The Hockey News Big Show discusses pressing NHL topics as training camps kick off. Here’s what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 01:30: What is Kirill Kaprizov looking for since he reportedly turned down a contract offer from the Minnesota Wild? 05:15: What teams could potentially trade for Kaprizov if the WIld think they can’t re-sign him? 08:20: Is J.T. Miller the right choice as captain of the New York Rangers? 12:00: Will any team sign Carter Hart? 15:00: Which player missing the start of the season is the biggest blow to their team? 18:50: Who will take the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first-line right winger role? 21:20: What other players should the Maple Leafs target? 23:40: What is Leafs prospect Easton Cowan’s ceiling? 28:15: What are the expectations for Alex Ovechkin as he turns 40 this season? 31:30: What’s the most intriguing team going into training camp? 34:50: Which captain-less team will name a captain first, and who will it be? 37:20: Which opening-day matchup are you most excited to watch? 38:50: What’s your favorite outdoor venue? What stadium would you like to see host an NHL specialty game? 42:00: What’s your favorite example of a player ending their career by returning to their longtime squad? 43:20: If the NHL changed the playoff format so more teams would make it, would Buffalo make the cut? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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