The Hockey News Podcast

The Hockey News' Ryan Kennedy chatted with New Jersey Devils president Hugh Weber about selecting Jack Hughes, the further growth of hockey around the world and the future of the Devils franchise.

A year into his role as executive vice president of business development with New Jersey, Brodeur spoke to The Hockey News' Ryan Kennedy about his new role, the future of the Devils and his own experiences with the draft.

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss winners and losers from the NHL draft (0:45) and the Subban (14:08), Marleau (19:50), Miller (26:13) and Trouba (29:32) trades. Then, they predict destinations for some of the biggest name UFAs, including Duchene, Panarin, Pavelski and Lee (31:50).

THN's Steven Ellis, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell do a pick by pick mock of this year's NHL Draft.

THN’s Steven Ellis, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Blues’ Stanley Cup run and whether they have any chance to repeat (1:25), Erik Karlsson’s contract extension with San Jose (6:23), Dallas Eakins’ hiring in Anaheim (13:57) and Dion Phaneuf’s buyout with Los Angeles. Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on WHL rookie Matt Savoy (22:17) and Ken gives his weekly hot take (27:49). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (30:00).

THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin discuss Game 7 (2:30), whether Anaheim can unload Corey Perry’s contract (8:52) and whether Jeff Skinner will live up to his new deal (14:00). Then, Matt takes Ken’s place with a weekly hot take (25:46) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Alex Turcotte and recent Calder Cup champion Morgan Geekie (29:18). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (33:20).

THN’s Matt Larkin and Ken Campbell breakdown all facets of the Stanley Cup final between Boston and St. Louis ahead of game one. Plus, audio from Bruce Cassidy’s Saturday press conference (33:05).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether or not Joe Pavelski’s concussion history should keep him out of the rest of the Western Conference finals (0:26), whether Erik Karlsson’s injury history will hurt his value this offseason (8:39) and if Boston is the Stanley Cup favourite (13:35). Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Layton Ahac and Anaheim Ducks prospect Sam Steel (18:30). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (24:03) and they answer some mailbag questions.

THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the conference final matchups (0:56), current coaching vacancies (20:30) and Kaapo Kakko versus Jack Hughes at the World Championship (26:15). Then, Ken gives his weekly hot take (35:50) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Moritz Seider and Montreal prospect Nick Suzuki (39:50). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (46:42).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Ken Holland’s hiring in Edmonton (0:30), Dallas vs. St. Louis game seven (7:11), the women’s hockey boycott (11:47) and whether the league could remove all headshots (21:31). Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Raphael Lavoie and Leafs first rounder Rasmus Sandin (29:24). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (39:40) and they answer some mailbag questions (42:19).

THN’s Edward Fraser, Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy discuss their updated Stanley Cup favourites (0:45), whether the NHL needs to address playoff officiating (11:00) and their biggest award nominee snubs (19:54). Then, Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Karl Henriksson and Hershey goalie Ilya Samsonov (26:45) and Matt fills in for Ken with a hot take (31:15). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (35:25).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Steve Yzerman’s can turn things around in Detroit (0:45), game sevens for Boston Toronto (10:30) and San Jose Vegas (16:23) and what went wrong for Tampa Bay and Winnipeg this postseason (19:15). Then, Matt gives some fantasy goalie keeper league sleepers (31:25) and Ryan focuses his future watch on Under-18 star Cole Caufield (34:23). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (37:55) and they answer some mailbag questions (41:27)

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Nazem Kadri’s controversial hit (1:15), Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh’s surprising 3-0 deficits (7:15) and the controversy at the women’s World Championship finals (16:10). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider keeper league tips (23:10) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Peyton Krebs and Bruins goalie prospect Kyle Keyser (27:30). Plus, Ken gives his Frozen Four hot take (33:20) and they answer some mailbag questions (36:30).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell break down the Western Conference playoff picture series by series. (0:37) – Colorado vs. Calgary (12:04) – Dallas vs. Nashville (22:10) – Vegas vs. San Jose (31:08) – St. Louis vs. Winnipeg

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the recent string of coach firings (1:00) before breaking down the Eastern Conference playoff picture series by series. (13:08) - Columbus vs. Tampa Bay (20:58) - Carolina vs. Washington (29:02) - Toronto vs. Boston (39:18) - Pittsburgh vs. New York Islanders