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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
The Big Show turns NHL, junior and international hockey developments into clear panel arguments about roster choices, form and postseason stakes.
The Big Show treats hockey as a series of decisions under pressure. Its rotating panel, featuring voices including Ryan Kennedy, Andrew McGinnis, Drew Shore and Tony Ferrari, moves from current NHL problems to international tournaments, prospects and the draft.
A Canada goalie debate with a backup plan is exactly what your hockey group chat lacks.
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A brisk World Juniors preview centered on roster questions, tournament context, and clear team-specific detail.
The Hockey News Big Show uses its World Juniors preview to move through Canada, Sweden, and Czechia with a steady eye on roster choices and tournament setting.
A brisk hockey roundtable on Olympic ice, playoff pressure, and Columbus's coaching change.
This episode moves fast through three current NHL topics: Olympic readiness, playoff pressure, and Columbus's coaching change. It keeps pulling the discussion back to practical questions, from the rough ice in Milan to the Western Conference race and what Rick Bowness might…
A blunt hockey panel that uses World Juniors results and rivalry heat to test the stakes.
Canada's World Juniors start frames the conversation, and the panel treats the 7-5 Czechia win and the 2-1 overtime result against Latvia as a useful early check on how much margin this roster really has.
Fast hockey talk on roster pressure, goalie injury fallout, and panel banter.
This episode starts with World Junior reaction, then settles into hockey talk about roster pressure, standings, and which players can actually swing results.
A brisk hockey check-in that treats roster choices with real consequence.
The hockey panel keeps a lively pace while moving through three timely questions: whether Toronto's recent run is meaningful, how Canada should handle its Olympic crease, and where McKenna stands in the draft picture.
A year-end hockey panel built around big moments, a quick comic beat, and plenty for fans to chew on.
The Hockey News Big Show uses its year end edition to look back at 2025 and look ahead to 2026 without dragging its feet. The conversation stays anchored by Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record, with the Four Nations and the Stanley Cup folded into the same…
L.A. sports panic, argued daily.
Sports, movies, standings, and sideways arguments.
Southwest Michigan sports, kept close to home.
The hosts analyze Team Canada's performance at the 2026 World Juniors, including their close win over Latvia and captain Porter Martone's unsportsmanlike behavior.
The hosts analyze the World Junior Championship, highlighting standout players like Viggo Bjork and draft implications.
The hosts analyze the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent improvements and playoff potential, discuss the Ottawa Senators' struggling season due to goaltending issues, and preview Olympic hockey with debates on roster decisions and gold medal favorites.
The hosts analyze key NHL topics including Braden Point's injury impact on Team Canada, the Dougie Hamilton trade situation with the Devils, and Connor McDavid's performance streak.
The hosts preview the 2026 World Juniors, analyzing Team Canada's roster under Dale Hunter, Team USA's goaltending concerns, Sweden's offensive strengths, and dark horses like Latvia.
Host Ryan Kennedy and guests Michael Trakos and Drew Shore review 2025's top NHL moments, including Ovechkin breaking Gretzky's record and the Four Nations Tournament fights, and predict 2026 outcomes like breakout players and Stanley Cup contenders.
Hosts discuss the final week of the NHL season, focusing on the playoff race in the Eastern Conference and the battle for the final spot in the Metro division.
Hosts discuss NHL news, NCAA Frozen Four results, and hockey analysis.
NHL playoff analysis and discussion, focusing on the Ottawa Senators' potential as a dangerous wildcard team.
A hockey news show discussing the New York Islanders' firing of coach Patrick Waugh and hiring of Pete DeBoer, with analysis of the team's playoff chances.
Hosts discuss NHL playoff races, Toronto Maple Leafs' elimination, and William Nylander's comments on the team's future.
Hosts discuss early NHL season concerns, focusing on the Toronto Maple Leafs' top six forward group and lineup changes.
Hosts discuss Connor McDavid's surprising contract extension and its implications for the Oilers.
An NHL-focused podcast episode featuring an interview with former goalie Devin Dubnik about his mentorship program and goalie development.
The hosts discuss NHL off-season news, focusing on Mitch Marner's impending free agency and potential destinations.
A preview of the Stanley Cup Final featuring analysis of the Florida Panthers with former NHL coach Bruce Boudreaux.