The Hockey News Podcast

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the early season storylines we should be taking seriously (0:58), Crosby’s fight against Dubois (8:38), Edmonton’s star deployment (12:50) and Stamkos’ comments about Tampa’s slow start (15:57). Then, they talk about Auston Matthews and Anthony Mantha’s early goal spurts (20:00) and Alex Lafreniere and Quinton Byfield’s chances to be the #1 overall pick (27:19). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (32:44).

On the brink of a new season, THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell predict which team will be this year’s dark horse Stanley Cup winners (0:55), which team will be this year’s biggest bust (5:35) and which rookies are sleepers to take home the Calder (13:53). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (18:05).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell finish off their season preview series by ranking and answering burning questions about each team in the Pacific Division. (0:58) – Calgary (11:13) – Vegas (22:10) – San Jose (33:00) – Arizona (43:04) – Vancouver (52:51) – Edmonton (1:01:15) – Anaheim (1:10:53) – Los Angeles

THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell continue their season previews by answering burning questions and ranking each team in the Metropolitan Division. (1:50) – Washington (12:14) – Carolina (19:53) – Philadelphia (28:01) – New York Islanders (35:50) – Pittsburgh (43:32) – New York Rangers (54:06) – New Jersey Devils (1:03:18) – Columbus

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell continue their season previews by answering burning questions and ranking each team in the Central Division. (0:35) – Nashville (10:32) – Colorado (22:11) – Dallas (32:16) – Winnipeg (45:21) – St. Louis (57:32) – Chicago (1:07:11) - Minnesota

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell kick off their 2019/20 season previews by answering burning questions and ranking each team in the Atlantic Division. (1:42) – Tampa Bay (11:04) – Toronto (23:07)– Boston (34:50) – Florida (44:30) – Montreal (52:34) – Buffalo (59:58) – Detroit (1:11:12) - Ottawa

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the action for all eight teams from the Traverse City Prospect Tournament, which saw Detroit take home the championship in front of an enthusiastic Michigan crowd on Tuesday.

THN's Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell end off the summer with a special all-mailbag edition of the podcast. Topics include, GMs on the hot seat, Jake Gardiner, potential rookie surprises, and more.

THN’s Edward Fraser and Ryan Kennedy discuss Evgeny Kusnetsov’s four-year IIHF suspension (1:00), Bill Guerin as Minnesota’s new GM (5:45), Jake Gardiner and the best remaining UFAs (15:44), potential 2020 draft sleepers (22:10) and some of the upcoming year’s most promising rookies (27:19). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (32:14).

THN’s Edward Fraser and Ryan Kennedy discuss Evgeny Kusnetsov’s four-year IIHF suspension (1:00), Bill Guerin as Minnesota’s new GM (5:45), Jake Gardiner and the best remaining UFAs (15:44), potential 2020 draft sleepers (22:10) and some of the upcoming year’s most promising rookies (27:19). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (32:14).

THN's Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin discuss RFA contract standoffs (1:00) and Jim Benning's extension (17:53). Then, Matt discusses some fantasy position battles (21:57) and Ryan focuses his future watch on Kirby Dach and Cole Perfetti (25:20). Plus, Matt predicts the 2020 Cup Final (28:38) and they answer some mailbag questions.

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Edmonton and Calgary’s Neal for Lucic swap (0:30), Jacob Trouba’s big extension (7:17), Artemi Panarin’s interview comments about Vladimir Putin (11:32) and Seattle naming Ron Francis as their inaugural GM (17:06). Then, Matt gives out some fantasy insider tips of players to stay away from next season (23:16) and Ryan focuses his future watch on the 2020 draft’s top prospects (27:15). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (36:18) and they answer some mailbag questions (40:18).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell answer mailbag questions about hockey parents, hypothetical McDavid trades, whether St. Louis is a favourite next season and much, much more!

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether or not we will see another offer sheet this summer (0:30), the best of the remaining UFAs (5:40), and some of the offseason’s quietest teams (11:20). Then, Matt looks at the fantasy implications of some offseason moves (16:56) and Ryan focuses his future watch on some potential breakout stars next season (19:26). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (21:49) and they answer some mailbag questions (24:51).

After an eventful first day of free agency, THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Sebastian Aho’s offer sheet and the RFA threat (1:00), winners and losers from free agency so far (8:39) and all the trades that happened in the lead up to free agency (30:42).