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The Big Show

The Hockey Newswww.thehockeynews.com
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

The Hockey News Podcast: Should We Take The Jack Eichel Trade Talk Seriously?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - The Tampa Bay Lightning are 2020 Stanley Cup champions. Do they have a chance to win back to back titles? - Victor Hedman wins the Conn Smythe Trophy. Is he already a Hall of Famer? - Is it time to worry about Steven Stamkos' career given his repeated injury woes? - Can the Dallas Stars contend again next year, or was their 2020 run a fluke? - Is there any truth to the Jack Eichel trade talk? ...

Sep 29, 202048 min

Iron Mike Keenan Podcast: Episode 15 – Coaching the Great One

On this week's episode, Scott Morrison and Mike Keenan share stories of coaching Wayne Gretzky and what made him such an incredible player. Plus, Scott and Mike discuss other incredible superstars the coach had the chance to lead during his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202036 min

Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan: Justin Vaive and Jesse Schultz

Rick Vaive and Mike Wilson are back this week to talk about the Stanley Cup final and a dominant Tampa Bay Lightning forward line. Plus Jesse Schultz and Justin Vaive stop in to talk about their pro career paths and trade minor league stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 20201 hr 16 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Where will Matt Murray Play Next Season?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy: - The Tampa Bay Lightning have evened the Stanley Cup final 1-1 with the Dallas Stars. Who has the upper hand going forward? - Steven Stamkos is skating and close to a return. Is there a risk of hurting the team if he comes back too soon, though? - Gary Bettman wants an 82-game schedule for 2020-21. Is that really possible? - Leon Draisaitl wins the Hart Trophy as league MVP. Is he the right choice, or was a...

Sep 22, 202033 min

Iron Mike Keenan Podcast: Episode 14 – The Broad Street Bullies

This week on the Iron Mike Keenan Podcast, Scott Morrison and Mike Keenan discuss the pre-game brawl between the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers in 1987, Ron Hextall's exploits in the crease and more from Iron Mike's time as head coach of the Broad Street Bullies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202035 min

Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan: Bruce Boudreau (Part 2)

Mike Wilson and Rick Vaive are back to discuss the Stanley Cup crunch, a new Leafs appointment behind the bench and Bruce Boudreau returns to share more stories from his long hockey career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 20201 hr 7 min

Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan: Bruce Boudreau (Part 1)

This week on Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan, Bruce Boudreau joins Rick Vaive and Mike Wilson to talk about his time as a Leaf, Marlie and minor league hockey veteran and how he got his start as a coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202057 min

The Hockey News Podcast: What's Next for Marc-Andre Fleury?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - The Capitals have fired coach Todd Reirden. Was he to blame? Who are the best candidates to replace him? - Agent Allan Walsh's dramatic tweet puts his client, Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, in the spotlight. Did Fleury know it was coming? Will he have a new team next season? - Should NBC walk away from Mike Milbury for good? When will hockey culture have its reckoning? - Is it time to blow up the ...

Aug 24, 202037 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Western Conference Round 1 Playoff Preview

On the latest Hockey News Podcast, senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin break down all four Western Conference Round 1 playoff matchups: – Vegas Golden Knights (1) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (8) – Colorado Avalanche (2) vs. Arizona Coyotes (7) – Dallas Stars (3) vs. Calgary Flames (6) – St. Louis Blues (4) vs. Vancouver Canucks (5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202035 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Eastern Conference Round 1 Playoff Preview

On the latest Hockey News Podcast, senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin break down all four Eastern Conference Round 1 playoff matchups: - (1) Philadelphia Flyers vs. (12) Montreal Canadiens - (2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (9) Columbus Blue Jackets - (3) Washington Capitals vs. (7) New York Islanders - (4) Boston Bruins vs. (6) Carolina Hurricanes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202039 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Previews and Predictions for the Eastern Conference qualifying round

On the latest Hockey News Podcast, senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin and managing editor Edward Fraser break down all four Eastern Conference play-in round series matchups: – (5) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (12) Montreal Canadiens – (6) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (11) New York Rangers – (7) New York Islanders vs. (10) Florida Panthers – (8) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (9) Columbus Blue Jackets Series previews include offense, defense, goaltending, intangibles and picking a winner for each matchup...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 4 min

The Hockey News Podcast – Western Conference Qualifying Round Series Previews

On the latest Hockey News Podcast, senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin break down all four Western Conference play-in round series matchups: – (5) Edmonton Oilers vs. (12) Chicago Blackhawks – (6) Nashville Predators vs. (11) Arizona Coyotes – (7) Vancouver Canucks vs. (10) Minnesota Wild – (8) Calgary Flames vs. (9) Winnipeg Jets Series previews include offense, defense, goaltending, intangibles and picking a winner for each matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jul 10, 20201 hr 2 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Breaking down the 24-team tournament

This week on the Hockey News Podcast with senior writers Matt Larkin, Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy: – The play-in format punishes some contending teams more than others. Which team should we feel the most sorry for? – Which series will be the most exciting in the play-in round? – Doomsday scenario: which would be the most catastrophic team to win the draft lottery? – Are the Red Wings wise to keep Jeff Blashill as their head coach? – Sidney Crosby joins Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux as the on...

May 28, 202057 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Time to go all-in on the 24-team tournament?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Campbell: – The NHL’s Return to Play Committee is reportedly leaning back toward ending the regular season and launching immediately into the playoffs. Is the 24-team play-jn tourney the best solution? – Do 2020 NHL draft prospects have the right to complain about having to wait for the draft, or is it first-world problems? – The PHWPA announces five-hub-city plan for playing in 2020-21. Will it help grow the...

May 15, 202049 min

The Hockey News Podcast: When and how will the NHL return?

This week on the Hockey News Podcast with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: – Florida Panthers president Matthew Caldwell floated the idea this week of the NHL resuming in July, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman discussed the possibility of playing games at four NHL arenas with triple headers to finish the season. Is it really viable or just another pie-in-the-sky plan? – Also discussed this week among season-resumption scenarios: having the NHL draft before the season r...

Apr 24, 202037 min

The Hockey News Podcast: April 3, 2020 (Quarantine Edition)

In an impromptu podcast, Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss what they've been up to during the quarantine, which teams you should feel bad for during the shutdown and chat about how the NHL should handle a return this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 202033 min

Peer-To-Peer Conversations: Craig Leipold on how the Minnesota Wild are handling COVID-19

In the midst of the NHL’s suspended season and the global coronavirus pandemic, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold spoke with The Hockey News’ owner and publisher W. Graeme Roustan about how his hockey club plans to compensate employees and where the NHL can go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 202018 min

Peer-To-Peer: Agent Ian Pulver on dealing with player clients during COVID-19 pandemic

In the midst of the NHL’s suspended season and the global coronavirus pandemic, NHL agent and Will Sports Group co-founder – the agency that represents Tyler Seguin, David Savard, Thomas Chabot and Miro Heiskanen, among others – spoke with The Hockey News’ owner and publisher W. Graeme Roustan about how he's getting through the COVID-19 pandemic, staying in contact with players and working alongside families during these tough times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 31, 202020 min

Peer-To-Peer Conversations: Wayne Gretzky on COVID-19, 2022 Olympics and more

In the midst of the NHL’s suspended season and the global coronavirus pandemic, NHL legend Wayne Gretzky spoke with The Hockey News’ owner and publisher W. Graeme Roustan about how he and his family are staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and shared his point of view of how a player's priorities shift through a league stoppage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 202020 min
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