Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos chat with Matt Carlson about Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks and Stefen Rosner about the New York Islanders and John Tavares.
Ahead of Tuesday's NHL action from downtown Toronto, it's The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos.
Tonight's guests are Matt Carlson, site editor for The Hockey News' Chicago Blackhawks site, and Stefen Rosner, beat reporter for THN's New York Islanders team site. Plus, the hosts weigh in on two players who earned suspensions last weekend.
All that and so much more, so let's get to it. Find the show on TV with the Game+ Network on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET.
Segment 1: David Perron and Erik Gudbranson suspended
- Columbus Blue Jackets D-man Erik Gudbranson was suspended one game for frontier justice on Florida's Nick Cousins, while Detroit Red Wings winger David Perron was suspended six games for a cross-check to the head of Ottawa's Artem Zub. Ryan and Michael weigh in on the incidents.
Segment 2: Chicago Blackhawks talk with Matt Carlson
- Chicago team site editor Matt Carlson discusses Connor Bedard, the team's vibes since terminating Corey Perry's contract, Kevin Korchinski and more.
Segment 3: Edmonton Oilers, Seattle Kraken, prospect of the week Owen Beck
- Edmonton is red-hot right now, but young defenseman Philip Broberg hasn't developed into the force we were expecting yet. Do the Oilers have a development problem in their organization?
- Is it too late to bounce back for the Seattle Kraken, who only have one win in their past 10 games? If so, should they trade anyone?
- Owen Beck is the prospect of the week and the only returning player at Team Canada's world juniors camp.
Segment 4: New York Islanders (and John Tavares) talk with Stefen Rosner
- New York Islanders beat reporter Stefen Rosner discusses the team's performance so far this season and former Isles captain recording his 1,000th career NHL point against them.
Segment 5: Rapid Fire
- Is Tavares a Hall of Famer if he retired today?
- Which city is the best to be an NHLer?
- If you get control of the NHL for a day, what's the first thing you'd do?
- Which NHL player would have the best chance at making it in another professional sport?
- What are the funniest public comments a player has said to the media?
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
For more shows and episodes on the NHL, AHL and ECHL, check out THN.com/podcast or click on "Podcasts" in the menu.