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Seth and Caleb Jones on Becoming NHL Teammates and More Aug 09, 2021

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On a special episode of The Hockey News Podcast, Chicago Blackhawks defensemen and brothers Seth and Caleb Jones join senior writer Matt Larkin to discuss a variety of topics, including: - Why Seth committed to the Blackhawks on a long-term deal - Their reactions to becoming teammates after both were traded this off-season - Training and living together - Seth's venture into the Hemp and CBD business as a brand ambassador for Uncle Bud's - The idea of becoming role models for the black hockey community as teammates - Rapid Fire Game: including trying to guess each other's EA Sports ratings And much more!

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The Hockey News Podcast: What Happens to Evander Kane if Gambling Accusations Prove True? Aug 03, 2021

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin? - Evander Kane's wife Anna Kane accuses him of gambling on his own games and throwing games. If the NHL finds evidence to confirm his guilt, what is an appropriate punishment? - A few playoff contenders have been notably silent this off-season. Which fan bases should be particularly worried about their teams standing pat? - Jack Eichel's agents issue a statement claiming that the trade process isn't working and that he needs permission for surgery soon if he wants to recover for the 2021-22 season. What does Sabres GM Kevyn Adams do now? - Marc-Andre Fleury changes his mind and decides he'll play for the Chicago Blackhawks this coming season. Will they make the playoffs with him in their net? - No more David Krejci and perhaps no more Tuukka Rask. With few players left from their 2011 championship team, are the Bruins watching their Stanley Cup window close? - Listener mailbag, including: predicting the next captains for the six franchises with vacancies And more!

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The Hockey News Podcast: Early 2021 Free Agency Winners and Losers Jul 28, 2021

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On the latest Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - We run down the winners and losers as Day 1 of 2021 NHL free agency winds down. Which teams made the smartest moves? Which teams did too much or too little? - Which high-impact players are still available on the UFA market? And more!

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The Hockey News Podcast: 2021 Free Agency Preview Jul 27, 2021

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: It's a special preview episode on the eve of unrestricted free agency. Topics include: - Projected landing spots and/or bets fits for top UFAs from Dougie Hamilton to Philipp Grubauer to Blake Coleman and more - Top candidates to be overpaid - Top bargain candidates - Best cost-efficient targets for goalie-starved teams - Which Cup contenders should be most and least aggressive pursuing UFAs? - Listener mailbag, including: which RFA is most likely to receive an unmatchable offer sheet? And more!

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Winners and Losers of the 2021 NHL Draft Jul 24, 2021

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Which teams came out looking like geniuses? Which teams missed the mark? Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the winners and losers from the 2021 NHL draft.

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Reacting to Day 1 of the NHL Draft Jul 24, 2021

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Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis react to Day 1 of the NHL draft, including the winners on Friday, the Logan Mailloux pick and the trades that proceeded the action.

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Reacting to the Seattle Kraken's Expansion Draft Roster Jul 22, 2021

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How did the Seattle Kraken do at the NHL expansion draft? What's next for the league's newest franchise? Steven Ellis, Avry Lewis-McDougall, Nick Emanuelli and David Alter break down Wednesday's big event.

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The Hockey News Podcast: 2021 NHL Entry Draft Preview Jul 20, 2021

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: It's a special preview episode for the 2021 NHL entry draft, including: - Projecting the top five selections - Is the 2021 draft class relatively "weak"? - Will we see more busts and steals this year because of COVID-19's impact on scouting? - Who will be the steal of the draft in the mid-to-late rounds? - Predicting which prominent player(s) might get traded before or during the draft - An update on Logan Mailloux renouncing his draft status after his criminal conviction - Listener mailbag: Which team will make the biggest reach in the draft? And much more!

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The Hockey News Podcast: Seattle Expansion Draft Preview Jul 13, 2021

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: We preview the Seattle Kraken expansion draft, which takes place July 21. Topics include: - Should GM Ron Francis build a team that competes right away or one that will contend years down the road? - Which bad contracts might the Kraken be willing to acquire? - Who will be Seattle's starting goalie on opening night? - Which team is in the biggest pickle, forced to lose a good player to Seattle? - Will the Kraken make any hometown player selections? - Which players may be traded in the next week for expansion-draft reasons a la Viktor Arvidsson? - Listener mailbag, including: Which UFAs might Seattle target? Will any teams not meet their exposure requirements? And more!

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Sami Jo's Podcast: Episode 11 – LaToya Clarke Jul 11, 2021

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LaToya Clarke is one of the first elite Black players to make it far in the women's game. She captained the University of Minnesota to a national championship and went on to play pro hockey for seven seasons and even got to represent her country internationally. She went on to work in the hockey industry where she’s been thriving for more than a decade.

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