The Big Show

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Discussing the Spencer Knight signing - Sidney Crosby says he and the Pens are still on a mission to win another Stanley Cup. Is it realistic? - Mark Stone is training with Vegas and appears healthy - can Vegas get off to a good start, even with their goalie woes? - Who needs training camp the most? - Varlamov's future on Long Island And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the sixth episode of the NHChel Podcast presented by The Hockey News, Safir and Rahil engage in a conversation about the best players in 1-vs-1 and how they are situated in the current power rankings. They also discuss the relevance of the 1-vs-1 power rankings and how it will be managed throughout the NHL 23 competitive year. Finally, they provide their thoughts on the presentation upgrades in NHL 23 and what else they hope to learn about the game prior to its full release on October 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis look at the strengths, weaknesses and X-Factors for every team in the NHL's Atlantic Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the strengths, weaknesses and X-Factors for every Metropolitan Division team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the strengths, weaknesses and X-Factors for all eight Central Division teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy breakdown the strengths, weaknesses and X-Factors for all eight Pacific Division teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis answer all your questions, including on topics about: - NHL stars getting traded - Matthew Tkachuk's value in Florida - Connor Bedard - Logos that need to make a return - The top goalie prospects - Changes to the NHL draft And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fifth episode of the NHCHEL Podcast presented by The Hockey News, Rahil and Safir are joined by NHL gaming expert and content creator, NoSleeves12. They provide their insights about the NHL 23 tech test and what they hope for on release day. NoSleeves12 also shares his come-up story in the NHL community and what a career in gaming from a broadcasting and content creator perspective requires and looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis answer all your questions, including: - What Nazem Kadri and Johnny Gaudreau will accomplish on new teams - Can the Avs win the Cup again? - Is Toronto's goaltending good enough? - Early Calder Trophy picks - Bold predictions for 2022-23 - Top Patrick Kane landing spots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rahil and Safir discuss the newest features for NHL 23 and break down everything they liked and disliked about the game's announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir are joined by Darrell Sampson, organizer of the King of 94 tournament taking place in Toronto this October. They take a deep dive into the history of this tournament and what makes NHL 94 so special. In the latter half, they are joined by a competitive player Uninsta1l to discuss current NHL 22 events as well as an important addition that would bolster NHL eSports in the upcoming hockey year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second episode of the NHCHEL Podcast presented by The Hockey News, Rahil and Safir take a deep dive into the world of NHL eSports, including the growth and trajectory. They also give their overall review of NHL 22 and what they hope to see in the latest NHL video game iteration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for the first summer World Junior Championship, marking a unique moment in the tournament's history. Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis take a look at every team, who to watch and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of the NHChel Podcast, co-hosts Rahil and Safir reflect on the North American Gaming World Championship final that took place in Montreal earlier this month. They were joined by GWC color analyst GrizGoal and the winner of this year’s GWC, Regs. Topics include highlights from the event, the growth and direction of NHL esports and the GWC and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis look at the signings that opened up free agency and which teams made the best moves early on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy look at everything related to the start of the NHL's free agency period, including: 1. The futures of: - Gaudreau - Kadri - Giroux - Klingberg - Kuemper 2. Which team is under the most pressure to make a move this week and why? 3. Who are the top UFA bargain picks? 4. Top offer sheet candidates. And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis take a look back at the 2022 NHL draft from Montreal, looking at the winners and losers from the first in-person selection process since 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis recap a wild first day of the 2022 NHL draft, discussing the craziness that kicked the day off and look at which teams came out looking the best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospect expert Ryan Kennedy chats with Los Angeles Kings scout Eric Weissman about the duties of a scout, some of his favorite draft experiences and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis look at the 2022 NHL draft, including profiles on 20 of the top prospects and favorite draft day memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Ellis and Mike Stephens look back at the conclusion of the Stanley Cup final and look at what made the Colorado Avalanche so dangerous en route to the championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanley Cup Final Recap: What Happened in Game 4 by The Hockey News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Ellis and Mike Stephens discuss Tampa Bay's comeback effort in Game 3 and what the Avalanche need to do to regain control of the Stanley Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Ellis and Mike Stephens take a look at what transpired in Game 2 and what the Tampa Bay Lightning need to do to bounce back in Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Ellis and Mike Stephens break down a crazy first game in Colorado, with the Avalanche taking a 4-3 overtime win. What went right for the Avs, and how do the Lightning tackle Game 2? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis preview the Stanley Cup final from Denver, looking at each team's strengths and weaknesses and who they think will come out on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis: - What's next for the Edmonton Oilers - Can the Avalanche be slowed down? - Cale Makar's brilliance - What's next for the Bruins after Bruce Cassidy's departure - Updated Conn Smythe predictions - The NHL draft combine And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from some of the top prospects for the 2022 NHL draft, including: 00:00 - Shane Wright 04:12 - Juraj Slafkovsky 10:03 - Logan Cooley 19:42 - Jack Hughes 28:36 - Cutter Gauthier 38:11 - Lucas Edmonds 43:41 - Owen Pickering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy: - What happened to Calgary, St. Louis and Carolina - Previews for the two third-round playoff matchups - Conn Smythe predictions And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Prospect Podcast with Ryan Kennedy: - Who is the biggest NHL draft riser of 2022? - Should Seattle look to trade its first pick? - The Slafkovsky vs. Cooley debate - What's next for Yaroslav Askarov and Marco Rossi - Marco Kasper And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy: - Would John Tortorella be a fit in Philadelphia? - The Calgary Flames' struggles - Updated Conn Smythe predictions - Andrei Vasilevskiy's dominance - MySpace bands And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis look at the stars of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, recent coaching changes and look ahead to what should be a wild second round of action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis: - Have the playoffs been exciting enough, despite the blowouts? - Will Colorado's early playoff series win help or hurt them? - What positives can the Preds take out of the season? - The biggest surprises of the playoffs - What changes could be made to the post-season - Jonathan Huberdeau's future in Florida And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Prospect Podcast with Ryan Kennedy - The standouts from the U-18 World Championship - Who helped their draft stock the most - Should Canada go for a development team program format for tournaments? - Which overage players do you need to watch? - Who will win the Memorial Cup - Is Michael Misa the real deal? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis take a look at the eight first-round playoff matches, giving predictions and looking at the x-factors for the top contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis: - Which lower-ranked team would you NOT want to face in the playoffs? - Who was the biggest breakout player? - Who had the best comeback season? - Can Vegas do anything to address its goaltending? - Which players have stood out at the U-18 World Championship? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis: - Who has been the best trade deadline acquisition? - Who won college free agency? - Which lottery team would you like to be heading into the summer? - Should we be worried about Carolina? - Who should win the Selke? - If Vegas misses the playoffs, what's next? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Prospect Podcast with Ryan Kennedy: - Looking back at the NCAA Frozen Four - The future ahead of Owen Power and Bobby Brink - Making Future Watch - The great defense battle of the 2022 draft - Dryden McKay And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- So much talk about MVP candidates this season, namely Matthews and McDavid. But with how dominant Josi has been, are we overlooking him? - Is Ryan Getzlaf a Hall of Famer? - What's one pre-season prediction we got absolutely and utterly incorrect? - What do you do in Vegas if the Knights miss the playoffs? - Carey Price is on the verge of returning. When it comes to comebacks in the NHL, what was the most memorable one for you? - Cole Caufield - thoughts on how he has rebounded on his ro And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis: - Let the kids show their skill - The Keith Yandle situation - Josh Norris' next contract - Fun dynamic duos in hockey - Jack Hughes - Are 50-goal seasons still special? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis - Eugene Melnyk's legacy - Could Giroux be a fit for Ottawa? - Which NHL teams look the best coming out of the trade deadline - Updated Stanley Cup picks - Big signings by a trio of Canadian teams - Quinton Byfield - The Western Conference playoff race And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the NHL trade deadline, looking at some of the top moves and which teams made the best moves from one of the craziest weeks in hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy returns for this week's Prospect Podcast to talk about: - The strength of the 2023 NHL draft - Ty Nelson - Brad Lambert - How early NHL teams scout players - What the Ducks get in Drew Helleson - Ivan Miroschnichenko - NCAA Free Agents And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the biggest names and storylines leading up to the NHL trade deadline, including where some fits for some of the top players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis: - What will Patrik Laine's next contract look like? - The top landing spots for Marc-Andre Fleury - Auston Matthews is currently on pace for 59 goals. Can he hit 60? - What to make of Tim Stutzle's career so far - Eichel is still trying to get his footing back, but he's looking good. Assuming the team can stay healthy, is Vegas a real Cup contender? - What would it take for a goalie to win the Hart? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Sanctions have been placed against Russia and Belarus – what to make of it. - Who should host the 2023 WJC? - The Vancouver Canucks have had a wobbly season. But they're still in playoffs contention. Do they try and go for a post-season run or do they focus on the future? - Fleury is the obvious top goalie to be traded, but what other goalies are you keeping an eye on right now for the deadline? -Do we need to revisit the Calder Trophy race? Matthew Boldy is a point-per-gamer while Michael Bunting is a point behind rookie points leader Lucas Raymond. -How much faith do we have in Edmonton making the playoffs? -What does Winnipeg do? The Jets have gotten slightly worse since Paul Maurice resigned - When does a player become a veteran? - Is Jack Campbell a true No. 1 goalie? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Prospect Podcast with Ryan Kennedy: - Is Shane Wright still the No. 1 prospect? - Which prospects stood out in Beijing? - The teams with the top goalie prospect systems - Will NHL teams be reluctant to send players to the World Junior Championship in August? - Nick Robertson's return to the AHL And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Larkin shares a message for listeners of The Hockey News Podcast. 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: - Previewing the 2022 Olympic women's gold-medal game between Canada and USA: who wins? - Does anything need to change in the women's Olympic format to make the event more competitive? - The Calgary Flames acquire Tyler Toffoli. Are they true Stanley Cup contenders now? Are the Montreal Canadiens beginning a scorched-earth rebuild? - What will Martin St-Louis' impact be as Habs coach? - What contender needs to pull a Calgary and make a major upgrade for the stretch run? - What should we expect from Jack Eichel's debut as a Vegas Golden Knight? Is Vegas pulling a Kucherov caper with Mark Stone on LTIR? - Listener mailbag, including: Johnny Gaudreau for Hart? And 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: We preview the 2022 men's Olympic hockey tournament in Beijing. - Breaking down every team in Group A, B and C: likes, dislikes and overall outlook - Predicting the gold-medal matchup - Listener questions, including: what changes would we make to the World Cup of Hockey format? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices