Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos settle whether Morgan Rielly or Ridly Greig was in the wrong on Saturday and discuss Jacob Markstrom, the Senators, the draft lottery, and more.
The action continues in the NHL with storylines abound. Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos look around the league and beyond in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network.
Today's guest is Steve Warne, editor of The Hockey News' Ottawa Senators site. He discusses the renewed Battle of Ontario between the Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs, Ridly Greig's rookie season, Vladimir Tarasenko's future with the Sens, and more.
Plus, where could Calgary Flames netminder Jacob Markstrom be at the NHL trade deadline? And who deserves the No. 1 overall pick in the draft the most?
All that and much more, so let's get started. Find the show on TV with the Game+ Network on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET.
Segment 1: Morgan Rielly, Ridly Greig, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Was Morgan Rielly's cross-check or Ridly Greig's slapshot empty-netter in the wrong on Saturday?
- Is Rielly's hit an example of how frustrated the Leafs are with their play? Was this the moment the team found its identity?
Segment 2: Jacob Markstrom, Buffalo Sabres, Alex Ovechkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Flames netminder Jacob Markstrom was the NHL's first star of last week. Where could he be at the trade deadline?
- Could the Buffalo Sabres be buyers and sellers in the next few weeks?
- Alex Ovechkin is heating up after the all-star break; could he finish top-10 in goal-scoring this season?
- Should the Penguins sell players this season and try again next year?
Segment 3: Ottawa Senators talk with Steve Warne
- The Hockey News' Ottawa Senators site editor discusses the Battle of Ontario.
- Is Greig having a better season than Matthew Knies?
- Should the Senators find a permanent coach now?
Segment 4: Future Watch – San Jose Sharks, Draft Lottery Watch, NCAA and CHL
- With Tomas Hertl out weeks because of knee surgery, can the Sharks "catch" the Blackhawks for first place in the NHL draft lottery odds?
- Which club deserves the top pick the most among the bottom teams?
- The NCAA is probably not ready to accept CHL players; what do the hosts think?
Segment 5: Rapid Fire
- Ryan and Michael play another game of "Was He an NHLer," this time NFL-themed after the Super Bowl last Sunday.
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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