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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 39 MIN

Should The NHL Do More To Protect Its Superstars?

from The Big Show · host The Hockey News

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 0:49: The NHL handed Radko Gudas a five-game suspension for a knee-on-knee collision with Auston Matthews. Do you think five games were enough?  3:00: Should the league be doing more to protect its superstars?  5:10: Why do we want to treat all players the same? Should superstars be judged differently? 9:01: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade a goaltender in the summer? Who would it be? 10:40: What would you want in return if you were Toronto for a goalie?  13:07: Could the Dallas Stars take over that top spot in the Central Division?  15:17: Are the Dallas Stars as robust a team from top to bottom as Colorado?  16:33: Is there any chance the Ottawa Senators can sneak into a playoff spot? 18:58: Does Seattle have enough in them to keep a hold on their current playoff position? 22:10: The Washington Capitals signed Cole Hutson to his entry-level deal. What are your expectations for him for the rest of the season? 25:12: The 2028 World Cup of Hockey will be hosted in Calgary, Edmonton and Prague in February. Thoughts on the chosen cities?  29:20: Who is the Vezina Trophy front-runner? 30:45: Who will win the Norris Trophy? 32:28: Who will win the Selke Trophy? 33:45: GM meetings begin today: what change would you make to the NHL? 36:07: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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