The Hockey News Big Show discussed the top players in the NHL right now, as ranked in THN’s Top 100 Players issue, and other topics as the off-season continues.
Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode:
01:00: Why was Nathan Mackinon No. 1 on the list?
04:00: Thoughts on Cale Makar’s spot on the list?
06:00: What were the criteria for the top 10 of the list?
07:40: How much did championships play a factor?
09:00: Which player in the top 10 who hasn't won the Stanley Cup will win it first?
13:00: Which players who weren’t on the list could jump onto it in the future?
16:30: Who could potentially fall out of the list?
19:00: Who are some young players who could soon join the list?
20:40: Who will be the most improved players?
23:50: Which rookie will make the list first?
26:15: Looking toward the season ahead, which teams could exceed expectations and or disappoint?
30:15: Are the Toronto Maple Leafs worse on paper?
33:00: Which team are you most excited to watch going into next season?
36:30: Did the Tampa Bay Lightning need to do more?
38:45: Should the Florida Panthers still be considered Cup favourites?
40:45: Where does the Tkachuk-Huberdeau deal rank in terms of blockbuster trades?
43:30: Kappo Kakko signed a three-year contract. Yay or nay on the cap hit and term?
44:40: How stoked are you for Adam Fox appearing in an ad for The Naked Gun reboot?
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