The Hockey News Podcast

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Can the Vancouver Canucks' season be saved, or are heads about to roll at the coaching and front-office level? - Was the NHL right to uphold the blown offside review in the Blue Jackets/Hurricanes game? - John Tortorella has already benched Patrik Laine during a game. Are the Blue Jackets playing a risky game with their pending RFA? - Tom Brady has more Super Bowls than any other NFL team. Who is hockey's equivalent? - Is Auston Matthews now a top-three player in the world? - Can the NWHL find a way to thrive without the NHL stepping in to help? - Listener mailbag, including: Who would have the better career…Johnny Gaudreau using Zdeno Chara's stick, or Zdeno Chara using Johnny Gaudreau's stick? And more!

Minnesota Wild assistant GM Tom Kurvers chats about winning the Stanley Cup with Montreal, working in management with legends such as Gretzky and Yzerman, his current fight against cancer and so much more.

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with Matt Larkin: - Top waiver-wire pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week: Capitalize on COVID cancellations - Starting Lineup: Most Unbreakable NHL records - Taking listener questions on pool topics such as: (a) Should you sell high on Tyler Toffoli? (b) What is Connor McDavid's fantasy trade value? (c) Which player has lost the most fantasy value this season? (d) Who is the safest mid-range player to pick every year? (e) Which fantasy categories are the worst to use? (f) Who has more value for the next three years: Jack Eichel or Artemi Panarin? And many more!

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Defenseman Tony DeAngelo clears waivers, and the New York Rangers say he's played his last game for them. Does he deserve a second chance with a new team, or is he out of chances? - The New Jersey Devils place 10 players on the COVID-19 list. Is there any chance the NHL can get through the entire season? Will bubbles be needed eventually? - With the North Division producing barn-burner games and teams beating up on the Ottawa Senators, will the division winner be a paper tiger in the playoffs? - Should the Pittsburgh Penguins' next GM hire consider reversing course from Jim Rutherford and exploring a rebuild? - Can Sam Bennett break out on a new team if the Calgary Flames trade him? - Listener mailbag, including: what's wrong with Matt Murray?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic for Pierre-Luc Dubois and a 2022 third-round draft pick. Who wins the trade between the Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets in the short and long term? - Which other big names could end up traded this season? - Is it a good idea to stage a special prospects tournament to help scouts before the 2021 NHL draft? - Can Central teams overcome their condensed schedules as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: - Listener mailbag, including: who is the NHL's most underrated player today? And more!

Former NHL scout and sports psychologist Paul Henry joins Ian Pulver to chat about his long career, the time he bought Dave Keon’s car and more.

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with Matt Larkin: - Top waiver wire pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Strategy tip of the week - Taking listener questions on pool topics such as: (a) best strategies for a short season (b) how much to trust Ilya Sorokin (c) Igor Shesterkin's rest-of-season value vs. Anton Khudobin's (d) The best format for fantasy scoring (e) A fast-starting player to distrust long term (f) Filip Zadina's breakout potential And many more!

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Jakub Voracek blasts Flyers reporter Mike Sielski during a post-game Zoom presser. Was it fair for Voracek to voice his opinion in that forum, or was it a low blow? - The Florida Panthers are reportedly using Keith Yandle's ironman streak to pressure him into waiving his no-movement clause. A dirty tactic or nothing personal? - Overreacting to early-season storylines: which NHL teams have our attention for good or bad reasons already? - Previewing the NWHL season, which begins Jan. 23 - Listener mailbag, including: what would be the appropriate trade package for the Montreal Canadiens to get Pierre-Luc Dubois? And more!

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Predicting winners and dark horses for the Stanley Cup - Predicting winners and dark horses for the Hart, Art Ross, Rocket Richard, Norris, Vezina and Calder Trophies - Evander Kane files for bankruptcy, is $26.8 million in debt. How does this happen to a pro athlete? - Corey Crawford retires. Is he a Hall of Famer? - NBC Sports fires Mike Milbury and hires Mike Babcock. Is it a tone-deaf hire or does Babcock deserve a new opportunity? - Listener mailbag, including: which coach has the worst job security to open the season? And more!

On the fourth episode, two-time Stanley Cup Champion Scotty Gomez joins Ian Pulver to talk about his new endeavours, Scotty’s House and Story Time with Uncle Scott. Gomez, one of the very best storytellers in the business, covers an array of topics, including his days with the New Jersey Devils and his 1,000-plus games in the NHL. Gomez renders advice to current NHLers, future pros and players at all levels. He is entertaining and witty as he discusses his heritage, his Alaskan roots and his current Scotty's House adventures.

After a long road just to make the tournament happen, the World Junior Championship is ready for a spectacular finale. Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy break down what Canada and the United States will have to do to win gold in Edmonton.

Senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin break down the East Division for 2020-21. How will the standings play out between the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals?

With the final four teams determined, Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy break down the two semifinal matchups on Monday and give their picks as to who'll make their way to the championship game on Jan. 5.

With the quarter-finals set to begin at the World Junior Championship on Saturday, Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy break down the four matchups and offer up their early picks for the tournament awards.

This week on The Hockey News Podcast: Senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin break down the West Division for 2020-21. How will the standings play out between the Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Vegas Golden Knights?