werenski, Jonathan Bernier, Max Domi and his worst fantasy trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching up with Igor Larionov: Red Army, Dire Straits, Tikhonov, prospects and more
Hockey legend Igor Larionov stopped by The Hockey News office to talk about everything from the old Red Army, his favorite band, some of the legends he played with and one player in particular he wasn't too fond of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who’s to blame for Toronto & Calgary’s woes and who’s the GOAT of women’s hockey?
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Matt Calvert injury and whether the refs are to blame for not stopping play (0:30), if coaching is the problem in Toronto and Calgary (6:57), Hayley Wickenheiser and the greatest women’s hockey players of all time (17:20) and picks for next year’s HHOF class (23:24). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (30:58). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospect Podcast: Joe Veleno's ETA and early World Junior favourites
THN’s Ryan Kennedy gives his three most impressive prospects right now (0:30) before answering all your prospect questions. Topics include: Joe Veleno’s NHL ETA, Jack Dugan, K'Andre Miller, Robert Thomas’ ceiling and early World Junior favourites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Cherry out and Mitch Marner's injury
THN's Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Don Cherry's dismissal from Hockey Night in Canada and what his legacy will be going forward (0:30), Mitch Marner's injury and whether it could affect Toronto's playoff chances(14:58)and John Chayka's extension in Arizona (21:05). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (25:07). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucic's suspension and the Islanders’ win streak
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Milan Lucic’s two-game suspension was enough (0:31) Dustin Byfuglien and Winnipeg seeking arbitration (9:22), the Islanders’ underpublicized win streak (16:24) and whether the NCAA’s student endorsement news will have any effect on hockey players (22:48). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (35:02). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tarasenko’s injury and Carter Hart’s early season struggles
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Vladimir Tarasenko’s injury (0:25) and whether St. Louis should think about a trade to replace him (6:04), if Carter hart should be sent to the minors to work through his struggles thus far (9:45), what’s wrong with the Kings (14:09) and the Erik Gudbransson trade (23:31). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (30:31). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy podcast: Top pickups, best young goalies and Matthews vs Draisaitl
THN’s Matt Larkin gives his top fantasy pickup options before answering all your fantasy questions live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikko Rantanen’s injury and Nico Hischier’s extension
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Mikko Rantanen’s injury (0:25), Nico Hischier’s extension (4:03), the latest in the Matthew Tkachuk, Drew Doughty rivalry (8:54) and whether Minnesota will consider letting go of Bruce Boudreau (16:20). Plus, they answer your mailbag questions (29:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospect Podcast: Filip Zadina, Ilya Samsonov and Ryan Poehling’s return
THN’s Ryan Kennedy answers your questions live about prospects around the league. Prospects discussed include: Joel Farabee, Filip Zadina, Morgan Frost, Cole Caufield, Vladislav Kamenev, Josh Ho-Sang and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early season surprises
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss some of the biggest surprises of the NHL season so far, including New Jersey’s struggles (0:50), Edmonton (10:35) and Buffalo’s (16:03) hot starts and whether Braden Holtby’s days as the Capitals’ starter could be numbered (16:03). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (31:19). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy hockey Q&A
THN’s Matt Larkin answers all your fantasy hockey questions live. Topics include: what to do with Evgeni Malkin, if James Neal is for real, the best buy-low options and the potential for an Andrei Svechnikov breakout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week one storylines and the Crosby fight
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the early season storylines we should be taking seriously (0:58), Crosby’s fight against Dubois (8:38), Edmonton’s star deployment (12:50) and Stamkos’ comments about Tampa’s slow start (15:57). Then, they talk about Auston Matthews and Anthony Mantha’s early goal spurts (20:00) and Alex Lafreniere and Quinton Byfield’s chances to be the #1 overall pick (27:19). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (32:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019/20 Season predictions
On the brink of a new season, THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell predict which team will be this year’s dark horse Stanley Cup winners (0:55), which team will be this year’s biggest bust (5:35) and which rookies are sleepers to take home the Calder (13:53). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (18:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019/20 Season Previews: Pacific Division
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell finish off their season preview series by ranking and answering burning questions about each team in the Pacific Division. (0:58) – Calgary (11:13) – Vegas (22:10) – San Jose (33:00) – Arizona (43:04) – Vancouver (52:51) – Edmonton (1:01:15) – Anaheim (1:10:53) – Los Angeles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019/20 Season Previews: Metropolitan Division

2019/20 Season Previews: Central Division
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell continue their season previews by answering burning questions and ranking each team in the Central Division. (0:35) – Nashville (10:32) – Colorado (22:11) – Dallas (32:16) – Winnipeg (45:21) – St. Louis (57:32) – Chicago (1:07:11) - Minnesota Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019/20 Season Previews: Atlantic Division
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell kick off their 2019/20 season previews by answering burning questions and ranking each team in the Atlantic Division. (1:42) – Tampa Bay (11:04) – Toronto (23:07)– Boston (34:50) – Florida (44:30) – Montreal (52:34) – Buffalo (59:58) – Detroit (1:11:12) - Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019 Traverse City Prospect Tournament Recap
Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the action for all eight teams from the Traverse City Prospect Tournament, which saw Detroit take home the championship in front of an enthusiastic Michigan crowd on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

End of summer mailbag
THN's Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell end off the summer with a special all-mailbag edition of the podcast. Topics include, GMs on the hot seat, Jake Gardiner, potential rookie surprises, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kuznetsov’s IIHF suspension and Bill Guerin’s hiring in Minnesota
THN’s Edward Fraser and Ryan Kennedy discuss Evgeny Kusnetsov’s four-year IIHF suspension (1:00), Bill Guerin as Minnesota’s new GM (5:45), Jake Gardiner and the best remaining UFAs (15:44), potential 2020 draft sleepers (22:10) and some of the upcoming year’s most promising rookies (27:19). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (32:14). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kuznetsov’s IIHF suspension and Bill Guerin’s hiring in Minnesota
THN’s Edward Fraser and Ryan Kennedy discuss Evgeny Kusnetsov’s four-year IIHF suspension (1:00), Bill Guerin as Minnesota’s new GM (5:45), Jake Gardiner and the best remaining UFAs (15:44), potential 2020 draft sleepers (22:10) and some of the upcoming year’s most promising rookies (27:19). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (32:14). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The RFA saga continues
THN's Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin discuss RFA contract standoffs (1:00) and Jim Benning's extension (17:53). Then, Matt discusses some fantasy position battles (21:57) and Ryan focuses his future watch on Kirby Dach and Cole Perfetti (25:20). Plus, Matt predicts the 2020 Cup Final (28:38) and they answer some mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucic and Neal’s fresh starts and Trouba’s fresh contract
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Edmonton and Calgary’s Neal for Lucic swap (0:30), Jacob Trouba’s big extension (7:17), Artemi Panarin’s interview comments about Vladimir Putin (11:32) and Seattle naming Ron Francis as their inaugural GM (17:06). Then, Matt gives out some fantasy insider tips of players to stay away from next season (23:16) and Ryan focuses his future watch on the 2020 draft’s top prospects (27:15). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (36:18) and they answer some mailbag questions (40:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Answering all your mailbag questions
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell answer mailbag questions about hockey parents, hypothetical McDavid trades, whether St. Louis is a favourite next season and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best remaining UFAs and potential offer sheet scenarios
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether or not we will see another offer sheet this summer (0:30), the best of the remaining UFAs (5:40), and some of the offseason’s quietest teams (11:20). Then, Matt looks at the fantasy implications of some offseason moves (16:56) and Ryan focuses his future watch on some potential breakout stars next season (19:26). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (21:49) and they answer some mailbag questions (24:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's free agency special
After an eventful first day of free agency, THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Sebastian Aho’s offer sheet and the RFA threat (1:00), winners and losers from free agency so far (8:39) and all the trades that happened in the lead up to free agency (30:42). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh Weber Q&A: Talking Devils rebuild, prospects and global growth of the NHL
The Hockey News' Ryan Kennedy chatted with New Jersey Devils president Hugh Weber about selecting Jack Hughes, the further growth of hockey around the world and the future of the Devils franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Brodeur Q&A: Talking Devils' future, new role and draft day memories
A year into his role as executive vice president of business development with New Jersey, Brodeur spoke to The Hockey News' Ryan Kennedy about his new role, the future of the Devils and his own experiences with the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Draft winners and losers and UFA predictions
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss winners and losers from the NHL draft (0:45) and the Subban (14:08), Marleau (19:50), Miller (26:13) and Trouba (29:32) trades. Then, they predict destinations for some of the biggest name UFAs, including Duchene, Panarin, Pavelski and Lee (31:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's 2019 Mock Draft
THN's Steven Ellis, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell do a pick by pick mock of this year's NHL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis' cup win and Erik Karlsson's new contract
THN’s Steven Ellis, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Blues’ Stanley Cup run and whether they have any chance to repeat (1:25), Erik Karlsson’s contract extension with San Jose (6:23), Dallas Eakins’ hiring in Anaheim (13:57) and Dion Phaneuf’s buyout with Los Angeles. Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on WHL rookie Matt Savoy (22:17) and Ken gives his weekly hot take (27:49). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (30:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 7, Corey Perry’s old contract and Jeff Skinner’s new one
THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin discuss Game 7 (2:30), whether Anaheim can unload Corey Perry’s contract (8:52) and whether Jeff Skinner will live up to his new deal (14:00). Then, Matt takes Ken’s place with a weekly hot take (25:46) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Alex Turcotte and recent Calder Cup champion Morgan Geekie (29:18). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (33:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanley Cup preview
THN’s Matt Larkin and Ken Campbell breakdown all facets of the Stanley Cup final between Boston and St. Louis ahead of game one. Plus, audio from Bruce Cassidy’s Saturday press conference (33:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Boston the team to beat?
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether or not Joe Pavelski’s concussion history should keep him out of the rest of the Western Conference finals (0:26), whether Erik Karlsson’s injury history will hurt his value this offseason (8:39) and if Boston is the Stanley Cup favourite (13:35). Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Layton Ahac and Anaheim Ducks prospect Sam Steel (18:30). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (24:03) and they answer some mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down the Conference Finals, plus Kakko vs. Hughes
THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the conference final matchups (0:56), current coaching vacancies (20:30) and Kaapo Kakko versus Jack Hughes at the World Championship (26:15). Then, Ken gives his weekly hot take (35:50) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Moritz Seider and Montreal prospect Nick Suzuki (39:50). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (46:42). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edmonton's new GM and the women's hockey boycott
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Ken Holland’s hiring in Edmonton (0:30), Dallas vs. St. Louis game seven (7:11), the women’s hockey boycott (11:47) and whether the league could remove all headshots (21:31). Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Raphael Lavoie and Leafs first rounder Rasmus Sandin (29:24). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (39:40) and they answer some mailbag questions (42:19). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Updated Stanley Cup favourites and awards snubs
THN’s Edward Fraser, Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy discuss their updated Stanley Cup favourites (0:45), whether the NHL needs to address playoff officiating (11:00) and their biggest award nominee snubs (19:54). Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Karl Henriksson and Hershey goalie Ilya Samsonov (26:45) and Matt fills in for Ken with a hot take (31:15). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (35:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yzerman back and Game 7 showdowns
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Steve Yzerman’s can turn things around in Detroit (0:45), game sevens for Boston Toronto (10:30) and San Jose Vegas (16:23) and what went wrong for Tampa Bay and Winnipeg this postseason (19:15). Then, Matt gives some fantasy goalie keeper league sleepers (31:25) and Ryan focuses his future watch on Under-18 star Cole Caufield (34:23). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (37:55) and they answer some mailbag questions (41:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices