The Hockey News Podcast

THN’s Matt Larkin and Ken Campbell discuss Canada’s World Junior gold and standouts from the tournament (1:00), Rene Fassel’s NHL Olympic ultimatum (5:50), Mid-season Hart and Jack Adams Trophy favourites (10:38) and Dylan Larkin’s comments about his potential All-Star selection (21:00). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (26:24).

Live from the Czech Republic, THN's Ryan Kennedy joins in on scrums with Swedish defenseman Rasmus Sandin following his bronze-medal win, and Hurricanes prospect Dominik Bokk following Germany avoiding relegation against Kazakhstan.

Live from the Czech Republic, THN's Ryan Kennedy catches up with Russian forward Egor Sokolov about his team's semi-final victory, and Finnish winger Matias Maccelli on his upcoming game against Canada.

Live from the Czech Republic, THN’s Ryan Kennedy interviews ESPN’s Chris Peters about team USA’s performance at the World Juniors. Plus, Dale Hunter’s press scrum following Canada’s quarter-final victory against Slovakia.

THN’s Matt Larkin and Ken Campbell discuss all the bests in the hockey world this past decade; including players, teams, busts, trades, signings, surprises and more. Happy New Year everybody!

Sean Henry, CEO of the Nashville Predators, spoke with The Hockey News published Graeme Roustan as part of our ongoing Peer-to-Peer Q&A series with prominent members of the hockey business world.

THN’s Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy preview the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships with breakdowns of all 10 teams in the tournament. Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (57:13). (0:55) – Kazakhstan (5:45) – Slovakia (9:35) – Sweden (13:53) – Switzerland (17:07) – Finland (25:32) – Germany (31:28) – Czech Republic (35:23) – Russia (41:08) – USA (48:33) – Canada

David Morehouse, the president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Penguins, talked with The Hockey News publisher Graeme Roustan as part of our ongoing Peer-To-Peer series with members of the hockey business world.

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss some of the setbacks and delays behind today’s Taylor Hall trade (0:30), the Joel Farabee suspension (6:03), the end of the Kovalchuk era in LA and his Hall of Fame chances (10:43), Peter DeBoer’s firing and what’s next for the Sharks (19:35) and Jack Eichel’s case for the Hart (27:09). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (31:32).

THN’s Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy discuss all the news from Canada’s World Junior Championship selection camp in Oakville, Ontario. Topics include: (1:00) – Quinton Byfield (2:41) – Dylan Holloway (6:51) – Nico Daws (8:06) – Bowen Byram (10:43) – Goalies (1616) – Potential seventh defensemen (24:46) – Dale Hunter

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Capmbell discuss the NHL’s upcoming Board of Governors meeting and whether it can result in a change in coaching culture (7:28). Then, they question whether Detroit is the worst team of the salary cap era (7:28), if Jimmy Howard is a good backup rental option (14:39), if Arizona is a legit playoff contender (16:39) and who is likely to be named the next coach of the New Jersey Devils (23:27). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (35:00).

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the players to watch at the World Junior A Challenge in Dawson Creek over the next week.

Minnesota Wild president Matt Majka spoke with The Hockey News publisher Graeme Roustan as part of our ongoing Peer-to-Peer Q&A series with prominent members of the hockey business world.

THN’s Matt Larkin gives his top three fantasy pickups of the week before answering all your fantasy questions. Topics include: (5:20) - Mikko Koskinen (7:46) – Will Joe Pavelski bounce back? (10:43) – Frederik Andersen on back-to-backs (14:55) – The best buy-low defensemen (21:16) – Tarasenko as a stash

THN’s Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Taylor Hall trade destinations (1:24), Bill Peters’ resignation and what it means for coaching culture going forward (6:46) and whether Nathan MacKinnon has a case for the Hart Trophy (15:39). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions.