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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