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NHL podcast Len Shapiro: Red Wings in flux looking for new GM and Larkin on hold; Will Hughes remain with Wild? plus more news

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Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings would be on the trade block but the Red Wings need to find a new general manager first (AP file photo)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 Dylan Larkin with the Detroit Red Wings’ trade situation reportedly stalled while the club searches for a new GM, should Larkin remain in Detroit, or would a trade ultimately benefit both sides?

#2 Quinn Hughes and Minnesota: With the Minnesota Wild continuing to pursue an extension with Quinn Hughes while also looking for a top-line center, how realistic is it that Hughes stays long-term, and what would his contract mean for Minnesota’s roster construction?

#3 Los Angeles Kings: With Quenton Byfield taking on the No. 1 center role and questions surrounding Drew Doughty’s future, can the Kings take the next step toward Stanley Cup contention in 2026–27?

#4 2026 preseason schedule: The NHL has released its 2026 preseason schedule, with preseason action set to begin before the regular season. Which teams have the most intriguing preseason matchups or roster battles to watch?

#5 Hockey Canada suspensions: Following the independent appeal process involving the five players from the 2018 World Juniors scandal, what impact could the suspensions have on the players’ NHL careers and on Hockey Canada’s handling of future disciplinary matters?

Len Shapiro does the NHL podcast each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast Len Shapiro: Pens commit to 8 yr $32 million deal for Ville Koivunen; What Blackhawks expect out of Bedard for 26-27 season; plus more news

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Pittsubugh Penguins forward Ville Koivunen signed an eight year $32 million contract extension with the Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins photo)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 Why did the Pittsburgh Penguins commit to an eight-year, $32 million extension for Ville Koivunen, and why has the deal generated mixed reactions among fans and analysts?

#2 What are the biggest expectations for Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks heading into the 2026–27 NHL season, and how is the team’s young core expected to contribute?

#3 Which players were ranked among NHL Network’s top five wings entering the 2026–27 season, and what factors likely influenced their rankings?

#4 Who are the top five rookie fantasy hockey prospects for the 2026–27 season, and what makes them attractive picks for fantasy managers?

#5 Which offseason storylines—such as trade rumors, contract negotiations, or remaining free agents—are drawing the most attention as NHL training camps approach?

Join Len Shapiro for the NHL podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast Len Shapiro: Sharks Celebrini’s five yr $94 million deal; Hughes-Wild talk contract worth $47.1 million

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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini celebrates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 Len, talk about the San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini’s recent contract extension worth $94 million for five years worth $18 million which is a signing bonus?

#2 The Minnesota Wild met with Quinn Hughes on Tuesday. Hughes still has a year left on his $47.1 million contract with annual pay out of $7.85 million that contract ends July 1st 2027. He will finish his last year with the Wild of his contract that he signed with the Vancouver Canucks.

#3 Len, talk about the two year contract that goaltender Stuart Skinner signed on Jul 1st after spliting last year with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers. Skinner joins the Winnipeg Jets and will be a back up goaltender for Connor Hellebuyck. Skinner was 23-17-9 with a 2.92 goals against average.

#4 The Columbus Blue Jackets Cole Sillinger said that the players are obligated to get the Jackets to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sillinger signed with the Jackets for $13.875 million, $4.625 million annual, for three years. Sillinger said he was ready to help lead the Jackets to the post season.

#5 Former Detroit Red Wing Patrick Kane said he was glad to play for the Red Wings and made friends with former teammate Alex DeBrincat and said that he would like have been a part in helping the Wings get to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Some of the reasons why Kane left Detroit might have been that Dylan Larkin requested a trade, Steve Yzerman as GM, and Chicago Blackhawks owner Danny Wirtz called Kane as soon as his free agency became available.

Join Len Shapiro for the NHL podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast Len Shapiro: A Kane-Bedard reunion should bolster Hawks offense; CBJ’s sign goalie Greaves to 3 year deal; plus more news

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is back with a two year $16 million deal as the Blackhawks look forward to the tandem of Kane and Connor Bedard (AP News photo)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 Patrick Kane has officially returned to the Chicago Blackhawks on a two-year contract. How might Kane’s reunion with Connor Bedard impact Chicago’s offense for the 2026–27 season?

#2 The Columbus Blue Jackets signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year extension before arbitration. After his first full NHL season, what role do you expect Greaves to play in Columbus’ future?

#3 Reports continue to swirl around Connor McDavid’s next contract. What do you think is the most important factor influencing McDavid’s next deal with the Edmonton Oilers: salary, term, or Stanley Cup contention?

#4 Drew Fortescue is focusing on strength and skill development after making his NHL debut with the New York Rangers. Which area of his game do you think will be most important for earning a full-time roster spot?

#5 Trevor Zegras left wing and center for the Philadelphia Flyers who prefers the center position that could help him and the Flyers for shot into post season play. Zegras agreed to a four year $36.5 million contract worth $9.125 per season. Zegras’ stats in 2025-26, 26 goals, 41 assists, 67 points in 81 games

Len Shapiro does the NHL podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast Len Shapiro: NHL expands it regular season schedule to 84 games

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Carolina Hurricane defenseman Jacob Slavin with a little help makes confetti angels after winning the NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sun Jun 14, 2026 at the T Mobile Center in Las Vegas. The Hurricane will open their regular season Tue Sep 29 2026 against the Florida Panthers. (AP News photo)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 The NHL released it’s 2026-27 schedules Thursday and the league has added regular season game from 82 to 84 games for this upcoming season.

#2 For the first time in NHL history the league will open the regular season in September as the Carolina Hurricanes will face the Florida Panthers in Sunrise FL on Sep 29 for a 2pm PDT 5pm EDT puck drop.

#3 The NHL had an 82 regular season schedule running since the 1995-96 season and there were NHL teams that complained about an imbalanced amount of divisional games that were against rivals. Under the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement between the league and the players the amount of games was increased from 82-84. Len tell us what the schedule for the NHL 2026-27

#4 The NHL Eastern Conference Florida Panthers will help the Western Conference San Jose Sharks open their season against Thu Oct 1st at SAP Center. The Sharks will have some of their draft picks, not to mention two top players they picked up in free agency Darnell Nurse and Mason Marchment.

Join Len Shapiro for the NHL podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Sharks have improved their post season chances with drafts; With Trades picking up Darrell Nurse

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Former Edmonton Oiler Darnell Nurse joins the San Jose Sharks after exploring the free agency market and got picked up right away by San Jose. Nurse said he was impressed by what he saw when he played against the Sharks Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith during the 26-27 regular season. (AP file photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 The San Jose Sharks traded for Edmonton Oilers star Darnell Nurse to expand the Sharks strength and Len general manager Mike Grier also finalized some more trades.

#2 Free agent signing Jacob Trouba for a four year deal, Trouba formerly played for the Anheim Ducks. Mason Marchment whose father played for the Sharks. Earlier the Sharks signed Michael Kesslering from the Buffalo Sabres. The Sharks signed a goaltender Eric Comrie from the Winnipeg Jets.

Ivar Stenberg – 2nd overall Forward from Sweden. A highly skilled offensive player known for his skating, playmaking, and scoring ability.

Keaton Verhoeff – 9th overall Right-shot defenseman from Canada. Considered one of the top defensive prospects in the draft, with size, mobility, and strong two-way play. Ryan Lin – 21st overall Defenseman from Canada. The Sharks traded up to select him after he slid down the draft board. He’s known for his puck-moving ability and offensive upside from the blue line. Both going back college in the States.

Len Shapiro is an NHL analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL Stanley Cup Finals Mary Lisa: Knights backs to wall; Hurricane can end it all Saturday night

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Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho (20) takes the puck up while being pursued by the Vegas Golden Knights Noah Hanifan (15) during game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Lenovo Center in Raleigh (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 How desperate is it for the Vegas Golden Knights facing an elimination game down 3-2 and playing on Las Vegas ice.

#2 In game five the Knights Pavel Dorofeyev played desperate scoring two goals for the Knights. Dorofeyev carried the Knights on his shoulders but it was not enough as the Knights lost by two goals 4-2.

#3 How much trouble is it for Knights goaltender Carter Hart to try and stop the Hurricane who have been able to get up to the door step and take shots.

#4 The Carolina Hurricane Andrei Svechinkov came up scored two important goals that was part of the difference.

#5 Going into this game 6 Mary Lisa who do you see with the upper hand the Knights who will have to play desperate to try and tie this series up or the Hurricane all they have to do win game 6 and wrap this Finals up.

Mary Lisa covered the NHL weekly during the 2025-26 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Len Shapiro: Two goal second period key for Hurricane 4-2 win over Knights; Carolina takes 3-2 series lead

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Carolina Hurricane’s Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates after scoring a goal with Nikolaj Ehlers (27) in the second period of game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh on Thu Jun 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 How did the Hurricanes’ scored twice in the second period at the Lenovo Center impact their strategy against the Golden Knights for a 4-2 win and a 3-2 series lead?

#2 Andrei Svechnikov got two goals and Sebastian Aho scored a second period goal as the Hurricane got some key offense from their top line.

#3 The win for the Hurricane puts them within one game of winning the Stanley Cup the anticipation is at a fever pitch in Raleigh.

#4 What adjustments might the Golden Knights need to make to counter Carolina’s aggressive forechecking style? Talk about the dump and chase. What adjustments do the Knights have to make.

#5 With the win by the Hurricane in Game 5, how does that shift momentum for the rest of the Stanley Cup Final series? Its a best of two game series now and the Hurricanes have the goaltending.

Len Shapiro is a NHL Finals podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Jessica Kwong: Knights-Canes fight it out in Carolina in game 5 Thursday night

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Vegas Golden Knights Brett Howden (right) celebrates his goal as the Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis skates away in the second period during game 4 at the Stanley Cup Finals at the T Mobile Las Vegas Thu Jun 9, 2026 (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 With the series tied 2–2 after Carolina’s 5–3 win in Game 4, which team has the momentum heading into this pivotal Game 5 in Raleigh?

#2 Can Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal continue his remarkable scoring streak after recording goals in four consecutive Stanley Cup Final games?

#3 Will Carolina stick with rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi after his successful Game 4 performance, or return to veteran Frederik Andersen?

#4 How can Vegas slow down Carolina’s offense, which has helped produce one of the highest-scoring Stanley Cup Finals in recent memory?

#5 Which star player is most likely to be the difference-maker in what has essentially become a best-of-three series: Mark Stone, Jack Eichel, Jordan Staal, or Sebastian Aho?

Jessica Kwong is a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Mary Lisa: Series goes back to Vegas all knotted up at 1-1 Sat night

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Vegas Golden Knights Mark Stone (61) is fired up after scoring a goal under the grasp of the Carolina Hurricane’s Jackson Blake (53) with goaltender Frederik Andersen (right) in goal at the Lenova Center in Raleigh during game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thu Jun 4, 2026 (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Mary Lisa:

#1  The Carolina Hurricanes made a come back Thursday night tying up the series 1-1 with a 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

#2 The stage got set for Seth Jarvis to score the game winning goal in a power play sequence that got the Hurricane by the Knights.

#3 How suprised was this for Knights head coach John Torterella the plan almost worked but it’s hard to fool the Hurricane on their home ice.

#4 Talk about the coach’s challange about Frederick Anderson was pushed into the net during scrum which drew a delay of game penalty which Carolina scored which was the tying goal making it 3-3.

#5 The Knights and Hurricane bring game three to Vegas Saturday night will this be an advantage for the Knights who have home ice or do the Hurricane have momentum after their game 2 win.

Join Mary Lisa for the Stanley Cup Finals podcast Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com