The Hockey News Podcast

THN’s Ryan Kennedy gives his three 2020 draft prospects to take stock of (0:30), before answering all your prospect questions (3:28). Topics include: German prospects (7:55) – Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (11:47) – Yaroslav Askarov (13:48) – Ty Smith (15:55) – A potential Taylor Hall haul (18:49) – Montreal’s prospects (27:21) – Most improved prospect (29:10) – Gabe Vilardi & Alex Turcotte

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Robert Bortuzzo (0:35) and Alex Kerfoot’s (5:50) suspensions, McDavid and Draisaitl’s comparables (8:20), quarter season Stanley Cup favourites (13:45) and whether Nashville should consider a coaching change (19:24). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions.

Senior writer Ryan Kennedy sat down with hockey agent J.P. Barry to discuss Wayne Gretzky, the time he helped bring Evgeni Malkin to North America and the client he thinks has exceeded all expectations during his NHL career so far.

THN’s fantasy guru Matt Larkin gives his top three pickup targets (0:40) before answering your mailbag questions (3:00) about Chabot vs. Werenski, Jonathan Bernier, Max Domi and his worst fantasy trades.

Hockey legend Igor Larionov stopped by The Hockey News office to talk about everything from the old Red Army, his favorite band, some of the legends he played with and one player in particular he wasn't too fond of.

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Matt Calvert injury and whether the refs are to blame for not stopping play (0:30), if coaching is the problem in Toronto and Calgary (6:57), Hayley Wickenheiser and the greatest women’s hockey players of all time (17:20) and picks for next year’s HHOF class (23:24). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (30:58).

THN’s Ryan Kennedy gives his three most impressive prospects right now (0:30) before answering all your prospect questions. Topics include: Joe Veleno’s NHL ETA, Jack Dugan, K'Andre Miller, Robert Thomas’ ceiling and early World Junior favourites.

THN's Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Don Cherry's dismissal from Hockey Night in Canada and what his legacy will be going forward (0:30), Mitch Marner's injury and whether it could affect Toronto's playoff chances(14:58)and John Chayka's extension in Arizona (21:05). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (25:07).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Milan Lucic’s two-game suspension was enough (0:31) Dustin Byfuglien and Winnipeg seeking arbitration (9:22), the Islanders’ underpublicized win streak (16:24) and whether the NCAA’s student endorsement news will have any effect on hockey players (22:48). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (35:02).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Vladimir Tarasenko’s injury (0:25) and whether St. Louis should think about a trade to replace him (6:04), if Carter hart should be sent to the minors to work through his struggles thus far (9:45), what’s wrong with the Kings (14:09) and the Erik Gudbransson trade (23:31). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (30:31).

THN’s Matt Larkin gives his top fantasy pickup options before answering all your fantasy questions live.

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Mikko Rantanen’s injury (0:25), Nico Hischier’s extension (4:03), the latest in the Matthew Tkachuk, Drew Doughty rivalry (8:54) and whether Minnesota will consider letting go of Bruce Boudreau (16:20). Plus, they answer your mailbag questions (29:04).

THN’s Ryan Kennedy answers your questions live about prospects around the league. Prospects discussed include: Joel Farabee, Filip Zadina, Morgan Frost, Cole Caufield, Vladislav Kamenev, Josh Ho-Sang and more!

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss some of the biggest surprises of the NHL season so far, including New Jersey’s struggles (0:50), Edmonton (10:35) and Buffalo’s (16:03) hot starts and whether Braden Holtby’s days as the Capitals’ starter could be numbered (16:03). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (31:19).

THN’s Matt Larkin answers all your fantasy hockey questions live. Topics include: what to do with Evgeni Malkin, if James Neal is for real, the best buy-low options and the potential for an Andrei Svechnikov breakout.