Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Calder Trophy Race, the Boston Bruins and their current captain, Tortorella's love for his newest Flyer and much more.
On a Saturday evening in the NHL from downtown Toronto, it's The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos.
Tonight's guest is Joe Pohoryles of THN's Boston Bruins site. Plus, what are the effects of injuries to Connor Bedard and Trevor Zegras?
All that and so much more, so let's get to it. Find the show on TV with the Game+ Network on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET.
Segment 1: Bedard Injury Opens Calder Door, Zegras Injured
- Does Connor Bedard's injury open the door for someone like Adam Fantilli or Brock Faber to take home the Calder Trophy?
- Trevor Zegras' current injury and subpar play ahead of the trade deadline raises questions about his future in Anaheim.
Segment 2: John Tortorella Loves Drysdale, Colorado vs. Toronto
- Flyers' head coach John Tortorella has been speaking very highly of his new defenseman Jamie Drysdale, and as usual, he is a true player's coach.
- While the Toronto Maple Leafs' second half of the schedule looks like an uphill climb, what can fans expect as they take on the Colorado Avalanche tonight?
Segment 3: Boston Bruins talk with Joe Pohoryles
- Ryan and Michael welcome THN's Bruins team site editor Joe Pohoryles to talk about the Bruins' recent injury bug, grading Brad Marchand's captaincy thus far and more.
Segment 4: True or False
- Michael and Ryan claim truth or falsehood over some of the hottest NHL topics and questions, this week revolving around the Vancouver Canucks, Seattle Kraken, Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils.
Segment 5: Rapid Fire
- Who should replace Connor Bedard in the All-Star Game?
- Where will Elvis Merzlikins end up?
- With their recent 12-game losing streak snapped, are the San Jose Sharks the worst team ever?
- What will be the next big equipment innovation in the sport of hockey?
- What are Michael and Ryan's favourite hockey-related books?
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:
- Rogers: Channel 499
- 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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