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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: 2020-21 All-Canadian Division Preview

Senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin break down the soon-to-be confirmed all-Canadian Division for 2020-21. How will the standings play out? Which new rivalries might emerge? And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202045 min

The Hockey News Storytellers With Ian Pulver: Jack Michaels is the Voice of Enthusiasm

Jack Michaels has been the radio voice of the Edmonton Oilers for over 10 seasons, and he’s seen a lot. If you haven't heard Jack call an Oilers game you’re missing something. his passion radiates through the airwaves as he calls the play by play and brings the action from the arena to the listener. But Jack Michaels, the broadcaster, becomes so much more when you hear and know his story. Jack’s journey to calling Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaltl’s games in Oil Country is inspirational. Learn m...

Dec 12, 20201 hr

The Hockey News Prospect Podcast: World Juniors In Trouble and Ayrton Martino Interview

This week on the Prospect Podcast with Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy: - An interview with 2021 NHL draft prospect Ayrton Martin - Ryan discusses three prospects catching his eye right now - How concerned should we be about the World Junior Championship? - Breaking down the players missing the tournament - Will a goalie go in the top 10 at the 2021 NHL draft? - Will Cole Caufield's game transfer to the NHL? - Sleeper picks for the 2021 Calder Trophy And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Dec 09, 202031 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Should the IIHF Scrap the 2021 World Juniors?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini fires anthem singer Mark Donnelly in a tweet for performing at an anti-mask rally. Was it a fair decision or not? - COVID-19 is decimating world-junior rosters and even reaching the coaching ranks and IIHF administration now. Is it too soon to stage this tournament? Does the IIHF have to consider scrapping it for this year? - Many NHL teams are explor...

Dec 08, 202052 min

The Hockey News Storytellers with Ian Pulver: Nick Kypreos' Journey from Stanley Cup to TV

On the first episode of The Hockey News Storytellers, Nick Kypreos joins host Ian Pulver to talk about his journey from childhood to parenthood, going from minor hockey to professional hockey, leaving the game with a major injury to become a trusted hockey broadcaster, insider, author and entrepreneur and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 202058 min

The Hockey News Podcast: When is the NHL Going to Return?

This week on the podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell: - NHL and NHLPA - what's the deal? Are we going to get this season going or what? - The NWHL is heading into a bubble for a concentrated season. What do we think of this? - Tampa Bay re-signs Mikhail Sergachev, but is now over the cap with Anthony Cirelli and Erik Cernak still unsigned. Is dealing Tyler Johnson going to be enough? And what will that cost? - COVID-19 has shut down a lot of local teams and leagues, but businesses and sch...

Dec 01, 202049 min

The Hockey News Prospect Podcast: Luke Hughes Joins the Show

This week on the show, top 2021 NHL draft prospect Luke Hughes joins Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy to chat about his season so far through COVID-19, his future at the University of Michigan and the biggest lessons learned from brothers Jack and Quinn. Plus, the hosts answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 202027 min

The Hockey News Podcast: The Winners and Losers of Reverse Retro

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with hosts Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell: - The NHL released all 31 Reverse Retro jerseys. Who are the winners and losers? - Why has Mike Hoffman still not signed? - The league and its players are still working on Jan 1 target date. Do we think it can happen? - There's been a lot of talk about which team had the best offseason. But who are the top bust teams for 2020-21? - Which host would win an arm wrestle? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Nov 18, 202044 min

WHL Podcast Episode 7

This week on the Women's Hockey Life podcast, Jaclyn Hawkins chats with three-time Olympic medalist, former PWHPA member, CWHL and NWHL player and mother, Meghan Duggan. After announcing her retirement only a few short weeks ago, Meghan goes in-depth on her successful hockey career as she discusses the Olympics, the hardships and successes she has experienced, her support system and her son, George As Meghan details her career, she talks about having the goal of being an Olympic hockey player as...

Nov 13, 202041 min

The Hockey News Prospect Podcast: Predicting the 2021 Calder Trophy Race

The Hockey News Prospect Podcast returns with Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy to chat about: - Is Vasili Podkolzin's development being hurt in the KHL? - Owen Power not attending Canada's World Junior Championship camp - The fight for the 2021 Calder Trophy - Which 2020 draft prospects will make the jump to the NHL - Yaroslav Askarov And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 202033 min

The Hockey News Podcast: All-Mailbag Edition, Vol. 4

This week on The Hockey News Podcast: It's another all-mailbag edition! Senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin tackle questions such as: - What should Jim Nill do with the Dallas Stars in the next few years? - What prospect could go from bust to breakout in the 2020-21 season? - Hot-take picks to be claimed in the expansion draft - Could an all-Canadian Division work as a long-term idea? - What NHL rule changes would we like to see? And many more! Learn more about your ad choi...

Nov 09, 202048 min

Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan Podcast: Wendel Clark

Wendel Clark joins Mike Wilson and Rick Vaive on the show this week to talk about policing on-ice fights, the biggest change hockey since the 80s and his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, from start to finish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 07, 20201 hr 27 min

Women's Hockey Life Podcast: Episode 6 – Pearle Nerenberg

This week on the Women's Hockey Life Podcast, Jaclyn Hawkins speaks with Pearle Nerenberg, owner of Eat This For Performance and former women's ice hockey player for Cornell University. Pearle discusses her path to Cornell University and how hockey led her to work in nutrition. Her dedication and drive to help her teammates and family members were the beginning of her journey to working with athletes to improve their nutritional health. She details the lack of information on nutrition she receiv...

Nov 06, 202036 min

The Hockey News Podcast: What's the Point of Banning Bodychecking?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - The OHL may ban bodychecking as a result of an Ontario government ruling prohibiting physical contact. Would that plan actually reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure, though? - The Arizona Coyotes and the University of North Dakota have dropped Mitchell Miller in light of the news about his racism and assault on Isaiah Meyer-Crothers. Will Miller ever get another chance in competitive hockey? S...

Nov 03, 202044 min

Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan Podcast: Glenn Healy

This week on the show, former NHL goaltender and current NHL Alumni executive director/president Glenn Healy joins to chat about what the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 20201 hr 24 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Do Last-Place Teams Deserve Better Draft Lottery Odds?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Were the Arizona Coyotes wrong to draft Mitchell Miller? Does he deserve a second chance for his transgressions or are certain things unforgivable? - After GM meetings last week, the NHL still says it’s shooting for a Jan. 1 season start and an 82-game schedule. Do we really believe either of those is possible? - Some GMs believe the lottery odds need to go up for the worst team in the league ...

Oct 27, 202052 min

Women's Hockey Life Podcast: Episode 4 – Maddy Millar

In episode 4 of the Women's Hockey Life podcast, host Jaclyn Hawkins chats with Maddy Millar, a former collegiate women's hockey athlete and freelance graphic designer. Maddy reflects on her time as a student-athlete and how the transition from college to the "real world" has affected her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 202033 min

The Hockey News Podcast: All-Mailbag Edition, Vol. 3

This week on The Hockey News Podcast: It's a special all-mailbag edition! Senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin answer listener questions, including: - What are the Chicago Blackhawks doing? Do they have a plan? - Can Bowen Byram make the Colorado Avlanche in 2020-21? - Is Chris Osgood a Hall of Famer? - Are the Calgary Flames done tinkering this off-season? - Is Steven Stamkos on the trade block? - If you could be GM of any NHL team, which would you choose? And many more! Learn more about...

Oct 20, 202044 min

Women's Hockey Life Podcast: Episode 3 – Barb Egan

This week on the Women's Hockey Life Podcast Jaclyn Hawkins talks with the owner of Alive Counseling, certified sports counsellor, and WHL Academy mindset coach, Barb Egan. Throughout the episode, listeners get to know more about Barb's journey to becoming a mindset coach and sports counsellor, her D1 athletic career and her time as a D1 ice hockey coach. Barb sauces up some excellent mental health advice listeners can take and utilize on and off the ice, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Oct 16, 202043 min

Manon Rheaume on Lightning's Cup, NHL History and New Book

Manon Rheaume, the first woman to ever play an NHL exhibition game, chatted with Breaking the Ice author Angie Bullaro and Steven Ellis to chat about the coolest celebrity encounter she had, playing in not one, but two games with Tampa Bay and the launch of the new children's book chronicling Rheaume's career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 202014 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Free Agency Winners and Losers

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - The Vegas Golden Knights sign Alex Pietrangelo. Did they give up too many good players to clear cap space for him? - Why did Taylor Hall choose to sign with the Buffalo Sabres? - Top winners and losers of free agency so far - Which team is positioning itself as an early Stanley Cup favorite this off-season? - Listener mailbag, including: which team will be a surprise playoff seed next season? And more! Lear...

Oct 13, 202036 min

Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan: Danny Gare

This week on the show, Danny Gare joins Mike Wilson and Rick Vaive to discuss Toronto's draft, Danny's Original Six arena tour as a player, how he got his nickname, 'Tickets' and more on a packed episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 20201 hr 20 min

Women's Hockey Life Podcast: Episode 2 – Brianna Decker

In the second episode, host Jaclyn Hawkins chats with Brianna Decker, two-time Olympian, PWHPA member and member of the U.S. National Women's ice hockey team. Throughout the episode, Jaclyn touches on Brianna's training during the COVID-19 pandemic, recovering through injuries and improving her mindset to motivate her on and off the ice. The fun doesn't stop there. Brianna also talks about her time as an assistant coach for the U-18 national women's hockey team and how coaching has broadened her...

Oct 09, 202040 min

The Hockey News Podcast: 2020 Free Agency Preview

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: It's our 2020 free agency preview, with predictions and analysis before the big day arrives Oct. 9. Topics include: - Projected landing spots for the top tier of UFAs, from Alex Pietrangelo to Taylor Hall to Torey Krug - Which team is under the most pressure to be busy in free agency? - Who are the best fits for top UFA goaltenders Braden Holtby and Jacob Markstrom? - Where might Henrik Lundqvis...

Oct 06, 202050 min

Iron Mike Keenan Podcast: Episode 16 – The Chicago Blackhawk Years

This week on the show, Scott Morrison and Mike Keenan chat about Iron Mike coaching in the same building that Michael Jordan played in and the odd location where Jeremy Roenick told Mike to draft him back in 1988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 202037 min

Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan: Brad May

Former NHLer Brad May joins Mike Wilson and Rick Vaive to talk playing with and against some of the greats, playing 1000 NHL games and the quote that vilified him in the Bertuzzi-Moore incident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 03, 20201 hr 34 min

Women's Hockey Life Podcast: Episode 1 – An Introduction

On the first edition of the Women's Hockey Life Podcast, host Jaclyn Hawkins introduces the new weekly show and shares the three biggest lessons she's learned in pursuing her passion and dreams in the sport of hockey and elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 02, 202016 min
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