Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos break down some of the biggest stories from around the NHL.

Follow the new NHL season with The Hockey News Pre-Game Show.

Hosts Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy break down some of the biggest stories around the NHL and prepare fans for Saturday night's slate of games.

Michael and Ryan analyze news from opening week as a sneak peek of what's to come during the season, including:

- Connor Bedard's NHL debut for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning's outlook this season.

- The Buffalo Sabres' extensions for Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power and whether the Pittsburgh Penguins are too old.

- The Toronto Maple Leafs' start to the campaign with THN Toronto's David Alter joining the show.

- Season outlooks for the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks. 

- And finally, a new edition of Rapid Fire.