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Kick off a new week in the NHL off-season with a new episode of rapid-fire topics on The Wraparound.

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

0:00: Reflecting on the NHL career of Jaroslav Halak

5:30: Will Blake Wheeler go down as one of the best Winnipeg Jets ever?

9:20: Did the Jets get a good deal by extending Gabriel Vilardi?

13:30: What will the Pittsburgh Penguins end up doing with Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell?

18:40: Could Nazem Kadri be traded by the Calgary Flames?

24:17: Will the Colorado Avalanche be able to keep Martin Necas?

30:40: Which players going through salary arbitration are due for the biggest raises?

34:30: What have been the best and worst contracts handed out this off-season?

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Here are the rapid-fire NHL topics Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jonathan Bailey discussed in this episode of The Wraparound:

0:00: Is Lukas Dostal the Anaheim Ducks’ goalie of the future?

4:58: Will the Columbus Blue Jackets end up trading Yegor Chinakhov?

9:02: Was signing Joe Veleno a smart low-risk bet for the Montreal Canadiens?

11:44: Which 2025 draft pick that has signed their entry-level contract will make an appearance in the NHL this season?

14:30: How will Joe Thornton impact the San Jose Sharks as a player development coach?

17:58: How will Mitch Marner be received by Toronto Maple Leafs fans in his return to Scotiabank Arena?

22:50: Was Dakota Joshua the type of player the Toronto Maple Leafs needed to acquire?

27:20: Did the Chicago Blackhawks do enough this off-season to support Connor Bedard?

33:55: Did the Winnipeg Jets do enough this off-season after losing Nikolaj Ehlers?

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It's time to discuss more NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound.

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

0:00: Breaking down the NHL's decision to return to the decentralized draft format

6:30: How will the NHL's upcoming changes to emergency backup goalies impact the game?

12:10: Could Arturs Silovs be the goaltender of the future for the Pittsburgh Penguins?

18:00: Will Jeff Skinner be able to have a resurgence with the San Jose Sharks?

23:00: Could Kirill Kaprizov test free agency next summer?

29:40: Which team needs Gavin McKenna the most at the 2026 NHL draft?

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Welcome back to another episode of rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Willie Ramirez discussed in today's episode:

0:00: Breaking down Jack Eichel’s 1-on-1 interview with Willie Ramirez

6:10: What to make of the San Jose Sharks acquiring Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs

10:40: Was it a smart move for the Pittsburgh Penguins to trade for Matt Dumba?

15:10: Will the Dallas Stars continue to shop Jason Robertson throughout the summer?

20:57: How much will player development improve with one 19-year-old reportedly being eligible to play on AHL rosters when the next CBA starts?

25:45: Are the Colorado Avalanche still top Stanley Cup contenders?

29:10: Should the Edmonton Oilers look to upgrade their top six after Zach Hyman’s recent injury update?

32:30: Will the Montreal Canadiens end up paying Lane Hutson more than Noah Dobson?

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Welcome back to The Wraparound, where we discuss topics across the NHL in rapid-fire segments.

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

0:00: Which player who elected for salary arbitration is due for the biggest payday?

4:35: Breaking down the Buffalo Sabres’ decision to elect for arbitration with Bowen Byram

9:50: Was Cam York’s extension a good deal for the Philadelphia Flyers?

15:25: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs pursue Jack Roslovic?

22:20: Are the Dallas Stars still considered Stanley Cup contenders?

25:45: Why Jakub Dobes’ extension was a smart move for the Montreal Canadiens

28:48: Will Jake O’Brien suit up for the Seattle Kraken this season?

31:50: Is a quiet free agency a cause for concern for the Tampa Bay Lightning?

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The Wraparound has some more rapid-fire looks at NHL free agency, international and women’s hockey news and more.

Here’s what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Willie Ramirez discussed in this episode:

1:15: Do the Winnipeg Jets have the weapons to replace Nikolaj Ehlers?

3:36: Which NHL teams must look at next steps after missing out on Ehlers?

7:00: Where does Mitch Marner fit in the Vegas Golden Knights’ forward lineup?  

11:50: Will the Washington Capitals insert more rising prospects into the lineup next season after losing players in free agency? 

14:04: What do you think about what the Capitals have or haven’t done so far in the off-season?

16:30: The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner wants Hockey Canada to push for a fighting ban across all junior leagues. Agree or disagree? 

22:10: Reacting to women's hockey in North America hitting record numbers: is this growth a result of the PWHL’s visibility?

24:18: Can these rising numbers be attributed to something other than the PWHL? 

28:00: The NHL, NHLPA and IIHF reach an official agreement for NHL player participation in the 2026 Olympics. Does the USA now have an edge, thanks to the 4 Nations experience and the IIHF World Championship victory (its first since 1933)?

29:46: What will this rivalry between the USA and Canada look like at the Olympics next year? 

32:30: The Anaheim Ducks signed Mikael Granlund to three-year, $21-million contract. They had the cap space to do it, but is this an overpay for a middle-six center?

34:16: How is Granlund going to impact the Ducks roster, and what kind of noise will the team make this year?

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Get your fill-in on another day of the NHL's off-season with rapid-fire discussion on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Stephen Kerr and Michael Augello discussed in today's episode:

0:00: Predicting Connor Bedard’s next contract with the Chicago Blackhawks

5:52: What to make of the Dallas Stars’ decision to hire Glen Gulutzan as coach

9:50: Was signing Brent Burns a low-risk move for the Colorado Avalanche?

12:06: How will losing Pius Suter affect the Vancouver Canucks?

16:35: Does Don Cherry deserve to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame next year?

20:26: Breaking down Ken Holland’s first free agency with the Los Angeles Kings

24:55: Was Morgan Frost’s extension with the Calgary Flames a good signing?

27:05: Making sense of the Seattle Kraken’s off-season trades and signings

29:49: Could Andrew Mangiapane be re-ignited by playing with the Edmonton Oilers?

33:20: Assessing the San Jose Sharks’ free agency decisions

36:30: Reacting to Nikolaj Ehlers’ contract with the Carolina Hurricanes

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Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound with a rapid-fire look at recent news ahead of NHL free agency. Today's show focuses mainly on the Atlantic Division.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Karine Hains, and Diandra Loux discussed in today's episode:

0:00: Initial reactions to the Minnesota Wild’s acquisition of Vladimir Tarasenko

3:19: Will Matthew Knies’ extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs turn out to be a bargain?

6:27: Could the Buffalo Sabres consider hanging on to Bowen Byram?

9:57: How surprising was it that Claude Giroux didn’t explore free agency?

13:25: Could Mike Matheson be on the move from the Montreal Canadiens?

15:40: Breaking down the Canadiens’ acquisition of Noah Dobson

17:25: Can Morgan Geekie live up to his contract extension with the Boston Bruins?

19:26: Will Sam Bennett’s extension with the Florida Panthers be the steal of the off-season?

22:15: Will Conor Sheary get calls in free agency after his contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning was terminated?

24:05: Making sense of Isaac Howard’s situation with the Tampa Bay Lightning

27:08: Will the acquisition of John Gibson help make the Detroit Red Wings competitive immediately?

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The Wraparound is here with a rapid-fire look at some of hockey’s prospect leagues, the NHL draft and more.

Here’s what Emma Lingan, Adam Kierszenblat and Jake Tye discussed in this episode:

02:10: Thoughts of the decentralized draft and the trades that have already happened on Friday 

03:50: How much movement do you expect to see in the first round of the NHL draft?

05:40: Potential surprising picks in Round 1

07:24: How much of a factor will size play in the first round? 

09:10: Can the CHL survive the new NCAA rule allowing major junior players to switch over?

11:40: What can the CHL do to convince players to come there instead of the NCAA?

13:30: Do you expect other players to take a discount after John Tavares re-signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs for under $5 million annually? 

16:20: How much pressure do contract negotiations with Matthew Knies put on Toronto? 

18:10: How much would a Knies offer sheet cost?

20:30: What will ultimately happen with Knies?

22:30:  Does the Noah Dobson trade make the Montreal Canadiens a contender?  

24:20:  How does this Dobson trade change the landscape of the Atlantic Division?

26:30:  Will Trent Frederic’s new eight-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers age well?

27:56:  The NHL and NHLPA agreed on four-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement. Thoughts? 

29:56: What are some good and bad ideas reported in the new CBA?

32:05: What are your thoughts on the new rules reported in the CBA?

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The Wraparound is here with a look at the NHL’s Pacific Division and more news as the draft and free agency approach.

Here’s what Emma Lingan, Adam Kierszenblat and Wyatt Thomas discussed in this episode:

1:15: Initial thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres trading JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth? 

4:35: The Vancouver Canucks have just over $7 million in cap space after trading for Evander Kane, and they may need to replace Brock Boeser. Will they re-sign Pius Suter to fill that role, or will they trade off assets to give them more flexibility?

9:20: Will Evan Bouchard get a deal done with the Oilers to avoid any drama, and will this help Edmonton avoid a cap crunch while they look to re-sign Connor McDavid?

14:30: Where could the Calgary Flames trade defensemen Rasmus Andersson if a deal gets done?

19:00: How will the Los Angeles Kings replace Tanner Jeannot's physicality while also adding someone who can provide more in the offensive zone?

23:35: Will adding Mason Marchment help the Seattle Kraken become more competitive next season? What else do they need to add?

27:55: Reilly Smith signed an extension with the Vegas Golden Knights. Do we think it was the right move?

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