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The Hockey News Big Show: World Junior Championship Preview

Get set for the 2025 world juniors with our panel, as they also discuss three trades from this week, Patrik Laine's future with the Canadiens and much more.

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Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode, including our 2025 World Junior Championship preview:

0:51: World juniors rosters breakdown: which teams look the best on paper?

8:30: Which prospects should people be most excited to see at the world juniors?

10:33: Is Team USA's line of Perreault, Hagens and Leonard one of the best world juniors lines ever? What are some others?

13:42: Which team is the dark horse for this tournament?

17:06: As the New York Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko, did they botch his development?

22:02: Is Auston Matthews dealing with something? What has been off about the Maple Leafs captain this season?

25:05 Will Patrik Laine re-sign with the Montreal Canadiens?

28:59: Which rookies have been the greatest "gift" to their team so far this season?

32:52: What's your favorite world juniors jersey?

34:35: Favorite world junior game of all-time?

37:10: The Pittsburgh Penguins reacquired Pierre-Olivier Joseph from the St. Louis Blues for future considerations. Is that a good or bad move?

38:15: The Montreal Canadiens traded Justin Barron to the Nashville Predators for Alexandre Carrier. Like it or not?

39:48: Utah HC owner Ryan Smith gave away two free tickets to Wednesday night's game. Should more owners consider his type of approach?

40:53: Do you get a real Christmas tree or a fake one?

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