The NHL Season Pause
The NHL has temporarily paused its season during the Winter Olympics taking place in Italy, but the popular podcast The Hockey Show remains in full swing.
Recent Episode Highlights
In their recent episode, hosts Roy Bellamy and David Dwork brought in Greg Wyshynski from ESPN as a guest to discuss a range of hockey-related themes.
Among the highlights of the conversation was the recent trade that sent Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings, alongside the disturbing news surrounding top draft prospect Gavin McKenna’s arrest.
The trio also examined Team USA’s prospects in the Olympic hockey tournament, including insights into the construction of the team’s roster.
NHL Draft Lottery Speculations
Additionally, they touched on the implications of the NHL Draft lottery, speculating on how the Pittsburgh Penguins, despite their playoff position, might secure the top pick—much to Roy’s chagrin.
Reflections on the Stadium Series
Reflecting on their weekend at the 2026 Stadium Series in Tampa, Roy recounted a game marred by what he described as an excessive number of penalties.
Celebrating Successes and Examining Failures
The episode also featured segments celebrating successes and examining failures, such as the impressive performance of the US women’s hockey team in the Olympics, an anticipated inclusive match between the US and Canada, and a peculiar situation involving an NHL defenseman questioning why goalies don’t take their own penalties.
Roy further highlighted Tony DeAngelo’s latest misstep, providing his usual critical commentary.
Full Discussion
For those interested in the full discussion, the entire episode and interview with Greg can be found in the accompanying videos below.
