What's next for the Blue Jackets? Are the Montreal Canadiens on the right track? Have the Maple Leafs been galvanized after Rielly's suspension? All that and more.
The Hockey News Pre-Game Show is back with another look around the NHL and the sport. Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss a GM firing, a new captain, outdoor games and so much more on the Game+ Network.
Amy Johnson of The Hockey News' Montreal Canadiens site joins the show to discuss Juraj Slafkovsky, the team's trade deadline goals and more. Plus, a Rapid Fire segment on the PWHL and the Rivalry Series.
All that and much more, so let's get started. Find the show on TV with the Game+ Network on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET.
Segment 1: Columbus Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen
- Where did things go wrong with the Columbus Blue Jackets?
- What about Kekalainen's draft record?
Segment 2: Morgan Rielly and Toronto Maple Leafs, Sean Couturier and Philadelphia Flyers
- Morgan Rielly is suspended five games, but are things working out for the Maple Leafs? Was Rielly right to appeal his suspension?
- Sean Couturier is the new captain of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Segment 3: Montreal Canadiens with Amy Johnson
- How are Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki doing?
- What should the Canadiens' goals be at the NHL trade deadline?
- Could any AHL prospects make their NHL debuts this season?
Segment 4: NHL Stadium Series, New York Rangers
- Columbus is reportedly finally getting an outdoor game as the Jackets are expected to host Detroit at Ohio State's football stadium next season. How cool is that?
- The Arizona Coyotes and Florida Panthers are now the only two teams yet to be scheduled for an outdoor game. What's the best location, who should the opponent be, and what should their throwbacks or Stadium jerseys be based on?
- Blake Wheeler is out for the season; what are the repercussions for the Rangers?
Segment 5: Women's Hockey Rapid Fire
- Canada came back from 3-0 down to win the Rivalry Series against the United States. What are their thoughts on the tournament?
- Are the Canadians the best team in women's international hockey right now?
- Toronto set a modern-day attendance record for women's hockey with 19,285 people watching its PWHL team take on PWHL Montreal. Should PWHL Toronto play in Scotiabank Arena full-time next season?
- Who will be the inaugural PWHL champions?
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:
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- 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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