Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss the Islanders' hot start, predict Bo Horvat's next contract, list NHL coaches who deserve apologies and more.
This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:
- They break down the New York Islanders' hot start. They are 11-6-0 heading into Tuesday, which is good for second in the Metropolitan Division and fourth in the league.
- What could Bo Horvat's next contract look like?
- They bemoan the lack of a World Cup of Hockey until at least 2025 after Friday's announcement it won't happen in 2024.
- Ryan and Mike offer apologies to NHL coaches who were previously on the hot seat but have cooled their seats to some degree with better team performances lately.
- As we're getting a clearer picture of the standings, where are the best landing spots for Connor Bedard in the NHL?
- And more.
Check out more of our podcasts from the last week:
- The Hockey News Podcast: The Fallout of the Mitchell Miller Situation
- The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast: Islanders Prospects and Merrimack (Team profile: New York Islanders)
- The Hockey News On The 'A': Logan Shaw and Flames Prospects (Team profile: Calgary Flames)
- The Hockey News On The 'O': Kai Schwindt Among Florida's OHL Prospects (Team profile: Florida Panthers)
- The Hockey News On The 'Q': Oilers QMJHL Alumni and Number Retirements (Team profile: Edmonton Oilers)
- The Hockey News On The 'Dub': Guenther Graduates and Wild Prospects (Team profile: Minnesota Wild)