Ryan Kennedy is in Carolina and joins Katie Gaus and Michael Traikos to discuss the Stanley Cup final and other NHL topics. Gary Pearson also joins for a new BetMGM Playbook.
The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss a bunch of big storylines during the NHL playoffs
Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:
0:54: What's been the atmosphere in Carolina's Lenovo Center?
3:35: What did you think the Vegas Golden Knights did well in Game 2?
5:05: What do you think of John Tortorella's unsuccessful coach's challenge that led to a power-play goal against?
8:26: Brett Howden is locked up through 2030 for only $2.5 million, and he leads the NHL in goals this post-season. How impressive has he been?
11:29: What are some keys for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3? What have they learned?
13:52: What should Vegas be thinking ahead of Game 3?
16:30: Where can we see Dylan Larkin landing after he reportedly requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings?
19:47: Why did Alexander Ovechkin not crack The Hockey News' top 100 NHL players list?
BetMGM Playbook
22:29: Gary Pearson shares his thoughts on the first two games of the Stanley Cup final.
24:55: Who will score the most points in the final?
27:39: Who will score the most goals in the final?
29:37: Dark horse pick for either points or goals?
Rapid Fire
31:50: How would Matthew Knies have looked with the Montreal Canadiens?
33:04: Is Darnell Nurse's time done with the Edmonton Oilers?
34:04: Will Anders Lee be back as the New York Islanders' captain next year?
35:45: Who should crank the siren for Vegas in Game 3?
36:57: Has your opinion changed on how many games it will take for either team to win the Cup?
