The Hockey News Big Show is back for another week of discussing some of the biggest NHL and hockey topics.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and guest co-host Steve Warne discussed in this episode:
1:04: Now that Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL all-time goals record, what's next for him? How will he add to his greatness?
6:28: Will Ovechkin’s new record ever be broken?
9:50: Where does Ovechkin rank on the NHL's "greatest players ever" list?
11:36: The Ottawa Senators are now just two points behind the Florida Panthers for third place in the Atlantic Division. Could the Senators snag that spot?
14:20: On his 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman discussed what is being called the "Sunshine State Conspiracy" against Toronto. Do we think this "conspiracy" of the Panthers trying to get the first wild-card spot to face the Toronto Maple Leafs is real?
18:07: Both conferences’ second wild-card teams, the Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens, have at least a four-point lead over the teams chasing them to get in. Can any team in the chase actually catch up, or is the playoff picture getting clearer?
22:53: Which trade acquisition who didn't hit the ground running with their new team is due for a hot streak?
26:27: Tage Thompson is up to 43 goals this season, the third most in the NHL. Is he the best value contract in the NHL? Are his prime years being wasted in Buffalo? Would they ever consider trading him?
31:36: Anthony Stolarz is 5-0-0 in his last 5 starts with a .944 save percentage. Is the Leafs’ Game 1 starter debate over?
33:33: Which Canadian forward who got snubbed at the 4 Nations Face-Off should be on the Olympic team?
34:40: Lane Hutson is feeling like a lock for the Calder. Should he also be getting some serious consideration for the Norris?
37:30: When asked about his message to his team following their 5-1 loss to the Lightning, Rangers coach Peter Laviolette said, "I don't have a message right now. I don't go into the locker room after the game." Is it weird for the coach not to go in the dressing room after a game?
40:06: Ovechkin's first posts since breaking the NHL all-time goals record both expressed his love for longtime teammate Nicklas Backstrom. Are they the best bro-mance in hockey?
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