The Big Show
On Tuesdays 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.
Episodes
August 6, 2025 • 48 mins
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode:
1:56: What value they could bring to a team and what the price tag should be: Jack Roslovic.
4:54: Can we see Max Pacioretty back on the Montreal Canadiens?
6:35: Is it surprising that Ilya Samsonov hasn’t been snatched up by another team yet?
10:13: Drew, what's it like trying to find a new team via free agency?
15:48: Is Matthew Tkachuk be...
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July 30, 2025 • 40 mins
Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where the theme for this off-season episode is early projections and predictions for the 2026 men's hockey Olympic tournament.
Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode:
0:00: Will Team Canada make any significant adjustments to its Olympic roster?
5:36: Is Jordan Binnington still Team Canada’s top goaltending option?
08:30: Which nation has the best c...
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July 23, 2025 • 47 mins
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 champio...
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July 16, 2025 • 43 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to answer your questions in a mailbag episode as the NHL off-season continues.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode:
01:20: Will Toronto Maple Leafs fans miss Mitch Marner more than they think?
02:26: Is there anything left for Leafs GM Brad Treliving to do?
05:15: What will Marner's reception be on his return to Toronto?
07:15: Which team will be t...
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July 9, 2025 • 46 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss the biggest topics as the NHL off-season is well underway.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode:
01:30: Are hockey’s enforcers the same off the ice as on the ice?
04:00: Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State. What does it mean for the junior hockey and NCAA landscape? For Drew, what was it like playing college hockey?
06:55: Does college hoc...
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July 2, 2025 • 43 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss the biggest topics after the beginning of NHL free agency.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode:
1:16: Reacting to Mitch Marner explaining why the Vegas Golden Knights were a good fit for him
4:03: Marner and his wife reportedly talked to Vegas players at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Is this all becoming harder to digest for Toronto Maple Leafs fan...
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June 25, 2025 • 49 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss the biggest topics heading into the NHL draft and free agency.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode:
01:06: Mitch Marner – what are we hearing? Where is he going?
02:13: In the rumor mill, are the Vegas Golden Knights looking to move Tomas Hertl? If so, where could he land? Could they be making room for Marner?
05:43: Aside from Connor McD...
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June 13, 2025 • 48 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to break down the Stanley Cup final and look at some big topics around the NHL and beyond, with longtime coach Bruce Boudreau giving his expert insight.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Bruce Boudreau discussed in this episode:
1:13: The Oilers made NHL history in the Stanley Cup final by winning a game after trailing 3-0. How does a win like this change things for Edmonton?
5:23: Was ...
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June 10, 2025 • 44 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to break down the Stanley Cup final and look at some big topics around the NHL and beyond.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:
0:37: Ryan was at Game 3 of the Cup final and breaks down how things unfolded after the game.
3:01: Was this Edmonton's worst game of the series so far?
4:22: Has the Oilers’ depth disappeared?
5:55: Connor McDavid said p...
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June 5, 2025 • 39 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the Stanley Cup final and beyond with former NHL player Drew Shore giving his take.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode:
1:02: How important is it that the Edmonton Oilers’ stars keep up this level of play?
3:34: What is it like watching Connor McDavid make his passes look so easy?
4:22: Was the Florida Panthers’ first goal the righ...
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June 3, 2025 • 47 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the NHL playoffs and beyond with former NHL player and coach Bruce Boudreau providing some unique insight.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Katie Gaus and Bruce Boudreau discussed in this episode:
1:10: What are the Florida Panthers' greatest strengths?
5:08: What are the Edmonton Oilers' greatest strengths?
10:22: What areas of the Panthers’ game could be considered a weakness? Is th...
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May 29, 2025 • 47 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the NHL playoffs and beyond with former NHL player Drew Shore providing some unique insight.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode:
1:38: Are the Florida Panthers a dynasty team?
3:44: Is this Panthers squad more impressive than the Tampa Bay Lightning team that went to three straight Cup finals?
4:52: If you’re one of the 31 other NHL ...
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May 22, 2025 • 44 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the NHL playoffs and beyond with former NHL player Drew Shore providing some unique insight.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode:
1:03: What do we think about Brendan Shanahan finding a potential new job so quickly?
2:57: Can the Shanaplan work for the New York Islanders if he leaves Toronto?
3:47: How much blame does Shanahan dese...
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May 15, 2025 • 45 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the NHL playoffs and beyond with former NHL player Drew Shore providing some unique insight.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Shore discussed in this episode:
1:03: After the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 5, how do the Leafs go about forcing a Game 7?
3:15: How do you block out a booing home crowd as a player?
4:44: If the Maple Leafs lose ...
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May 8, 2025 • 29 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the NHL playoffs and beyond, with help from a special guest.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and ex-NHL player Drew Shore discussed in this episode:
0:55: Does Sunrise, Fla., get enough credit for how good of a city and Florida Panthers home crowd it is to play?
1:31: How important are line matchups between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Panthers going to be now that the s...
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May 1, 2025 • 42 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to not only discuss the closing stages of the first round but some of the other biggest topics in the NHL.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Katie Gaus discussed in this episode:
0:47: Game 6 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators is Thursday night. Are the Leafs still "fine," or could they blow another series lead again?
3:30: How much pressure is on the Maple Leafs in G...
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April 24, 2025 • 51 mins
We have a special guest for a special playoff edition of The Hockey News Big Show.
Longtime NHL coach Bruce Boudreau joins Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos to discuss what's going on in the Stanley Cup playoffs, what's happening with the non-playoff squads and some of Boudreau's stories, including his time with the Vancouver Canucks.
Here's what they discussed in this episode:
0:00: Which goaltender should start for the Edmonton Oi...
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April 18, 2025 • 46 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is here to preview the first round of the NHL’s 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Steve Warne discussed in this episode:
0:57: Will the Battle of Ontario have over or under three fights in this series?
3:01: Do the Ottawa Senators hope they can suck the Toronto Maple Leafs into playing a physical style of game?
3:55: What will playoff Brady Tkachuk look like?
5:45: W...
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April 15, 2025 • 42 mins
The Hockey News Big Show is back to discuss some of the biggest NHL and hockey topics.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode:
3:01: The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are locked in for a first-round matchup. Here’s what to expect and the series prediction.
7:48: The Winnipeg Jets clinched the Presidents' Trophy as the regular-season champions. Since 1986, only eight of the 37 Presid...
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April 11, 2025 • 42 mins
We’re nearly one week away from the NHL playoffs, and The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss some of the biggest topics.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and guest co-host Steve Warne discussed in this episode:
1:03: We have our first Stanley Cup playoff series officially locked in. The Carolina Hurricanes will host the New Jersey Devils. What will we see in this series?
3:31: Will the Hurricanes and Devils have high-sc...
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