This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writer Matt Larkin: It's a special all-mailbag edition for the dog days of summer! Listener questions include: - Will Tuukka Rask play in the NHL again? - Would the Oilers trade Leon Draisaitl if they don't improve in the next couple seasons? - Which teams would roll the dice on a Jack Eichel disk surgery? - Will Kirill Kaprizov really leave for the KHL? - What is Sean Monahan's trade value? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Aug 10, 2021•45 min
On a special episode of The Hockey News Podcast, Chicago Blackhawks defensemen and brothers Seth and Caleb Jones join senior writer Matt Larkin to discuss a variety of topics, including: - Why Seth committed to the Blackhawks on a long-term deal - Their reactions to becoming teammates after both were traded this off-season - Training and living together - Seth's venture into the Hemp and CBD business as a brand ambassador for Uncle Bud's - The idea of becoming role models for the black hockey co...
Aug 09, 2021•25 min
This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin? - Evander Kane's wife Anna Kane accuses him of gambling on his own games and throwing games. If the NHL finds evidence to confirm his guilt, what is an appropriate punishment? - A few playoff contenders have been notably silent this off-season. Which fan bases should be particularly worried about their teams standing pat? - Jack Eichel's agents issue a statement claiming that the trade process isn't working a...
Aug 03, 2021•57 min
On the latest Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - We run down the winners and losers as Day 1 of 2021 NHL free agency winds down. Which teams made the smartest moves? Which teams did too much or too little? - Which high-impact players are still available on the UFA market? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2021•42 min
This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: It's a special preview episode on the eve of unrestricted free agency. Topics include: - Projected landing spots and/or bets fits for top UFAs from Dougie Hamilton to Philipp Grubauer to Blake Coleman and more - Top candidates to be overpaid - Top bargain candidates - Best cost-efficient targets for goalie-starved teams - Which Cup contenders should be most and least aggressive pursuing UFAs? - Listener mailb...
Jul 27, 2021•51 min
Which teams came out looking like geniuses? Which teams missed the mark? Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the winners and losers from the 2021 NHL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2021•20 min
Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis react to Day 1 of the NHL draft, including the winners on Friday, the Logan Mailloux pick and the trades that proceeded the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2021•18 min
How did the Seattle Kraken do at the NHL expansion draft? What's next for the league's newest franchise? Steven Ellis, Avry Lewis-McDougall, Nick Emanuelli and David Alter break down Wednesday's big event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2021•21 min
This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: It's a special preview episode for the 2021 NHL entry draft, including: - Projecting the top five selections - Is the 2021 draft class relatively "weak"? - Will we see more busts and steals this year because of COVID-19's impact on scouting? - Who will be the steal of the draft in the mid-to-late rounds? - Predicting which prominent player(s) might get traded before or during the draft - An update on Logan Ma...
Jul 20, 2021•49 min
This week on The Hockey News Podcast with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: We preview the Seattle Kraken expansion draft, which takes place July 21. Topics include: - Should GM Ron Francis build a team that competes right away or one that will contend years down the road? - Which bad contracts might the Kraken be willing to acquire? - Who will be Seattle's starting goalie on opening night? - Which team is in the biggest pickle, forced to lose a good player to Seattle? - Will the Krak...
Jul 13, 2021•51 min
LaToya Clarke is one of the first elite Black players to make it far in the women's game. She captained the University of Minnesota to a national championship and went on to play pro hockey for seven seasons and even got to represent her country internationally. She went on to work in the hockey industry where she’s been thriving for more than a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min
The Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup champions for the second consecutive season. Steven Ellis, Nick Emanuelli, Avry Lewis-McDougall and David Alter broke down what happened in Game 5 and all the biggest storylines coming out of the final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 08, 2021•19 min
This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin and feature writer Ken Campbell: We preview the Stanley Cup final matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens, assessing the teams in the following categories: - Offense - Defense - Goaltending - Special teams - Coaching - Intangibles Plus: predictions on a series winner, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 28, 2021•44 min
It started with a call for interview subjects. It led to dozens and eventually snowballed to more than a hundred people from the LGBTQ+ community eager to share their experiences in hockey. Brock McGillis' #HockeyPride interviews will begin launching before the end of the month. He caught up with senior writer Matt Larkin to discuss his project, the state of inclusivity in hockey today, Carl Nassib coming out in the NFL and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Jun 24, 2021•27 min
This week on the Prospect Podcast with Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy: - How good has Cole Caufield been in his first Stanley Cup playoffs? - Vasili Podkolzin vs. Cole Perfetti - A current prospect proving people wrong - Over-valuing first-round picks - Hilarious prospect stories - The future in Detroit And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2021•32 min
This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin and feature writer Ken Campbell: - Have officials jumped the shark in their effort to control the game? What needs to change going forward? - The Coyotes and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson agree to explore trade options. Which team(s) could use him most? - Does Matthew Tkachuk really want out of Calgary? Which teams should line up with offers for him? - The Seattle Kraken are circling Rick Tocchet for their c...
Jun 22, 2021•49 min
This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - The New York Rangers name Gerard Gallant as their new head coach. Is he the right hire? - The Colorado Avalanche went from seemingly unstoppable to dropping four straight to the Vegas Golden Knights and bowing out in Round 2. What should GM Joe Sakic do to get his team over the hump? - The Carolina Hurricanes give defenseman Dougie Hamilton permission to speak with other teams before free agen...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min
This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell: - How good are the Montreal Canadiens? - Vegas has squared its series with Colorado; who is the Golden Knights playoff MVP so far? - Are we ready to call the Bruins 'David Pastrnak's Team' yet? - Carolina is on the ropes against Tampa Bay. With Dougie Hamilton an upcoming UFA, do the Canes take a step back next year? - Taya Currie becomes the first woman drafted into the OHL - Mailbag questions And more! Learn more about yo...
Jun 08, 2021•53 min
Cassie Campbell-Pascall was the captain of two gold medal-winning hockey teams and currently works as an analyst for Hockey Night in Canada. She talked to host Sami Jo Small about how to adapt to change, how to be a leader and how to get the most from a team. They delve into her career in broadcasting and the lessons she learned from her playing career that has served her throughout her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 06, 2021•51 min
The draft lottery was held earlier this week, with the Buffalo Sabres taking the No. 1 spot. Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy do a mock draft for the top 16 picks, and Ken Campbell interviews top prospect Matty Beniers about his season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 04, 2021•55 min
Who will the Buffalo Sabres pick first overall at the 2021 NHL draft? Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy break down what happened at the draft lottery and who the Sabres might be interested in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2021•10 min
The Winnipeg Jets swept Edmonton in round one. The Montreal Canadiens took Toronto to seven. One team is rested, one team is fully involved still. Who takes the series? Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2021•6 min
This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - The Toronto Maple Leafs choke again, lose in opening round of post-season for fifth straight year. What do you do with this team if you're GM Kyle Dubas? - Breaking down Round 2 of the North Division bracket between the Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens - With Seth Jones likely gone, do the Blue Jackets have no choice but to rebuild? - Gabriel Landeskog says Ryan Reaves, who earned a two-ga...
Jun 01, 2021•40 min
The Avalanche struck first in Game 1, but there's still so much hockey to be played in what should be an intense series. Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin take a look at the top storylines to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2021•11 min
One team is hot off of a Stanley Cup run. The other wants to become the next big powerhouse. Who'll win between Tampa Bay and Carolina? Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2021•15 min
This week on the podcast, NHL and MLB Network analyst Jon Morosi joined host Ian Pulver to chat about his dual career, which NHLers would be great and baseball and more. Morosi offers a unique perspective as he juggles the worlds of two professional sports better than anyone since Bo Jackson. Listen in as he details which NHL players he would choose to have in his baseball starting lineup, his favorite arenas to watch a game, and more stories from a long and busy career. Learn more about your ad...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 10 min
The Bruins and Islanders are two hard-nosed teams coming off of strong first-round performances. Who has the edge in the second round? Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell break the series down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2021•13 min
This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - The Edmonton Oilers are stunningly swept by the Winnipeg Jets. What must this franchise do to start going deep in the playoffs and not waste the primes of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? - The Washington Capitals bow out quickly in Round 1. Is the contention window starting to close for this veteran team? - The Boston Bruins are 16-4-1 since acquiring Taylor Hall, including the playoffs. Ar...
May 25, 2021•58 min
Wally Kozak coached Canada’s 2002 Olympic gold medal-winning team. More than that, he’s spent a lifetime in hockey, teaching, mentoring and growing the game at every level in Canada and overseas. Respected throughout the hockey community, he shares his philosophies on the role of coaches and leaders in our society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2021•51 min
With most junior hockey season done for the year, Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the top prospects from all the major leagues around the world. Plus, Ken Campbell chats with top prospect Owen Power about the upcoming NHL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2021•48 min
