What does St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong think about his team's prospect pipeline? Is Lindy Ruff on the hot seat in New Jersey? All that and much more, including opening some Upper Deck card packs.
Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show, presented by Upper Deck.
It's a jam-packed show, which includes a conversation with St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong. So check out the full episode and show description below and find the show on TV with the Game+ Network on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET.
Looking for a specific segment? Stay tuned to THN.com's "Shows" section on the homepage for individual posts during the week.
2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 cards hit store shelves March 6 and features some of the biggest young names out there like Connor Bedard. Keep an eye out for the series’ Young Guns cards, which include special Outburst Gold 1-of-1. Find them at your local hobby shop at March 6.
On today's show:
- It's Showtime in Detroit. Coming off major hip surgery, there was concern that Patrick Kane's best days were behind him. But could his efforts get the Red Wings back in the playoffs?
- Does New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe need to avenge his fight loss to Mathieu Olivier when the Rangers play the Blue Jackets on Wednesday?
- St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong sits down for a 1-on-1 interview with Ryan Kennedy for some Future Watch talk and how the Blues have one of the strongest prospect pipelines in hockey.
- The Hockey News New Jersey Devils site editor Kristy Flannery joins Ryan and Michael to talk about coach Lindy Ruff's future, whether Jacob Markstrom could be the answer in net and how Simon Nemec and Luke Hughes have been progressing.
- It's box-breaking time. Resident card collector Jared Ostroff joins Michael and Ryan to break open some of Upper Deck's latest offerings.
- If Elias Pettersson doesn't re-sign in Vancouver, where could he be headed?
- What are the chances that Connor McDavid will finish the season with 100-plus assists?
And much more.
Check out The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Here's where to watch:
- Rogers: Channel 499
- Bell: Channel 1425 HD, 430 SD
- Telus Alberta and B.C.: Channel 924
- Videotron: Channel 778
- Cogeco: Channel 482 HD, 430 SD
- SaskTel: Channel 427 HD, 127 SD
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