The NHL's Top Players Right Now

The Hockey News Big Show discussed the top players in the NHL right now, as ranked in THN’s Top 100 Players issue, and other topics as the off-season continues. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 01:00: Why was Nathan Mackinon No. 1 on the list? 04:00: Thoughts on Cale Makar’s spot on the list? 06:00: What were the criteria for the top 10 of the list? 07:40: How much did championships play a factor? 09:00: Which player in the top 10 who hasn't won the Stanley Cup will win it first? 13:00: Which players who weren’t on the list could jump onto it in the future? 16:30: Who could potentially fall out of the list? 19:00: Who are some young players who could soon join the list? 20:40: Who will be the most improved players? 23:50: Which rookie will make the list first? 26:15: Looking toward the season ahead, which teams could exceed expectations and or disappoint? 30:15: Are the Toronto Maple Leafs worse on paper? 33:00: Which team are you most excited to watch going into next season? 36:30: Did the Tampa Bay Lightning need to do more? 38:45: Should the Florida Panthers still be considered Cup favourites? 40:45: Where does the Tkachuk-Huberdeau deal rank in terms of blockbuster trades? 43:30: Kappo Kakko signed a three-year contract. Yay or nay on the cap hit and term? 44:40: How stoked are you for Adam Fox appearing in an ad for The Naked Gun reboot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices