{"podcast":{"title":"The Big Show","slug":"the-big-show-1103851","podcast_index_feed_id":1103851,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ROUST4914539451","website_url":"http://www.thehockeynews.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3bc8274e-af01-11ed-a8b0-431ab6b8c083/image/4922b9b8da32897267667963e64e6c75.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"TheHockeyNews","episode_count":774,"summary":"On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, we'll have in-depth analysis and lively discussion about everything happening in the NHL. Whether it’s trade rumors, player development or season predictions, it has expert takes and fresh perspectives on every episode.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-20T04:19:02.562173+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-show-1103851"},"episode":{"title":"What Would Happen If The NHL Playoffs Started Today?","slug":"what-would-happen-if-the-nhl-playoffs-started-today","published_at":"2026-03-23T19:06:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-show-1103851/what-would-happen-if-the-nhl-playoffs-started-today","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-show-1103851","url":"https://chrt.fm/track/G51A6E/traffic.megaphone.fm/ROUST8533139913.mp3","audio_url":"https://chrt.fm/track/G51A6E/traffic.megaphone.fm/ROUST8533139913.mp3","summary":"Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 0:48: Alex Ovechkin is only 16 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's 1,016 for the most regular-season and playoff goals in NHL history. But after the John Carlson trade, there's been more speculation about Ovechkin's future. Is this his last season? 4:50: Could we possibly see Ovechkin in a different jersey next year? 5:55: Which team matches up better against the Tampa Bay Lightning: the Montreal Canadiens or Boston Bruins? 8:00: Is Montreal only a one-line team? 10:19: Will the Nashville Predators be able to hold onto a playoff spot? 14:30: If the playoffs started today in the West, what matchup would be the most exciting? Which would be the most underrated? 17:30: If the playoffs started today in the East, which series would be the most exciting, and which would be the most underrated? 21:17: The NHL, CHL and AHL are nearing an agreement that would allow 19-year-old CHL players who have been selected in the first round to play in the AHL. How could this potentially change help the development of players? 26:30: Anton Frondell is expected to make his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks this week. What are your expectations for him for the rest of the season? 30:10: Mika Zibanejad will play his 1,000th NHL game on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. How would you evaluate his career to date? 32:10: Do we understand goaltender interference after Morgan Barron's goal against Pittsburgh? 34:57: Vancouver Canucks are the first team eliminated. What is the most pressing issue for them to address this summer? 37:12: Name a prospect you're most excited to see play NHL games during the rest of the season. 38:45: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week. Learn more about…","meta_description":"Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed: 0:48: Alex Ovechkin is only 16 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's 1,016 for th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2455,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-big-show-1103851/episodes/what-would-happen-if-the-nhl-playoffs-started-today/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-show-1103851/what-would-happen-if-the-nhl-playoffs-started-today.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}