The Wraparound

The Wraparound is here to preview the NHL's Metropolitan Division teams ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jonathan Bailey discussed in this episode:

0:00: With Luke Hughes extended, is the New Jersey Devils’ defensive core good enough to contend?

5:28: Can Zach Werenski carry the Columbus Blue Jackets to the playoffs?

9:10: Did the Carolina Hurricanes make too many changes in the off-season?

13:11: Can Mike Sullivan unlock a new level of offense for the New York Rangers?

17:43: Will Mathieu Darche push the New York Islanders towards the playoffs or sell off the team’s core pieces?

21:47: Which stars will be left on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster by the end of the season?

25:40: Will the Washington Capitals prove that last season’s success wasn’t just a one-off?

29:04: Will Rick Tocchet rely on the Philadelphia Flyers youngsters to play big roles this season?

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The final full week of the NHL's pre-season is here, and it's time to discuss more rapid-fire topics on The Wraparound.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode:

0:00: Breaking down Mason McTavish’s extension with the Anaheim Ducks

4:05: Reflecting on the career of Marc-Andre Fleury

9:55: Can Cam Fowler be a strong contributor for the entirety of his new extension with the St. Louis Blues?

13:45: Could Zayne Parekh play a big role for the Calgary Flames this season?

18:20: Will Anthony Stolarz be one of the NHL’s most valuable goaltenders relative to cap hit?

22:20: How will the Toronto Maple Leafs sort out their bottom six forwards?

26:10: Could Braeden Cootes crack the Vancouver Canucks’ opening day lineup?

29:35: Who needs to step up for the Seattle Kraken in the absence of Kaapo Kakko?

31:30: Could Radim Mrtka make an early appearance for the Buffalo Sabres?

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Kickstart the weekend with rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in this episode:

0:00: How much will Jamie Benn’s absence affect the Dallas Stars to start the season?

5:03: Can the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation hold up without Joseph Woll?

9:15: Is Alex Pietrangelo hinting at a potential return this season?

14:39: Are the Florida Panthers still Stanley Cup contenders without Aleksander Barkov?

19:05: Who will have to take on a larger role for the Nashville Predators with the injury to Nic Hague?

24:03: Breaking down potential trade destinations for Connor Ingram

28:05: Making sense of Alex Tuch’s extension talks with the Buffalo Sabres

31:55: How will the Montreal Canadiens structure their third line?

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Welcome to a new episode of rapid-fire hockey topics on The Wraparound.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode:

0:00: Can Thatcher Demko return to form for the Vancouver Canucks this season?

5:50: Will Evgeni Malkin remain on the Pittsburgh Penguins throughout the entire season?

13:00: Will Brandon Carlo or Scott Laughton have a better first full season with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

16:28: Could Victor Olofsson be a reliable top-six forward for the Colorado Avalanche?

19:10: Will Drew Doughty be on Team Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster?

22:18: What should the New York Rangers be willing to pay Artemi Panarin for his next contract?

26:19: Which offensive player needs to step up the most for the Ottawa Senators this season?

29:02: Could this be a revenge season for Jake Oettinger?

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NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments are what The Wraparound is all about.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Diandra Loux discussed in this episode:

0:00: Which Toronto Maple Leafs acquisition will have the biggest impact this season?

5:22: Do Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton deserve long-term extensions with the Montreal Canadiens?

9:27: How much will Kyle Connor be making on his next contract with the Winnipeg Jets?

13:09: How difficult will it be for GMs to negotiate long-term contracts with the rising salary cap?

18:46: Who do NHL players think the next ‘face of the league’ will be?

24:04: Who will have to step up the most for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the absence of Nick Paul?

27:50: Breaking down Mikael Backlund’s extension with the Calgary Flames

30:00: Will Anze Kopitar be a first-ballot Hall of Famer?

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The Wraparound is here with new, rapid-fire NHL and hockey discussions.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jon Bailey discussed in this episode:

0:00: Could the Pittsburgh Penguins convince Marc-Andre Fleury to come out of retirement?

4:51: Should the Los Angeles Kings be concerned about Corey Perry’s injury?

8:10: Will Morgan Rielly have a strong offensive season for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

11:33: Breaking down Spencer Knight’s three-year extension with the Chicago Blackhawks

15:10: Could the Boston Bruins possibly trade Jeremy Swayman if things go wrong this season?

18:55: Should the Tampa Bay Lightning be considered contenders this season?

23:10: Which Edmonton Oilers youngster will have a bigger impact this season: Isaac Howard or Matthew Savoie?

27:45: Will Luke Evangelista continue to hold out on a contract extension with the Nashville Predators?

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The Wraparound is your show for rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics.Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jake Tye discussed in today's episode:

0:00: What team can make the best pitch to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a Sidney Crosby trade?

5:22: Breaking down Dustin Wolf’s extension with the Calgary Flames

8:28: Could Marco Kasper have a breakout season with the Detroit Red Wings?

11:20: Will Michael Misa make the San Jose Sharks’ lineup this season?

15:09: Will Kirill Kaprizov end up testing free agency next summer?

19:45: Have the Philadelphia Flyers built a good foundation for the future?

23:45: What will Jack Eichel’s next contract look like with the Vegas Golden Knights?

26:45: After signing Alexandar Georgiev, how will the Buffalo Sabres organize their goaltending depth chart?

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Kick off a new week with rapid-fire hockey topics in The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode:

0:00: Did the Calgary Flames get a good deal with Connor Zary’s extension?

3:58: How will the Montreal Canadiens use their cap space after trading Carey Price’s contract?

8:15: Reflecting on the life and NHL career of Ken Dryden

12:20: How will the Winnipeg Jets handle missing Adam Lowry for the start of the season?

16:20: Does Kirill Kaprizov deserve to be the highest-paid NHL player ever?

21:05: Will Connor McDavid score 60 goals this season?

25:26: Breaking down the divisional favorites for the upcoming NHL season

30:10: Rearranging the NHL’s top 50 players list

34:35: Will Connor Bedard or Macklin Celebrini have more points this season?

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It's time for more rapid-fire hockey and NHL topics on The Wraparound.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in today's episode:

0:00: Is Dennis Hildeby a key part of Brad Treliving’s long-term plan for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

5:10: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs hold off on using their cap space until next summer?

9:15: Breaking down Quinn Hughes’ comments on his future with the Vancouver Canucks

12:55: Is Stuart Skinner more likely to make Team Canada or win the Stanley Cup this year?

16:20: Will Lane Hutson surpass his rookie season point total?

20:12: How should the Pittsburgh Penguins handle the contracts of Eugene Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson?

24:50: What was the best decade of New York Rangers hockey?

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Kick off September with rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in today's episode:

0:00: Does Ivan Demidov deserve to be the early favorite to win the Calder?

5:40: Which WHL team looks to be the early championship favorite this season?

9:51: Should the Chicago Blackhawks be concerned with prospect Mason West’s commitment to playing football?

15:13: Will Quinn Hughes or Cale Makar end up earning more on their next contracts?

21:54: Breaking down notable players eligible for Hockey Hall of Fame consideration in 2026

27:15: Which players signed to PTOs have the best chance of making NHL lineups?

31:20: Which NHL team will have the most intriguing goaltending battle at training camp?

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