
The Big Show
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Will Calgary be a Stanley Cup contender? Plus, Rick Nash's retirement
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Calgary has solidified themselves as a Stanley Cup contender (0:45), Anaheim’s struggles and whether they should move on from Randy Carlyle (6:27), Rick Nash’s retirement announcement (11:26) and former NCAA coaches struggling at the NHL level (15:40). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider tips (22:02) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 prospect Alex Turcotte and Flyers draft pick Isaac Ratcliffe (25:18). Plus, Ken gives his hot take of the week, involving Michael Matheson’s recent game against Vancouver (34:19), and they answer some mailbag questions (37:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midseason MVP favourites, and Dougie Hamilton trade rumours
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss their first half MVP picks (0:57), the return of Dougie Hamilton trade rumours (5:59) and whether Montreal should be a buyer in the second half (10:27). Then, Matt dishes out his fantasy insider tips (14:57) and Ryan focuses his future watch on World Junior standouts Kaapo Kakko and Grigori Denisenko (17:00). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (23:40) and they answer some mailbag questions (26:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Junior Championship preview
THN’s Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy preview the upcoming World Junior Championship by taking a look at all 10 teams in the tournament. They also give their tournament predictions (32:31) and answer some world junior mailbag questions (34:10). Canada (0:50) USA (5:43) Russia (10:45) Finland (14:50) Sweden (18:28) Czech Republic (23:17) Switzerland (26:42) Slovakia (27:45) Denmark (28:23) Kazakhstan (29:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Battle of Alberta is back, and should Chicago trade Patrick Kane?
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the rejuvenated Battle of Alberta (1:00), reports of potentially expanding the amount of teams in the playoffs (6:20) and the potential for an Auston Matthews offer sheet this summer (10:12). Then, Matt gives his best fantasy pickup options (15:45) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Yegor Afanasyev and Devils first rounder Ty Smith (18:04). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take, which involves a Patrick Kane fake trade (25:36) and they answer some mailbag questions (29:19). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The end of the Nylander saga, and yet another Tom Wilson hit
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the end to the William Nylander Saga (1:00), whether they thought Tom Wilson’s latest hit was worthy of punishment (5:41) and whether a potential move to the Central Division could foreshadow the Coyotes relocating to Houston (9:54). Then, Matt gives out his fantasy insider tips (13:24) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Connor McMichael and Detroit first rounder Joe Veleno (15:10). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take, which involves how he thinks Toronto will fare in the postseason (20:08) and they answer some mailbag questions (22:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hextall fired, Chicago & Arizona's trade, and Roussel's bite
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Chicago and Arizona’s trade last night (0:30), whether a fine was enough punishment for Antoine Roussel’s bite (6:55) and the breaking news of Ron Hextall’s firing (9:48). Then, Matt dishes out his fantasy insider tips (15:23), Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Jakob Pelletier (17:05) and Chicago prospect Evan Barratt (17:05). Then, Ken gives his hot take of the week (21:57) and they answer some mailbag questions (25:02). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early season trades, Buffalo's hot start and Boston's struggles
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the recent trades between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles and Edmonton and New York (0:30), whether Boston is in trouble (4:40) and whether Buffalo is for real (8:04). Then, Matt gives out his fantasy insider tips (11:03), Ryan focuses this week’s future watch on 2019 draft prospect Bobby Brink and Leafs goalie prospect Ian Scott (13:35). Plus, Ken gives his hot take of the week (18:22) and they answer some mailbag questions (21:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nylander's holdout, the league's concussion settlement and the Elias Pettersson Gretzky comparison
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the NHL’s recent concussion settlement (0:40), what the Leafs should do with the Nylander holdout (6:10) and Wayne Gretzky’s Elias Pettersson comments (11:25). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider tips (14:27) and Ryan focuses his future watch on draft prospect Bowen Byram and Blues prospect Scott Perunovich (17:11). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take on the goalie equipment debate (25:55), and they answer some mailbag questions (30:07). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Stevens’ firing, Rinne and Gourde’s new contracts, and an interview with Jay Baruchel
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss John Stevens’ firing in LA (0:25) and break down the new contracts of Pekka Rinne (5:28) and Yanni Gourde (9:15). Then, Matt gives his best fantasy insider pickups (13:52) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Vasili Podkolzin (15:40) and Vegas first rounder Erik Brannstrom (16:57). Plus, Ken is back with his hot take of the week (22:00), the guys answer some mailbag questions, and we listen in on Matt’s interview with actor and Habs fan Jay Baruchel about his new book Born into It: A Fan’s Life (35:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthews' injury, coaches on the hot seat, and an interview with Tyler Seguin
THN’s Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy discuss Auston Matthews’ injury and how it will impact the Leafs (0:42), Carey Price vs. Patrick Roy (4:32), and which coach is favourite to be the first fired (7:17). Then, Matt gives out his fantasy insider pickup tips (9:47) and Ryan focuses his future watch on the 2019 draft’s top goalie prospect Spencer Knight (11:07) and Flyers’ prospect Morgan Frost (12:50). Plus, Matt fills in for Ken’s hot take of the week with a Sergei Bobrovsky take (16:55), they answer some mailbag questions (19:24) and play Matt’s interview with Tyler Seguin (27:07). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LA's cold start, Ottawa's hot start, and Juuse Saros' new starting job
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Pekka Rinne’s injury and if Juuse Saros can take over the Preds’ starting job (0:35), and whether LA’s cold start (3:58) and Ottawa’s hot start (8:10) are a sign of things to come for either team. Then, Matt gives his weekly fantasy insider tips (11:43), and Ryan focuses this week’s future watch on 2019 draft prospect Raphael Lavoie and Avs defense prospect Cale Makar (14:49). Plus, Ken dishes out his hot take of the week, which involves Auston Matthews’ next contract (21:45) and they answer some mailbag questions (25:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Elias Petterson hit suspension worthy? Plus, early season overreactions
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Mike Matheson’s hit on Canucks rookie Elias Petterson is suspension worthy (0:28), the teams off to slow starts they’re most worried about (4:52) and the hot teams out of the gate they’re most confident in (8:42). Then, Matt dishes out some fantasy pickup tips (12:02) and Ryan breaks down the game of the 2019 draft’s top prospect Jack Hughes (13:40) and Vegas Golden Knights first rounder Cody Glass (15:57). Plus, Ken gives his hot take of the week (19:38) and they answer some reader questions (22:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goalies are falling, plus goal celebration controversies
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Brian Elliott’s complain about the size of his goalie equipment (1:58), which team will be hurt most by the recent rash of goalie injuries (5:40) and Jeremy Jacobs’ comments about a franchise in Houston (9:59). Then, Matt gives out his fantasy insider tips (13:41) and Ryan breaks down 2019 draft prospect Kirby Dach (15:23) and Sabres goalie prospect Ukka Pekka Luukonen (16:24). Plus, Ken gives his hot take of the week (19:43) and they answer some mailbag questions (24:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Wilson's latest infraction, Kaapo Kakko, and can the Islanders make the playoffs?
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Tom Wilson’s latest controversial hit (1:12), EA Sports’ NHL 19 season (4:18) and who is likely to be the first player traded this season (7:39). Matt dishes out some fantasy insider tips (12:37), while Ryan gives the prospect profile of Finnish star Kaapo Kakko (14:39) and Panthers prospect Serron Noel (16:22). Plus, they listen to Ken’s hot take of the week (18:37) and answer some reader questions (23:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season Previews: Pacific Division
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell conclude their season previews by breaking down each team in the Pacific Division. (0:45) – Vancouver (6:52) – Arizona (13:01) – Edmonton (18:52) – Los Angeles (23:43) – Anaheim (28:52) – Vegas (32:44) – San Jose (38:34) – Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season Previews: Metro Divison | Plus, breaking down the Karlsson trade
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Erik Karlsson trade and what it means for both Ottawa and San Joese (0:30) before continuing their season previews by breaking down each team in the Metro Division. (8:42) New York Islanders (14:01) New York Rangers (17:40) New Jersey Devils (22:04) Carolina Hurricanes (27:50) Philadelphia Flyers (30:38) Pittsburgh Penguins (34:37) Washington Capitals (39:06) Columbus Blue Jackets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season Previews: Central Divison, plus, breaking down the Pacioretty trade
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell break down last night’s Max Pacioretty trade between Montreal and Vegas (0:30) before previewing the teams in the Central Division. (8:10) – Chicago (13:20) – Minnesota (18:50) – Colorado (24:05) – Dallas (29:53) – St. Louis (35:06) – Nashville (41:39) – Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season Previews: Atlantic Division
THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larking kick off the 2018/19 season previews by taking a look at the teams in the Atlantic Division. (0:53) – Ottawa (6:08) – Detroit (12:11) – Montreal (19:00) – Buffalo (23:13) – Florida (28:16) – Boston (34:17) – Toronto (40:40) – Tampa Bay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giving our best 2018/19 Hot Takes
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Erik Karlsson will be an Ottawa Senator to start the season (1:30) and Toronto’s hiring of Hayley Wickenheiser and Noelle Needham (8:27). Then, they give their best hot takes for the upcoming season (14:21), plus they answer some reader questions (21:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2018/19 Fantasy sleepers and busts
THN’s Ryan Kennedy and fantasy guru Matt Larkin go over Matt’s top five sleepers and busts in this year’s THN Fantasy Pool Guide. Players discussed include: Ryan Nugent Hopkins (2:30), Pierre-Luc Dubois (4:40), Philipp Grubauer (6:50), Jack Roslovic (10:10), Andreas Johnsson (13:12), Taylor Hall (15:55), William Karlsson (17:21), Pekka Rinne (20:30), Dustin Brown (24:06) and Mathew Barzal (26:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down the Jeff Skinner trade and John Gibson & Mark Stone’s new contracts
THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larking discuss Buffalo’s trade for Jeff Skinner and what it means for both teams (1:15), whether Anaheim overpaid for John Gibson (10:20) and what Mark Stone’s one-year extension means for his future in Ottawa (16:35). Plus, they answer some reader questions (23:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again answering all of your offseason questions
In their last podcast before a summer break, THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell take to Twitter to answer all of your offseason questions. Topics discussed include: Florida’s chances at a playoff run next season, Calder trophy favourites, teams they expect to make a leap next season, Jacob Trouba’s future and the most clutch Game 7 goalies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remembering Ray Emery. Plus, Max Pacioretty & Erik Karlsson trade rumours
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Ray Emery’s legacy after his tragic passing over the weekend (0:25), what Montreal is doing with Max Pacioretty (6:02) and whether Erik Karlsson will still be traded this offseason (12:27). Plus, they answer some reader questions (16:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Answering all of your offseason questions
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell take to Twitter in this all reader question episode. Topics discussed include Panarin and Bobrovsky’s futures in Columbus, Winnipeg as a free agent destination, New Jersey’s future plans, Toronto’s future cap situation, Justin Faulk, and the league’s most fun cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tavares, the future of the Leafs & Islanders, plus offseason winners and losers so far
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Tavares signing and whether or not Toronto is now a Cup contender (0:30), the Islanders’ future outlook without JT (14:05), winners and losers from the offseason so far (24:28) and Erik Karlsson predictions (37:43). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Draft takeaways, Calgary’s blockbuster trade, Kovalchuk to L.A. and an interview with P.K. Subban
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the winners and losers of the NHL draft (0:40), Calgary and Carolina’s big trade involving Dougie Hamilton and Noah Hanifin (11:20), Ilya Kovalchuk’s reported contract with Los Angeles (20:25) and their last minute John Tavares free agency predictions (25:20). Plus an interview with NHL 19 cover man P.K. Subban (32:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down the Galchenyuk-Domi trade, plus more drama in Ottawa
THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Montreal and Arizona’s Alex Galchenyuk for Max Domi trade (1:25), why Montreal appears to be leaning towards drafting Jesperi Kotkaniemi (11:15), what Ottawa can do to fix their latest setback (15:15) and whether Erik Karlsson will be a Senator at the start of next season (20:25). Plus, they discuss the potential for a 19-year-old draft rule (27:35) and answer some reader questions (27:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices