The Big Show

Kickstart the weekend with The Hockey News Big Show. Here are the big NHL and hockey topics that Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 00:48: Which team should be more concerned right now between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins? 4:26: Which player is more likely to get traded between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson? Where? Would it be a good or bad idea f...

Get caught up on big NHL and hockey topics with The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:48: Who gets paid more in free agency between Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen? 4:18: Which team needs to "whip themselves into shape" and get it together this New Year? 7:47: Will this "new job" be a better fit for New York Rangers waiver c...

As a big weekend arrives for the world juniors and the NHL, a new episode of The Hockey News Big Show is here. Here's what Katie Gaus and world juniors experts Ryan Kennedy and Tony Ferrari discussed in today's episode: 1:08: Breaking down Canada's loss to Czechia 5:03: What does Team Canada need to do to fix its world juniors problems? 8:10: What team has looked the best at the world juniors? 10:...

As we near the end of 2024, it's time to review the year in the NHL with The Hockey News Big Show. Here's everything Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this year in review episode: 1:22: Best NHL team in 2024 4:18: Which team changed the most in 2024? 7:10: What's the biggest surprise team of the year? 9:17: Best and worst trade of 2024 13:56: Which team is most likely to im...

Listen to big NHL and hockey topics with The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode, including our 2025 World Junior Championship preview: 0:51: World juniors rosters breakdown: which teams look the best on paper? 8:30: Which prospects should people be most excited to see at the world juniors? 10:33: is Team USA's line of Perrault,...

Get caught up on big NHL topics with the Big Show at The Hockey News.  Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:42: Has Peter Laviolette lost the room with the New York Rangers? Is a coaching change what they need? 5:50: Is John Tavares pricing himself out of the Toronto Maple Leafs? 9:33: Is the Vancouver Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood one of the best value...

Get a look around some of the biggest NHL topics with The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:45: Should Tim Stutzle have been the first-overall pick in 2020? 5:42: Was Dennis Hildeby the right choice for the Toronto Maple Leafs to call up with Anthony Stolarz out day-to-day? 10:01: Will the return of Thatcher Demko and J.T. M...

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, covering some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: So Hot Right Now 0:33: Have the Colorado Avalanche solved their goaltending problem by trading Alexandar Georgiev to the San Jose Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood? Who won the full trade? 5:22: The Brady Tkachuk-...

Kickstart the weekend with The Hockey News Big Show, featuring some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:39: The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson. Is this the right move? How much is the development and success of Connor Bedard a factor? 5:48: Are we ready to pull the plug on the N...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to tackle some more of the biggest NHL and hockey topics. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:40: What are realistic offensive numbers for Auston Matthews this season? 6:13: Could Quinn Hughes end up as the greatest Vancouver Canucks D-man of all-time? 9:12: What will it cost a team to land John Gibson from the Anah...

Enjoy the NHL action with The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in the NHL. Here's today's episode: 0:50: Does Connor Bedard fit on Team Canada? 4:00: For Team USA, would you rather: Clayton Keller or Cole Caufield? 5:51: Which 4 Nations Face-Off squad has the worst goaltending options? 9:05: Does Oliver Ekman-Larsson deserve to b...

The Hockey News Big Show is here to tackle some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now, with a new Tuesday and Friday schedule. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:45: The Rangers have made it clear they are interested in making moves and shaking up their roster. What moves do you think they need to make? What should be their top pri...

Cap off the week with The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey. Here's what they discussed in this episode: 0:56: What's going on with Bedard this season? Why is he struggling? Do we like the Chicago Blackhawks moving him to the wing? 5:06: Who are some of the biggest surprise players through the quarter-mark of...

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, which tackles some of the biggest NHL and hockey topics. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in today's episode: 0:36: Who and what has stepped up most for the Toronto Maple Leafs without Auston Matthews? 6:33: Three goalies got shutouts Saturday night, including a 5-0 win for the Florida Panthers over the league-leading Winnipeg...

Cap off the week with some of the biggest topics in the NHL on The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what Emma Lingan, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:37: Should everyone now believe in the Winnipeg Jets? 5:08: Do we truly believe Sidney Crosby will be with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the rest of his career? 8:07: With the Boston Bruins and Penguins struggling, which do we...

Wrap up your week with The Hockey News Big Show, featuring some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey world. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in today's episode: 0:46: Which "under-the-radar" off-season acquisition duos have impressed the most with their new teams? 4:32: What other "under-the-radar" off-season acquisition has impressed the most? 6:00: Could...

The time has arrived for another episode of The Hockey News Big Show with Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos. Our hosts discuss and debate some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now. Here's what they had lined up for this episode: 00:41: The Toronto Maple Leafs have the same record of 6-5-2 after 13 games as last year. What's different? 03:38: Is Leafs coach Craig Berube...

It's time to cap off the week with The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what's on today's show: 00:54: After the move to send Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks, are the Toronto Maple Leafs done? 04:20: The Colorado Avalanche are looking for forwards. Who should or could they target? 08:40: Can...

A new week means a new episode of The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some of the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what's on today's show: 00:41: What's special about Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel? Is he the heavy Jack Adams favorite to start the season? 03:46: Will the Toronto Maple Leafs spoil the Jets' chances of setting a new NHL record...

It's time for The Hockey News Big Show. Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos finish an exciting week of NHL action by discussing the biggest topics in and around the league. Here's what's on today's show: 1:15: Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are back in the New Jersey Devils' lineup. How much does this change the look of their blueline? 4:25: Does Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom need to adjust...

Welcome back to The Hockey News Big Show, featuring discussions and expert takes on the biggest topics in and around the NHL on Mondays and Fridays. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode: 0:40: Are we surprised the Montreal Canadiens aren't ready to be a playoff team? 5:35: The Washington Capitals are playing with attitude. What's working so far? 9:4...

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL on Mondays and Fridays. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode, which includes milestone moments for Pittsburgh Penguins stalwarts, the NHL's top goal-scorers so far, goalie contracts and more: 0:55: Is Sidney Crosby or Mario Lemieux the greatest Pittsburgh Pe...

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode, starting with some of the good and the bad from the first full week of the season: 0:46: The Winnipeg Jets pulled their goalie in the first period and scored. Should more teams do this? 3:54: The Calgary Flames are 3-0...

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where we cover the biggest topics in and around the NHL. Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in today's episode: 0:34: Joseph Woll is injured already. What does this mean for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 4:03: The Colorado Avalanche pulled Alexandar Georgiev in the first game. How much patience should the team have with him? 8:20: Can...

 Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, featuring the biggest topics in and around the NHL.  On Mondays and Fridays, we'll have in-depth analysis and lively discussions 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. The Big Show features Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy, who star...