The Hockey News Big Show: Joe Bowen Joins To Discuss His Favorite Maple Leafs Moments

Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Oct 16, 2026 4:50 PMPublished Oct 16, 2026 4:50 PMUpdated Oct 16, 2026 5:05 PMFormer Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play commentator Joe Bowen joins Michael Traikos, Katie Gaus, and Michael Augello to discuss retirement, his favorite calls as a broadcaster, and more. Here's what Michael Traikos, Katie Gaus and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:01:30: What is going on between Jim Hiller and Gavin McKenna06:00: How could McKenna's role change if Tavares is out for a significant amount of time?08:15: How do you view the Montreal Canadiens’ goalie situation?Related stories11:00: Is Devon Levi the goalie the Edmonton Oilers have been looking for?15:00: Is this the version of the Florida Panthers people envisioned pre-season?18:30: Reacting to the Winnipeg Jets’ reported interest in not having Connor Hellebuyck return23:50: Joe Bowen joins to discuss retirement, his favorite Toronto Maple Leafs moments, and more35:30: What has been the best play of the 2026-27 season so far?36:50: What has been the most pleasant surprise of the season?37:50: What has been the most negative surprise of the season?39:00: When will the Philadelphia Flyers pick up their first win40:00: What players with low stock are you buying right now?