Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the coaching change in Edmonton, the Avalanche struggling, the Jets surging, their young gun of the week, USA Hockey with executive director Pat Kelleher and much more.
Kyle ConnorRyan Kennedy and Michael Traikos dive into the Oilers, Avalanche, Jets, Islanders, USA Hockey and the Upper Deck young gun of the week in Tuesday's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show.
Here's what they discussed in this episode, with links to the podcast at the bottom:
Segment 1
- Out goes coach Jay Woodcroft as Kris Knoblauch is the new coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Should anyone else get fired or traded?
- Is Connor Bedard the true front-runner for the Calder Trophy, and who are his competitors?
Segment 2
- Should we be worried about the Colorado Avalanche? They've been blown out several times in the past two weeks.
- The Winnipeg Jets are 6-2-2 in their past 10 games, and Kyle Connor has 11 goals.
- Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis said Shane Wright won't go to the world juniors. Is that the right decision?
Segment 3
- Do we believe in the Florida Panthers as a contender?
- Is the Global Series enough to grow the NHL's profile?
- Is coach Lane Lambert on the hot seat for the New York Islanders?
Segment 4
- Pat Kelleher, the executive director of USA Hockey, joins the show to discuss the women's Rivalry Series, the world juniors, the Olympics, World Cup of Hockey, goalie development and grassroots initiatives for the sport.
Segment 5
- The Upper Deck Young Gun of the Week is the New York Rangers' Will Cuylle.
- It's time for the best Minnesota high school team names.
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