Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy, and Drew Shore discuss the expectations heading into the 2026-27 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Winnipeg Jets, predict the winners for some of the major NHL awards, and more
Here's what Ex-NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:
0:56: What would be a successful season for the Toronto Maple Leafs?
3:25: Does it feel like the bottom-six players on the Maple Leafs have a defined role?
4:29: Does Auston Matthews have to score 60 goals this year?
5:27: What is the feeling surrounding the Washington Capitals heading into next season?
6:25: How many points will Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou finish with next season?
9:25: Can Simon Nemec be a strong fit with the Calgary Flames next season?
14:12: What are reasonable expectations for the Winnipeg Jets?
18:01: Who are some rookies who could force their way into NHL lineups during training camp?
21:11: Which teams need to lock up their pending RFAs as soon as possible?
23:32: Which center from the NHL Network's top-20 list will have the biggest jump and biggest fall?
26:04: Is there anyone not on the list right now that will be on it next year?
27:15: Predicting the Rocket Richard Trophy, Calder Trophy and the Norris Trophy winners
29:25: Which team between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders has the better defensive core?
30:59: How many points will Darren Raddysh finish with in his first season with the Maple Leafs?
32:01: As the Pacific Division grows stronger, will the Vegas Golden Knights make the playoffs next season?
33:50: Which coaches are entering the season under the most pressure?
35:31: Drew Shore discusses his experience in the Alumni game between the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Pioneers
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