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The Big Show

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On Tuesdays and Fridays, we'll have in-depth analysis and lively discussion about everything happening in the NHL. Whether it’s trade rumors, player development or season predictions, it has expert takes and fresh perspectives on every episode.
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Episodes

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

Dec 02, 201944 min

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...

Nov 28, 201934 min

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

Nov 26, 201940 min

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

Nov 21, 201928 min

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

Nov 18, 201950 min

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

Nov 15, 201939 min

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

Nov 12, 201947 min

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

Nov 05, 201953 min

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...

Oct 28, 201947 min

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

Oct 22, 201947 min

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

Oct 15, 201948 min

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

Oct 09, 201931 min

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 cho...

Oct 07, 201945 min

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

Oct 02, 201942 min

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

Sep 30, 20191 hr 22 min

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

Sep 16, 20191 hr 21 min

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

Sep 12, 20191 hr 23 min

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

Sep 11, 201928 min

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

Sep 03, 201940 min

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

Aug 26, 201945 min

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

Aug 26, 201945 min

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

Aug 20, 201948 min

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 an...

Jul 22, 201950 min

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

Jul 15, 201936 min

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 cho...

Jul 08, 201940 min

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

Jul 01, 201942 min
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