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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.

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May 15, 2026 43 mins
Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:59: Is the Montreal Canadiens' top line heating up at just the right time?  1:50: Thoughts on how Ivan Demidov has performed so far?  3:19: What does Buffalo have to do to avoid being eliminated, especially at the Bell  Centre? 6:41: Who do you expect to start for Buffalo in net for Game 6?  9:00: Who were the difference-makers for the Ve...
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Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:00: Is there a team with an edge going into the rest of the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens series? 2:20: Thoughts on the Sabres getting a goal allowed and then disallowed after two reviews in Tuesday's game? 3:30: What is the explanation for Cole Caufield's lack of 5-on-5 production? 5:00: Are these two teams just competing...
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Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:15: How have the Montreal Canadiens' defense and goaltending given them an edge in this series? 4:00: Have the Canadiens' big guns started to get going? 5:52: Who needs to step up for the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4?  7:55: Who should start in the net for the Sabres? 10:55: Will we ever see a goalie tandem rotate starts in th...
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Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:07: Does this year feel different for the Carolina Hurricanes? Will they finally be able to get past the Eastern Conference final? 2:30: Will the Hurricanes actually face a test in the conference finals? 5:19: Are the Philadelphia Flyers just happy to be here, getting experience? 9:00: What are your expectations for Game 2? Are you confident M...
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Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:20: Initial reaction to the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery? 4:00: Will Auston Matthews have an impact on who Toronto selects? 7:50: How dangerous will the San Jose Sharks be with the pick they got? 9:50: Can the Colorado Avalanche enter all-time best playoff run talks? 14:50: Thoughts on the performance of Nathan M...
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Here's what former NHL-goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:12: What did you see in game one of Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild?  4:00: The Wild played without top centre Joel Eriksson Ek and key defenceman Jonas Brodin, both injured. How will this affect the wild as the series continues?  6:30: Logan Stankoven brings his post-season goal tally to six through just five games. Do...
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Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:41: Did the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild series live up to expectations? 2:05: How different would this series have looked for Minnesota without Quinn Hughes? 3:39: What are the expectations for the second-round matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Wild? 6:40: What went wrong for the Stars in this series? 8:47: Is the Edmonton Oi...
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Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:10: Can the Boston Bruins' overtime goal lead to a series comeback? 3:30: What do you think of Jeremy Swayman's bounce-back game? 7:10: How has Matt Boldy changed his view of him since the Olympics? 9:30: How underrated has Matt Boldy been his whole career? 10:45: What do the Dallas Stars need to do to generate offense? 13:00: W...
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Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Andrew McInnis discussed: 0:59: Did the officials in the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks game make the right decision to call the overtime goal a goal on the ice? 6:25: Should that puck have gotten through Oilers goalie Tristan Jarry to begin with?  8:00: Can the Edmonton Oilers battle back and win this series?  10:22: How would you assess the goaltending so far for...
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Here's what former Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Gary Pearson discussed: 1:09: The Buffalo Sabres got the win in Game 3, but is the power play a concern for them moving forward?  4:10: What has been your breakdown of the Boston Bruins through the first three games? 6:57: What's the feeling for the Ottawa Senators after Game 3, and where do they stand?  11:27: What do the Los Angeles Kings have to do to avoid bei...
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Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:00: Could the Buffalo Sabres change goalies ahead of Game 3 against the Boston Bruins? 4:59: Have the Utah Mammoth exceeded expectations against the Vegas Golden Knights? 10:30: Who needs to step up the most for the Los Angeles Kings against the Colorado Avalanche? 13:13: Will lineup changes be made for the Montreal Canadiens afte...
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Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:39: Dallas Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said, "Nothing for me was on our goaltending." What was to blame for the Stars' loss? 2:25: Can a goaltender at this level be figured out this early on in a series?  4:39: Will Dallas go to Casey DeSmith early in this series? 6:03: How does the series change between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay ...
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Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Thoughts on the first-round schedule? 2:59: How can the Los Angeles Kings stay competitive against the Colorado Avalanche? 5:55: What will be a key difference in the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild series? 8:19: What are the expectations for Mitch Marner in the playoffs?  9:30: What do you make of the Vegas Golden Knights' end to the regular season?  13...
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April 15, 2026 40 mins
Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:40: Drew Shore gives his victory speech for his alma mater winning the NCAA Frozen Four, and they discuss Denver coach David Carle's future. 6:00: Which Eastern Conference series are you most looking forward to watching? 8:35: What's the toughest series of the bunch? 12:30: How concerned are you for Brady Tkachuk's health? 16:00: Expectations fo...
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Here's what former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:55: The third spot in the Metropolitan division is still undecided with only a couple of games left. Will the Philadelphia Flyers hold on, or will another team overtake them? 4:23: The Los Angeles Kings and Nashville Predators are in a tight playoff race. Do their backups deserve the crease for the rest of the regular season and (maybe) ...
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Ryan Kennedy is on the ground in Las Vegas covering the NCAA men's Frozen Four tournament, and there's lots to discuss. The experts also discuss a THN.com writers' poll that will come out on the website next week: the top 10 greatest Stanley Cup champions of the past 20 years. Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 1:30: Ryan, tell us your experience about being at the NCAA Frozen Four tournamen...
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Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 1:30: Are the Ottawa Senators the most dangerous wild-card team? 7:00: Are the Detroit Red Wings' playoff chances dead in the water? 10:35: Will coach Sheldon Keefe keep his job in New Jersey? 14:40: How has your view changed on the Vegas Golden Knights since the coaching change? 16:50: Who wins the Pacific Division? 19:00: Reacting to the Masterton nomi...
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Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:45: Thoughts on the New York Islanders hiring Pete DeBoer as their new coach? 3:11: What will DeBoer bring to this team during the rest of the season?  6:16: Do you think this move was influenced by the recent coaching change made by the Golden Knights?  9:05: What does Patrick Roy do next? Is it an NHL job or something else?  11:10: What...
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Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Thoughts on William Nylander's comments about wanting to stay through a retool but not a rebuild? 3:40: Does this raise any thoughts about Nylander not staying a Maple Leaf for six more years? 5:03: Thursday night on NHL Coast To Coast, Mike Rupp said, "Brady Tkachuk is not going to finish his contract in Ottawa." Do you agree? 8:45: How necessary do you ...
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Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:30: Potential candidates for Maple Leafs' new "data-centric" GM 3:30: What are the chances the Leafs keep this search internal? 9:20: Could Chris Pronger be involved with the Maple Leafs? 10:15: Don't look now, but the Winnipeg Jets are just one point back of a playoff spot. 13:15: East wild-card sleepers 15:30: Whose record is more impressive:...
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