The Hockey News Big Show discussed the remaining free agents, thoughts on Matthew Tkachuk being unveiled as the EA Sports NHL26 cover athlete, Olympic rosters and a scary situation for the Seattle Kraken’s mascot, “Buoy”.
Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode:
1:56: What value they could bring to a team and what the price tag should be: Jack Roslovic.
4:54: Can we see Max Pacioretty back on the Montreal Canadiens?
6:35: Is it surprising that Ilya Samsonov hasn’t been snatched up by another team yet?
10:13: Drew, what's it like trying to find a new team via free agency?
15:48: Is Matthew Tkachuk becoming the face of the league and replacing Auston Matthews as the most recognizable U.S.-born player after being selected as the EA Sports NHL26 cover athlete? Should the NHL lean into marketing the game on Tkachuk's brand of ferocity?
22:37: Did Detroit do enough this summer to finally take the step and grab a playoff spot? Is John Gibson still a No.1 goalie?
26:02: Is Vancouver due for a rebound?
30:42: Olympics rankings: Which country has the best forward corps, defense, and goaltending?
38:35: Is Canada back to being the favorite for the 2026 world juniors?
40:56: Matthew Schaefer or the field: who is winning the Calder Trophy?
42:24: William Nylander or Auston Matthews: who will finish with more goals next season?
43:27: Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has partnered with Russian tech company Yande to produce a movie, series, or documentary about his life. What other player (past or present) deserves the movie treatment?
45:10: A bear chased the Kraken troll mascot "Buoy" and forward John Hayden out of an Alaska river during a recent video promo. Is this a sign that the Boston Bruins will have a better record than Seattle this year?
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