NHL All-Star Changes, Team Canada, Capitals Talk and More

On this episode of the THN Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - The NHL is making a welcomed shift from theatrics to raw talent and skill with changes to this year's All-Star Skills competition. - With the firing of head coach Craig Berube, what awaits the Blues as they enter the Drew Bannister era? - Despite losing the team's leading scorer Kyle Connor to a knee injury, the Jets sit atop the Central Division and may be deserving of some respect. - How good is Canada's team ahead of the World Junior Championship, and will players like Macklin Celebrini be able to leave their mark? - What's with Alex Ovechkin's goal slump, and are the Washington Capitals still Cup contenders? Sammi Silber of THN's Capitals site joins the show to discuss. - Who else are contenders or pretenders? All that and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices