Soft Tampering, Goalie Swaps, Marner's Next Contract And More

Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, covering some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now. Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: So Hot Right Now 0:33: Have the Colorado Avalanche solved their goaltending problem by trading Alexandar Georgiev to the San Jose Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood? Who won the full trade? 5:22: The Brady Tkachuk-Rangers rumor drama escalated when Senators owner Michael Andlauer suggested there was "soft tampering," which the Rangers called an irresponsible accusation. 10:40: Matthew Tkachuk has 13 points in his last four games. Does his play style make him a bit of a unicorn? High Stakes 13:52: Was Jacob Trouba really the biggest problem for Rangers? 17:32: When players underperform, is it all on them, or should the coach also take responsibility? 20:37 Mitch Marner has 36 points in 25 games. Is he pricing himself above William Nylander's $11.5-million cap hit? Will he still make free agency next summer? Hockey Dudes Rock 23:27: Tom Wilson took a puck to the face, returned and scored twice. What's another absolute nails hockey moment you remember? 26:35: Should Anaheim Ducks prospect Beckett Sennecke have been invited to Team Canada's world juniors camp all along? Why do you think he was passed over initially? Rapid Fire 30:02: What do you think the next largest NHL contract will be worth, and who will get it? 31:47: Who is in greater danger of getting fired between Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde and Nashville Predators coach Andre Brunette? 33:00: Should Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic stay or go? 35:17: Name another NHL coach, past or present, with press conferences and interviews like John Tortorella. 37:39: Say something nice about Buffalo to help out Sabres GM Kevyn Adams attract free agents. 39:30: Is Happy Gilmore a hockey movie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices