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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 39 MIN

Who Are The Top Breakout Candidates In The NHL?

from The Big Show · host The Hockey News

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:32: What are some deals that should end up as absolute bargains when compared to this new going rate for high-end players? 4:28: Where does Nikita Grebenkin fit into the Philadelphia Flyers lineup?  6:04: What do you think the upside to Nikita Grebenkin is?  7:10: Should the Flyers try to sign Matvei Michkov to an 8 year deal before they can't?  10:26: How do the New York Islanders get back in the playoffs this year and what do they need to address? 14:22: Where do you think The New York Islanders are finishing next season?  15:46: Which defensemen will make the biggest jump or biggest fall? 18:00: Are there defensemen not on the list right now that we will be on next year? 19:34: Who are some potential candidates as breakout forwards for the upcoming season? 21:33: How would you rank Anze Kopitar, Patrice Bergeron, Jonathan Toews? 24:20: Who will be the next captains for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators and St Louis Blues?  27:22: Which team do you think will not win a Stanley Cup before 2036?  29:49: Who needs to have a breakout season more than Alexis Lafreniere or Quinton Byfield? 31:24: Hlinka Gretzky recap, Canada won gold with a dominant 8-1 win over USA. Which players stood out the most throughout the tournament? 34:39: Katie Gaus had a great twitter poll this weekend: Who's the best Staal brother, Eric or Jordan? 36:38: What is your album of the summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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