Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos cover a wide variety of NHL topics, including Patrick Roy's hiring, the Oilers signing Corey Perry, the Arizona Coyotes and much more.
It's time for another episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos.
This episode's guest is Remy Mastey, editor of THN's Arizona Coyotes site. He discusses the team's playoff hopes, Logan Cooley's growing pains and more. Plus, does hiring Patrick Roy change the public perception of the New York Islanders and their playoff hopes?
All that and so much more, so let's get to it below. Find the show on TV with the Game+ Network on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET.
Segment 1: New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils
- Patrick Roy is the new head coach of the New York Islanders. Does this change how we think about the Islanders and their playoff hopes?
- New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald got a multi-year extension and a promotion to GM and president of hockey operations.
Segment 2: Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs
- The Edmonton Oilers won the Corey Perry sweepstakes. What are the risks, and why is he a fit with the club?
- Jack Campbell is stepping up his game in the AHL with four straight wins.
- What's going on with Ryan Reaves, who claimed he's been healthy while being on injured reserve for the Maple Leafs? (Note: Reaves was reportedly activated from injured reserve after recording.)
Segment 3: Arizona Coyotes talk with Remy Mastey
- Remy Mastey, editor of THN's Coyotes site, discusses where the Coyotes sit in the playoff race, rookie Logan Cooley's season so far, goaltender Connor Ingram and more.
Segment 4: Thumbs up or thumbs down
- Ryan and Michael either give approval or disapproval on a variety of topics, including Kyle Connor and Vincent Trocheck being named replacements for the All-Star Game, whether the Oilers can set the longest winning streak in NHL history, whether Connor Bedard is the Calder Trophy favorite and more.
Segment 5: Rapid Fire
- With Lane Lambert out as Islanders coach, who's next to get fired? Which free-agent coach is next to be hired?
- Will Phil Kessel or any free agents sign a deal for the rest of the season?
- Was extending Jim Rutherford in Vancouver the right move?
- Which team has the best logo in hockey?
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