Chris Cuthbert Joins To Discuss Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction, Iconic Goal Calls And More: The Hockey News Big Show

Nov 6, 2026 8:55 PMPublished Nov 6, 2026 8:55 PMSportsnet’s lead play-by-play commentator Chris Cuthbert joins Michael Traikos, Madison Packer and Michael Augello to discuss his Hockey Hall of Fame induction and what it was like calling two Olympic Golden goals. Here's what play-by-play commentator Chris Cuthbert, Madison Packer, Michael Traikos, and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:1:03: Does Connor McDavid have a point?2:40: Should star players get special treatment? 4:40: How important is it to the Habs to have both these guys rolling at once?Related stories6:10: Where is the Montreal Canadiens’ weakness?7:30: Are we expecting the Minnesota Wild to get better once Jared Spurgeon, Marcus Foligno, Nick Foligno, and Brock Faber return? 8:40: Does Minnesota have the best goaltending right now?10:17: What has been the motivating factor behind Seth Jones? 11:35: Are you concerned about the Florida Panthers? 12:51: Have you been surprised by Jack Roslovic’s performance so far? 14:29: Which one of these players on their new teams has impressed you the most?16:41: Which second-year players have impressed you the most through the first few weeks of the regular season?19:56: Thoughts on the new PWHL pilot rule? 23:04: What does it mean to Chris Cuthbert to be named a Foster Hewitt Award winner?24:53: What was it like calling the golden goals at both the 2010 and 2026 Winter Olympics?29:08: When going into an overtime game, do you have prepared lines you're going to use? 33:33: Who will finish with more points this year: Logan Cooley or Juraj Slafkovský?34:39: On a scale of 1-10: What is the likelihood that Connor Hellebuyck will win the Vezina Trophy this year? 36:01: Have we seen the last of James Reimer? 37:53: How many goals will Kyle Connor finish with? 39:05: Who will be the first coach to be fired this season