Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss who could be the next coach of Team Canada. Then, with Nathan MacKinnon on a scoring tear, can anyone foil his Hart Trophy Campaign? Plus, Nashville's recent hot streak and so much more.
Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show.
Tonight's show kicks off with some Team Canada talk regarding who the next coach of the squad will be following the hiring of Doug Armstrong as GM. Next, the guys discuss the newfound skill of the Buffalo Sabres as of late and what it means in the East's wild-card race. Then that leads into the Hart trophy race and the strong case Nathan MacKinnon is making for himself as he continues to light up the scoreboard.
New to the show is the upside-down power rankings. Ryan and Michael give their picks for teams near the bottom of the standings that could go on late-season runs that in turn hurt their draft lottery status. Also, Predators' team-site editor Emma Lingan joins the show to discuss the recent hot streak that Nashville has been on. Then for good measure, a St. Patrick's Day edition of "Was He an NHLer" trivia to finish things off.
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- With the hiring of Doug Armstrong as GM, who will be chosen as the coach of Team Canada going forward?
- Bowen Byram's recent play is bearing wins for the Sabres and putting him in the conversation for the best deadline acquisition.
- With the Red Wings' losing streak extending to seven games, who is truly to blame?
- As the mystery of who stole the Penguins' supply of Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads continues, many are wondering whether it is a publicity stunt or a true crime.
- Now that Nathan MacKinnon leads the league in scoring, is the Hart Trophy all but his?
- From waivers, to entering the player assistance program, to now showing solid play for the Hurricanes, was Evgeny Kuznetsov the steal of the deadline?
- Which teams from the bottom of the standings have the best chance of wrecking their draft lottery odds by showing out late in the season?
- What has been the difference in the Predators' play as they continue their recent hot streak?
- How did the market react to the Juuse Saros trade rumors, and how have the newest acquisitions looked thus far in Nashville?
- What has the first season looked like under coach Andrew Brunette as opposed to John Hynes' tenure?
- Ryan and Michael guess which names were actual players on the Toronto St. Pats or not.
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