Reacting To Some Big NHL Trades On 2026 Draft Week
About this episode
The episode discusses significant NHL trades and team strategies during the 2026 Draft week.
Here's what former NHL player Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:30: Overall thoughts on the Bowen Byram trade? 9:00: What are the St. Louis Blues going to do with their four first-round picks after trading Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals? 14:00: Thoughts on the Ottawa Senators acquiring William Eklund? 19:00: Where do you think is the best fit for Zach Werenski? 24:00: How long until there is an incident with Mike Babcock as Edmonton Oilers coach? 25:40: Do you expect any kind of change in Connor McDavid's game under Babcock? 29:50: Thoughts on the Florida Panthers being linked to Connor Hellebuyck? 33:30: What's your hottest NHL draft take? 35:30: Over or Under: 1.5 U.S. Olympians to get traded? 38:15: Who will emerge from the rebuild first: the Chicago Blackhawks or San Jose Sharks? 39:30: Where's a better fit for NHL expansion between Austin and Houston? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guests: Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos
Topics covered
- NHL trades
- 2026 Draft
- team strategies
- player acquisitions
- coaching impacts
- expansion discussions
Keywords
- NHL
- trades
- draft
- Bowen Byram
- Jordan Kyrou
- William Eklund
- Connor McDavid
- expansion
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks
Places: Austin, Houston
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