The Hockey News - THN Radio Show Podcasts

In the Dec. 14 edition of THN Radio, hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin kick off the show with THN junior guru Ryan Kennedy for a preview of the upcoming World Junior Championship. In the second block, the Ask Adam mailbag answers questions on NHL labor talks, NHLers who suffer injuries in Europe, concussions and more. And in the final block, L.A. Kings winger Dustin Penner calls in to discuss the lockout, his recent appearance on the Conan O'Brien show, and more.

In the Dec. 7 edition of THN Radio, hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin kick off the show with the Ask Adam mailbag and deal with questions on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the Stanley Cup potentially being handed out in another league, and more. In the second block, NHLPA special assistant to the executive director and former NHLer Mathieu Schneider joins the show to talk about the collapsed labor discussions, the targeting of NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, and more. In the last segment, THN Senior Writer Ken Campbell calls in to offer his take on the lockout, an enraged NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly, and more.

In the Nov. 30 edition of THN Radio, hosts Adam Proteau and guest host Jim "Boomer" Gordon start the show with THN Video Producer Ted Cooper, who calls in to provide a behind-the-scenes look at THN's video features and his switch to covering more of the junior hockey scene this season. In the second segment, the Ask Adam mailbag answers questions on highly ranked draft pick Seth Jones and the race in hockey, and the lockout. And in the last block, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray joins Boomer and Adam to talk about the lockout and his down time in Southern California.

In the Nov. 23 edition of THN Radio, hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin begin the show with THN Editor-In-Chief Jason Kay to discuss the NHL lockout, the prospect of NHLPA decertification, and preview THN's upcoming issue and special-edition book of lists. In the second block, the Ask Adam mailbag answers questions on women in the Hockey Hall of Fame, the recent THN cover story on Bruins agitator Brad Marchand and more. And in the final segment, NHLPA special counsel Steve Fehr calls in to discuss the union's negotiations with owners and questions about NHLPA leadership from NHL VP Bill Daly.

In the Nov. 16 edition of THN Radio, hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin kick off the show by welcoming in THN Associate Senior Writer Ryan Kennedy to discuss his first NHL draft rankings of the season as well as his new article in THN magazine on the daughters of former Russian NHLers. In the second segment, the Ask Adam mailbag answers questions on Pavel Datsyuk, potential lockout solutions, and more. And in the final block, Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM Claude Loiselle calls in to discuss the American League Marlies, the difference between AHL and NHL hockey and more.

In the Nov. 9 edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin begin the show by welcoming Anaheim Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau to discuss the NHL lockout, his son's hockey career at the Canadian University level, and more. In the second block, THN Web Editor Rory Boylen calls in to offer a sneak peek at new changes coming to THN.com and Toronto's questionable commitment to supporting junior hockey. In the final segment, the Ask Adam mailbag answers questions on Eric Lindros in the Hockey Hall of Fame, owners of American League teams, and more.

In the Nov. 2 edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin welcome former NHL GM and current TSN analyst Craig Button in the opening segment of the show to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing NHL lockout, as well as to preview some junior-level talent to watch out for at the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship. In the show's second segment, the guys delve deep into the current THN magazine cover story in which NHL figures – including Sidney Crosby, Jarome Iginla and Ryan Miller – offer suggestions on how to improve the league when it returns. And in the last block, the Ask Adam mailbag takes on questions about NHL expansion in Southern Ontario, CBA talks and more.

In the Oct. 26 edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin kick off the show by bringing in St. Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock to discuss his ideas on how to improve the NHL, the Ontario Hockey League's new fighting guidelines and the Western League's red-hot Kamloops Blazers. In the second block, THN Senior Writer Ken Campbell call in to break down the latest news on the NHL lockout as well as preview his cover story on the Edmonton Oilers prospects playing in Oklahoma City. And in the last segment of the show, the Ask Adam mailbag answers questions on other hockey to follow during the lockout, Cody Franson's future as a Maple Leaf and more.

In the Oct. 19 edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin open the show with an analysis of the latest NHL labor talks developments and a discussion of when we'll see the league return to action. In the second segment, THN Editor-in-Chief Jason Kay joins the show to discuss the lockout, THN's story on the prospect of NHL expansion to Quebec City and The Greater Toronto area, and to give an exclusive preview of THN's special edition magazine and book coming soon to newsstands. In the final block of the show, the Ask Adam mailbag returns and deals with questions on he lockout, a balanced NHL schedule, Wade Redden's future and more.

In the Oct. 12 edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Edward Fraser and Scott Laughlin talk to Prince Albert Raiders coach Steve Young about his team's rise from worst to first in the Western League and pick his brains about some of the WHL's top prospects. In the second block, Lyle Richardson from spectorshockey.net, who writes THN's Rumor Roundup column, joins the boys to discuss the rise of rumor journalism and it's impact on the game, as well as the latest departures to Europe. To finish off the show, THN writer/web editor Rory Boylen analyzes the best the Ontario League has to offer and look at the biggest surprises of the season so far.

In the Oct. 5th edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin welcome N.Y. Rangers forward Mike Rupp in the first segment of the show to discuss the NHL's current labor war, the 2004-05 lockout, and the state of the players' union. In the second block, THN Video Producer Ted Cooper offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the work he does for THN.com, as well as a preview of what's to come in the weeks ahead. And in the final segment, the Ask Adam mailbag includes questions on the lockout, the Leafs' treatment of prospect Nazem Kadri, and more!

In the Sept. 21st edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin kick off the show with NHLPA executive Mathieu Schneider, who answers recent controversial comments from Mike Modano and Jimmy Devellano, and updates the guys on the current status of NHL labor negotiations. In the show's second segment, Scott and Adam break down David Branch's new anti-goon rules for the Ontario Hockey League and discuss what it means for the future of NHL enforcers. And in the last block, the Ask Adam mailbag deals with questions on Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, the CBA talks and more.

In the Sept. 7th edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Scott Laughlin welcome THN Senior Writer Ken Campbell in the first block of the show to discuss the CBA negotiations, Shane Doan, and the Coyotes' future. In the second block, the Ask Adam mailbag answers questions on the Minnesota Wild, THN's pre-season predictions and more. And in the final segment, Predators associate coach Brent Peterson calls in to talk about the Preds' future without Ryan Suter, his battle with Parkinson's Disease and his upcoming charity dinner in Nashville.

In the August 24th edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Jamie Shalley are back together and in the first segment of the show, they're joined by THN copy editor Matt Larkin for an exclusive preview of the THN Yearbook and new Fully Loaded magazine, as well as a glimpse into what it means to be a new THN staffer. In the second block, Adam and Jamie break down the fledgling Canadian Hockey League players' union as well as the ongoing NHL CBA negotiations. And in the final block, the Ask Adam mailbag answers questions on Scott Hartnell's new contract, Mike Cammalleri and more.

In the August 10th edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Boomer Gordon welcome Carolina Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller in the opening block of the show to discuss new additions Jordan Staal and Alex Semin, how a potential lockout might affect his first full year as an NHL coach, and his experience as a Canadian Olympian at the Sarajevo 1984 games. In the second block, former NHLer and TSN hockey insider Aaron Ward joins the show to break down the NHL labor negotiations from a player's perspective. And in the final segment, the Ask Adam mailbag continues the look at CBA discussions from a number of perspectives.