Have the Leafs been reduced to first-round fodder? Are Moritz Seider's high volume of minutes in Detroit a cause for concern? Will the Ducks be able to secure a top-three pick in the draft? All that and more.
Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the NHL and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show.
This episode opens with a discussion regarding the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ryan and Michael talk about the team's play of late and whether they are still in Cup contention. Then it's over to Buffalo for the guys' opinions on what their off-season should look like given their rather disappointing year. Next, Ryan and Michael discuss to what degree the Dallas Stars are slept on as a team and also who they would pick as their team MVP this season.
Detroit's Moritz Seider has been leading the Red Wings in average time on ice by nearly three minutes more than the next closest teammate. The guys give their thoughts on whether this will help or hinder his career. The show then switches over quickly to men's college hockey where the annual March Madness field has been widdled down to the Frozen Four. Ryan and Michael discuss the Frozen Four two days in, along with potential NHL prospects in the tournament.
Special guest and Ducks' team-site editor Derek Lee then joins the show remotely to discuss the Ducks' season, how Leo Carlsson's rookie season went and also whether the team will be able to land a top-three pick in the draft. Finally, to close out the show, Ryan and Michael engage in a fan-favorite segment of rapid fire questions from around the world of hockey.
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- Are the Maple Leafs still a Cup favorite or has their potential been downgraded to a possible first-round exit?
- With the Sabres' disappointing season, what should their outlook be come the off-season?
- With their solid play and limited recognition, the Dallas Stars may just be the most slept-on team in the NHL.
- If Dallas were to name a team MVP for the season, would it be Robertson, Heiskanen or someone else?
- Moritz Seider is leading the Red Wings in minutes played this season, but is the high minute volume going to hinder or help his career going forward?
- The March Madness Frozen Four is underway, setting the stage for what is sure to be an intense final matchup.
- What are the Ducks' chances of landing a top-three pick in the upcoming draft?
- Was Leo Carlsson's load-management-ridden season a success or a failure?
- What lies ahead for Trevor Zegras and his future in Anaheim?
- Should Kaiden Guhle have received a larger suspension for his slash on Travis Konecny?
- Are the Predators as good as their recently finished point streak indicates?
- With Ivan Fedetov finally joining the Flyers, how good can he be in the NHL?
- How good will Ryan Leonard be at the NHL level?
- Was Simon Benoit's contract extension with the Leafs a solid move?
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