Growing pains. Every NHL team and every young NHL player has them. Gavin McKenna was benched by coach Jim Hiller on Thursday night, playing a season-low 6:36 and then Hiller fell on the sword. Is he covering for McKenna? In Vancouver, Zeev Buium has also struggled of late after signing a massive contract extension over the summer. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Artyom Levshunov is finally blossoming in a big way - making us re-think the 2024 NHL Draft? Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross discuss.

Bucci is also back, as always, with his usual news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans.

Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto.

This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli.

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The Los Angeles Kings are off to a scuffling start (0-3-2) and they're weighing their options: One of those is pursuing Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets. In Winnipeg, the Jets are also trying to decide how they might handle the situation if Hellebuyck asks to come back, as his contractual right. Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross will also look at Jesper Wallstedt's next contract and talk about the Hutson brothers, who faced off on Wednesday night.

The boys will be joined by Bob Stauffer of the Edmonton Oilers, presented by Wilhauk Beef Jerky, and Bucci has his latest news and notes from around the league with Franks 'n Beans.

Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto.

This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli.

Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today!

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Frozen Frenzy has arrived! Sixteen games with 16 staggered start times on Oct. 13 makes it a feast for hockey fans. We'll go behind the scenes with Frozen Frenzy on ESPN host John Buccigross. Connor Bedard returns for the Blackhawks. We'll also dive into a string of bad luck that teams are experiencing with injuries. Plus talk about Connor McDavid's place among the GOATs as he hits 800 career NHL games played.

Bucci is back with his news and notes from around the league with Franks ‘n Beans.

Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto.

This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli.

Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today!

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It's a New York nightmare with the Rangers losing goaltender Igor Shesterkin for the season. Who's up next in New York as the Rangers peruse the goalie market? Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross also talk about Dylan Larkin being serenaded by Habs fans in Montréal, Dave Hakstol's surprising departure from Colorado to join Arizona State, as well as some tough injury luck.

Bucci is back with his news and notes from around the league with Franks ‘n Beans.

Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto.

This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli.

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Is the Dylan Larkin Sweepstakes finally heating up? Two games in a row, the Detroit Red Wings have sent senior executives to watch the Minnesota Wild - first Kris Draper and then interim GM Shawn Horcoff on Thursday. We know Minnesota is one of Larkin’s preferred destinations. The Wild can pull it off, we propose a couple different trade scenarios. Who says no?

Bucci is back with his news and notes in Franks ‘n Beans and the boys kick off a Friday with another world famous Blind Rank, plus the debut of Beef of the Week.

Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto.

This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli.

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It's been 27 years since a defenseman won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player. Why? What if Evan Bouchard is beginning a season for all-time? Could voters put aside some of his defensive lapses to make a Hart case? Plus Sid and Ovi meet for one of the last times. And the boys talk the Jets' steady start.

Plus Bucci is back with his news and notes from around the league in Franks 'n Beans.

Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto.

This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli.

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Bruins coach Marco Sturm joins the boys with Brien Rea in for John Buccigross this episode, who is traveling to St. Louis. There’s no shortage of news and info to talk about - starting with Dylan Larkin’s debut in Detroit and the gamut of emotions. They also touched on Gavin McKenna’s serious sigh of relief and the Leafs’ wild OT win.

They also hit on the Oilers-Penguins trade and some devastating injury news.

Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto.

This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by Brien Rea and Frank Seravalli.

Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today!

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