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What Went Wrong for the Bruins, Lightning and Rangers? May 02, 2023

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On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- The Calgary Flames fired coach Darryl Sutter on Monday. They break down the decision and look at what's next.

- Ryan and Mike hold post-mortems for the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers after they were eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs over the weekend.

- It's time to preview the second round. Who comes out on top in each matchup?

- And more, so tune in to the full episode.

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The Hockey News Podcast: Comebacks, Upsets and D.B. Sweeney Apr 25, 2023

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- The Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from 4-1 down in the third period to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in overtime on Monday night. The Leafs are 3-1 against the Bolts in the series, but can they pull through with one more victory?

- What are the Seattle Kraken's chances of upsetting the Colorado Avalanche? The series is currently tied 2-2.

- Which NHL team will be the first to be eliminated from the post-season?

- Finally, actor D.B. Sweeney joins Ryan and Mike to chat about his passion for hockey, learning to skate for a role, playing with Tom Cruise, a hot take on San Jose Sharks D-man Erik Karlsson and more.

And more, so check out the full episode on your preferred platform.

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NHL Playoffs and Team Changes Begin Apr 18, 2023

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- Five NHL clubs decided it was time for a new coach or GM. Ryan and Mike discuss the 'Black Friday' and weekend of changes after the regular season and why the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks decided to take a new path.

- It's NHL playoff preview time! The action began on Monday, but another set of first-round series start on Tuesday. Find each series at the following timestamps:

- Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (26:35)

- Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers (30:22)

- Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild (34:35)

- Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings (37:26)

- New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers (42:42)

- Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (46:46)

- Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets (51:35)

- Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken (53:42)

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Luc Robitaille on Kopitar, Blue Kings Jerseys and More Apr 11, 2023

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille joins the show around the 20-minute mark. They talk about Anze Kopitar, Robitaille's favorite Kings jersey and more.

- The Calgary Flames are officially eliminated from playoff contention. What happened to them after a strong 2022-23 campaign? Where could they go from here after acquiring Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri last season?

- New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat said the excitement of the possibility of post-season hockey was unbelievable and "a lot better than Vancouver." He clarified later that he didn't mean any disrespect to Vancouver or the team. What do Ryan and Mike make of it all?

- They analyze the wild-card race in the Eastern Conference, looking in depth at the Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers.

- What is there to expect from Luke Hughes as he prepares to make his NHL debut on Tuesday?

And more, so check out the full episode wherever you can.

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What's the Buffalo Sabres' Future in Net? Apr 04, 2023

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Welcome back to The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens. Here's what's in store for this week's episode:

- Ryan and Mike discuss Devon Levi's debut and the future of the crease for the Buffalo Sabres.

- Has San Jose Sharks D-man Erik Karlsson locked up the Norris?

- They take a look at the Western Conference, with the Kraken’s impending first playoff birth and the race for the top of the Central Division.

- What does Toronto Maple Leafs winger Michael Bunting's reputation with NHL referees mean for his playoff success?

- And more, so check out the full episode.

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Will the Flyers' Vibes Improve Next Year? Mar 28, 2023

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On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- They shout out Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter for his comments on Pride night ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Kings.

- Who will make it out of the Pacific Division in the Stanley Cup playoffs?

- There have been a ton of NCAA signings, but who could make the biggest impact for their NHL club?

- The Toronto Six defeated the Minnesota Whitecaps in the PHF final on Sunday night to win the Isobel Cup. Mike and Ryan discuss the newly crowned champions.

- The Philadelphia Flyers are a lost cause for the playoffs this season, but that doesn't mean there aren't brighter skies ahead. With Tyson Foerster having a strong NHL stint and signing Emil Andrae to an entry-level contract, what else can improve the Flyers' vibes next year?

- And more, so check out the full episode.

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Is the Jack Adams Award Curse Back? Mar 21, 2023

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- They discuss the NHL’s new on-ice apparel deal with Fanatics, who will supply the new jerseys for the league once its partnership with Adidas expires at the end of next season.

- The heated wild-card races continue across the league. How about a look at the Calgary Flames, who had a huge chance to gain ground but lost 8-2 to the Kings? Also, why hasn't Dustin Wolf been called up yet?

- What is Aleksander Barkov’s place in Florida Panthers history after he set a franchise record for most points for the team?

- Goalie talk: Ryan and Mike discuss Dylan Ferguson’s remarkable first NHL start with the Ottawa Senators and Devon Levi’s arrival in Buffalo.

- And more, so check out the full episode.

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Updating the NHL's Coaching Hot Seat Mar 14, 2023

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On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- Andrei Svechnikov is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. If it turns out to be season-ending, how will that affect the Carolina Hurricanes?

- Ryan and Mike react to the changes in the front office for the Philadelphia Flyers.

- Only Bruce Boudreau has been fired this season among the NHL's head coaches. Who is currently on the coaching hot seat?

- They pick their favorite NHL trade deadline acquisitions so far.

- And much more, so check out the full episode.

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Who Benefits the Most from the Trade Deadline? Mar 07, 2023

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In this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau resigned over the weekend. Mike recommends checking out the latest episode of THN On The 'Q' to get the explanation and the critical analysis of what's going on in the QMJHL right now.

- They discuss their trade deadline surprises and which players will benefit the most following the deadline.

- Which teams could have the quickest turnaround?

- Can anybody possibly stop Connor McDavid from winning the Hart Trophy this season? Ryan and Mike present their runner-ups.

And more, so check out the full episode.

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The Hockey News Podcast: Reacting to a Wild Weekend of NHL Trades Feb 28, 2023

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- They break down an action-packed weekend in the NHL trade market, including Timo Meier to New Jersey, Tanner Jeannot to Tampa Bay and Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty to Toronto.

- The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are underway selling veterans for draft picks and young assets. Ryan and Mike debate the future for both teams.

- David Poile announced he will retire as GM and president of hockey operations by the end of June. Longtime NHL coach Barry Trotz returns to Nashville and will take over the GM role. What is Poile's legacy in Nashville?

- And more, so check out the full episode.

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