Wrap up your week with The Hockey News Big Show , featuring some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey world. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in today's episode: 0:46: Which "under-the-radar" off-season acquisition duos have impressed the most with their new teams? 4:32: What other "under-the-radar" off-season acquisition has impressed the most? 6:00: Could Nathan MacKinnon be the next player to win back-to-back Hart Trophies? 11:05: What player has been ...
Nov 08, 2024•41 min
The time has arrived for another episode of The Hockey News Big Show with Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos. Our hosts discuss and debate some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now. Here's what they had lined up for this episode: 00:41: The Toronto Maple Leafs have the same record of 6-5-2 after 13 games as last year. What's different? 03:38: Is Leafs coach Craig Berube forcing stars to play too far out of their comfort zone? 07:07: What's been the main reason for the ...
Nov 04, 2024•41 min
It's time to cap off the week with The Hockey News Big Show . Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what's on today's show: 00:54: After the move to send Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks, are the Toronto Maple Leafs done? 04:20: The Colorado Avalanche are looking for forwards. Who should or could they target? 08:40: Can the Montreal Canadiens add up front while still protecting their young players? 11:50: Should the ...
Nov 01, 2024•42 min
A new week means a new episode of The Hockey News Big Show . Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what's on today's show: 00:41: What's special about Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel? Is he the heavy Jack Adams favorite to start the season? 03:46: Will the Toronto Maple Leafs spoil the Jets' chances of setting a new NHL record? 05:11: The Maple Leafs rearranged their power play. What is there to make of it? 11:40: Is Cole C...
Oct 28, 2024•42 min
It's time for The Hockey News Big Show . Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos finish an exciting week of NHL action by discussing the biggest topics in and around the league. Here's what's on today's show: 1:15: Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are back in the New Jersey Devils' lineup. How much does this change the look of their blueline? 4:25: Does Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom need to adjust to his new team's style? 5:05: Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll is also back. How was his fir...
Oct 25, 2024•43 min
Welcome back to The Hockey News Big Show , featuring discussions and expert takes on the biggest topics in and around the NHL on Mondays and Fridays. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode: 0:40: Are we surprised the Montreal Canadiens aren't ready to be a playoff team? 5:35: The Washington Capitals are playing with attitude. What's working so far? 9:46: The Buffalo Sabres' "new" top line is looking "dangerous." 12:32: Jake Guentzel is averaging mor...
Oct 21, 2024•39 min
Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show , where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL on Mondays and Fridays. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode, which includes milestone moments for Pittsburgh Penguins stalwarts, the NHL's top goal-scorers so far, goalie contracts and more: 0:55: Is Sidney Crosby or Mario Lemieux the greatest Pittsburgh Penguins player of all-time? 4:52: Are Crosby and Evgeni Malkin the greatest tandem in hockey right n...
Oct 18, 2024•42 min
Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show , where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode, starting with some of the good and the bad from the first full week of the season: 0:46: The Winnipeg Jets pulled their goalie in the first period and scored. Should more teams do this? 3:54: The Calgary Flames are 3-0 to start the season. What has stood out the most with them? 7:14: What is more surprising between t...
Oct 15, 2024•48 min
Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show , where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode: 0:34: Joseph Woll is injured already. What does this mean for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 4:03: The Colorado Avalanche pulled Alexandar Georgiev in the first game. How much patience should the team have with him? 8:20: Can Sam Montembeault be Team Canada's goalie at the 4 Nations Face-Off? 11:17: Carter Verhaeghe got hi...
Oct 11, 2024•46 min
Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, featuring the biggest topics in and around the NHL. On Mondays and Fridays, we'll have in-depth analysis and lively discussions 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. The Big Show features Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy, who starred in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show last season. Joining the crew is Katie Gaus, an Emmy-winning repo...
Oct 07, 2024•43 min
The Hockey News Wraparound Show is back with more NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: What to expect from the league’s biggest stars in 2024-25 4:32: Is the Mitch Marner criticism overblown? 7:53: Can the NHL do anything to fix advantages caused by different state taxes? 11:33: Which eight teams should play in the 2028 World Cup of Hockey? 14:17: Which rebuilding team is closest to contending? 17:14: Predicting the winner o...
Sep 14, 2024•41 min
The Hockey News Wraparound Show has another episode of more NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments during the off-season. Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:00: Johnny Gaudreau’s legacy after he and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, died Thursday night. 6:08: Can Rutger McGroarty become a leader in Pittsburgh? 9:28: Will Yaroslav Askarov become the Sharks' No. 1 goaltender this season? 13:05: Does signing Max Pacioretty make sense for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 15:46: Nic...
Aug 31, 2024•36 min
The Hockey News Wraparound Show is back with more NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Examining Patrik Laine's fit with the Montreal Canadiens 4:35: Reacting to the Philadelphia Flyers terminating Ryan Johansen's contract 6:50: Are the Edmonton Oilers better after this off-season and not matching two offer sheets? 11:45: What could an extension look like for John Tavares with the Toronto Maple Leafs? 16:25: Standouts from the 2025 UFA...
Aug 21, 2024•34 min
A new episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show is here, taking a look at several hockey topics in bite-sized segments as the summer continues. Here are the NHL topics Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Is the Travis Konecny eight-year contract the right commitment for the Philadelphia Flyers? 4:21: What are the takeaways from the reaction since the Edmonton Oilers hired Stan Bowman as GM? Should Keith Gretzky have gotten the job instead? 9:53: Patrik Laine is reportedly cleared...
Jul 26, 2024•35 min
Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show , where we tackle hockey topics in bite-sized segments as the off-season continues. Ryan Kennedy and Jacob Stoller take a look around the NHL and analyze some off-season moves, what's still to come and much more. Here's what they discussed: 0:00: Which NHL GMs are on the hot seat? 4:23: How has new Edmonton Oilers prospect Matthew Savoie’s development been so far? 8:17: Who are the top NHL free agents left? 11:00: Does a Mitch Marner trade make sense no...
Jul 12, 2024•37 min
Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show , where we discuss hockey topics in bite-sized segments throughout the off-season. The NHL's on the other end of two weeks of full-fledged action, featuring the Cup final Game 7, draft and beginning of free agency. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Where do the Florida Panthers stand as Stanley Cup contenders after July 1? 3:02: What are some non-playoff teams with a shot to appear in the 2024-25 post-season? 8:30: Who are t...
Jul 05, 2024•38 min
Welcome to the 2024 NHL draft preview edition of The Hockey News Wraparound Show , featuring hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Draft and prospect expert Tony Ferrari joined Jacob Stoller for this episode. Here's what they discussed: 0:00: How does Tony evaluate NHL draft prospects? 4:33: There's uncertainty about who the Chicago Blackhawks will draft second overall. 8:00: How many defensemen will be taken in the top 10? 9:15: How does Ivan Demidov compare to Matvei Michkov? 11:14: Would you ...
Jun 27, 2024•31 min
Welcome to another episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show , featuring NHL topics in bite-sized segments as the Stanley Cup final ends and off-season officially begins. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions. What did we think of Game 7? 3:30: Should Connor McDavid have come out to accept the Conn Smythe Trophy? 5:55: Will McDavid ever win a Cup with the Edmonton Oilers? 11:20: The Matthew Tkachuk trade paid off for the Fl...
Jun 25, 2024•39 min
Welcome to another episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show , full of NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Pierre-Luc Dubois is traded to the Washington Capitals. Who benefits most? 3:58: Jacob Markstrom heads to the New Jersey Devils. Does this take them to the next level. 7:06: Barkov could be the first Finnish captain to win the Stanley Cup. What are some countries that haven't had a Cup-winning captain yet? 9:45: Should Connor Mc...
Jun 20, 2024•39 min
Welcome to the sixth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show , full of NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: What would an injury to Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov mean for the Stanley Cup final? 4:30: Could pressure derail the Edmonton Oilers' home-ice advantage? 6:40: Which defenseman will be taken first at the NHL draft? 9:36: Outside of Macklin Celebrini, who is the most NHL-ready forward at the draft? 12:45: Dallas Star...
Jun 13, 2024•35 min
Welcome to our fifth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show . We're discussing the Stanley Cup final, more NHL news and another hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Here's everything Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: How should Connor McDavid handle Florida's physicality? 4:44: How will Sergei Bobrovsky's run affect Igor Shesterkin's contract? 9:03: Who are some under-the-radar trade candidates? 12:14: Who benefits the most from the NHL's salary cap rising? 15:16: Should th...
Jun 10, 2024•38 min
Welcome to our fourth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show . We're discussing a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Jacob Stoller and Ryan Kennedy discuss more Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers topics ahead of the Stanley Cup final before discussing the NHL draft and more NHL topics. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Ryan’s travel experience for the Stanley Cup final 2:41: Does GM Ken Holland deserve credit for the Oilers' turnaround? 6:02: Do the Florida Panthers des...
Jun 07, 2024•31 min
Welcome to our third episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show . We're tackling a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discuss the early storylines ahead of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, plus some more NHL topics. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Who has the edge between the Panthers and Oilers? 2:44: The Panthers and Oilers did not touch their conference champion trophies. How do Michael and Jacob fe...
Jun 04, 2024•36 min
Welcome to our second episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show . We continue to tackle a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments during the rest of the playoffs and off-season. Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discuss more storylines in the NHL playoffs and off-seasons for those already eliminated, as well as the PWHL and Memorial Cup. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Who has been the most disappointing Edmonton Oilers player in the Western Conference final? 2:35: The New York ...
May 30, 2024•39 min
Welcome all The Hockey News podcast listeners to the Wraparound Show, where we tackle a ton of trending hockey topics in bite-sized segments throughout the rest of the NHL playoffs and off-season. Here's everything on today's episode, presented by BetMGM and NorthlandHockey.com and hosted by Jacob Stoller and Michael Traikos: 0:00: Which team has looked more impressive between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers? Does Matt Rempe provide the emotional spark the Rangers need? 2:33: Should Ca...
May 27, 2024•35 min
On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and David Alter: What is next for the Toronto Maple Leafs after firing Sheldon Keefe? Are the Rangers on another level, or are the hurricanes just overhyped? How are the PWHL playoffs looking? All that and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2024•51 min
On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: Who will win the latest iteration of a Game 7 between the Leafs and Bruins? As the first round nears its end, who are the toughest teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences? How can the Rangers take out the Hurricanes in the conference semi-finals? All that and More. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 04, 2024•47 min
On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - As the playoffs loom, who will come out on top in the first round? - How significant is the relocation of the Coyotes to Utah? - What is the Bruins outlook on the Leafs as they near their first-round series? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - As he nears the 70-goal mark, is this the best Auston Matthews has ever been? - Which of the first-round matchups will be the toughest or most entertaining? - What does the Coyotes' relocation mean for the future of hockey in the desert? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 13, 2024•56 min
On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Can Sidney Crosby turn back the clock and lead the Penguins to the post-season? - What was the deal with the Rangers line brawl with the Devils to open their game Wednesday? - Why aren't the Blue Jackets' youngsters playing? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 06, 2024•55 min
