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The Hockey News Podcast: The Predators are Back! Mar 30, 2021

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy - With the trade deadline approaching, which of these teams should be active and who should stand pat? - Florida: just lost Ekblad, but are comfortably in a post-season spot. Should they add? - Nashville; looked out of it a month ago, now they're fourth with their competitors swooning. Now what? - Arizona: St. Louis looks vulnerable and the Coyotes could use a positive finish - The Tim Peel incident brought up the importance of fairness in the game - especially because gambling is poised to be much bigger in the sport in the coming years. What are the long-term effects of the Peel Hot Mic? - Disney has a new Mighty Ducks show: Do we begrudgingly acknowledge the importance of this franchise? (and how many of the movies have you seen?) - Mailbag questions And more!

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Sami Jo's Podcast: Episode 4: Susie Yuen Mar 28, 2021

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Susie Yuen, a pioneer in women’s hockey, joins Sami Jo Small to talk about from her experience with the Canadian national team, her time with the University of Manitoba Bisons and her time spent coaching in China. Yuen shares her experience about growing up as a first-generation Canadian, the support of her friends and family and how sport can build communities.

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The Hockey News Prospect Podcast: Connor Bedard is a Star and Cole Sillinger Interview Mar 24, 2021

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This week on the Prospect Podcast with Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy: - Three prospects to watch right now - Comparing Connor Bedard to Connor McDavid - NCAA tournament: Who are some of the top prospects to watch? - Luke Hughes injury - out for the year, but will it hurt his draft standing? - Is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen going to save the Sabres in the future? - Cole Sillinger interview And more!

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The Hockey News Podcast: Mid-Season Mailbag Edition Mar 23, 2021

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: It's a special all-mailbag edition as the NHL season reaches its midway mark. Questions include: - Which team(s) are in position to lose important players in the expansion draft? - Will Ryan Getzlaf go to market as a UFA this summer? - Will the North Division still host playoff games in Canada after the first two rounds? - A possible destination for Igor Larionov's first NHL coaching gig - What would a Dallas Stars firesale look like? And many more.

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Storytellers Featuring Ian Pulver: Glenn Healy Always Has Your Back Mar 20, 2021

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Glenn Healy joins Ian Pulver on this week's episode of Storytellers. Healy is known most for his exploits as NHL goaltender, but he now acts as the executive director of the NHL Alumni Association. Healy talks about his mission with the group and the support he has received from hockey greats such as Wayne Gretzky, Paul Coffey and Mark Messier. Healy paints the picture of what it is like for a player as he transitions out of the game and has some great messages for current players, too. Whether it tending goal, behind the broadcast mic or championing player causes, Healy does it with passion and determination. The son of a World War II veteran, Healy’s approach to everything he does is "all in."

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The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast: Get Back on the Bobrovsky Train? Mar 17, 2021

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This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with senior writer Matt Larkin: - Top waiver-wire pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week: Know your league's scoring system - Starting Lineup: the best books about sports - Taking listener questions on pool topics such as: (a) Who has the better career five years down the road: Cale Makar or Quinn Hughes? (b) How far has Jack Eichel's fantasy value fallen, injury aside? (c) Is now the time to reinvest in Ilya Samsonov? (d) Is Carey Price ready to carry fantasy teams again? (e) Is Sergei Brobrovsky truly back? (f) Rest of season value: Kieffer Bellows vs. William Karlsson And much more!

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The Hockey News Podcast: Are the Leafs Going to be OK? Mar 16, 2021

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Roughly at the NHL season's midway point, who is the Stanley Cup frontrunner? Who deserves the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year? - The Toronto Maple Leafs' grip on first place in the North loosens after five losses in six games. What's the cause of their struggles? - With news that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov will likely return in time for the playoffs when the salary cap disappears: is cap circumvention going to be a problem at the trade deadline? - Erik Karlsson doesn't want to be part of a rebuild in San Jose. Is there any hope of the San Jose Sharks being contenders any time soon? - The @New York Islanders are now top-five in the NHL in points percentage. Why do we underestimate them year after year? - Listener mailbag, including: how will the new ESPN TV deal impact the NHL? And more!

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Sami Jo's Podcast: Episode 3 – Jennifer Botterill Mar 15, 2021

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Four-time Olympian, three-time Olympic gold medallist, Harvard grad and NHL hockey analyst Jennifer Botterill joins Sami Jo to share insights on high-performing individuals and teams. Botterill shares her insights from her experience with the Canadian National Team, her time at Harvard University and how she finds balance with an incredibly demanding schedule. She talks about what makes a great coach, the positive role her family played in her life and how to create a supportive nurturing environment in order to find success.

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The Hockey News Prospect Podcast: Re-drafting 2020 and Sebastian Cossa Interview Mar 10, 2021

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This week on the Prospect Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis: - Ryan's prospects of the week - Re-drafting the 2020 NHL top three - is there a new No. 1 top prospect? - The top NHL-affiliated and UFA NCAA prospects - Matvei Michkov's new contract - Who are the top goalies for the 2021 draft? - Detroit's future in net - An interview with 2021 NHL draft prospect Sebastian Cossa

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The Hockey News Podcast: Who Will Be the Top Trade Deadline Target? Mar 09, 2021

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson gets a seven-game suspension for boarding Boston's Brandon Carlo. Was the punishment severe enough? - Darryl Sutter takes over as coach of the Calgary Flames. Can he duplicate the mid-season turnaround he executed in Los Angeles nine years ago? - Proposed NHL draft-lottery changes include only two teams winning the lottery, only jumping up 10 spots and not jumping up to win the lottery more than twice in five years. Good changes or bad changes? - What must the NWHL do to ensure the Isobel Cup final gets played without another COVID-19 debacle? - Who will be the top target league-wide at the NHL trade deadline next month? - Listener mailbag, including: Which team will disappoint in the playoffs? And more!

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