

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:
- What is the fallout after the Columbus Blue Jackets are dealt with another injury? This time, it's Boone Jenner placed on the IR with a fractured thumb.
- The Chicago Blackhawks aren't last in the NHL in points percentage but they are in total points. What are their odds at landing Connor Bedard?
- Which the holidays underway and Christmas approaching, which NHL players deserve some extra presents this year?
- The world juniors begin in under a week, meaning it's time for an in-depth preview of the annual U-20 tournament.
- And more.

Here are more of our podcasts from the last week:
- The Hockey News Podcast: What Should Montreal's Trade Plans Be?
- The Hockey News On The 'E': Hunter Fejes Nears ECHL Comeback from Cancer (Team profile: Calgary Flames)
- The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast: Pack of Coyotes in the NCAA and USHL
- The Hockey News On The 'A': AHL Risers and Fallers, Dallas Prospects
- The Hockey News On The 'Q': Valiant Vegas QMJHL Prospects and Alumni
- The Hockey News On The 'O': Scott Wheeler Deals World Junior Expectations (Team profile: Anaheim Ducks)
- The Hockey News On The 'Dub': Sabres Prospects in the WHL and WJC Camp