The Hockey News Big Show: NHL’s Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline
The Hockey News Big Show now looks toward the battle for the playoffs in the NHL and beyond with a new segment.
Every Friday, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos share their top Stanley Cup contenders in order, defending why they made those choices. The list can change depending on weekly performances, and as we get closer to the playoffs, the clear front-runners will emerge.
NHL’s Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline by The Big ShowundefinedHere’s everything Katie Gaus, Ryan and Michael discussed in this episode:
1:47: Ryan’s Cup contenders are in order: Florida, Dallas, Colorado, Vegas, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Washington and Toronto. Why?
4:15: Michael’s Cup contenders are Florida, Dallas, Colorado, Toronto, Winnipeg, Tampa Bay, Edmonton and Winnipeg. He explains why.
6:47: Does last season's first-round exit by the Winnipeg Jets prevent Ryan and Michael from putting them higher up on the list?
8:27: How does Miro Heiskanen's injury affect the Dallas Stars’ placement?
10:51: Which division's teams will be the most beat up by the conference finals?
14:42: Which current playoff team is in the most danger of falling down the standings down the stretch?
17:36: What team do you not want to face in the playoffs?
19:39: The Vegas Golden Knights signed Adin Hill to a six-year extension worth $6.25 million. Do we like it?
22:56: Defenseman Dougie Hamilton's regular season is over. Should the New Jersey Devils consider trying to move Hamilton in the off-season based on his injury history? Is it even possible with his cap hit?
26:46: Should Mikko Rantanen get the same "welcome back video tribute" moment other players who won the Cup got when they returned - or are things just too awkward for that now?
31:06: Who will have a bigger playoff impact on their new team: Charlie Coyle or Brad Marchand?
32:41: The NHL is reportedly considering an 84-game schedule and a possible September start. Do we like or dislike this scenario?
34:26: What NHL team gets the harshest criticism from fans and media?
37:31: Utica Comets GM Dan MacKinnon traded his son, Will MacKinnon, to the Cleveland Monsters for future considerations. If you were a GM, would you do this to your son?
38:30: Have you ever gotten lost in any arena trying to get to the dressing room?
Subscribe to The Hockey News Big Show on your preferred platform.
-
NHL Trade Deadline 2025: Who Are The Post-Deadline Cup Contenders?
With the NHL’s trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, we’re going to pinpoint below the league’s teams that are shaping up as true Stanley Cup contenders. In alphabetical order:Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Three NHL Clubs That Made The Best Of A Seller’s Market
The NHL trade deadline saw contenders mortgage their future by trading future first-round picks and top prospects to add players to help in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 Stanley Cup odds, NHL Awards picks: Expert hockey futures bets, updated betting trends for Hart Trophy
SportsLine handicapper Jimmie Kaylor shares his Stanley Cup futures picks and best bets for the Hart Trophy, James Norris Trophy, and Calder Trophy following the NHL trade deadlineCBS Sports - 2h -
The Biggest Winners and Losers After the N.H.L. Trade Deadline
Two trades have reshaped the Stanley Cup race after a wild week.The New York Times - 5d -
NHL Trade Deadline 2025: The Five Biggest Losers
Now that the NHL’s trade deadline has come and gone, it’s as good a time as any to examine the deals that were made – and the ones that weren’t – and identify winners and losers at the deadline. We ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Updated list of Bruins' NHL draft picks after trade deadline moves
Here's an updated look at all of the Bruins' future draft picks after they made several moves before the 2025 NHL trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Bruins did well at NHL trade deadline, but retool is far from over
The Bruins are better positioned for the future after a busy NHL trade deadline, but the next steps of the retool won't be easy.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Five post-NHL trade deadline Bruins storylines to watch
What should Bruins fans watch for after a busy NHL trade deadline? Here's a look at five important storylines.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
NHL Trade Deadline 2025: The Five Biggest Winners
A handful of NHL clubs truly nailed it during the trade deadline season.Yahoo Sports - 6d
More from Yahoo Sports
-
Atletico Madrid star ‘at 50-50 to face Barcelona’ amid injury battle
Diego Simeone needs to rally his Atletico Madrid team for their crunch weekend clash with Barcelona.Los Rojiblancos saw their UEFA Champions League dream ended in controversial style in midweek via ...Yahoo Sports - 16m -
Cooper Kupp and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a three-year, $45 million contract, AP source says
Yahoo Sports - 17m -
Union Leader Athlete of the Month: Manchester's Grumblatt leaves records, new culture behind at Rivier
Mar. 14—Looking back, Lyric Grumblatt realizes that she was one-dimensional. She was a decent player while at Manchester Memorial High School but scored most of her points from beyond the 3-point ...Yahoo Sports - 17m -
Luka Doncic won't play Friday in Denver, joining LeBron James on Lakers' injury list
Yahoo Sports - 18m -
Ohio State DC Matt Patricia: 'It's (Ohio) where all the good players come from'
Super Bowl-winning coordinator Matt Patricia, now at Ohio State, had nothing but praise for the Buckeye State's top high school players.Yahoo Sports - 18m
More in Sports
-
Atletico Madrid star ‘at 50-50 to face Barcelona’ amid injury battle
Diego Simeone needs to rally his Atletico Madrid team for their crunch weekend clash with Barcelona.Los Rojiblancos saw their UEFA Champions League dream ended in controversial style in midweek via ...Yahoo Sports - 16m -
Cooper Kupp and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a three-year, $45 million contract, AP source says
Yahoo Sports - 17m -
Union Leader Athlete of the Month: Manchester's Grumblatt leaves records, new culture behind at Rivier
Mar. 14—Looking back, Lyric Grumblatt realizes that she was one-dimensional. She was a decent player while at Manchester Memorial High School but scored most of her points from beyond the 3-point ...Yahoo Sports - 17m -
Luka Doncic won't play Friday in Denver, joining LeBron James on Lakers' injury list
Yahoo Sports - 18m -
Ohio State DC Matt Patricia: 'It's (Ohio) where all the good players come from'
Super Bowl-winning coordinator Matt Patricia, now at Ohio State, had nothing but praise for the Buckeye State's top high school players.Yahoo Sports - 18m