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NHL podcast Len Shapiro: Hellebuyck is a no show suspended insists on trade from Jets; How Doughty’s captaincy impacts Kings; plus more news

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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been suspended by the Jets for failing to report to the Jets pre season camp. Hellebuyck has asked for a trade he’s still under contract with the Jets and wants out. (AP file photo)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 How will the Winnipeg Jets handle Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension after he failed to report to training camp, and what could it mean for his trade situation?

#2 What impact could Drew Doughty have as the Los Angeles Kings’ new captain following Anže Kopitar’s retirement?

#3 How significant is Chris Tanev’s return to training camp for the Toronto Maple Leafs after his core-muscle surgery?

#4 Which players and roster battles should NHL fans watch as teams begin training camp, including Detroit’s 49-player camp?

#5 How will Carolina navigate Alexander Nikishin’s absence from training camp and Seth Jarvis’ expected early-season absence as the defending Stanley Cup champions prepare for the new season?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Cousins becomes 15th QB to throw 301st career TD pass as Raiders defeat Dolphins 27-13

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) share congratulations after a first half touchdown pass at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 13, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered in a big way throwing his 301st career touchdown pass puting himself as the 15th quarterback in NFL history to do so as the Raiders defeated the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas 27-13 for win number one of the 2026 season.

Cousins threw two touchdown passes to running back Ashton Jeanty who had quite a day himself rushing for 102 yards and had six receptions adding 45 more yards to his total. Jeanty who suffered an ankle injury August 23 had no pain and ran like he never missed a step.

This was Cousins first start since being traded to the Raiders in the off season from the Atlanta Falcons. Cousins came right out of the shoot throwing a touchdown pass in each of the first and second quarters and leading the Raiders to a 17-6 half time lead which set the tone for the rest of the game.

Cousins finished the contest with 21 for 30 passes for 160 yards for three touchdowns and was intercepted two times. With Cousins 301st touchdown pass he now moves into 14th place eclipsing former Denver Bronco quarterback John Elway.

Up next for the Raiders they start a two game road trip in week 2 Sep 20th against the Los Angeles Chargers and week 3 against the New Orleans Saints Sep 27th. The Chargers lost Sunday 26-14 to the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium the Chargers and head coach Jim Harbaugh continue to struggle.

The Saints lost by one point 31-30 to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit. The Saints look like a ready for showtime team week 3 in New Orleans could be a handful for the silver and black.

Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every home and away game for the 2026-27 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast Len Shapiro: Barry Melrose dead at 70 one of the best NHL analysts; Red Wings DeBrincat hopes Larkin can work things out with contract;

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Former NHL Fox analyst and head coach of the Los Angeles Kings Barry Melrose passed away at the age of 70 his family announced Thu Sep 10, 2026 (AP News photo)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 Former NHL Fox analyst and head coach of the Los Angeles Kings Barry Melrose passed away at 70 years old on Thursday. Melrose was suffering from Parkinson’s which he was diognoised with in 2023 which forced him to retire from broadcasting.

#2 Detroit Red Wings star Alex DeBrincat said that Dylan Larkin makes the Red Wings a better team in spite of Larkin’s reqest to be traded. Larkin has a full no trade clause running through the 27-28 season according to his contract. Patrick Kane who left the Wings for the Blackhawks partly because of the Larkin debacle.

#3 The Anaheim Ducks have placed veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers so that the Ducks can terminate his contract. Kreider 35, in his seventh year of his contract earning him $6.5 million an average against the salary cap. Kreider wanted to play for a team closer to the east coast but no team as been determined as yet.

#4 Alex Formenton was third player aquitted for sexual assault a case that ended in July 2025 and will now join the Edmonton Oilers. Formenton last played in the NHL in 2022 with the Ottawa Senators. Formenton played the last four years in Switzerland. An Ontario judge found the four players not guilty of sexual assault during an event there in 2018 celebrating Canada’s gold medal winning world junior team.

 #5 The Boston Bruins announced they have signed forward Fraser Minten to a seven year $50.4 million extension. Minten scored 17 goals and had 18 assists in his first year, Minten also was fifth with 142 hits. Bruins general manager Dan Sweeny said that Fraser has earned the “accerlerated trust of his teammates.”

#6 Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyuk’s shopping spree to get free from Winnipeg had Jet’s captain Adam Lowry saying that the trade rumors “are not worth our time” Lowry said,  “(If) you spend so much time speculating on it you’re going to drive yourself crazy. The situation is going to resolve itself one way or the other…”

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

NHL podcast Len Shapiro: Stars Seguin trying to make a comeback from knee surgery; Will Blues Thomas face pressure as captain? Plus more news

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Dallas Stars Tyler Seguin (91) can he make a full come back after having off season knee surgery as training camp is underway (AP file photo)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1Can Tyler Seguin make a full comeback for the Dallas Stars after returning to the ice from knee surgery, and will he be ready for training camp?

#2 How much pressure will St. Louis Blues captain Robert Thomas face as he takes over the captaincy from Brayden Schenn?

#3 Could Kirill Marchenko be traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Montreal Canadiens, and would the move significantly strengthen Montreal’s second line?

#4 What’s the latest on Connor Hellebuyck trade the Winnipeg Jets want to trade one report says he might go to the Edmonton Oilers and the Wild signing Quinn Hughes on the dotted line.

#5 How significant is Amazon Prime Video’s new local streaming deal for the Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues—and what will it mean for fans?

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

NHL podcast Len Shapiro Thu Aug 27, 2026: Wild trying to get Hughes signed before camp; Pens Karlsson can he score big for a defenseman in 26-27; plus more news

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Minnestoa Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) celebrates after scoring against the Dallas Stars in the first period of game 6 of the NHL Western Conference First round at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Thu Apr 30, 2026. Hughes and the Wild are currently to settle on a contract agreement before camp opens in September (AP file photo)

NHL podcast Leno Shapiro:

Quinn Hughes: With Minnesota and Quinn Hughes still working toward a contract extension, how important is it for the Wild to get their star defenseman signed before training camp?

Erik Karlsson: What role could Erik Karlsson play for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2026–27, and can he return to the elite offensive production that made him one of the NHL’s premier defensemen?

Brock Boeser: With speculation surrounding Brock Boeser’s future in Vancouver, should the Canucks prioritize keeping their scoring winger or consider moving him for other roster pieces?

Mason McTavish: How much can Mason McTavish’s addition to the St. Louis Blues’ offense change the team’s chances of returning to the playoffs?

Connor McMichael: Can Connor McMichael become a major offensive contributor for St. Louis alongside Mason McTavish, and what should the Blues expect from him in 2026–27?

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

NHL podcast Len Shapiro: Bruins-Oilers to play regular season games in Germany; NHL-FC Bayern work on hockey development in Germany; plus more news

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The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will match up in Germany for the 2027 Global Series in Munich and Cologne (image log from the NHL)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 Global Series: The Bruins and Oilers will play regular-season games in Germany in 2027-28. How could the NHL’s expansion of games in Germany help grow the league’s international fan base?

#2 FC Bayern partnership: The NHL announced a multiyear partnership with FC Bayern Munich. What opportunities could this create for hockey development and fan engagement in Germany?

#3 Maple Leafs: Morgan Rielly has expressed excitement about remaining with a revamped Toronto roster. Can the Maple Leafs’ offseason changes finally translate into a deeper playoff run?

#4 Ottawa Senators: Ottawa’s latest NHL.com storyline focuses on goaltender Linus Ullmark and the team moving on from Brady Tkachuk. Which of those issues is likely to have the biggest impact on the Senators’ 2026-27 season?

#5 Injuries: Several notable players, including Connor Bedard and Brad Marchand, could miss part of the start of the 2026-27 season. Which team faces the biggest challenge from its injury situation entering the new season?

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

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