The Hockey News Podcast

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Columbus’ rocky road to the playoffs (1:00), Bob Nicholson’s comments about Tobias Rieder (9:10), their top Vezina candidates (15:55) and takeaways from the Clarkson Cup final (23:21). Then, Matt gives some fantasy pickup tips (29:18) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Blake Murray and Flyers first rounder Joel Farabee (31:58). Plus, Ken talks about his magazine feature on Avalanche prospect Cale Makar (34:28) and they answer some mailbag questions (37:23).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Toronto’s terrible week (1:05), Arizona’s playoff push (8:20) and Nikita Kucherov and other Hart Trophy frontrunners (11:40). Then, Matt dishes out some fantasy pickup tips (17:08) and Ryan focuses his future watch on Finnish defenseman Ville Heinola and Stars prospect Jason Robertson (18:40). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take on the NHL’s playoff format (26:13) and they answer some mailbag questions (32:24).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell spend this week answering all your mailbag questions. Topics include potential NHL Survivor contestants, fighting, Ted Lindsay and the Islanders’ playoff chances.

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the winners, losers and all the big deals from yesterday’s trade deadline. Winners: Nashville(3:00), NYR(8:38), Vegas(13:35) Losers: Toronto(20:24), Pittsburgh(25:02), Philadelphia(28:15)

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the biggest names, destinations and rumours ahead of next week’s trade deadline, including: Mark Stone and Matt Duchene (0:30), Winnipeg (8:00), Artemi Panarin (16:41), Chris Kreider (19:34), Eeli Tolvanen (23:05), Dougie Hamilton (30:23), Jakob Silfverberg (33:24) and more. Plus, they answer some trade-themed mailbag questions (35:34).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the recent Jonathan Huberdeau trade rumours (2:00), Ottawa’s rental trade chips (7:15) and whether Calgary has reason to panic after their recent slump (15:10). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider pickup tips (20:47) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Maxim Cajkovic and Montreal goalie prospect Cayden Primeau (22:59). Plus, Ken dishes out his weekly hot take (29:50), and they answer some mailbag questions (35:44).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Pittsburgh and Florida’s Bjugstad trade (0:50), the return of Carolina Hurricanes celebration complaints (9:07), potential Artemi Panarin trade destinations (12:40) and whether Mitch Marner could get an offer sheet this offseason (20:10). Then, Matt gives his fantasy pickup tips (25:52) andRyan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Alex Newhook and Senators goalie pick Joel Daccord (27:41). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take, which involves the Islanders (33:08) and they answer some mailbag questions (36:13).

THN’s Matt Larkin and Ken Campbell discuss the Jake Muzzin trade, Brianna Decker and Kendall Coyne Schofield’s performances at All-Star weekend (8:55). Then, Matt gives out some fantasy insider pickup tips (18:05) and Ken gives his hot take of the week (20:18).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Peter Chiarelli’s firing and where Edmonton goes from here (1:00), Toronto’s recent slump (11:50) and the most intriguing trade deadline seller candidates (16:56). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider pickup tips (22:00) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Dylan Cozens and Panthers pick Aleksi Heponiemi (24:21). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (29:24) and they answer some mailbag questions (33:10).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Calgary has solidified themselves as a Stanley Cup contender (0:45), Anaheim’s struggles and whether they should move on from Randy Carlyle (6:27), Rick Nash’s retirement announcement (11:26) and former NCAA coaches struggling at the NHL level (15:40). Then, Matt gives his fantasy insider tips (22:02) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 prospect Alex Turcotte and Flyers draft pick Isaac Ratcliffe (25:18). Plus, Ken gives his hot take of the week, involving Michael Matheson’s recent game against Vancouver (34:19), and they answer some mailbag questions (37:44).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss their first half MVP picks (0:57), the return of Dougie Hamilton trade rumours (5:59) and whether Montreal should be a buyer in the second half (10:27). Then, Matt dishes out his fantasy insider tips (14:57) and Ryan focuses his future watch on World Junior standouts Kaapo Kakko and Grigori Denisenko (17:00). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take (23:40) and they answer some mailbag questions (26:24).

THN’s Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy preview the upcoming World Junior Championship by taking a look at all 10 teams in the tournament. They also give their tournament predictions (32:31) and answer some world junior mailbag questions (34:10). Canada (0:50) USA (5:43) Russia (10:45) Finland (14:50) Sweden (18:28) Czech Republic (23:17) Switzerland (26:42) Slovakia (27:45) Denmark (28:23) Kazakhstan (29:15)

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the rejuvenated Battle of Alberta (1:00), reports of potentially expanding the amount of teams in the playoffs (6:20) and the potential for an Auston Matthews offer sheet this summer (10:12). Then, Matt gives his best fantasy pickup options (15:45) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Yegor Afanasyev and Devils first rounder Ty Smith (18:04). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take, which involves a Patrick Kane fake trade (25:36) and they answer some mailbag questions (29:19).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the end to the William Nylander Saga (1:00), whether they thought Tom Wilson’s latest hit was worthy of punishment (5:41) and whether a potential move to the Central Division could foreshadow the Coyotes relocating to Houston (9:54). Then, Matt gives out his fantasy insider tips (13:24) and Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Connor McMichael and Detroit first rounder Joe Veleno (15:10). Plus, Ken gives his weekly hot take, which involves how he thinks Toronto will fare in the postseason (20:08) and they answer some mailbag questions (22:35).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Chicago and Arizona’s trade last night (0:30), whether a fine was enough punishment for Antoine Roussel’s bite (6:55) and the breaking news of Ron Hextall’s firing (9:48). Then, Matt dishes out his fantasy insider tips (15:23), Ryan focuses his future watch on 2019 draft prospect Jakob Pelletier (17:05) and Chicago prospect Evan Barratt (17:05). Then, Ken gives his hot take of the week (21:57) and they answer some mailbag questions (25:02).