The Big Show

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:20: Initial reaction to the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery? 4:00: Will Auston Matthews have an impact on who Toronto selects? 7:50: How dangerous will the San Jose Sharks be with the pick they got? 9:50: Can the Colorado Avalanche enter all-time best playoff run talks? 14:50: Thoughts...

Here's what former NHL-goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:12: What did you see in game one of Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild?  4:00: The Wild played without top centre Joel Eriksson Ek and key defenceman Jonas Brodin, both injured. How will this affect the wild as the series continues?  6:30: Logan Stankoven brings his post-season goal tally to...

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:41: Did the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild series live up to expectations? 2:05: How different would this series have looked for Minnesota without Quinn Hughes? 3:39: What are the expectations for the second-round matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Wild? 6:40: What went wrong for the Stars in this se...

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:10: Can the Boston Bruins' overtime goal lead to a series comeback? 3:30: What do you think of Jeremy Swayman's bounce-back game? 7:10: How has Matt Boldy changed his view of him since the Olympics? 9:30: How underrated has Matt Boldy been his whole career? 10:45: What do the Dallas Stars need to do...

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Andrew McInnis discussed: 0:59: Did the officials in the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks game make the right decision to call the overtime goal a goal on the ice? 6:25: Should that puck have gotten through Oilers goalie Tristan Jarry to begin with?  8:00: Can the Edmonton Oilers battle back and win this series?  10:22: How would you as...

Here's what former Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Gary Pearson discussed: 1:09: The Buffalo Sabres got the win in Game 3, but is the power play a concern for them moving forward?  4:10: What has been your breakdown of the Boston Bruins through the first three games? 6:57: What's the feeling for the Ottawa Senators after Game 3, and where do they stand?  11:27: What do the Los Angele...

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:00: Could the Buffalo Sabres change goalies ahead of Game 3 against the Boston Bruins? 4:59: Have the Utah Mammoth exceeded expectations against the Vegas Golden Knights? 10:30: Who needs to step up the most for the Los Angeles Kings against the Colorado Avalanche? 13:13: Will lineup changes be made...

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:39: Dallas Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said, "Nothing for me was on our goaltending." What was to blame for the Stars' loss? 2:25: Can a goaltender at this level be figured out this early on in a series?  4:39: Will Dallas go to Casey DeSmith early in this series? 6:03: How does the series change between the Mo...

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Thoughts on the first-round schedule? 2:59: How can the Los Angeles Kings stay competitive against the Colorado Avalanche? 5:55: What will be a key difference in the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild series? 8:19: What are the expectations for Mitch Marner in the playoffs?  9:30: What do you make of the Vegas Golden Knights' e...

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:40: Drew Shore gives his victory speech for his alma mater winning the NCAA Frozen Four, and they discuss Denver coach David Carle's future. 6:00: Which Eastern Conference series are you most looking forward to watching? 8:35: What's the toughest series of the bunch? 12:30: How concerned are you for Brady Tkachuk's...

Here's what former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:55: The third spot in the Metropolitan division is still undecided with only a couple of games left. Will the Philadelphia Flyers hold on, or will another team overtake them? 4:23: The Los Angeles Kings and Nashville Predators are in a tight playoff race. Do their backups deserve the crease for the rest o...

Ryan Kennedy is on the ground in Las Vegas covering the NCAA men's Frozen Four tournament, and there's lots to discuss. The experts also discuss a THN.com writers' poll that will come out on the website next week: the top 10 greatest Stanley Cup champions of the past 20 years. Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 1:30: Ryan, tell us your experience about being a...

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 1:30: Are the Ottawa Senators the most dangerous wild-card team? 7:00: Are the Detroit Red Wings' playoff chances dead in the water? 10:35: Will coach Sheldon Keefe keep his job in New Jersey? 14:40: How has your view changed on the Vegas Golden Knights since the coaching change? 16:50: Who wins the Pacific Division? 19:00: R...

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:45: Thoughts on the New York Islanders hiring Pete DeBoer as their new coach? 3:11: What will DeBoer bring to this team during the rest of the season?  6:16: Do you think this move was influenced by the recent coaching change made by the Golden Knights?  9:05: What does Patrick Roy do next? Is it an NHL job o...

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Thoughts on William Nylander's comments about wanting to stay through a retool but not a rebuild? 3:40: Does this raise any thoughts about Nylander not staying a Maple Leaf for six more years? 5:03: Thursday night on NHL Coast To Coast, Mike Rupp said, "Brady Tkachuk is not going to finish his contract in Ottawa." Do you agr...

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:30: Potential candidates for Maple Leafs' new "data-centric" GM 3:30: What are the chances the Leafs keep this search internal? 9:20: Could Chris Pronger be involved with the Maple Leafs? 10:15: Don't look now, but the Winnipeg Jets are just one point back of a playoff spot. 13:15: East wild-card sleepers 15:30: Who...

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:02: Thoughts on the Vegas Golden Knights hiring John Tortorella as their new coach?  2:15: What do other players say it's like playing for John Tortorella?  7:29: What is it like having a coaching change during the season?  9:15: Will Tortorella be able to help improve the offensive production from players li...

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos, Michael Augello and Gary Pearson discussed: 1:03: What will it mean for the Yzerplan if Detroit misses the playoffs again?  4:03: Does Detroit need a GM that's a little more trigger-happy?  5:30: What needs to change for Detroit next season?  7:08: What would you do with the Leafs if you were the president and CEO of MLSE, Keith Pelley? 13:03: Is this wha...

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:20: How legit are the Ottawa Senators as a playoff team? 3:10: How much of an X-factor is Linus Ullmark for Ottawa? 8:20: What do you expect from a jam-packed Eastern wild-card race? 13:50: Are the Colorado Avalanche back to being a juggernaut? 17:50: How important is winning when you're out of the playoffs at this...

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 0:48: Alex Ovechkin is only 16 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's 1,016 for the most regular-season and playoff goals in NHL history. But after the John Carlson trade, there's been more speculation about Ovechkin's future. Is this his last season? 4:50: Could we possibly see Ovechkin in a different jersey next year?  5:55:...

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:38: Has Matthew Schaefer had the best performance we've ever seen by a rookie defenseman?  3:16: Who does Schaefer remind you of?  4:16: Is there any debate as to why Schaefer doesn't deserve the Calder Trophy? 5:31: With the way the Buffalo Sabers are playing, do they have a chance to make some serious waves in the post-season...

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:30: What does the Leon Draisaitl injury do to the Oilers in terms of standings? 8:00: What potential changes do you see coming to the Department of Player Safety, if any? 13:30: How concerned are you about the Colorado Avalanche? 17:50: Is Cole Caufield one of the all-time best Montreal Canadiens scorers? 22:30: Who...

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 0:49: The NHL handed Radko Gudas a five-game suspension for a knee-on-knee collision with Auston Matthews. Do you think five games were enough?  3:00: Should the league be doing more to protect its superstars?  5:10: Why do we want to treat all players the same? Should superstars be judged differently? 9:01: Should the Toront...

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Katie Gaus discussed: 0:50: What did you think of the Toronto Maple Leafs' response to Radko Gudas' knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews? 4:34: Is Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas earning (or already at) "dirty player" status? 6:58: Which NHL team will emerge in this Western wild-card race?  9:55: Are there any worries that the Detroit Red Wings might...

Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:49: How far do you think the Montreal Canadiens can get in this year's playoffs?  4:45: How can Montreal combat heavy play from other teams in the playoffs?  6:13: What is it like for a player going into the Bell Centre in Montreal?  7:06: There is a narrative out there that Toronto is a terrible place to play and all the Maple...