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**The Big Show**

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, we’ll have in-depth analysis and lively discussion 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.

Latest Episodes:

The Hockey News Big Show: Reacting to the NHL Trade Deadline Mar 07, 2026

Show notes

The Big Show is here to discuss everything from the NHL trade deadline.

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Katie Gaus discussed:

0:45: Overall thoughts on this year's trade deadline?

1:50: Who was the most notable name that wasn't traded?

3:09: How are Toronto Maple Leafs fans feeling about what they did at the trade deadline?

7:10: Who was the winner at this year's deadline?

10:49: What team had the most underwhelming trade deadline?

12:31: Why didn't the Edmonton Oilers go for it more at the trade deadline?

14:25: Why were the prices so high this year?

16:30: What team could have done more to keep up with others in their division?

18:30: Is the Central still the scariest division after the deadline?

21:08: If you could move any player with no limitations today, who would it be and where would he go?

23:54: Is there a team that propelled itself farther ahead into contention then you thought it would?

27:04: How does Nazem Kadri going to the Colorado Avalanche change the Central Division?

31:09: Which UFAs are now on the radar in the off-season?

32:50: Who is the happiest player after this deadline?

35:10: Final thoughts on what’s to come in the rest of the NHL season?

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Is There A GM Under More Pressure Than Oilers' Stan Bowman? Mar 04, 2026

Show notes

The Big Show is here to discuss big NHL and hockey topics as the trade deadline is now days away.

Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:

1:30: Thoughts on the Oilers acquiring Connor Murphy

4:30: Is there a GM under more pressure than Stan Bowman?

6:10: Which team should go after Sergei Bobrovsky should he be traded?

9:00: Can Bobrovsky be the same goalie we have seen?

11:00: How would Robert Thomas fit with the Sabres?

17:40: Do you still see any Stanley Cup contenders in the Pacific Division?

21:40: How underrated is Matt Boldy?

25:20: What is the experience of getting traded?

28:40: Who would you start a franchise with, Macklin Celebrini or Matthew Schaefer?

30:50: Most shocking trade deadline move that you remember?

33:50: Live reaction to the Tyler Myers trade

38:40: Should Evan Bouchard be in the top three for the Norris voting?

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Breaking Down The Kings' Coaching Change Mar 02, 2026

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The Hockey News Big Show kicks off NHL trade deadline week with more big topics to discuss.

Former NHL netminder Devan Dubnyk joins Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos to discuss the following:

0:45: Was this the right time for the Los Angeles Kings to fire coach Jim Hiller and name D.J. Smith the interim coach?

2:18: How have the Kings performed to this point, and what could be the effects of the change?

4:35: What's the difference between promoting someone to the interim coach role and hiring a new person from outside in the middle of a season?

6:53: The Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets are within five points of a playoff spot in the East. Which of them should be buyers?

11:50: The Kings, San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators are within five points of a playoff spot in the West. Which of them should be buyers?

17:45: Which players have surprisingly not been traded yet?

21:38: Devan Dubnyk shares his experience of being traded during his NHL career.

28:50: Is Brad Treliving's future as Toronto Maple Leafs GM in question?

31:30: Should the Maple Leafs trade a goalie for help elsewhere in the lineup?

34:00: Where does having Heated Rivalry actor Connor Storrie and the U.S. men's and women's Olympic gold medal winners on the opening monologue rank among the best hockey moments on Saturday Night Live?

36:40: What's something from the Olympic hockey games that you'd like to see with the NHL?

39:21: Who had a hot week in the NHL coming out of the Olympics?

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Do The Oilers Have A New Goalie Problem? Feb 27, 2026

Show notes

The Big Show is here to discuss big NHL and hockey topics as the trade deadline is now a week away.

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:

3:30: What do we think about the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs?

8:10: Do the Edmonton Oilers still have a goaltending problem?

12:00: What do the Boston Bruins and Seattle Kraken need to do to hold their playoff position?

16:30: How much of the New York Islanders' success is due to Matthew Schaefer?

20:00: Which teams from the east will buy or sell?

24:00: Gary Pearson joins the show for the latest edition of the BetMGM Breakdown. Which players have the shortest odds of winning the Art Ross Trophy?

34:30: Who has the best "hockey smile?"

37:30: Which junior or college team is Ryan paying attention to?

39:10: Would you rather trade for Bobby McMann or Michael Bunting?

41:00: Would you rather trade for Dougie Hamilton or Justin Faulk?

43:10: Which quote shocked you this week?

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What Changes Would You Make To The World Cup Of Hockey? Feb 25, 2026

Show notes

The Big Show is here to discuss big NHL and hockey topics as the NHL season resumes.

Here's what Drew Shore, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discussed:

2:40: What do you expect from Olympic players returning to NHL action, especially Team USA players?

5:50: Which game is the most interesting on the first night of NHL hockey?

7:50: Which non-Olympians do you expect to end the season strong?

10:00: What do you expect Nikita Kucherov to do through the end of the season?

12:10: Which teams will benefit from having fewer Olympians?

15:10: Which teams will start to sell through the end of the season?

17:50: How hard is it for GMs to gauge what is best for their team's future?

21:10: Who won the Brett Kulak and Samuel Girard trade between the Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins?

24:20: What do the Avalanche do with that cap space?

30:00: Thoughts on the Jack Adams Award race?

35:30: What changes would you make to the next World Cup of Hockey?

41:15: Who will score the most goals after the Olympics?

42:05: Who is the biggest name who gets dealt by the NHL trade deadline?

43:30: Have the Olympics changed your MVP or Stanley Cup prediction?

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Recapping A Memorable Olympics Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discussed:

0:50: Michael and Ryan share their experience at the Olympics.

3:12: Excluding the American and Canadian fans, what country had the best fans?

4:30: Funny story from covering the Olympics?

8:40: Overall reflection on Team Canada's time at the Olympics?

12:11: Besides the obvious, who had a great tournament, and who didn't rise to the occasion for Team Canada?

17:18: Who do you think should have made Team Canada?

20:00: Overall thoughts on Team USA's time at the Olympics?

22:45: USA had some criticism on their roster construction before the tournament started. How do you feel about it now?

26:45: Thoughts on the Hughes brothers' tournament for Team USA?

29:17: Which player will be able to transfer their good performance at the Olympics back into the NHL season?

33:19: With Kevin Fiala out, how will this change the Los Angeles Kings' plans at the trade deadline?

37:08: What is one team that surprised you the most with their performance at the Olympics?

39:20: Is 3-on-3 overtime ruining hockey?

41:30: Overall thoughts on officiating at the Olympics?

43:50: Favorite meal and interaction Ryan and Michael had while in Milan

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The Hockey News At The Games: Reacting To USA Beating Canada For Men's Hockey Gold Feb 22, 2026

Show notes

The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the men's and women's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics.

Andrew McInnis, Michael Augello and our correspondents from Milan went live to recap a gold medal game of the ages, with Team USA beating Canada 2-1 in overtime.

Here's what they discussed:

0:50: Thoughts on the atmosphere of the gold medal game?

2:50: Thoughts on how the game-winning play unfolded?

4:30: What was the mistake that led to the game-winning goal?

6:20: Thoughts on Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington's goaltending battle?

8:05: What missed chances will Canada regret?

9:45: Who was the United States' biggest defender in the game?

11:30: Who is your tournament MVP?

15:50: Jordan Binnington-versus-Connor Hellebuyck is the best goalie rivalry since when?

17:20: Thoughts on how the overall defensive play was through the game?

21:45: Thoughts on the officiating of the gold medal game?

28:00: Are players too selfless when it comes to taking opportunities in international hockey?

30:30: Who are some unsung heroes of this tournament?

34:00: Who else could have been on the roster for Team Canada?

37:50: What did you see from Connor McDavid in this tournament?

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The Hockey News At The Games: Finland Win Bronze, Final Gold Medal Game Preview Feb 21, 2026

Show notes

Michael Traikos (in Milan), Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello are live on YouTube to recap Finland beating Slovakia 6-1 in the men's hockey bronze medal game and preview the gold medal game between Canada and the United States.

Here's what they discussed:

1:00: Overall thoughts on the bronze medal game

3:00: At what point did the game turn into a blowout?

4:25: What did you learn about Slovakia or Finland in this tournament?

7:05: How did special teams make a difference in this game?

12:30: Is there something to be said about beating the same team twice?

13:54: Who's a player that stood out for both teams?

19:17: How important is it to have a clear-cut No. 1 goalie over a rotation?

21:30: What is Michael Traikos hearing from Team Canada and Team USA ahead of the gold medal game?

27:44: Which players who weren't at the 4 Nations Face-Off have been great so far?

30:48: How will Canada having the last change before each shift affect the game?

35:28: What are the keys to the game for both teams?

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The Hockey News At The Games: Reaction As Canada-USA Gold Medal Game Is Set Feb 20, 2026

Show notes

The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the men's and women's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics.

Ryan Kennedy (in Milan), Andrew McInnis and Michael Augello are live on YouTube to recap Canada and Team USA's wins in the semifinal. They also preview the gold medal game between the two rivals and the bronze medal match between Slovakia and Finland.

Here's what they discussed:

2:10: What are you hearing in the arena from Team USA?

5:10: How have the Hughes brothers looked in this tournament?

7:40: What was being said after the Canada and Finland game?

10:00: Any updates on injured players, such as Sidney Crosby?

11:00: Keys to the gold and bronze medal games?

14:20: How much more will we see of the Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett and Tom Wilson line?

16:20: Should Canada spread out some of the grittier players throughout the lineup?

17:50: How important will the faceoffs be in the gold medal game?

19:20: Expectations for officiating in the gold medal game?

24:20: Thoughts on Sam Bennett being back in the lineup?

25:40: X-factors for Canada and USA

29:40: What are your thoughts and X-factors for the bronze medal game between Slovakia and Finland?

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The Hockey News At The Games: Reacting To USA Beating Canada For Women's Hockey Gold Feb 19, 2026

Show notes

The Hockey News Big Show At The Games is here to cover the women's and men's hockey tournaments during the 2026 Olympics.

Today's show features reaction to an instant classic in Milan: the gold medal game between the United States and Canada, which Team USA won in overtime.

Michael Traikos (in Milan), Andrew McInnis, Chris Sinclair and Michael Augello went live to recap what happened, the medal day and the women's hockey tournament overall.

Here's what they discussed:

0:40: What was the atmosphere like at the gold medal game?

3:20: What was surprising about this game?i

6:00: What was the vibe in the arena at the end of regulation?

9:20: Thoughts on how Canada played with the lead at the end of the game?

13:10: How did the Americans play throughout this tournament?

15:10: Did the Canadians get too complacent with the lead?

18:00: Thoughts on Team USA pulling the goalie with about two minutes left?

19:30: What has Hilary Knight meant to Team USA?

27:30: After the tournament, how do you feel about Canada's roster?

32:30: Will this be Marie-Philip Poulin's last Olympics?

36:30: Did Canada not have enough goal-scorers on the ice?