Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens give a plethora of predictions, including the NHL Awards, the wild-card race winners and the basement dwellers.

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- It's only February, and the wild-card race is already one to watch closely. A team like the Calgary Flames, Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers and more could end up with a devastating playoff miss. Ryan and Mike give their predictions.

- A handful of teams aren't close to playoff contention, but which team will finish last in the NHL and have the best odds in the draft lottery?

- The hosts also predict the trophy winners as we pass the season's midway point. 

- Bo Horvat's contract extension with the New York Islanders came quickly. How important was this for the Islanders, and what does it mean for the rest of this season and the future?

- And more, so check out the full version of the podcast.

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