The Hockey News Big Show: Will Ovechkin Close Out His NHL Career With A Stanley Cup?

Oct 5, 2026 6:51 PMPublished Oct 5, 2026 6:51 PMUpdated Oct 5, 2026 7:01 PMFormer NHLer Drew Shore joins Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy to discuss Alex Ovechkin’s final season announcement, Elias Pettersson’s potential return to form, and more. Here's what Drew Shore Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:0:00: Reflecting on Alex Ovechkin’s career after his farewell tour announcement06:45: What are the chances Washington is a contender in his final season?09:30: If Elias Petterson keeps his level of play up do you think the Vancouver Canucks will keep or trade him?Featured stories14:00: Will the Anaheim Ducks compete for top spot in the Pacific Division?16:20: Is Cutter Gauthier a sleeper candidate to win the ‘Rocket’ Richard award?18:30: Can the Florida Panthers be competitive without Aleksander Barkov in the lineup?22:20: What is the ceiling for the Seattle Kraken this season?25:00: Is Igor Shesterkin already the front-runner for the Vezina?27:27: Will Matvei Michkov or Porter Martone finish with more points this season?30:30: How many AHL games does Gavin McKenna play this season?35:50: Oilers or the field: Who will win the Art Ross Trophy this season?37:40: Which NHL team needs Landon Dupont the most?