The Big Show

Here's what Ex NHLer Devan Dubynk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

2:11: Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have a strong enough defensive core to make a playoff push?

4:38: Should Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller be worried about Matthew Knies’ pre-season performance?

8:20: Has Sam Montembeault done enough to cement himself as the Montreal Canadiens’ second-string goaltender?

11:33: Dylan Larkin has reportedly expanded his trade list. Will it help him get moved any faster?

16:11: Which remaining UFAs will end up on a team this season?

19:40: Who has been the most interesting player on waivers?

22:50: Which player impressed you the most this pre-season?

25:15: Reacting to the NHL Network’s top 10 players list

28:25: Like or Dislike: David Pastrnak named as the next captain of the Boston Bruins

30:27: Will Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg have a better rookie season?

32:44: Buy or Sell: Jack Eichel will finally break 100 points this season

34:06: Like Or Dislike: Shortened pre-season format?

36:29: Reacting to TheHockeyNews.com’s pre-season Stanley Cup predictions

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Here's what former professional hockey player Madison Packer, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

1:15: Reacting to the NHL’s projected salary cap increase

2:41: Does this news change how we view the contracts that were signed this summer?

4:54: Breaking down Adam Fantilli’s extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets

6:25: What are the expectations for Fantilli throughout this upcoming season?

9:33: Suggesting trade proposals for Connor Hellebuyck

14:40: Is this a make-or-break year for Kirby Dach with the Montreal Canadiens?

18:22: When will the Seattle Kraken’s quest for a star player end?

23:24: Thoughts on the PWHL’s All-Star game format

27:31: Did the Chicago Blackhawks get a good deal with Oliver Moore’s extension?

29:15: With Connor Bedard not close to returning, is it too early to write off the Blackhawks’ season?

30:50: Like or Dislike: The Toronto Maple Leafs placing Steven Lorentz on waivers?

32:08: Will the Philadelphia Flyers be a playoff team?

34:39: Is it too early for the San Jose Sharks to name Macklin Celebrini captain?

35:52: Where will Nikita Kucherov finish among the NHL's leading scorers this season?

37:39: Which team’s offense is going to be the most fun to watch this season?

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Here's what was discussed in this episode:

0:00: Breaking down Gavin McKenna's pre-season debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs

3:43: Roman Kantserov, Victor Eklund and other notable rookie standouts at NHL training camp

8:00: What role will Nikita Klepov play with the Anaheim Ducks this year?

11:50: What makes Dima Zhilkin a projected lottery pick in the 2027 NHL Draft?

15:19: Reacting to the CHL's first four players named ahead of the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge

20:34: Will top 2027 prospect Nazar Privalov stay in the KHL for the entirety of the 2026-27 season?

24:57: What are the biggest points of development for top 2027 prospect Sergei Skvortsov?

28:03: Ryan Kennedy preview’s his top 100 NCAA players list
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Here's what former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

1:11: Sharing initial thoughts on Gavin McKenna’s performance in his first pre-season NHL game?

2:34: Where should McKenna line up on opening night for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

5:37: What does a successful season look like for the Vancouver Canucks this year?

10:03: What does Elias Pettersson need to do to get back to being himself?

12:51: Which players on the Dallas Stars need to take that next step to help push them to a Stanley Cup?

15:40: Are the Stars missing anything from their lineup that would make them true contenders?

19:44: Is Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar entering the season on the hot seat?

23:31: Early predictions for the Jack Adams

27:45: How will Capitals fans and viewers around the league react throughout the season to Alexander Ovechkin’s latest controversy?

30:32: Is ‘hockey IQ’ being lost in the NHL?

33:18: Will the San Jose Sharks make the playoffs?

35:11: Name a younger player other than Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer that you would build your franchise around for the next 10 years

36:37: Kevin Hayes announces retirement after five games in the KHL. Which NHL team do you think of when you think of Hayes?

38:17: If you could bring back one NHL rivalry in its prime, which one would it be?

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Here's what former professional hockey player Madison Packer, Katie Gaus and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:50: How much of the Maple Leafs’ season relies on Auston Matthews getting back to his Rocket Richard Trophy-winning self?

3:01: What step does Matthews have to take to get back to his best?

6:11: How do the Detroit Red Wings keep Dylan Larkin’s situation from becoming a distraction?

7:47: Will Larkin’s trade request impact his standing in the Red Wings’ locker room?

11:57: Is Adam Fantilli worth the same amount as Cutter Gauthier?

14:50: Where do you see the Columbus Blue Jackets finishing in the standings?

15:55: Which PWHL rookie are you most excited to see this year?

19:49: Can the youth on the Boston Bruins take another step this season?

23:30: Reacting to Sportsnet’s NHL power rankings before the start of the season

29:20: Will anyone take a chance on Patrik Laine or Vladimir Tarasenko?

30:58: WIll Connor Bedard score over or under 40 goals this season?

33:34: Like or dislike: The San Jose Sharks signed coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multi-year contract extension

35:29: Which young player is due for a breakout this upcoming season?

37:35: What is your biggest hot take for the 2026-27 NHL season?

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