The Hockey News

The Big Show

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On Mondays, Wednesdays 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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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

The RFA saga continues 20.08.2019

THN's Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin discuss RFA contract standoffs (1:00) and Jim Benning's extension (17:53). Then, Matt discusses some fantasy position battles (21:57) and Ryan focuses his future watch on Kirby Dach and Cole Perfetti (25:20). Plus, Matt predicts the 2020 Cup Final (28:38) and they answer some mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Lucic and Neal’s fresh starts and Trouba’s fresh contract 22.07.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Edmonton and Calgary’s Neal for Lucic swap (0:30), Jacob Trouba’s big extension (7:17), Artemi Panarin’s interview comments about Vladimir Putin (11:32) and Seattle naming Ron Francis as their inaugural GM (17:06). Then, Matt gives out some fantasy insider tips of players to stay away from next season (23:16) and Ryan focuses his future watc...

Answering all your mailbag questions 15.07.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell answer mailbag questions about hockey parents, hypothetical McDavid trades, whether St. Louis is a favourite next season and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best remaining UFAs and potential offer sheet scenarios 08.07.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether or not we will see another offer sheet this summer (0:30), the best of the remaining UFAs (5:40), and some of the offseason’s quietest teams (11:20). Then, Matt looks at the fantasy implications of some offseason moves (16:56) and Ryan focuses his future watch on some potential breakout stars next season (19:26). Plus, Ken gives his...

THN's free agency special 01.07.2019

After an eventful first day of free agency, THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Sebastian Aho’s offer sheet and the RFA threat (1:00), winners and losers from free agency so far (8:39) and all the trades that happened in the lead up to free agency (30:42). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh Weber Q&A: Talking Devils rebuild, prospects and global growth of the NHL 28.06.2019

The Hockey News' Ryan Kennedy chatted with New Jersey Devils president Hugh Weber about selecting Jack Hughes, the further growth of hockey around the world and the future of the Devils franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Brodeur Q&A: Talking Devils' future, new role and draft day memories 27.06.2019

A year into his role as executive vice president of business development with New Jersey, Brodeur spoke to The Hockey News' Ryan Kennedy about his new role, the future of the Devils and his own experiences with the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Draft winners and losers and UFA predictions 24.06.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss winners and losers from the NHL draft (0:45) and the Subban (14:08), Marleau (19:50), Miller (26:13) and Trouba (29:32) trades. Then, they predict destinations for some of the biggest name UFAs, including Duchene, Panarin, Pavelski and Lee (31:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's 2019 Mock Draft 18.06.2019

THN's Steven Ellis, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell do a pick by pick mock of this year's NHL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis' cup win and Erik Karlsson's new contract 18.06.2019

THN’s Steven Ellis, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Blues’ Stanley Cup run and whether they have any chance to repeat (1:25), Erik Karlsson’s contract extension with San Jose (6:23), Dallas Eakins’ hiring in Anaheim (13:57) and Dion Phaneuf’s buyout with Los Angeles. Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on WHL rookie Matt Savoy (22:17) and Ken gives his weekly hot take (27:49). Plus, they...

Game 7, Corey Perry’s old contract and Jeff Skinner’s new one 10.06.2019

THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin discuss Game 7 (2:30), whether Anaheim can unload Corey Perry’s contract (8:52) and whether Jeff Skinner will live up to his new deal (14:00). Then, Matt takes Ken’s place with a weekly hot take (25:46) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Alex Turcotte and recent Calder Cup champion Morgan Geekie (29:18). Plus, they answer some...

Stanley Cup preview 25.05.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin and Ken Campbell breakdown all facets of the Stanley Cup final between Boston and St. Louis ahead of game one. Plus, audio from Bruce Cassidy’s Saturday press conference (33:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Boston the team to beat? 21.05.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether or not Joe Pavelski’s concussion history should keep him out of the rest of the Western Conference finals (0:26), whether Erik Karlsson’s injury history will hurt his value this offseason (8:39) and if Boston is the Stanley Cup favourite (13:35). Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Layton Ahac and Anaheim Ducks...

Breaking down the Conference Finals, plus Kakko vs. Hughes 13.05.2019

THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the conference final matchups (0:56), current coaching vacancies (20:30) and Kaapo Kakko versus Jack Hughes at the World Championship (26:15). Then, Ken gives his weekly hot take (35:50) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Moritz Seider and Montreal prospect Nick Suzuki (39:50). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions...

Edmonton's new GM and the women's hockey boycott 06.05.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Ken Holland’s hiring in Edmonton (0:30), Dallas vs. St. Louis game seven (7:11), the women’s hockey boycott (11:47) and whether the league could remove all headshots (21:31). Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Raphael Lavoie and Leafs first rounder Rasmus Sandin (29:24). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (39:40) and...

Updated Stanley Cup favourites and awards snubs 29.04.2019

THN’s Edward Fraser, Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy discuss their updated Stanley Cup favourites (0:45), whether the NHL needs to address playoff officiating (11:00) and their biggest award nominee snubs (19:54). Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Karl Henriksson and Hershey goalie Ilya Samsonov (26:45) and Matt fills in for Ken with a hot take (31:15). Plus, they answer some...

Yzerman back and Game 7 showdowns 22.04.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Steve Yzerman’s can turn things around in Detroit (0:45), game sevens for Boston Toronto (10:30) and San Jose Vegas (16:23) and what went wrong for Tampa Bay and Winnipeg this postseason (19:15). Then, Matt gives some fantasy goalie keeper league sleepers (31:25) and Ryan focuses his future watch on Under-18 star Cole Caufield (34:23...

The Kadri hit, round one upsets and the women’s World Championship's controversial ending 16.04.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Nazem Kadri’s controversial hit (1:15), Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh’s surprising 3-0 deficits (7:15) and the controversy at the women’s World Championship finals (16:10). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider keeper league tips (23:10) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Peyton Krebs and Bruins goalie prospect Kyle Keyser (2...

Western Conference playoff preview 09.04.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell break down the Western Conference playoff picture series by series. (0:37) – Colorado vs. Calgary (12:04) – Dallas vs. Nashville (22:10) – Vegas vs. San Jose (31:08) – St. Louis vs. Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eastern Conference playoff preview 08.04.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the recent string of coach firings (1:00) before breaking down the Eastern Conference playoff picture series by series. (13:08) - Columbus vs. Tampa Bay (20:58) - Carolina vs. Washington (29:02) - Toronto vs. Boston (39:18) - Pittsburgh vs. New York Islanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columbus' struggles, Bob Nicholson's comments and Clarkson Cup takeaways 25.03.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Columbus’ rocky road to the playoffs (1:00), Bob Nicholson’s comments about Tobias Rieder (9:10), their top Vezina candidates (15:55) and takeaways from the Clarkson Cup final (23:21). Then, Matt gives some fantasy pickup tips (29:18) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Blake Murray and Flyers first rounder Joel Farabee...

Toronto's terrible week and Arizona's playoff push 18.03.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Toronto’s terrible week (1:05), Arizona’s playoff push (8:20) and Nikita Kucherov and other Hart Trophy frontrunners (11:40). Then, Matt dishes out some fantasy pickup tips (17:08) and Ryan focuses his future watch on Finnish defenseman Ville Heinola and Stars prospect Jason Robertson (18:40). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take on the NHL’s...

The league's top Survivor contestants, underrated players and more mailbag questions 04.03.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell spend this week answering all your mailbag questions. Topics include potential NHL Survivor contestants, fighting, Ted Lindsay and the Islanders’ playoff chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade Deadline winners and losers 26.02.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the winners, losers and all the big deals from yesterday’s trade deadline. Winners: Nashville(3:00), NYR(8:38), Vegas(13:35) Losers: Toronto(20:24), Pittsburgh(25:02), Philadelphia(28:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade Deadline preview 19.02.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the biggest names, destinations and rumours ahead of next week’s trade deadline, including: Mark Stone and Matt Duchene (0:30), Winnipeg (8:00), Artemi Panarin (16:41), Chris Kreider (19:34), Eeli Tolvanen (23:05), Dougie Hamilton (30:23), Jakob Silfverberg (33:24) and more. Plus, they answer some trade-themed mailbag questions (35:34). Lear...

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