The Wraparound

Welcome to a new episode of rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Hockey News Wraparound Show.

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

0:00: What can the NHL do to generate interest in the 2026 all-star event?

4:15: Will the NHL's support of the current playoff format draw pushback?

7:53: Should the NHL bring back the centralized draft format next season?

10:42: Can the Dallas Stars get past the first round of the playoffs without Miro Heiskanen?

15:07: Will Noah Dobson extend his stay with the New York Islanders beyond this season?

17:30: Should extending Matthew Knies be the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top off-season priority?

18:55: What has been the biggest part of the Montreal Canadiens’ recent success?

20:39: Should Jim Nill be the favorite to win the NHL’s GM of the year award again?

22:59: With injuries stacking up, how concerned should the Minnesota Wild be?

25:40: Which NCAA Hobey Baker finalist has the best shot of cracking an NHL lineup next season?

28:29: Which team is Alex Ovechkin most likely to score his 895th goal against?

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Kick off a new week with rapid-fire NHL and hockey discussions on The Hockey News Wraparound Show.

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

0:00 What to make of Connor Bedard’s 10-minute misconducts in back-to-back games

3:41: Is Sam Bennett more likely to stay with the Florida Panthers or hit free agency?

5:41: Will the Panthers keep Brad Marchand or Aaron Ekblad this off-season?

7:42: What has been the most concerning part of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ recent slump?

10:10: Which goaltender in the 2025 free agent class will be the most sought-after?

12:48: What are the biggest changes NHL GMs will advocate for at the GM meetings?

15:41: Which NHL prospect traded at the deadline will fit best with their new organization?

18:12: How much money could Nikolaj Ehlers get on the open market this summer?

20:33: Even without Mikko Rantanen or Martin Necas, should the Carolina Hurricanes still be considered a Stanley Cup contender?

23:24: Could Jonathan Huberdeau’s resurgence signify great things to come for the Calgary Flames?

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It's time for bite-sized NHL topics in The Hockey News Wraparound Show.

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

0:00: After extending his stay with the New York Rangers, which performance bonus is Jonathan Quick most likely to achieve next season?

3:59: Should Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams be concerned about Rasmus Dahlin’s future?

7:29: How soon could Berkly Catton fill a top-six role with the Seattle Kraken?

10:43: Can Sidney Crosby beat Wayne Gretzky’s record for consecutive point-per-game seasons?

13:31: Which NHL team will regret not being active at the trade deadline?

15:25: Which winger will be more important for the Dallas Stars in the playoffs: Jason Robertson or Mikko Rantanen?

17:43: Will Tomas Hertl be the Vegas Golden Knights’ X-factor heading into the playoffs?

19:43: Could Utah Hockey Club captain Clayton Keller be a 100-point player next season?

22:02: Was it the right time for the Chicago Blackhawks to call up Artyom Levshunov?

23:58: Does Logan Stankoven have a better chance of breaking out with the Carolina Hurricanes?

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With the NHL trade deadline behind us, The Hockey News Wraparound Show is back with more rapid-fire topics.

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

0:00: Was acquiring Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche a miscalculation by Carolina Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky?

4:55: Did Wyatt Johnston sign a team-friendly extension with the Dallas Stars?

6:45: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs be concerned about being able to re-sign Mitch Marner?

9:35: After the trade deadline, are the Avalanche the team to beat in the West?

11:42: Did the Boston Bruins get fair value for Brad Marchand?

14:40: Will the Ottawa Senators’ trade deadline acquisitions get them into the playoffs?

17:41: What to make of the Winnipeg Jets’ quiet but effective trade deadline

20:00: Could Brock Boeser be losing interest in re-signing with the Vancouver Canucks?

22:10: Did the Los Angeles Kings add enough to their lineup to put together a deeper playoff run?

24:41: Is this current Edmonton Oilers roster better than last year’s?

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The NHL trade deadline is nearly here, and The Wraparound is here to break it down in bite-sized segments.

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

0:00: What to make of Barry Trotz’ trades and waiver claims for the Nashville Predators

6:35: Did the Tampa Bay Lightning overpay for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde?

9:05: With the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning bolstering their rosters, is Brad Treliving under pressure with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

11:49: Even after Jack Hughes’ injury, should the New Jersey Devils still be buying at the trade deadline?

14:14: Can the Edmonton Oilers get back on track with Connor McDavid struggling?

15:58: Is Jordan Greenway a player the Buffalo Sabres can be competitive with?

17:46: What should the expectations be for the rest of Gabriel Landeskog’s NHL career?

20:20: Did the Columbus Blue Jackets make a smart long-term commitment by extending Mathieu Olivier?

21:51: Should the Ottawa Senators trade for Ryan Donato?

23:56: With multiple extensions signed this week, does GM Bill Armstrong believe in Utah HC’s current core?

25:53: Initial thoughts on Reilly Smith being re-acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights

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Kick off NHL trade deadline week with rapid-fire hockey topics on The Wraparound.

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

0:00: Does the trade return for Seth Jones fit well with the Chicago Blackhawks’ organizational timeline?

4:06: Could the Colorado Avalanche have the best defensive core in the Western Conference after acquiring Ryan Lindgren?

6:00: Was Gustav Nyquist a smart addition for the Minnesota Wild?

8:45: With Charlie Lindgren and Logan Thompson re-signed, how long is the Washington Capitals' competitive window open?

11:04: Does it make sense for Don Waddell to buy in on the Columbus Blue Jackets?

13:35: What should the San Jose Sharks look for in a return for Luke Kunin?

15:52: How should the St. Louis Blues approach the trade deadline?

18:30: Could Cole Caufield become one of the NHL’s top goal-scorers next season?

21:00: Will Team Czechia be a contender for gold at next year's Olympics?

24:07: Can Zayne Parekh crack the Calgary Flames’ roster next season?

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Welcome to a new episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show featuring bite-sized NHL and hockey topics.

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

0:00: With Joel Eriksson-Ek added to the IR, how should the Minnesota Wild approach the trade deadline?

3:13: Could the St. Louis Blues capitalize on Jordan Binnington’s 4 Nations Face-Off performance with a trade?

5:50: Will the Toronto Maple Leafs give John Tavares an extension before the trade deadline?

9:22: Is there any chance that the Pittsburgh Penguins move on from Erik Karlsson this season?

11:59: Should the Tampa Bay Lightning be heavy buyers at the trade deadline?

14:18: What do the Vegas Golden Knights need to add to their roster?

16:42: After Luke Schenn’s comments, do the Nashville Predators need to shake up their offensive core?

22:47: What other players should be added to the second season of Faceoff: Inside the NHL?

25:09: If the NHL had a ‘Most Improved Player’ award, who would be the front-runner right now?

27:19: How much has Connor Bedard’s lack of stable linemates impacted his growth?

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It's a new week in the NHL and hockey world, which means there's a new episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show.

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

0:00: After extending Kevin Lankinen, how will the Vancouver Canucks move forward with Thatcher Demko?

4:21: What will be a bigger concern for the Edmonton Oilers heading into the playoffs: the team’s defense or goaltending?

6:56: Could the Carolina Hurricanes possibly trade Mikko Rantanen again?

9:37: What is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ plan for Nick Robertson?

11:47: What do the Los Angeles Kings need to add at the trade deadline?

13:51: How should the Ottawa Senators approach the trade market?

16:04: Can Eric Comrie give Connor Hellebuyck some much-needed rest?

18:25: Does Ryan Suter have an outside shot at being named to the Hall of Fame?

20:10: Is it time for Don Sweeney to prepare the Boston Bruins to be sellers at the trade deadline?

22:49: Do the Chicago Blackhawks have a gem on their hands in Nick Lardis?

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Gear up for the 4 Nations Face-Off final and the return to NHL action with rapid-fire topics on The Hockey News Wraparound Show.

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

0:00: Who will be the biggest X-factor for Team USA and Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final?

4:14: Has the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off eliminated any interest in an All-Star Game moving forward?

6:57: After trying it in the 4 Nations Face-Off, could the NHL implement a 3-2-1 point system in the future?

10:21: With the return of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028, which country will be the most intriguing to watch?

13:40: Did the Colorado Avalanche make a smart bet by trading Mikko Rantanen?

16:46: Could Mikael Granlund be the best forward acquisition of the season?

18:45: After a standout performance against the U.S., could Samuel Ersson turn a corner for the rest of the season?

20:53: Is Andrew Hammond one of the best goalies to play for the Senators?

23:24: Could the NHL be expanding to New Orleans?

27:19: Will Seth Jones be traded before the deadline?

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The Hockey News Wraparound Show is about rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics.

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

0:00: After Sidney Crosby had the QMJHL rookie of the year award named after him, who could be named for the OHL and WHL awards in the future?

4:45: Which AHL graduate has been the most effective this season?

8:13: Which team should pursue Jared McCann in a trade if the Seattle Kraken make him available?

10:47: What do the Boston Bruins need to add to remain competitive?

13:30: Which UFAs should the Columbus Blue Jackets prioritize re-signing?

16:37: Should the San Jose Sharks lock up Fabian Zetterlund or consider trading him?

19:30: Is there any chance the Los Angeles Kings would trade Brandt Clarke?

22:04: Which player from the 2024 NHL draft class is most likely to make their NHL debut next?

24:24: Was it the right decision for Hockey Canada to open up a full-time GM position for the Program of Excellence?

26:44: Should the Edmonton Oilers pursue Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson?

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