The Big Show

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubynk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:28: What do the Anaheim Ducks do with Leo Carlsson? Do they match the offer sheet? 4:57: How much does contract talk get into the dressing room? 7:40: What do the Ducks do with signing Cutter Gauthier when they only have limited cap space left? 12:30: Is Arturs Silovs a goaltender for the Pitt...

Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:00: How important is it for the Montreal Canadiens to have so many core players locked down? 5:37: After re-signing Jakub Dobes, what will happen to Samuel Montembeault and Jacob Fowler? 8:15: Thoughts on the Minnesota Wild picking up Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta? 10:10: How does Jake Middleton fit into the...

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 1:00 What did you make of John Chayka's moves on July 1 so far? 6:04: Do you think the Leafs' additions give them flexibility in their lineup?  10:26: Will the San Jose Sharks make the playoffs next season? 12:11: How would you grade Mike Grier's job on July 1 for San Jose? 13:30: Are the Florida Panthers the...

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubynk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:00: What are the San Jose Sharks still missing at this point?  3:10: Does it take time to become a true threat in the NHL? 5:11: What were some of the habits Devan had to change going from the minors to the pros?  8:52: Reacting to the New York Rangers acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev 10:50 How will...

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:00: Breaking down the top five prospects ahead of the 2026 NHL draft 2:27: Is Gavin McKenna ready for the NHL spotlight? 4:45: How will the San Jose Sharks handle the second overall pick? 6:39: What is Chase Reid's ceiling as a prospect? 8:15: Who will the Buffalo Sabres target with the fourth overall pick? 9:38:...

Here's what former NHL player Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:30: Overall thoughts on the Bowen Byram trade? 9:00: What are the St. Louis Blues going to do with their four first-round picks after trading Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals? 14:00: Thoughts on the Ottawa Senators acquiring William Eklund? 19:00: Where do you think is the best fit for Za...

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 1:20: Thoughts on Brady Tkachuk heading to the Florida Panthers? 2:48: What do you do if you're an Ottawa Senators fan seeing your captain leave? 5:30: Are the Ottawa Senators going to find a Tkachuk replacement in the draft? 9:17: Who should be the next captain of the Senators? 10:11: Thoughts on the Oilers r...

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:30: What made Darren Raddysh an important trade target for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 6:30: Ryan Kennedy's final draft rankings are released. Keaton Verhoeff was ranked first earlier in the season but not anymore. What changed? 10:30: How much does a team affect who is drafted when?  12:54: Which players from this...

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:00: Thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' hire of Jim Hiller? 6:00: Did the Maple Leafs go with a more affordable option as coach? 9:15: Thoughts on the Maple Leafs trading Joseph Woll, and what does it say about GM John Chayka's plan? 14:00: Where is the best fit for pending UFA John Carlson? 18:15:...

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 1:06: How would you rank this Stanley Cup final?  5:10: What Devan thought of Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen's play in the playoffs and the switch in the final 9:30: What does this Stanley Cup mean for Taylor Hall? Could he be a Hockey Hall of Famer? 12:22: Do you think Jordan Staal dese...

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:45: Ryan, which game has had the best atmosphere so far in the Stanley Cup final?  2:00: Was the Jordan Staal storyline something you thought would happen heading into the series? 3:59: Is the Carolina Hurricanes' style finally wearing down the Golden Knights?  5:18: What has been going wrong for Vegas at this st...

Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:10: Thoughts on starting Brandon Bussi and making Frederik Andersen a healthy scratch? 3:05: Has Jordan Staal been the best Carolina Hurricane so far? 4:30: What do you make of Jack Eichel's struggles? 6:30: Who do you think is the Stanley Cup favorite after the first four games? 9:20: Thoughts on the Oilers deci...

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 1:02: Is Mitch Marner the Conn Smythe winner even if the Vegas Golden Knights lose? 4:20: Is there concern for Vegas about how fast the Carolina Hurricanes came back to tie Game 3? 6:20: Could Brandon Bussi start Game 4, or do you have to go back to Frederik Andersen? 9:02: Which team has the edge going into G...

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:54: What's been the atmosphere in Carolina's Lenovo Center? 3:35: What did you think the Vegas Golden Knights did well in Game 2? 5:05: What do you think of John Tortorella's unsuccessful coach's challenge that led to a power-play goal against? 8:26: Brett Howden is locked up through 2030 for only $2.5 million, a...

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:50: What are the thoughts from Ryan, who was in attendance for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final? 3:30: Thoughts on Brett Howden and the steal of a contract the Vegas Golden Knights have with him? 5:30: What is playing in Vegas getting all these come-from-behind wins? 8:00: How concerned are you about...

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:25: Is the Golden Knights' success the reason for the Las Vegas sports boom? 5:30: Where does this playoff run rank in terms of John Tortorella's accomplishments 9:50: What would a Stanley Cup as a coach do for Rod Brind'Amour's legacy? 13:40: Which Hurricanes player has the most pressure on...

Here's what former Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:06: What are our expectations from the Carolina Hurricanes going into Game 5? 3:40: Why is the Hurricanes' style of play working in the Eastern Conference final this year? 6:48: Thoughts on Kelly McCrimmon saying he thinks the Edmonton Oilers leaked the news about Vegas not granting Bruce Cassidy permissio...

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:15: Reaction to the Vegas Golden Knights' shocking sweep over the Colorado Avalanche. Where does this rank in terms of all-time shocking series? 5:00: Does John Tortorella deserve a contract extension with Vegas in the off-season? 8:20: What must the Montreal Canadiens do to develop more scoring chan...

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:35: How did the Vegas Golden Knights execute a comeback win to take a 3-0 series lead?  1:59: What do you like about the Golden Knights right now?  3:36: Do you have confidence that the Colorado Avalanche will battle back or at least make this a series?  7:23: What are you seeing from Colorado? Are they too...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss a bunch of big storylines during the NHL playoffs. Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:45: Takeaways from Game 1 between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes?  2:24: What were the keys to Montreal's game?  4:25: What were your thoughts on the goaltending battle?  7:12: How important was it f...

Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:05: What is the impact of Cale Makar being ruled out of Game 1? 3:20: How does Makar's absence in Game 1 affect the narrative of Colorado being a big favorite? 4:50: What does Vegas have to do to be competitive in this series? 6:15: Who is the most important player in the Western Conference final? 10:00: Are you...

Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:59: Is the Montreal Canadiens' top line heating up at just the right time?  1:50: Thoughts on how Ivan Demidov has performed so far?  3:19: What does Buffalo have to do to avoid being eliminated, especially at the Bell  Centre? 6:41: Who do you expect to start for Buffalo in net for Game 6?  9:00: Who were th...

Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:00: Is there a team with an edge going into the rest of the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens series? 2:20: Thoughts on the Sabres getting a goal allowed and then disallowed after two reviews in Tuesday's game? 3:30: What is the explanation for Cole Caufield's lack of 5-on-5 production? 5:00: Are...

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:15: How have the Montreal Canadiens' defense and goaltending given them an edge in this series? 4:00: Have the Canadiens' big guns started to get going? 5:52: Who needs to step up for the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4?  7:55: Who should start in the net for the Sabres? 10:55: Will we ever see a goa...

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:07: Does this year feel different for the Carolina Hurricanes? Will they finally be able to get past the Eastern Conference final? 2:30: Will the Hurricanes actually face a test in the conference finals? 5:19: Are the Philadelphia Flyers just happy to be here, getting experience? 9:00: What are your expectations...