The Hockey News

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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

Huberdeau trade rumours and Ottawa's upcoming UFAs 13.02.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the recent Jonathan Huberdeau trade rumours (2:00), Ottawa’s rental trade chips (7:15) and whether Calgary has reason to panic after their recent slump (15:10). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider pickup tips (20:47) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Maxim Cajkovic and Montreal goalie prospect Cayden Primeau (22:59)....

Pittsburgh's Bjugstad trade and the return of the Carolina celebration debate 04.02.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Pittsburgh and Florida’s Bjugstad trade (0:50), the return of Carolina Hurricanes celebration complaints (9:07), potential Artemi Panarin trade destinations (12:40) and whether Mitch Marner could get an offer sheet this offseason (20:10). Then, Matt gives his fantasy pickup tips (25:52) andRyan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft pros...

Breaking down the Muzzin trade, plus All-Star weekend takeaways 29.01.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin and Ken Campbell discuss the Jake Muzzin trade, Brianna Decker and Kendall Coyne Schofield’s performances at All-Star weekend (8:55). Then, Matt gives out some fantasy insider pickup tips (18:05) and Ken gives his hot take of the week (20:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiarelli's firing and Toronto's slump 24.01.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Peter Chiarelli’s firing and where Edmonton goes from here (1:00), Toronto’s recent slump (11:50) and the most intriguing trade deadline seller candidates (16:56). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider pickup tips (22:00) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Dylan Cozens and Panthers pick Aleksi Heponiemi (24:21). Plus, Ke...

Will Calgary be a Stanley Cup contender? Plus, Rick Nash's retirement 14.01.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Calgary has solidified themselves as a Stanley Cup contender (0:45), Anaheim’s struggles and whether they should move on from Randy Carlyle (6:27), Rick Nash’s retirement announcement (11:26) and former NCAA coaches struggling at the NHL level (15:40). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider tips (22:02) and Ryan focuses his future watc...

Midseason MVP favourites, and Dougie Hamilton trade rumours 10.01.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss their first half MVP picks (0:57), the return of Dougie Hamilton trade rumours (5:59) and whether Montreal should be a buyer in the second half (10:27). Then, Matt dishes out his fantasy insider tips (14:57) and Ryan focuses his future watch on World Junior standouts Kaapo Kakko and Grigori Denisenko (17:00). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot t...

World Junior Championship preview 17.12.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy preview the upcoming World Junior Championship by taking a look at all 10 teams in the tournament. They also give their tournament predictions (32:31) and answer some world junior mailbag questions (34:10). Canada (0:50) USA (5:43) Russia (10:45) Finland (14:50) Sweden (18:28) Czech Republic (23:17) Switzerland (26:42) Slovakia (27:45) Denmark (28:23) Kazakhstan...

The Battle of Alberta is back, and should Chicago trade Patrick Kane? 10.12.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the rejuvenated Battle of Alberta (1:00), reports of potentially expanding the amount of teams in the playoffs (6:20) and the potential for an Auston Matthews offer sheet this summer (10:12). Then, Matt gives his best fantasy pickup options (15:45) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Yegor Afanasyev and Devils first roun...

The end of the Nylander saga, and yet another Tom Wilson hit 03.12.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the end to the William Nylander Saga (1:00), whether they thought Tom Wilson’s latest hit was worthy of punishment (5:41) and whether a potential move to the Central Division could foreshadow the Coyotes relocating to Houston (9:54). Then, Matt gives out his fantasy insider tips (13:24) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospec...

Hextall fired, Chicago & Arizona's trade, and Roussel's bite 26.11.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Chicago and Arizona’s trade last night (0:30), whether a fine was enough punishment for Antoine Roussel’s bite (6:55) and the breaking news of Ron Hextall’s firing (9:48). Then, Matt dishes out his fantasy insider tips (15:23), Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Jakob Pelletier (17:05) and Chicago prospect Evan Barratt (17:...

Early season trades, Buffalo's hot start and Boston's struggles 19.11.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the recent trades between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles and Edmonton and New York (0:30), whether Boston is in trouble (4:40) and whether Buffalo is for real (8:04). Then, Matt gives out his fantasy insider tips (11:03), Ryan focuses this week’s future watch on 2019 draft prospect Bobby Brink and Leafs goalie prospect Ian Scott (13:35). Plus, K...

Nylander's holdout, the league's concussion settlement and the Elias Pettersson Gretzky comparison 14.11.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the NHL’s recent concussion settlement (0:40), what the Leafs should do with the Nylander holdout (6:10) and Wayne Gretzky’s Elias Pettersson comments (11:25). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider tips (14:27) and Ryan focuses his future watch on draft prospect Bowen Byram and Blues prospect Scott Perunovich (17:11). Plus, Ken gives his week...

John Stevens’ firing, Rinne and Gourde’s new contracts, and an interview with Jay Baruchel 05.11.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss John Stevens’ firing in LA (0:25) and break down the new contracts of Pekka Rinne (5:28) and Yanni Gourde (9:15). Then, Matt gives his best fantasy insider pickups (13:52) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Vasili Podkolzin (15:40) and Vegas first rounder Erik Brannstrom (16:57). Plus, Ken is back with his hot take of t...

Matthews' injury, coaches on the hot seat, and an interview with Tyler Seguin 29.10.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy discuss Auston Matthews’ injury and how it will impact the Leafs (0:42), Carey Price vs. Patrick Roy (4:32), and which coach is favourite to be the first fired (7:17). Then, Matt gives out his fantasy insider pickup tips (9:47) and Ryan focuses his future watch on the 2019 draft’s top goalie prospect Spencer Knight (11:07) and Flyers’ prospect Morgan Frost (12:50...

LA's cold start, Ottawa's hot start, and Juuse Saros' new starting job 22.10.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Pekka Rinne’s injury and if Juuse Saros can take over the Preds’ starting job (0:35), and whether LA’s cold start (3:58) and Ottawa’s hot start (8:10) are a sign of things to come for either team. Then, Matt gives his weekly fantasy insider tips (11:43), and Ryan focuses this week’s future watch on 2019 draft prospect Raphael Lavoie and Avs...

Is the Elias Petterson hit suspension worthy? Plus, early season overreactions 15.10.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Mike Matheson’s hit on Canucks rookie Elias Petterson is suspension worthy (0:28), the teams off to slow starts they’re most worried about (4:52) and the hot teams out of the gate they’re most confident in (8:42). Then, Matt dishes out some fantasy pickup tips (12:02) and Ryan breaks down the game of the 2019 draft’s top prospect Jac...

Goalies are falling, plus goal celebration controversies 10.10.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Brian Elliott’s complain about the size of his goalie equipment (1:58), which team will be hurt most by the recent rash of goalie injuries (5:40) and Jeremy Jacobs’ comments about a franchise in Houston (9:59). Then, Matt gives out his fantasy insider tips (13:41) and Ryan breaks down 2019 draft prospect Kirby Dach (15:23) and Sabres goalie...

Tom Wilson's latest infraction, Kaapo Kakko, and can the Islanders make the playoffs? 03.10.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Tom Wilson’s latest controversial hit (1:12), EA Sports’ NHL 19 season (4:18) and who is likely to be the first player traded this season (7:39). Matt dishes out some fantasy insider tips (12:37), while Ryan gives the prospect profile of Finnish star Kaapo Kakko (14:39) and Panthers prospect Serron Noel (16:22). Plus, they listen to Ken’s ho...

Season Previews: Pacific Division 24.09.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell conclude their season previews by breaking down each team in the Pacific Division. (0:45) – Vancouver (6:52) – Arizona (13:01) – Edmonton (18:52) – Los Angeles (23:43) – Anaheim (28:52) – Vegas (32:44) – San Jose (38:34) – Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season Previews: Metro Divison | Plus, breaking down the Karlsson trade 17.09.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Erik Karlsson trade and what it means for both Ottawa and San Joese (0:30) before continuing their season previews by breaking down each team in the Metro Division. (8:42) New York Islanders (14:01) New York Rangers (17:40) New Jersey Devils (22:04) Carolina Hurricanes (27:50) Philadelphia Flyers (30:38) Pittsburgh Penguins (34:37) Washi...

Season Previews: Central Divison, plus, breaking down the Pacioretty trade 10.09.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell break down last night’s Max Pacioretty trade between Montreal and Vegas (0:30) before previewing the teams in the Central Division. (8:10) – Chicago (13:20) – Minnesota (18:50) – Colorado (24:05) – Dallas (29:53) – St. Louis (35:06) – Nashville (41:39) – Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season Previews: Atlantic Division 04.09.2018

THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larking kick off the 2018/19 season previews by taking a look at the teams in the Atlantic Division. (0:53) – Ottawa (6:08) – Detroit (12:11) – Montreal (19:00) – Buffalo (23:13) – Florida (28:16) – Boston (34:17) – Toronto (40:40) – Tampa Bay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving our best 2018/19 Hot Takes 27.08.2018

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Erik Karlsson will be an Ottawa Senator to start the season (1:30) and Toronto’s hiring of Hayley Wickenheiser and Noelle Needham (8:27). Then, they give their best hot takes for the upcoming season (14:21), plus they answer some reader questions (21:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2018/19 Fantasy sleepers and busts 13.08.2018

THN’s Ryan Kennedy and fantasy guru Matt Larkin go over Matt’s top five sleepers and busts in this year’s THN Fantasy Pool Guide. Players discussed include: Ryan Nugent Hopkins (2:30), Pierre-Luc Dubois (4:40), Philipp Grubauer (6:50), Jack Roslovic (10:10), Andreas Johnsson (13:12), Taylor Hall (15:55), William Karlsson (17:21), Pekka Rinne (20:30), Dustin Brown (24:06) and Mathew Barzal (26:00)....

Breaking down the Jeff Skinner trade and John Gibson & Mark Stone’s new contracts 07.08.2018

THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larking discuss Buffalo’s trade for Jeff Skinner and what it means for both teams (1:15), whether Anaheim overpaid for John Gibson (10:20) and what Mark Stone’s one-year extension means for his future in Ottawa (16:35). Plus, they answer some reader questions (23:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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