The Hockey News Pre-Game Show: Who Will the NHL Salary Cap Increase Help the Most? Plus Rangers, Flames, Lightning and More

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the red-hot Rangers with Jonny Lazarus, the NHL salary cap, whether the party's over for the Lightning, expectations for Patrick Kane and more.

Follow the NHL season with The Hockey News Pre-Game Show, presented by BetMGM and Northland.

Hosts Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy break down some of the biggest stories around the NHL on the Game+ Network, now on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET. Today, they discuss:

Segment 1: New NHL salary cap rumored; all-Hughes brothers game, Tampa Bay Lightning

- The NHL salary cap for next season was rumored to be $87.7 million at the NHL board of governors meetings in Seattle. Who would this help the most?

- Are the Hughes brothers the first family of hockey right now, or is it the Tkachuks?

- Is the party finally over for the Tampa Bay Lightning?

Segment 2: Patrick Kane, Minnesota Wild, Calgary Flames

- Patrick Kane awaits his debut with the Detroit Red Wings, but what are the expectations for him? Did the Buffalo Sabres miss a chance in bringing the local hero home?

- Which team do Ryan and Michael have more faith in, the Minnesota Wild or Calgary Flames?

Segment 3: New York Rangers with Jonny Lazarus

- Jonny Lazarus, the manager of The Hockey News' New York Rangers site, joins Ryan and Michael to discuss how the Rangers have been a buzzsaw so far.

Segment 4: Arizona Coyotes' Connor Ingram and the prospect of the week

- Arizona's Connor Ingram was the NHL's first star this week. With a bunch of teams in need of goaltending and the Coyotes in a playoff spot, should they keep him or cash in while he's hot?

- Zeev Buium is the prospect of the week. The 2024 NHL draft prospect from the University of Denver was just named to Team USA's preliminary world juniors roster.

Segment 5: Rapid Fire

- What is the over/under on points for Patrick Kane in Detroit?

- Jacob Markstrom is out with injury, so does that make the Flames more likely to sell sooner than later?

- Who is the best player outside the NHL?

- At what age can we start to call a prospect a bust?

- The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are in full effect in the MLB. Where will he end up?

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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