The Big Show

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - William Nylander signed an eight-year contract worth $11.5 million per year. Is it too much? Can the Leafs win with this salary structure? What does it mean for the rest of the NHL's stars with contracts ending in the next three seasons? - After reports that the Philadelphia Flyers were at a crossroads with Cutter Gauthier, they traded him to the Anaheim Ducks for Jamie Drysdale and a second-round draft pick in 2025. - Team USA was golden at the 2024 world juniors in Gothenburg, Sweden. Ryan and Michael reflect on the tournament. - The Winnipeg Jets are the hottest team in the NHL right now and sit first in the league standings. THN's Jets team site editor Carter Brooks explains what brought them to this point. - San Jose Sharks broadcaster Randy Hahn stopped by the studio to talk about the squad's tough season in last place, the future ahead with promising prospects and more. - Should the NHL stop having a representative from each team at the All-Star Weekend? - Have the hosts liked the PWHL's launch so far? What do they think of the league's "jailbreak" idea where a shorthanded goal ends a penalty kill? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a Saturday night just days away from the world juniors, it's The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos. Catch the roster breakdowns for some of the top contenders at the World Junior Championship and more, along with some tournament predictions. In order: - Can Team Canada win gold for the third straight world juniors? - Do the Americans have the best goaltending tandem of the tournament on paper? What about their forwards? - Can Sweden win the world juniors in front of the home fans this year? - THN prospect writer Tony Ferrari discusses what to expect from the next wave of squads in Finland, Slovakia and Czechia. He also analyzes Norway's Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. - Finally, the hosts predict the medallists, relegation battlers, MVP, top forward, top defenseman and top goaltender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - The Ottawa Senators replaced coach D.J. Smith and assistant coach Davis Payne with interim coach Jacques Martin and assistant coach Daniel Alfredsson. Will the Sens get the coaching bump? - Did the Minnesota Wild make the right move not playing Marc-Andre Fleury against the Pittsburgh Penguins? - The Boston Bruins loaned Matthew Poitras to Team Canada for the world juniors. Should Adam Fantilli join him? - Avalanche team site editor Colleen Flynn joins Michael and Ryan to discuss Nathan MacKinnon's points streak, Cale Makar's chances of winning the Norris Trophy again and whether Colorado has a solid shot at winning the Stanley Cup this season. - Who are the four best teams in the NHL right now? Who's rising, and who's falling? - At what point of the season should fans consider their playoff hopes gone? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the THN Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - The NHL is making a welcomed shift from theatrics to raw talent and skill with changes to this year's All-Star Skills competition. - With the firing of head coach Craig Berube, what awaits the Blues as they enter the Drew Bannister era? - Despite losing the team's leading scorer Kyle Connor to a knee injury, the Jets sit atop the Central Division and may be deserving of some respect. - How good is Canada's team ahead of the World Junior Championship, and will players like Macklin Celebrini be able to leave their mark? - What's with Alex Ovechkin's goal slump, and are the Washington Capitals still Cup contenders? Sammi Silber of THN's Capitals site joins the show to discuss. - Who else are contenders or pretenders? All that and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos, also available to watch on the Game+ Network: - They react to suspensions to David Perron and Erik Gudbranson. - Chicago team site editor Matt Carlson discusses Connor Bedard, the team's vibes since terminating Corey Perry's contract, Kevin Korchinski and more. - Edmonton is red-hot right now, but young defenseman Philip Broberg hasn't developed into the force we were expecting yet. Do the Oilers have a development problem in their organization? - Owen Beck is the prospect of the week and the only returning player at Team Canada's world juniors camp. - New York Islanders beat reporter Stefen Rosner discusses the team's performance so far this season and former Isles captain recording his 1,000th career NHL point against them. - Is Tavares a Hall of Famer if he retired today? And If you get control of the NHL for a day, what's the first thing you'd do? All that and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Are the Toronto Maple Leafs OK with Joseph Woll injured? - Why did the Ottawa Senators hire Jacques Martin as an advisor to D.J. Smith and the coaching staff? - Why aren't the Columbus Blue Jackets playing their kids? - In Washington, coach Spencer Carbery's doghouse is filling up fast, with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Sonny Milano seeing time as a healthy scratch. - Lightning site editor Diandra Loux joins Ryan and Michael to discuss Nikita Kucherov trying to be like Alexander Ovechkin, the bond between Victor Hedman and Steven Stamkos, Andrei Vasilevskiy's fart joke during a media scrum, whether the team's done winning championships for the foreseeable future and more. - After the Los Angeles Kings broke a record for most road wins to start a season, are they a legitimate Cup contender? - Connor Bedard is on pace for the best season by a rookie in their first season of NHL eligibility since Auston Matthews. Where does he rank among recent No. 1 overall picks? - Is it a good idea for the NHL all-star player draft to return? And so much more. The Pre-Game Show also appears on the Game+ Network on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos, also available to watch on the Game+ Network: - The NHL salary cap for next season was rumored to be $87.7 million at the NHL board of governors meetings in Seattle. Who would this help the most? - Is the party finally over for the Tampa Bay Lightning? - Patrick Kane awaits his debut with the Detroit Red Wings, but what are the expectations for him? - Which team do Ryan and Michael have more faith in, the Minnesota Wild or Calgary Flames? - Jonny Lazarus, the manager of The Hockey News' New York Rangers site, joins Ryan and Michael to discuss how the Rangers have been a buzzsaw so far. - Zeev Buium is the prospect of the week. The 2024 NHL draft prospect from the University of Denver was just named to Team USA's preliminary world juniors roster. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - What's next for the Detroit Red Wings after signing Patrick Kane to a one-year contract? - The Minnesota Wild replaced coach Dean Evason with John Hynes. Was this the right move? - How concerned should Canucks fans be as the team started to sputter? - Are the Los Angeles Kings legitimate Stanley Cup contenders right now? - The New York Rangers have the best points percentage in the NHL; do we believe in them as contenders? - Ryan and Michael open up more Upper Deck Series One cards before moving to Rapid Fire and The Best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - With Quinn Hughes leading the NHL in points, is he the favorite for the Hart Trophy right now? - William Nylander extended his point streak to 17 games – would he take a discount to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs? - The Washington Capitals are on fire after looking anything but that at the beginning of the season. Why have they turned it around so quickly? - The Columbus Blue Jackets only have one win in their last 10 games, and Johnny Gaudreau is underperforming. What's going wrong there? - With American Thanksgiving coming up on Thursday, which teams are already out of the playoff race, and which need a hot streak to get back into the battle? - Ryan and Michael open up packs of Upper Deck Series One cards while discussing the players and teams they draw. Can they get the reportedly much-wanted Matthew Knies card? - Rapid Fire, featuring the ideal spot for the next Global Series game, thoughts on an NHL in-season tournament and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss Jay Woodcroft being fired, Colorado struggling, Winnipeg and Kyle Connor being hot, Shane Wright probably not going back to the world juniors, Florida being hot, the upcoming NHL Global Series, Marty Walsh’s comments about Arizona and Lane Lambert maybe being on the hot seat. They are joined by USA Hockey executive director Pat Kelleher. Finally, they do their young gun of the week, rapid fire, and list the best Minnesota high school team names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the floundering Edmonton Oilers and goaltending in Carolina and Toronto. They then welcome Collectibles team site editor Michael DiStefano in-studio to open up some packs of Upper Deck Series 1 cards. They also discuss the red-hot Anaheim Ducks, the sneaky St. Louis Blues, whether their Stanley Cup picks have changed and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss neck protection in the NHL, Charlie McAvoy's discipline hearing and the underrated Jesper Bratt in New Jersey. They also re-evaluate the Matthew Tkachuk and Jonathan Huberdeau trade while listing the best scary hockey names. Finally, they welcome Paul Zickler of Upper Deck to discuss the card company's new Series 1 launch and introduce the Upper Deck Young Gun of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss how the Oilers can survive Connor McDavid’s absence, Rasmus Andersson’s suspension, the hot starts from Boston and Detroit, slow starts from Seattle and Carolina and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast, Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy discuss the Rasmus Dahlin extension in Buffalo, Scheifele and Hellebuyck extensions in Winnipeg, rookies making opening night NHL rosters and the best old-school hockey team names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down Trevor Zegras' extension, Ottawa Senators prospects on the waiver wire, Andrei Vasilevskiy's injury, pre-season standouts and much more stories across the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy discuss the Ducks' big unsigned RFAs, Auston Matthews playing on the PK, whether a Leaf can win the Selke, the Sens' new owner, Arizona's Logan Cooley and a new segment called “The Best.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss Mike Babcock resigning from the Columbus Blue Jackets before coaching a game, Ryan's observations in Buffalo at one of the handful of NHL rookie tournaments happening over the weekend, and much more. They then answer a bunch of listener questions, including a player they don't buy the hype on and something about the San Jose Sharks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast finishes up its 2023-24 NHL season preview with the Atlantic Division, which should have a thrilling battle for the playoffs. The Boston Bruins are coming off a historic regular season and looking a lot different. The Florida Panthers added some new faces after making it to the Stanley Cup final. The Toronto Maple Leafs won a playoff round but want to go further. The Tampa Bay Lightning made three straight Cup finals and will battle Father Time. Then there are the Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings looking to end lengthy playoff droughts, while the Montreal Canadiens continue a rebuild. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens dive into each team, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast continues its 2023-24 NHL season preview with the Metropolitan Division, and the storylines are seemingly endless. The Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers are expected to once again battle it out for the top three spots in the division. The Pittsburgh Penguins, however, are making a big push to try to snag a favorable spot heading into the playoffs. The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals hope to at least get a wild card, while the Columbus Blue Jackets look to surprise the NHL. And how will Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere continue the beginning of their rebuild? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast continues its 2023-24 NHL season preview with the Central Division, and there's a lot to discuss. The Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks have two of hockey's best prospects, and both teams added quite a few fresh faces to their rosters. The Colorado Avalanche didn't defend their 2022 Stanley Cup win but are gunning to bounce back, while the Dallas Stars remain on the rise. The Minnesota Wild appear on track to return to the playoffs, but the Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets could see their long-term futures shaped by this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Podcast returns as Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy do a deep-dive preview of the Pacific Division, getting you set for the 2023-24 NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 19th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Safir and Rahil are joined by David 'JrPens' Roebuck, a competitive Chel player and content creator. They discuss the NHL 24 reveal and provide their thoughts on the Exhaust Engine, Physics-Based Contact and Vision Passing System, along with what it means for casual and competitive players. They also discuss other features of NHL 24, including crossplay and HUT. NHL 24 is set to release on Oct. 6. THN.com/gaming has up-to-date coverage on the latest game in the EA Sports NHL franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last episode of the season, THN’s Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down every single NHL team’s free agent moves and determine whether they are winners or losers heading into the off-season. Here's where to find each division in the episode. - Pacific Division: 0:53 - Central Division: 27:30 - Metropolitan Division: 40:23 - Atlantic Division: 1:05:51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 17th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir have a big announcement to share with The Hockey News. Rahil and Safir are then joined by competitive 'Chel' player Benny aka Uninsta1l. They discuss the EA Sports NHL 23 World Championship finals taking place in Nashville on Tuesday, June 27 at the Allied Esports Mobile Gaming Truck located in Walk of Fame park across from Bridgestone Arena. The action will be live streamed on the NHL Twitch page and on http://ELEAGUE.TV beginning at 1 p.m ET. Rahil, Safir, and Benny also recap the Kroger CBJ 6v6 finale and break down the finals taking place between Isles GT and Entourage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vegas Golden Knights are Stanley Cup Champions!!! THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final - a 9-3 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 16th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir are joined by the gaming and eSports co-ordinator of SJSharks Gaming, Aaron Fesh. They discuss the history of SJSharks Gaming, as well as current and future initiatives within the NHL community and beyond. In addition to bringing on the current brand ambassador and a Guinness World Record Holder, Carlo a.k.a. 'CarPig', SJSharks Gaming announced that they will be looking to sign an entire professional NHL eSports team during the 2023-2024 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final - a 3-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final - a 3-2 overtime win for the Florida Panthers over the Vegas Golden Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final - a 7-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final - a 5-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Washington Capitals hired Spencer Carbery as their new head coach, while a report by Kevin Weekes says the Nashville Predators are firing coach John Hynes and bringing in Andrew Brunette. - It'll be the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final. Ryan and Mike give an in-depth preview of the final and make their predictions. - The men's World Championship finished up on Sunday, and Latvia is still celebrating the bronze medal after a huge win over the USA. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out a special Memorial Cup podcast that compiles each of the four team previews. Tony Ferrari and Brock Otten from THN On The 'O' cover the Peterborough Petes, Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer from THN On The 'Q' preview the Quebec Remparts, and Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat from THN On The 'Dub' take on the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kamloops Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Mike Stephens says the Florida Panthers have made him question the fabric of hockey with how they're up 3-0 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. - The Vegas Golden Knights are up 2-0 on the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final, but could the team from Texas have a breakthrough? - The Toronto Maple Leafs parted with GM Kyle Dubas on Friday, and there's still lots to digest about the chain of events leading up to the decision and what comes next. - Craig Conroy is the new GM of the Calgary Flames. Ryan and Mike react to Tuesday's official announcement of the hiring. - Who will the Washington Capitals hire as their new coach? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 15th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir share their thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' GM hunt and the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They also discuss the EA GameChangers program and share their thoughts on various EA NHL games that were developed over the years. Then, they recap the EA Sports NHL 23 North American Championship and discuss the ongoing Kroger CBJ 6v6 finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - What comes next for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken? - The Philadelphia Flyers named Daniel Briere their permanent GM and Keith Jones the president of hockey operations last week. What do Ryan and Mike think of the choices? - The NHL conference finals await – the hosts preview the Dallas Stars versus the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference final and the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers in the East. And more fun topics and discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 14th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir share their thoughts on the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They also talk about the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the recent NHL draft. They then recap the EA Sports NHL 23 European Championship and preview the North American Championship. The EA SPORTS NHL 23 North American Championship will be held in the District E venue, located adjacent to the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals and Wizards. The action will be live-streamed on the NHL Twitch page on Saturday, May 20, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens are back with another episode of The Hockey News Podcast. Here's what's in store this week: - The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery. Ryan and Mike give their initial reactions to that and to the Anaheim Ducks picking second. - The Toronto Maple Leafs could get swept on Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers. If they do, or if they survive but still get eliminated in the second round, did they really slay the demons? - What should the New Jersey Devils do this off-season? - What is up with the high-scoring games in the playoffs? Not only has scoring gone up, but it's leading to blowout games instead of intensely close matchups. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 13th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir briefly share their thoughts on the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and their predictions for the second round. They then break down the EA Sports NHL 23 European and North American Championships that are taking place this month. The European championship will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 6 and live-streamed on the NHL Twitch channel beginning at 1 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Calgary Flames fired coach Darryl Sutter on Monday. They break down the decision and look at what's next. - Ryan and Mike hold post-mortems for the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers after they were eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs over the weekend. - It's time to preview the second round. Who comes out on top in each matchup? - And more, so tune in to the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from 4-1 down in the third period to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in overtime on Monday night. The Leafs are 3-1 against the Bolts in the series, but can they pull through with one more victory? - What are the Seattle Kraken's chances of upsetting the Colorado Avalanche? The series is currently tied 2-2. - Which NHL team will be the first to be eliminated from the post-season? - Finally, actor D.B. Sweeney joins Ryan and Mike to chat about his passion for hockey, learning to skate for a role, playing with Tom Cruise, a hot take on San Jose Sharks D-man Erik Karlsson and more. And more, so check out the full episode on your preferred platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Five NHL clubs decided it was time for a new coach or GM. Ryan and Mike discuss the 'Black Friday' and weekend of changes after the regular season and why the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks decided to take a new path. - It's NHL playoff preview time! The action began on Monday, but another set of first-round series start on Tuesday. Find each series at the following timestamps: - Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (26:35) - Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers (30:22) - Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild (34:35) - Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings (37:26) - New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers (42:42) - Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (46:46) - Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets (51:35) - Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken (53:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille joins the show around the 20-minute mark. They talk about Anze Kopitar, Robitaille's favorite Kings jersey and more. - The Calgary Flames are officially eliminated from playoff contention. What happened to them after a strong 2022-23 campaign? Where could they go from here after acquiring Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri last season? - New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat said the excitement of the possibility of post-season hockey was unbelievable and "a lot better than Vancouver." He clarified later that he didn't mean any disrespect to Vancouver or the team. What do Ryan and Mike make of it all? - They analyze the wild-card race in the Eastern Conference, looking in depth at the Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers. - What is there to expect from Luke Hughes as he prepares to make his NHL debut on Tuesday? And more, so check out the full episode wherever you can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens. Here's what's in store for this week's episode: - Ryan and Mike discuss Devon Levi's debut and the future of the crease for the Buffalo Sabres. - Has San Jose Sharks D-man Erik Karlsson locked up the Norris? - They take a look at the Western Conference, with the Kraken’s impending first playoff birth and the race for the top of the Central Division. - What does Toronto Maple Leafs winger Michael Bunting's reputation with NHL referees mean for his playoff success? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They shout out Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter for his comments on Pride night ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Kings. - Who will make it out of the Pacific Division in the Stanley Cup playoffs? - There have been a ton of NCAA signings, but who could make the biggest impact for their NHL club? - The Toronto Six defeated the Minnesota Whitecaps in the PHF final on Sunday night to win the Isobel Cup. Mike and Ryan discuss the newly crowned champions. - The Philadelphia Flyers are a lost cause for the playoffs this season, but that doesn't mean there aren't brighter skies ahead. With Tyson Foerster having a strong NHL stint and signing Emil Andrae to an entry-level contract, what else can improve the Flyers' vibes next year? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They discuss the NHL’s new on-ice apparel deal with Fanatics, who will supply the new jerseys for the league once its partnership with Adidas expires at the end of next season. - The heated wild-card races continue across the league. How about a look at the Calgary Flames, who had a huge chance to gain ground but lost 8-2 to the Kings? Also, why hasn't Dustin Wolf been called up yet? - What is Aleksander Barkov’s place in Florida Panthers history after he set a franchise record for most points for the team? - Goalie talk: Ryan and Mike discuss Dylan Ferguson’s remarkable first NHL start with the Ottawa Senators and Devon Levi’s arrival in Buffalo. - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Andrei Svechnikov is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. If it turns out to be season-ending, how will that affect the Carolina Hurricanes? - Ryan and Mike react to the changes in the front office for the Philadelphia Flyers. - Only Bruce Boudreau has been fired this season among the NHL's head coaches. Who is currently on the coaching hot seat? - They pick their favorite NHL trade deadline acquisitions so far. - And much more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau resigned over the weekend. Mike recommends checking out the latest episode of THN On The 'Q' to get the explanation and the critical analysis of what's going on in the QMJHL right now. - They discuss their trade deadline surprises and which players will benefit the most following the deadline. - Which teams could have the quickest turnaround? - Can anybody possibly stop Connor McDavid from winning the Hart Trophy this season? Ryan and Mike present their runner-ups. And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They break down an action-packed weekend in the NHL trade market, including Timo Meier to New Jersey, Tanner Jeannot to Tampa Bay and Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty to Toronto. - The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are underway selling veterans for draft picks and young assets. Ryan and Mike debate the future for both teams. - David Poile announced he will retire as GM and president of hockey operations by the end of June. Longtime NHL coach Barry Trotz returns to Nashville and will take over the GM role. What is Poile's legacy in Nashville? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They break down the blockbuster Ryan O'Reilly trade that involved the St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild. - Mat Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. How does it affect the New York Islanders? - Marie-Philip Poulin got her 200th international point. Ryan and Mike offer some praise for her career so far. - The wild-card race is still very close, but which team would a top seed least like to play in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - The Nashville Predators recalled Phillip Tomasino on Monday. After a rookie season that saw him record 32 points in 76 games last season, Tomasino didn't make the Predators out of camp this season, and he had been with Milwaukee since the start of the season — recording 32 points in 38 AHL GP. What took so long for him to earn a recall? - A way-too-early Calder Cup outlook. Who are the contenders in the Eastern and Western Conferences? Who are the sleepers? And why do AHL teams' Championship chances change so drastically after the NHL trade deadline? - Georgii Merkulov is the prospect of the week. Merkulov, 22 signed with Boston as an undrafted free agent before the 2022-23 season. He has 35 points in 43 games with Providence (AHL). - The New Jersey Devils are armed with a deep prospect pool, and there's a good chance they could unload some of their AHL prospects in a deadline deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices