Early Calder Trophy Check-in: Habs’ Jacob Fowler lead dog? | November 3, 2026 | Frankly Hockey

John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli check in on the Calder Trophy race with James Hagens of the Boston Bruins taking the rookie scoring lead. Is Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler currently in the lead? The boys will talk about the pending boycotts of Russia in the 2027 World Juniors and World Championship. Plus, Dylan Larkin's trade list and Matthew Schaefer's incredible community work.

As always, Bucci is back with his latest news and notes from around the NHL in Franks 'n Beans.

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0:00 - Welcome to Frankly Hockey
3:36 - Franks 'n Beans
15:00 - The Russian Boycott at the World Juniors
21:45 - How should Dylan Larkin reshape his trade list?
26:20 - Break
31:55 - Early Calder Watch: Who will win the NHL's Rookie of the Year Award?
38:25 - Madame Bibaud on Jacob Fowlers mask
45:36 - NHL Hometown Remix Jerseys hit the ice
49:44 - Matthew Schaefer pays it forward in honor of his Mother
51:33 - Ask the Insider: Bowen Byram update
53:05 - Speculate to Accummulate
53:40 - Last Word: Brayden Bowman's hit on Matthew Poitras

Catch up on recent episodes:
➡️Which NHL team is the Milwaukee Brewers equivalent searching for a Stanley Cup?
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➡️How the Red Wings have Lost Leverage in Larkin trade talks
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➡️Enough is Enough: Why Dylan Larkin has told the Detroit Red Wings Time’s Up
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➡️Heating Up? Dylan Larkin sits out until trade
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➡️Who Fits the Bill? Chicago Blackhawks willing to shake up roster after sluggish start
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➡️Sources: NHL’s salary cap could crest $150 million by 2029 - Full Salary Cap Explainer
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