The Big Show
Episodes
Edmonton's new GM and the women's hockey boycott
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Ken Holland’s hiring in Edmonton (0:30), Dallas vs. St. Louis game seven (7:11), the wome...
Updated Stanley Cup favourites and awards snubs
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Edward Fraser, Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy discuss their updated Stanley Cup favourites (0:45), whether the NHL needs to address playoff offi...
Yzerman back and Game 7 showdowns
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Steve Yzerman’s can turn things around in Detroit (0:45), game sevens for Boston ...
The Kadri hit, round one upsets and the women’s World Championship's controversial ending
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Nazem Kadri’s controversial hit (1:15), Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh’s surprising 3-0 defic...
Western Conference playoff preview
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell break down the Western Conference playoff picture series by series. (0:37) – Colorado vs. Calgar...
Eastern Conference playoff preview
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the recent string of coach firings (1:00) before breaking down the Eastern Conference playo...
Columbus' struggles, Bob Nicholson's comments and Clarkson Cup takeaways
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Columbus’ rocky road to the playoffs (1:00), Bob Nicholson’s comments about Tobias Ried...
Toronto's terrible week and Arizona's playoff push
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Toronto’s terrible week (1:05), Arizona’s playoff push (8:20) and Nikita Kucherov and o...
The league's top Survivor contestants, underrated players and more mailbag questions
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell spend this week answering all your mailbag questions. Topics include potential NHL Survivor contest...
Trade Deadline winners and losers
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the winners, losers and all the big deals from yesterday’s trade deadline. Winners: Nash...
Trade Deadline preview
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the biggest names, destinations and rumours ahead of next week’s trade deadline, includin...
Huberdeau trade rumours and Ottawa's upcoming UFAs
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the recent Jonathan Huberdeau trade rumours (2:00), Ottawa’s rental trade chips (7:15) an...
Pittsburgh's Bjugstad trade and the return of the Carolina celebration debate
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Pittsburgh and Florida’s Bjugstad trade (0:50), the return of Carolina Hurricanes cel...
Breaking down the Muzzin trade, plus All-Star weekend takeaways
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin and Ken Campbell discuss the Jake Muzzin trade, Brianna Decker and Kendall Coyne Schofield’s performances at All-Star weekend (8...
Chiarelli's firing and Toronto's slump
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Peter Chiarelli’s firing and where Edmonton goes from here (1:00), Toronto’s recent slu...
Will Calgary be a Stanley Cup contender? Plus, Rick Nash's retirement
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Calgary has solidified themselves as a Stanley Cup contender (0:45), Anaheim’s st...
Midseason MVP favourites, and Dougie Hamilton trade rumours
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss their first half MVP picks (0:57), the return of Dougie Hamilton trade rumours (5:59) and w...
World Junior Championship preview
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy preview the upcoming World Junior Championship by taking a look at all 10 teams in the tournament. They also give...
The Battle of Alberta is back, and should Chicago trade Patrick Kane?
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the rejuvenated Battle of Alberta (1:00), reports of potentially expanding the amount of te...
The end of the Nylander saga, and yet another Tom Wilson hit
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the end to the William Nylander Saga (1:00), whether they thought Tom Wilson’s latest hit...
Hextall fired, Chicago & Arizona's trade, and Roussel's bite
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Chicago and Arizona’s trade last night (0:30), whether a fine was enough punishment for A...
Early season trades, Buffalo's hot start and Boston's struggles
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the recent trades between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles and Edmonton and New York (0:30), whet...
Nylander's holdout, the league's concussion settlement and the Elias Pettersson Gretzky comparison
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the NHL’s recent concussion settlement (0:40), what the Leafs should do with the Nylander...
John Stevens’ firing, Rinne and Gourde’s new contracts, and an interview with Jay Baruchel
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss John Stevens’ firing in LA (0:25) and break down the new contracts of Pekka Rinne (5:28) ...
Matthews' injury, coaches on the hot seat, and an interview with Tyler Seguin
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy discuss Auston Matthews’ injury and how it will impact the Leafs (0:42), Carey Price vs. Patrick Roy (4:32), an...
LA's cold start, Ottawa's hot start, and Juuse Saros' new starting job
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Pekka Rinne’s injury and if Juuse Saros can take over the Preds’ starting job (0:35), a...
Is the Elias Petterson hit suspension worthy? Plus, early season overreactions
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Mike Matheson’s hit on Canucks rookie Elias Petterson is suspension worthy (0:28)...
Goalies are falling, plus goal celebration controversies
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Brian Elliott’s complain about the size of his goalie equipment (1:58), which team will b...
Tom Wilson's latest infraction, Kaapo Kakko, and can the Islanders make the playoffs?
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Tom Wilson’s latest controversial hit (1:12), EA Sports’ NHL 19 season (4:18) and who i...
Season Previews: Pacific Division
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell conclude their season previews by breaking down each team in the Pacific Division. (0:45) – Vanc...
Season Previews: Metro Divison | Plus, breaking down the Karlsson trade
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Erik Karlsson trade and what it means for both Ottawa and San Joese (0:30) before conti...
Season Previews: Central Divison, plus, breaking down the Pacioretty trade
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell break down last night’s Max Pacioretty trade between Montreal and Vegas (0:30) before previewing ...
Season Previews: Atlantic Division
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larking kick off the 2018/19 season previews by taking a look at the teams in the Atlantic Division. (0:5...
Giving our best 2018/19 Hot Takes
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Erik Karlsson will be an Ottawa Senator to start the season (1:30) and Toronto’s ...
2018/19 Fantasy sleepers and busts
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Ryan Kennedy and fantasy guru Matt Larkin go over Matt’s top five sleepers and busts in this year’s THN Fantasy Pool Guide. Players discus...
Breaking down the Jeff Skinner trade and John Gibson & Mark Stone’s new contracts
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larking discuss Buffalo’s trade for Jeff Skinner and what it means for both teams (1:15), whether Anahe...
Once again answering all of your offseason questions
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In their last podcast before a summer break, THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell take to Twitter to answer all of your offseason questi...
Remembering Ray Emery. Plus, Max Pacioretty & Erik Karlsson trade rumours
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Ray Emery’s legacy after his tragic passing over the weekend (0:25), what Montreal is doi...
Answering all of your offseason questions
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell take to Twitter in this all reader question episode. Topics discussed include Panarin and Bobrovsky...
Tavares, the future of the Leafs & Islanders, plus offseason winners and losers so far
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Tavares signing and whether or not Toronto is now a Cup contender (0:30), the Islanders...
Draft takeaways, Calgary’s blockbuster trade, Kovalchuk to L.A. and an interview with P.K. Subban
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the winners and losers of the NHL draft (0:40), Calgary and Carolina’s big trade involvin...
Breaking down the Galchenyuk-Domi trade, plus more drama in Ottawa
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Montreal and Arizona’s Alex Galchenyuk for Max Domi trade (1:25), why Montreal appears ...