Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos sit down to discuss the latest of the Hockey Canada scandal, a potential Salt Lake City NHL Expansion, the Maple Leafs ahead of their game against the Jets and so much more.
On a Saturday evening in the NHL from downtown Toronto, it's The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos.
Tonight's guest is David Alter of THN's Toronto Maple Leafs site. Plus, what's the latest information on the Hockey Canada world junior scandal?
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: The Hockey Canada World Junior Scandal
- With the London Police investigation coming to a head, what is next in this developing Scandal?
- Is this potentially the biggest scandal the NHL has ever faced?
Segment 2: Expansion Buzz in Salt Lake City
- American billionaire and businessman Ryan Smith claims that we could very soon see an NHL expansion team in Salt Lake City.
- What would the timeline of a Utah expansion look like?
- How do prospective markets like Atlanta and Houston fit into the picture?
Segment 3: Leafs Talk with David Alter
- What's up with the sudden resurgence of goaltender Ilya Samsonov?
- The Leafs' power play woes are beginning to become a trend.
- What can we expect ahead of tonight's game against the Jets?
Segment 4: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
- Should Brendan Gallagher have been given an in-person hearing and longer suspension for his headshot on Adam Pelech?
- Is Todd McLellan on the hot seat in Los Angeles?
- Rumor is there are plans for a CHL vs. USA two-game draft prospect series next year.
- What is the consensus on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clapping furiously and wearing an Ottawa jersey at a PWHL game?
Segment 5: Rapid Fire
- Given his record-breaking tenure as commissioner, what have been Gary Bettman's best moves?
- If George Parros were no longer head of Player Safety, who would be the best pick to lead the department?
- How well will Zach Parise fit with Colorado?
- Which team will be a surprise seller at the trade deadline this season?
- Who is the most famous person who has interacted with something Ryan or Michael posted on social 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
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