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Back to EpisodesNHL Trade Deadline: Kings' Coaching Change & Playoff Bubble Teams
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The Hockey News Big Show kicked off NHL trade deadline week with a discussion on the Los Angeles Kings firing coach Jim Hiller and hiring D.J. Smith as interim head coach. The panel debated if this midseason switch could spark a turnaround or if bringing in an outsider might have been better. Fans and analysts are buzzing about teams on the playoff bubble, including the Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Nashville Predators. Former goalie Devan Dubnyk shared stories from his own trade experiences and highlighted players still on the market who surprise everyone by not moving yet. The group also questioned Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Trelivings job security and pondered trading a goalie for lineup help.
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