The Big Show

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed: 0:50: Could this year's Colorado Avalanche become the best regular-season team ever? And what is the key factor making them such a force this season? 5:13: To rebuild or not to rebuild? That's the question surrounding the Calgary Flames, Nashville P...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and ex-NHLer Drew Shore discussed: 0:55: The Vancouver Canucks are open for business. Pending UFAs Evander Kane, Kiefer Sherwood, Teddy Blueger and Derek Forbort are reportedly available. Which one would you pursue? 3:50: What do you make of the Canucks, and what direction w...

Here’s what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk discussed: 1:00: Connor Hellebuyck will be out for four to six weeks after having knee surgery on Saturday. How competitive can the Jets be without their No. 1 goaltender? 2:20: How does a goalie's mindset change going from being the backup to the starter?  4:50: Will Hellebuyck’s injury affect his chances of playing...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Ryan Kennedy, Katie Gaus and Gary Pearson discussed: 0:45: We’ve reached the quarter mark of the NHL’s regular season, and some of the teams in a playoff position (and out of one) are a big surprise. Which team not in this current playoff picture is the biggest surprise? 4:40: Which series would you love...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Who are the top Stanley Cup contenders right now? 5:00: How many Canadian teams will make the playoffs? 10:50: What kind of player should the Toronto Maple Leafs target if they are going to make a trade? 15:00: Thoughts on Patrick...

The Hockey News Big Show is here for a new week of discussing big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Ryan Kennedy, former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:36: The Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers had a bench-clearing scrum after the final buzzer when Mason Appleton shot the puck in the net. Was he out of line? 4:00: Jack Hughes will be out eight weeks after...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Gary Pearson, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 2:00: There is now a three-way tie for the top of the Atlantic Division between the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators. Which team(s) will stay in the top three? 5:55: Toronto's winless streak has stretched to four games after T...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 01:05: Does the NHL have a Nikita Zadorov problem after Auston Matthews hit? 04:40: Whose injuries will impact the team more: the Toronto Maple or Vancouver Canucks? 07:30: What contributes to rookies staying in the NHL or going back to junior? 12:3...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Ken Campbell discussed in this episode: 0:40: What's wrong with the Edmonton Oilers, and what can be done to fix it? 3:52: Are the Oilers really missing Corey Perry right now?  5:55: Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have a goaltending problem or does most of their struggles fa...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:36: Only six points separate first place and last place in the Eastern Conference. In the West, there are six different teams within three points of the second wild-card position. Is this the tightest NHL standings you've seen at t...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss more big topics in the NHL and beyond. Here’s what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 01:00: Do the New York Islanders need an enforcer to protect Matthew Schaefer? 04:30: Is there a difference when a team has a designated enforcer? 07:20: The Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild game had a bizarre endi...

It’s time to kick off a new week with more big NHL and hockey topics on The Hockey News Big Show. Here’s what former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:41: What's more heartbreaking: the Oilers' Game 7 loss, or the Blue Jays' Game 7 loss?  2:35: Is this just a hot start to the season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, or can they sustain this?  4:2...

Happy Halloween, hockey fans. It’s time to discuss more big NHL and hockey topics ahead of the weekend on The Hockey News Big Show. Here’s what former NHL player Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 00:40: Were the New York Islanders justified in making Mathew Barzal a healthy scratch for arriving late to the bus? 04:15: What is Tyler Seguin's legacy after his 1,...

It’s time to discuss more big NHL and hockey topics on The Hockey News Big Show. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:54: Reacting to the Utah Mammoth signing forward Logan Cooley to an eight-year contract extension at $10 million annually 6:25: With the NHL Frozen Frenzy taking place Tuesday, what matchup stood out to you the most and why? 10:04 Of...

Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk is back on the Monday edition of The Hockey News Big Show. Here’s what former Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:41: What will be key for the New Jersey Devils to continue like this as the season goes on? 3:34: What do you make of how the Devils are built, and can they sustain this style win in the playoffs? 6:50: So much for th...

Today’s episode of The Hockey News Big Show features a special guest, Nate Ewell, the former media relations manager for the Washington Capitals. He was around when the Capitals drafted Alex Ovechkin and changed the atmosphere and mindset about the team. Here’s what Nate Ewell, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 01:10: Nate shares some stories about Ovechkin in his early d...

The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss some hot topics across the NHL and beyond. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:57: Thoughts on what Tuesday’s Devils and Leafs game showed (good or bad) for both teams?  7:15: Mitch Marner's off to a solid start in Vegas, with 10 points in seven games and a four-game multi-point streak. Will he be more da...

The Hockey News Big Show kicks off the week by discussing some hot topics across the NHL and beyond. Here’s what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:52: Vegas, Seattle, Colorado, Carolina are all undefeated in regulation. Which team looks like the biggest threat? 5:20: After starting the season 5-1-0, are the Detroit Red Wings for real? Wha...

The Hockey News Big Show is here on Friday to dive into significant topics across the NHL and beyond. Here’s what former NHL player Drew Shore, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 00:40: Reacting to Carter Hart joining the Vegas Golden Knights organization on a tryout 03:30: How much of an impact will the layoff be for Hart? 06:20: Are you worried about the Minnesota Wild's...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss the big topics in the NHL and elsewhere. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:43: Is it time to start worrying about the Toronto Maple Leafs' top six forwards needing help? 4:45: Thoughts on Easton Cowan’s start to his NHL career? 7:36: How concerning is it that Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is hur...

The Hockey News Big Show breaks down the opening week of the NHL season so far and more big storylines. Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and former pro player Drew Shore discussed in this episode: 01:20: What are reasonable expectations for Matthew Schaefer after his NHL debut? 04:50: How many points will Schaefer end up with? 06:30: Are the Pittsburgh Penguins being underestimated? 07:40...

The Hockey News Big Show breaks down the opening day of the NHL season and more big storylines. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 01:05: Chicago Blackhawks @ Florida Panthers reaction 03:15: New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins reaction 06:55: Colorado Avalanche @ Los Angeles Kings reaction 10:50: Who were surprising names on the NHL’s opening da...

The Hockey News Big Show is here with former longtime NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk to preview the 2025-26 NHL season for each team in the Pacific Division. But first, they have big news to discuss on the contract front. Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Devan Dubnyk discussed in this episode: 0:59: Connor McDavid signed a two-year contract extension with the Oilers worth $12.5 million annua...

The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss the NHL pre-season and preview the campaign ahead. Stay tuned for Friday’s episode of The Wraparound, which will preview each team in the Pacific and Metropolitan Divisions Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 00:50: Reacting to Kirill Kaprizov signing an eight-year, $136-million contract with the Minnesota...

The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss the NHL pre-season and preview the campaign ahead. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 01:00: Can William Nylander take a jump and join the 50-goal club? 04:30: Thoughts on Joseph Woll's leave of absence from the Toronto Maple Leafs 07:00: What player has a lot to prove in the pre-season? 10:15: Who can jum...