The Wraparound

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

0:00: Assessing the Edmonton Oilers' acquisition of Connor Murphy

4:59: What is Matthew Schaefer's ceiling as an offensive defenseman?

8:20: Which teams make the most sense as a landing spot for Vincent Trocheck?

11:44: What areas should the Buffalo Sabres look to improve at the trade deadline?

16:04: Could GMs around the NHL be cautious about trading for rental players?

21:28: How can the Vancouver Canucks maximize their returns at the upcoming trade deadline?

26:29: Breaking down the Penticton Vees' historic inaugural season in the WHL

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The Wraparound is here to discuss a bunch of NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments.

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

0:00: Breaking down potential landing spots for Tyler Myers

4:15: What changes, if any, should the Tampa Bay Lightning make at the trade deadline?

7:47: Making sense of Keith Pelley's statement on the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs

13:27: Who needs to step up the most for the Pittsburgh Penguins in Sidney Crosby's absence?

17:55: Can Juuse Saros build on his Olympic performance and keep the Nashville Predators in the playoff race?

23:08: Will the Oilers' defensive struggles impact their approach at the trade deadline?

28:32: Reflecting on Joel Quenneville's impact with the Anaheim Ducks after reaching 1,000 career wins as a coach

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The Wraparound returns from the NHL's Olympic break, and we have a new slate of rapid-fire hockey topics to discuss.

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

0:00: Projecting roster changes for Team Canada and Team USA for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey

3:25: Reflecting on breakout Olympic performances from European players

5:48: Could Slovakia become one of the top hockey nations?

8:53: Was coaching the downfall for Sweden at the Olympics?

12:45: Has Gavin McKenna cemented his status as the No. 1 pick in the draft?

17:18: Breaking down the biggest storylines for the final stretch of the NHL's regular season

21:10: What to make of the Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins trade involving Sam Girard and Brett Kulak

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The Wraparound returns from the NHL's Olympic break, and we have a new slate of rapid-fire hockey topics to discuss. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Frank Zawrazky discussed in this episode: 

0:00: Projecting roster changes for Team Canada and Team USA

3:25: Reflecting on breakout Olympic performances from European players

5:48: Could Slovakia become one of the top hockey nations?

8:53: Was coaching the downfall for Sweden at the Olympics?

12:45: Has Gavin McKenna cemented his status as the No. 1 pick in the draft?

17:18: Breaking down the biggest storylines for the final stretch of the NHL's regular season

21:10: What to make of the Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins trade involving Sam Girard and Brett Kulak

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Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jim Parsons discussed: 

1:00: The New York Rangers traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for prospect Liam Greentree along with conditional third- and fourth-round picks. Thoughts about this acquisition and Panarin's fit on the team? 

5:48: The St. Louis Blues traded Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick and forward prospect Thomas Bordeleau. What do you think of this trade for both sides?

8:48: The NHL has nearly reached the Olympic break. What teams do you think will benefit the most from having two weeks off to reset and recharge for a big final push to the season?

13:50: With 17 points in 16 games in January, Jake Sanderson put together the second-best offensive month by a Senators defenseman in franchise history. Is Sanderson the most valuable player to the Senators right now?

16:03: St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas had a minor leg procedure and is expected to be out through the Olympic break as his name continues in trade rumors. What do you think a reasonable asking price is for Robert Thomas, and do you think he'll be traded?

19:56: The Chicago Blackhawks have a ton of pending UFAs that they could end up using as trade bait for this year's deadline. Who do you see moving out for the Blackhawks at this deadline?

22:32: Nothing has gone right for the Winnipeg Jets this season, and they've now lost 18 of their last 25 games. What do you think was the biggest reason the Jets weren't able to replicate the same success this year?

26:10: The NHL makes its return to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years. Who is one player that you think lost their best chance to suit up for the Olympics in 2018 and 2022?

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

1:00: Do you think Quinn Hughes could end up earning just as much as Kirill Kaprizov if he sticks with the Minnesota Wild?

5:19: Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli will not play at the Olympics and is replaced by Sam Bennett. Thoughts on this?

8:50: Do you think the Flames have handled Zayne Parekh's development well so far, considering their decision not to send him back to junior hockey and the fact that he can't play in the AHL full-time yet?

13:06: What do you make of Fraser Minten's performance this season, and does he have the chance to become a top-line center for the Boston Bruins at some point in his career?

16:45: Patrik Laine hasn't played for the Montreal Canadiens since October. Could he potentially be traded this year? If so, what teams would make sense?

20:33: What are some out-of-the-box ideas for outdoor game locations?

24:51: The Florida Panthers are now at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings. How will they handle this trade deadline?

28:13: A few Vancouver Canucks prospects that have stood out as of late are defenseman Tom Willander and forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki. Should they be getting more ice time?

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

1:30: Is it fair for Artemi Panarin to get held out of the New York Rangers' lineup until the Olympic break?

5:35: Will the Calgary Flames' Blake Coleman be a hot commodity at the NHL trade deadline?

9:50: What are the Winnipeg Jets' best potential trade pieces?

13:00: Will Rasmus Dahlin win the Norris Trophy at some point in his career?

17:00: Will Gavin McKenna silence his doubters through the back half of the NCAA season?

22:30: Will the Boston Bruins try to add to the roster, and if so, where?

28:15: Is the Detroit Red Wings' defense strong enough to make a playoff run?

32:00: Is there anybody on the Toronto Maple Leafs who could fetch a first-round pick?

36:50: Will Sunday's NHL Stadium Series in Tampa be more interesting than other outdoor games?

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

0:00: Breaking down Evan Bouchard's historic offensive performance against the Washington Capitals

4:28: Could the Minnesota Wild be exploring trades for Jesper Wallstedt?

9:15: Will Mark Stone put together a 100-point season with the Vegas Golden Knights?

13:00: Will Patrick Roy's comments about Mathew Barzal have a larger impact on the New York Islanders' season?

16:30: Does Zach Werenski deserve to be the Norris Trophy favorite?

19:55: Projecting Evgeni Malkin's offensive ceiling for the rest of his career

24:27: Do the Utah Mammoth have strong enough goaltending to be playoff-ready?

29:10: Can Cole Caufield become a generational goal-scorer?

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Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Andre Leal discussed: 

0:58: Josh Doan signed a seven-year, $48.65-million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. Thoughts on this extension?

5:28: Seth Jones will not play for Team USA in the Olympics and will be replaced on the team by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe. Is this the replacement you would have chosen?

8:50: Canadiens lead the NHL with five 40-point scorers. While they seem to have some great offense, is it enough to get them past the first round of the playoffs? 

13:00: Luke Hughes was placed on LTIR by the Devils. Do you think the loss of Hughes will impact the Devils' decision to move on from Dougie Hamilton?

16:11: With the Kraken having some solid center depth in Chandler Stephenson and Matty Beniers ahead of him, does it make sense for the Kraken to move on from Wright at this point?

19:56: Rasmus Andersson and Kiefer Sherwood were traded earlier this week. Who are some other players or players that will be dealt before the NHL trade deadline?

23:56: Jason and Nick Robertson changed agents this week; both brothers are set to become RFAs this summer. Do you think this move signals any changes coming for either brother after this season?

28:45: Since Dec. 11, nobody has scored more goals than Zach Hyman. How important will Hyman be to the Oilers' post-season success this year?

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The Wraparound is here to discuss a new slate of NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments.

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

0:00: Breaking down the Vancouver Canucks’ trade of Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks

6:10: Do the Washington Capitals need to trade for a high-end winger?

9:20: What to make of the Los Angeles Kings’ scoring struggles

12:15: Reflecting on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ journey to 1,000 NHL games

14:46: Where does Zdeno Chara rank among the greatest defensemen in Bruins history?

17:16: Can Matthew Tkachuk help stabilize the Florida Panthers for the rest of the season?

21:00: Does Willie Desjardins deserve another NHL coaching job?

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