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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

THN On The 'E': Flyers' ECHL Affiliate, Future Considerations and More

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn: - The Reading Royals are the team of the week. The ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms are second in the North Division with a 25-12-2 record. There are two players with NHL contracts on the team in Evan Barratt and Mason Millman. - Hunter Jones is the prospect of the week. The 6-foot-5 goaltender plays for the Iowa Heartlanders, the ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota...

Feb 02, 202341 min

THN On The 'Q': Top Prospects Game, Flyers, Mooseheads and More

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - The Halifax Mooseheads keep on rolling, now at 21 straight games with a point or more. The Quebec Remparts are also red-hot. - The CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game happened last Wednesday, and there were no other games in the CHL last Tuesday or Wednesday as a result. Should the same be done for the semifinal and medal games at the world juniors? - The Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL signed Zachary Morin...

Feb 01, 202342 min

THN On The 'O': Bulldogs to Brantford and Building an OHL D-Man

It’s episode 14 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the OHL weekly, bringing you the best coverage from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Tony and Brock kick things off by giving their three stars from the CHL Top Prospects Game before looking at the news from around the OHL, including Hamilton finding a temporary home in Brantford. The guys also build a "Frankenstein Defenseman," using five traits from blueliners around the OH...

Feb 01, 202341 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Breaking Down the Bo Horvat Blockbuster

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - There's lots to talk about after the Vancouver Canucks traded captain Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders for Aatu Raty, Anthony Beauvillier and a conditional first-round pick. They give their initial reactions and dig deeper into the context. - Only three teams in the Eastern Conference are on a three-game winning streak or more, and the Ottawa Senators are one of those teams. After beating rivals Toronto and Montreal, ...

Jan 31, 202344 min

The Hockey News Action Show: NHL Betting for Jan. 31, 2023

The NHL has three games scheduled for Tuesday ahead of the all-star break. The Hockey News Action Show previews the matchups from a betting perspective with noteworthy statistics. Here's where to find each game and more in the episode: - Los Angeles at Carolina: 00:43-07:27 - Ottawa at Montreal: 07:27-10:19 - Columbus at Washington: 10:19-15:30 - Futures Bets: 15:30-24:43 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 31, 202326 min

The Hockey News Action Show: NHL Betting for Jan. 28, 2023

It's another Saturday episode of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie, looking at the most intriguing matchups of the day in the NHL from a betting lens. The day's action starts at 3 p.m. ET when the St. Louis Blues host the Colorado Avalanche. - Boston at Florida: 00:34-06:57 - Colorado at St. Louis: 06:57-12:33 - Philadelphia at Winnipeg: 12:33-16:58 - Montreal at Ottawa: 16:58-22:10 - Chicago at Edmonton: 22:10-25:26 - Pittsburgh at San Jose: 25:26-30:33 - Buffalo...

Jan 28, 202338 min

THN On The 'Dub': Top Prospects Game Recap and Senators in the WHL

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - Scott Ratzlaff, Reily Heidt and Kalan Lind were among the standouts from the WHL at this week's Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. - Two goalies and a high-scoring forward factor into the Three Stars Of The Week. - The Ottawa Senators are the NHL Team of the Week. Top prospects from the WHL include Zack Ostapchuk and Carson Latimer, while 2020 first-rounder Ridly Greig picked up an assist in his NHL debut...

Jan 27, 202331 min

THN On The 'E': Joe Ernst on the Hockey Ops Side of the ECHL

In this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Justin A. Cohn and Jacob Stoller: - Joe Ernst joins the show. He's the senior VP of hockey operations in the ECHL and has been in the league in some capacity for 32 years. He talks about the state of the league, trying out the two-referee system, how he hands out supplemental discipline and more. - Carson Focht of the Kalamazoo Wings is the prospect of the week. He is the only Vancouver-contracted player in the ECHL at the moment....

Jan 26, 202335 min

THN On The 'A': Connor Carrick on How to Improve Engagement in Hockey

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - It's Part 1 of a conversation with Connor Carrick of the AHL's Providence Bruins. Carrick brings remarkable insight into how the media can improve the engagement and analysis of hockey. Does the NHL need its own version of The Last Dance on the NBA's Michael Jordan? - Connor McMichael of the Hershey Bears is the prospect of the week. The 2019 first-round pick of the Washington Capitals was assigned t...

Jan 26, 202337 min

THN On The 'O': Kings' OHLers and Top Prospects Game Preview

It’s episode 13 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League weekly, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Tony and Brock preview the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game from an OHL lens and discuss who they are looking at to make a big impact. They also dig into the Los Angeles Kings prospects in the OHL and have some fun doing OHL over/under's for everything from Shane Wright...

Jan 25, 202345 min

The Hockey News Podcast: What If Barry Trotz Returned to the Islanders?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Where do the Vancouver Canucks move forward after the mishandling and firing of Bruce Boudreau? Is Connor Bedard in their sights? - Barry Trotz is technically still under contract for the New York Islanders. With the non-rebuilding team not getting much closer to a playoff spot, is it even remotely likely the team could get him back on board as the coach? - What are the top playoff races and the main bottom dwellers righ...

Jan 24, 202358 min

THN On The 'Q': NHL Debuts for QMJHL Alumni and Rangers Prospects

On this edition of The Hockey News on the 'Q' Podcast, Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer are joined by Eastlink TV personality Logan Delaney. - The Halifax Mooseheads, Quebec Remparts and Sherbrooke Phoenix are all riding point streaks. What could set one of these teams apart on the road to a championship? - It's been a noteworthy week for QMJHL alumni. Three players – William Dufour, Jakob Pelletier and Samuel Bolduc – have all skated in their first NHL contests over the past seven days. The guys d...

Jan 24, 202350 min

NHChel Podcast: Episode 11 – NHL 23 Qualifiers

In the 11th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir discuss the All-Star Open qualifiers, Tampa Bay qualifiers and Stadium Series Open qualifiers, all part of the broader NHL 23 World Championship tournament. Insights are given about the qualifiers and their own experiences. They then talk about the 6s leagues on League Gaming, their experiences, and some pros and cons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 22, 202348 min

THN American Pipeline: Avalanche Prospects, Hobey Baker and USHL News

On this episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Sydney Wolf and Mike Stephens: - Who are the most notable NCAA and USHL players on the NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings? - Zachary Morin was a potential top pick in the upcoming QMJHL draft, but he tendered with USHL Youngstown, which means he's more likely going down the NCAA route. How significant is this, and what can Morin bring to the league? - Tristan Broz may finally be fitting his footing in the NCAA. A second-round ...

Jan 21, 202331 min

The Hockey News Action Show: NHL Betting for Jan. 21, 2023

It's the first Saturday episode of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie, looking at the day's games in the NHL from a betting lens. Today's episode looks at some of the most intriguing matchups for betting purposes and looks at some point props and shot props for specific players. - Toronto at Montreal: 00:00-04:13 - Winnipeg at Ottawa: 04:13-05:16 - Colorado at Seattle: 05:16-07:01 - Buffalo at Anaheim: 07:01-08:26 - Shot props: 08:26-11:46 - Philadelphia Flyers' ri...

Jan 21, 202326 min

THN On The 'A': Sharks' Nick Cicek on His Rise to the AHL and NHL

This week on The Hockey News On The 'A' with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - San Jose Sharks defenseman Nick Cicek joined the show to discuss his rapid rise up the pro hockey ladder. The 22-year-old from Winnipeg started last season on an AHL two-way deal, which he parlayed into an entry-level contract with the Sharks this past summer. - Patrick spoke with Minnesota's 2021 first-round pick, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt. After recording a .894 save percentage in his first 10 AHL games with t...

Jan 20, 202341 min

THN On The 'Dub': Montreal's WHLers and NHL Central Scouting

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - Connor Bedard tops the mid-term rankings from NHL Central Scouting. The WHL figures prominently at the top of the North American lists. Lizz tells us who she thinks is too high and who's too low. - Two of this week's three stars hail from the Everett Silvertips and one from the Victoria Royals, with both teams in tight races for playoff positioning. - The Montreal Canadiens are the NHL team of the week. T...

Jan 20, 202334 min

THN On The 'E': ECHL All-Star Classic, Michael DiPietro and More

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn: - Goaltender Michael DiPietro of the ECHL's Maine Mariners is the prospect of the week. Since being acquired by the Boston Bruins organization and subsequently re-assigned to the Mariners, DiPietro has a .906 SP in eight ECHL games. - The ECHL All-Star Classic took place last Monday in Norfolk, Va. Justin spoke about the format: a four-team, 3-on-3 tournament similar to the NHL. However, there was...

Jan 19, 202340 min

THN On The 'O': Shane Wright Discusses 'Crazy' Season So Far

It’s episode 12 of The Hockey News On The ‘O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League weekly, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Tony and Brock are joined by newly-acquired Windsor Spitfires center Shane Wright to discuss his wild year, world juniors, and more. Did you know he holds a U-12 record outside of hockey? They also look at the rest of Seattle Kraken prospects in the team of the we...

Jan 19, 202338 min

THN on the 'Q': Mooseheads Stay Hot and New York Islanders Prospects

On this week's episode of The Hockey News on the 'Q' with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - The Halifax Mooseheads haven't lost in regulation since late November, in part thanks to some key acquisitions and outstanding goaltending from the latest QMJHL player of the week, Mathis Rousseau. - Hockey Canada has indicated they would accept proposals from Halifax and Moncton to host the world juniors in 2025. Is this a sign of things to come for future host cities? How soon is "too soon" to host again...

Jan 18, 202339 min

The Hockey News Action Show: NHL Betting for Jan. 18, 2023

Welcome to the first episode of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie, presented by BetMGM and McKenney Hockey. On the Jan. 18 episode, Mike and Rachel preview all of the night's games from a betting lens. Which players are expected to do well? Who's the favorite for each matchup? How do these teams usually play when they're against each other? All that and more. Here's where to find each game: - Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators (1:39) - Boston Bruins at New Yor...

Jan 18, 202327 min

THN American Pipeline: USA's World Juniors, Chicago Prospects and More

On this week's episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Sydney Wolf and Mike Stephens: - Team USA came out of the world juniors with a bronze medal. Who were the players who stood out in the tournament from the American Pipeline? They also touch on the U-18 women's worlds as the USA and Canada received byes to the semifinal. - There's a ton of commitment news as teams prepare for the future. Sydney gives the rundown on that. - Cole Eiserman became the 18th U-17 player to hit 30-...

Jan 13, 202332 min

THN On The 'Dub': WHL Trade Deadline Chaos and Bedard Watch

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - A long list of WHL players excelled at the World Junior Championship. Carol and Lizz looked at who stood out beyond Connor Bedard, including Canadian coach Dennis Williams. - The WHL trade deadline was pure chaos. The Kamloops Blazers loaded up for their Memorial Cup hosting duties by sending an unprecedented return to the Everett Silvertips in exchange for Olen Zellweger and Ryan Hofer. There were also m...

Jan 13, 202335 min

THN On The 'A': AHL All-Star Teams, Ridly Greig and Hurricanes

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - With the AHL all-star teams announced, Patrick and Jacob evaluated the players named to the North, Atlantic, Central and Pacific Division rosters. - The Carolina Hurricanes are the team of the week, and we dove into raw, high-upside picks like Ryan Suzuki and safer depth options like Jack Drury. - Ridly Greig of the Belleville Senators is the prospect of the week. Greig, a 2020 first-round pic...

Jan 12, 202336 min

THN On The 'O': Crazy Trades, OHL Power Rankings and World Juniors

It’s episode 11 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League weekly, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. Brock and Tony kick off the show by looking at the three stars among the OHLers at the World Junior Championship before diving into all things OHL trade deadline. From Shane Wright heading to Windsor to Pavel Mintyukov going to Ottawa and all of the other notable deals, the ...

Jan 12, 202345 min

THN on the 'Q': World Juniors Recap and Devils Prospects

It's the first episode of The Hockey News on the 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer for 2023. On this week: - Scott Wheeler from The Athletic joins the show to discuss the recently completed World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton, some of the QMJHL players that stood out and Canada's gold medal winning performance at the tournament. - Will and Jamie also chat about the recently completed trade period in the 'Q' as several teams gear up for the stretch drive and playoffs. - ...

Jan 11, 202342 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Recapping a Wild World Juniors

On The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They break down the craziest world juniors in recent memory and discuss their five best draft-eligible prospects. - What are the next steps for Juraj Slafkovsky? Should he have gone to the world juniors as well? - The All-Star Game is approaching, and we have our first glimpse at the first 32 players named to the game. - It is silly season in the CHL. Ryan and Mike recap a fiery hot major junior trade deadline. - The Carolina Hurr...

Jan 10, 202345 min

THN On The 'E': EBUG Story of the Ages, Josh Maniscalco and More

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn: - If you saw NHL linesman Dan Kelly shove Toronto Maple Leaf Michael Bunting earlier this week, it also relates to the ECHL. - Josh Maniscalco is the player of the week. The 23-year-old has 22 points in 25 games for the Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. - The Newfoundland Growlers are the team of the week, and the ECHL affiliate of t...

Dec 23, 202240 min

THN On The 'A': AHLers to the World Juniors and Canucks Prospects

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - Six AHL players made it to the world juniors. How have they performed in their seasons up to this point? - The prospect of the week is Laval Rocket defenseman Justin Barron. How's he played since being acquired by the Montreal Canadiens at last year's trade deadline? - The Manitoba Moose have two intriguing goalie prospects in Arvid Holm and Oskari Salminen. They're nearly splitting the games,...

Dec 23, 202233 min

THN On The 'Dub': Red Wings WHL Alumni and World Juniors Predictions

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - Nineteen of 40 players selected to the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game come from the WHL. Who are the players to watch? - The Detroit Red Wings are profiled this week. They don't have any prospects currently in the WHL, but they do have some interesting players from the 'Dub', including goalie Sebastian Cossa and forward Michael Rasmussen. - The Connor Bedard Watch looks at his feisty side in the pre-tournamen...

Dec 22, 202234 min
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