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Who's The NHL's Best Pest?
Wednesday, 13 August, 2025
The Hockey News Big Show breaks down recent NHL and hockey news as well as some other big topics as the off-season continues. Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode: 00:57: Rating Happy Gilmore 2 3:40: Aug. 13 was supposed to be Johnny Gaudreau's 32nd birthday. What was Drew Shore’s favorite memory of him? 8:30: The Montreal Canadiens made arguably the biggest splash of the summer. What do you make of their off-season? 10:38: What is the challenge for Montreal being in the Atlantic Division? 12:22: The Florida Panthers re-signed all their big free agents. Nate Schmidt left, but Jeff Petry filled his spot. Are they better, worse or the same as last year? 18:58: What qualifies a player as a rat or a pest in the NHL nowadays? 21:25: Who is the best pest in the NHL today? 23:39: Did Drew Shore have any run-ins with pests during his career? 24:31: What are the rats like off the ice? 25:31: Who will be the next rat in the NHL? 26:46: Has there ever been a player like Brad Marchand who broke into the NHL and was a depth player for a long time before turning into a star? 28:27: Why does Team USA not send the USA Hockey National Team Development Program players to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup ? 30:27: How do scouts guess if a kid will grow in height? 34:07: Gerard Gallant's was introduced as KHL Shanghai’s newest coach in a Mortal Kombat style of video. Yay or nay? 37:13: EA Sports' NHL 26 "X-Factors" were revamped. Which NHL player best matches each one? We start with Quick Release: get shots off lightning quick with an extra-fast shot release. 37:48: Elite Edges: Shake off opponents with explosive edge work with increased acceleration and agility. 38:28: One T: Become the ultimate threat with increased one-timer shot power and accuracy. 39:04: Backhand Beauty: Catch opposing players and goalies off guard with increased backhand shot power and accuracy. 39:43: Send It: Spring your teammates by enhancing that pass receiver with a temporary boost of acceleration. 40:51: Tape to Tape: Feather saucer passes and make snappy passes in and out of vision with increased pass power and accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
