This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with senior writer Matt Larkin: - Recommended pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues. Is it time to grab Ville Husso in all formats? - Fantasy tip of the week: Be Don Draper - Starting Lineup: Greatest movie moments - Answering listener questions on topics such as: (a) Should you target Patrik Laine for a trade in a keeper league? (b) Should you sell high on Alex Ovechkin? (c) What's the coolest fantasy-league format? (d) Which player will soon get a fantasy boost from a real-life trade? (e) What will Jack Eichel's return do to Chandler Stephenson's fantasy value? And much more!

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Fantasy Podcast: Team Husso or Team Binnington?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: It's the special mid-season mailbag edition! Our listener-generated topics include: - What are some realistic goalie-trade targets for the Edmonton Oilers? - How do you define Alexis Lafreniere's career to date? - Which teams would be good fits for Jeff Petry? - What is the best hockey video-game of all-time? - What is your strangest press-box story? And many more!

The Hockey News Mid-Season Mailbag 2021-22

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - In light of incidents involving the use of racist gestures against Boko Imama and Jordan Subban, is hockey back to square one in the battle against racism? Will we ever see a zero-tolerance structure put into place for racist behavior? - Keith Yandle ties Doug Jarvis' ironman record at 964 consecutive games and is about to break it at 965. How significant is Yandle's accomplishment? Is it more or less impressive than Jarvis doing it in his era? - Reactions to the Team Canada men's Olympic roster announcement - The Canucks name Emilie Castonguay assistant GM, days after hiring Rachel Doerrie as an analyst. What changes will the Canucks bring to their organization by breaking the mold and choosing women for prominent front-office roles? - Gradually getting healthier, the Penguins are one of the hottest teams in the league. How do they overcome their injuries so frequently? Can we trust them to make a deep post-season run? - Is it time to blow up the freefalling Philadelphia Flyers? - Listener mailbag: What's the most unbreakable NHL record? And more!

Will Hockey Ever Really be 'For Everyone'?

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with senior writer Matt Larkin: - Recommended pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Fantasy tip of the week: Take stock of your weaknesses - Starting Lineup: Best sports movies of the 2000s - Answering listener questions on topics such as: (a) Should I trade Jonathan Huberdeau for Alex Ovechkin, Mikko Rantanen or David Pastrnak? (b) How much does contract status matter when evaluating players for keeper leagues? (c) What do you do if you're an Elias Pettersson owner? (d) Which under-the-radar goalies have league-winning upside in the second half? (e) Tuukka Rask's rest-of-season impact in Boston (f) How to handle players on your roster involved in real-life trade rumors And much more!

Fantasy Podcast: the Elias Pettersson Problem

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with senior writers Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy: - The Montreal Canadiens name Kent Hughes GM. What will the longtime agent bring to the franchise? - Can the Edmonton Oilers, owners of two six-game losing streaks this season, stop the bleeding? There's no doubting his talent, but is McDavid failing the sport as a role model? - In light of Reid Boucher's shocking sexual assault guilty plea, should USA Hockey be taking more responsibility for what happened? - The PHF more than doubles its salary cap, lifts minimum salary to $30,000 plus. Does this announcement bring us closer to a unified women's super-league? - Predicting a landing spot for Dallas Stars defenseman and trade candidate John Klingberg - Is Brad Marchand already a Hall of Famer? - Listener mailbag, including: What should the Detroit Red Wings do at the trade deadline? And more!

What Will Kent Hughes Bring as Habs GM?

- After the San Jose Sharks terminate his contract, Evander Kane hits the open market. Which teams might take a chance on him? Should any teams take a chance on him? - Marc Bergevin gets a job with the Los Angeles Kings after less than two months of unemployment, while Logan Mailloux is reinstated with the London Knights. Why is hockey culture forgiving them so quickly? - With NHLers no longer going to the 2022 Beijing Olympics, which team is the favorite on the men's side? - Updating our Stanley Cup picks as 2021-22 reaches its midway point - With 10-plus teams interested in Jakob Chychrun, which teams are the ideal fits for a trade? - Can Hockey Diversity Alliance's new campaign make a major impact without the NHL participating as a partner?

Which Team Will Take a Risk on Evander Kane?

Denny Lambert is a First Nations police officer with the Anishinabek Police Service and an area scout for the Sudbury Wolves. But before that, Lambert, a member of the Batchewana First Nation, Lambert played over 500 games in the NHL, boasting a hard-nosed playing style that showed he was willing to work extra hard to make his dreams come true. Denny shares some great insight and advice on the lessons he learned along the way, in his career and in life.

Storytellers with Ian Pulver: Denny Lambert

Steven Ellis and Tony Ferrari break down the news of the cancellation of the World Junior Championship and what happens next.

Reacting to the Cancellation of the World Junior Championship

Ian Pulver caught up with Aaron Sims, the radio voice of the Milwaukee Admirals, to talk about his career, the sport he loves why the city of Milwaukee is great for hockey.

Storytellers with Ian Pulver: Aaron Sims' Love for the Game of Hockey

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis will break down the upcoming World Junior Championship, previewing every team and who you need to watch in Alberta later this month.

The Hockey News Prospect Podcast: 2022 World Junior Championship Preview

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Roughly 17 percent of the NHL player population has contracted COVID-19 this season alone. Is time for the league to tighten up its safety measures and revert to stricter protocols? - Was the Zegras-to-Milano Michigan goal really "bad for the game," as John Tortorella claimed? - Connor Bedard joins rare company, makes Canada's world junior squad at 16. What should we expect from him in the tournament? - Mike Milbury tables the idea that Boston should trade Patrice Bergeron. Why would the Bruins ever consider it? - After scary hits to Jujhar Khaira and Jacob MacDonald in the past week, is it time to adjust the NHL rulebook to crack down on head contact? - Listener mailbag: Our best and worst interview stories And more!

Should the NHL Declare a COVID-19 Crisis?

Joe Birch started as an OHL player with the Kitchener Rangers in 1995 and now acts as the team's COO. From the ice to the board room, Birch shares insight on his journey along the way and the lessons he learned. In addition, Birch has some advice for listeners who want to get into the hockey business.

Storytellers Featuring Ian Pulver: Joe Birch, from the Ice to Front Office

This week on the Prospect Podcast with senior writer Ryan Kennedy: - Trevor Zegras is amazing - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen still has good potential - Thoughts on Canada's WJC team and Brandt Clarke - Detroit's chances at a 1-2-3 in the Calder Trophy race - Luke Evangelista's NHL future - Bedard vs. Michkov And more!

Prospect Podcast: It's Zegras Fever, Baby

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - Will new Vancouver Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau get them back on track? Who is the ideal candidate to replace Jim Benning as GM? - Who is the best replacement for Alain Vigneault as Philadelphia Flyers coach if Mike Yeo is only a short-term stopgap? - Robin Lehner pulls out of the 2022 Olympics due to COVID-19 quarantine concerns. Will other players follow suit? - Did the NHL Department of Player Safety get it right giving Jason Spezza a bigger punishment than Neal Pionk's? - Naming our Hart Trophy picks so far this NHL season - Listener mailbag: are the New York Rangers for real? And more!

Big Changes in Vancouver and Philly

This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast, with senior writer Matt Larkin: - Recommended pickups for shallow, medium and deep leagues - Fantasy tip of the week: Search for early-season anomalies - Starting Lineup: Best foods only available in Canada - Answering listener questions on topics such as: (a) Is it time to cut Tomas Hertl or Sam Reinhart? (b) Better keeper: Troy Terry or Seth Jarvis? (c) Trade or hold Jack Eichel? (d) Should you sell high on Nazem Kadri? (e) How can I make myself more engaged managing my team? (f) Better keeper for the next five years: Adam Fox or Cale Makar? And much more!

The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast: Cash Out on Nazem Kadri?

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