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The Big Show

The Hockey News
NHL
Edmonton Oilers
Ottawa Senators
Colorado Avalanche
William Nylander
Toronto Maple Leafs
Upper Deck
Goaltending
Trading Cards
Carolina Hurricanes
Connor Bedard
Washington Capitals
Quinn Hughes
Connor Mcdavid
Austin Matthews
NHL All-Star Skills Competition
NHL Coaching Changes
Nathan Mackinnon
Boston Bruins
Winnipeg Jets

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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Latest Episodes

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 ... more

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 Conf... more

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 ... more

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 cha... more

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Recent Guests

Drew Shore
Regular Wednesday guest
Hockey TV/Studio appearance
Episode: Who Are The Darkest Horses In The NHL Playoff Race?
Gary Pearson
Analyst on Bet MGM Playbook segment
Bet MGM
Episode: Are The Red Wings At Risk Of Missing The Playoffs?
Michael Augello
Guest analyst for The Hockey News
The Hockey News
Episode: The Hockey News At The Games: Reacting To USA Beating Canada For Men's Hockey Gold
Ryan Kennedy
Reporter on-site for The Hockey News
The Hockey News
Episode: The Hockey News At The Games: USA, Canada To Meet In Olympic Women's Hockey Final
Scott Van Horne
Vice President of Product Creation and Skate Division Lead at True Hockey
True Hockey
Episode: Men's Olympic Hockey Preview, X-Factors And More
Chris Sinclair
Women's hockey expert from The Hockey News
The Hockey News
Episode: Women's Olympic Preview, Plus Trotz, Oilers And More
Nate Ewell
A hockey lifer with experience in media relations for the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Episode: How Alex Ovechkin Transformed The Washington Capitals
Devan Dubnyk
Former NHL goalie and head of the Dubnyk Development Mentorship Program
Dubnyk Development
Episode: Devan Dubnyk On The Mental Side, Stuart Skinner, Sergei Bobrovsky And More
Bruce Boudreau
Former NHL coach and analyst
Episode: Which Oilers Player Is More Clutch Between Draisaitl And McDavid?

Hosts

Michael Traikos
Co-host and On-site hockey analyst/Writer for The Hockey News
Ryan Kennedy
Host/On-site reporter with strong trade and game-coverage background
Andrew McInnis
Host/Analyst with industry experience
Michael Augello
Co-host/Analyst with The Hockey News

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 672 ratings
  • could be great

    the sound or mic quality of this pod is abysmal. like a highschool project.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Slats33
    Canada3 months ago
  • Session with Dubnyk was incredible

    Love to hear the technical aspect of game from the players perspective

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobbi-in-the-hole
    United States8 months ago
  • Are you kidding me?

    The fact that you guys even debated who is the greatest penguin Mario or Sydney is a joke! Talk about recency bias. You lost credibility just even having this discussion. “ I sort of lean towards Lemieux“ Get real! I genuinely question if they subconsciously have an anti-French, anti-Quebec bias!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    GoExpos!
    Canada2 years ago
  • What happened??

    Used to listen regularly and used to be great. Now the pods come out very irregularly and I don’t listen anymore after several talent changes

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TFSmash9001
    Canada2 years ago
  • Volume Levels Need Worm

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for three or four years now and it just keeps getting worse. Rapidfire is horrible and stupid. The sound quality has not improved over many years. You never know when it’s coming out and when it does, it’s often outdated. It’s actually embarrassing that the most prestigious NHL publication in the world put something out that is this poor.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MarkBacon
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate credible hockey analysis and panel dynamics, with many praising host knowledge and onsite reporting; however, feedback frequently calls out audio quality and consistency between hosts.

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#109
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Apple Podcasts
#87
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#93
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#41
Italy/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#74
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#98
France/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Hockey News At The Games: Reacting To USA Beating Canada For Women's Hockey Gold
Q: What was the tension like? The dying minutes goalie pulled and they're able to get the job done. Describe the feeling in that atmosphere.
The atmosphere was highly charged with quick movements and decisions as the goalie was pulled, creating a palpable tension in the stadium.
The Hockey News At The Games: USA, Canada To Meet In Olympic Women's Hockey Final
Q: How important is it for Canada to contain Abbey Murphy and how important is it to stay out of the box?
It's very important as she can be such a difference maker and get under your skin.
The Hockey News At The Games: USA, Canada To Meet In Olympic Women's Hockey Final
Q: How do we find any flaws for this team? Are there any flaws for this team?
No, there isn't. I mean, it's a perfect team, right?
The Hockey News At The Games: Men's Qualification Playoff Round Results And Reactions
Q: How much do you think that the back to back really matters?
It factors in slightly for Sweden due to the age of some key players, but they need to perform at their best against stronger competition.
The Hockey News At The Games: Men's Qualification Playoff Round Results And Reactions
Q: How do you feel Sweden has progressed throughout the tournament or if they've improved since the start of the tournament?
Sweden's loss to Finland was a low point, but they have shown improvement, particularly as they move into the knockout stages.

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What is The Big Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced NHL analysis show featuring a rotating panel of hockey insiders who dissect trade rumors, player development, and season trajectories with expert insight and banter. Episodes frequently cover deadline chatter, goaltending questions, defensive gaps, and coaching moves, often weaving in on-site reporting from hockey publishers and guest perspectives to ground-take discussions in current league happenings. Light-hearted segments and rapid-fire questions pepper conversations, keeping a lively balance between deep analysis and playful banter. Notable strengths include a track record of credible insights from seasoned hockey writers and analysts, plus regular coverage of Olympics and international play when relevant to the NHL calend... more

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Recent guests on The Big Show include:

1. Drew Shore
2. Gary Pearson
3. Michael Augello
4. Ryan Kennedy
5. Scott Van Horne
6. Chris Sinclair
7. Nate Ewell
8. Devan Dubnyk

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