Episodes

  • Should Maple Leafs Fans Be Concerned At All About Matthews' Injury?

    Should Maple Leafs Fans Be Concerned At All About Matthews' Injury?
    Nov 21 2024
    Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring a rapid-fire look around the NHL and hockey. Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:00: Is firing Jim Montgomery the spark the Bruins need to get back on track? 4:02: Will Montgotmery find a new home before the end of the season? Which teams are likely to pursue him? 6:53: The Edmonton Oilers claimed Kasperi Kapanen off waivers earlier this week. Should they continue to add on offense, or are there issues on defense that need to be addressed? 10:36: Should the St. Louis Blues rebuild or buy in on their current roster? 13:05: How concerned should Toronto Maple Leafs fans be about Auston Matthews’ injury? 15:26: Should the Vegas Golden Knights' Zach Whitecloud have faced further discipline for his hit on Matthew Knies? 20:03: Should Mark Scheifele be a lock to make Team Canada for the 4 Nations Face-Off? 23:03: Based on their two matchups so far, could the Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets be this year’s Stanley Cup final matchup? 26:11: Are there any parts of the Dallas Stars’ roster that need improvements to make a deep playoff run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • What Should The Detroit Red Wings Do With Their Many Goalies?

    What Should The Detroit Red Wings Do With Their Many Goalies?
    Nov 19 2024
    Listen to bite-sized topics on the NHL with The Hockey News Wraparound Show. Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:00: Will Alex Ovechkin’s injury prevent him from breaking the NHL goal record this season? 3:35: Are the Washington Capitals having one of the most surprising single-season turnarounds in recent memory? 6:44: Could Sidney Crosby surpass Mario Lemieux’s franchise record in goals and points? 9:00: Will the Chicago Blackhawks trade Taylor Hall this season? 12:35: Who needs to step up the most for the Vancouver Canucks in J.T. Miller’s absence? 15:27: Is Martin Necas on one of the most valuable contracts in the NHL? 20:13: Has Dustin Wolf entered Calder Trophy front-runner consideration? 21:42: Has Jonathan Quick given the New York Rangers the most dangerous goalie tandem in the NHL? 23:29: Which NHL player will be next to hit 1,000 career points? 24:41: What are the Detroit Red Wings’ plans with so many goaltenders in their organization? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Is The Montreal Canadiens' Goaltending Now Holding Them Back?

    Is The Montreal Canadiens' Goaltending Now Holding Them Back?
    Nov 14 2024
    It's time for more bite-sized NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound Show. Here's your guide to this episode with Emma Lingan and Michael Augello: 0:00: If the Lars Eller trade is the start of Pittsburgh selling off assets, who’s next to go? 5:57: Will we see the maximum term of NHL contracts decrease in the next collective bargaining agreement? 9:29: What’s the biggest area of improvement that the Buffalo Sabres need? 13:18: Will Connor McDavid become the second player to surpass 2,000 career points? 16:23: Will Filip Gustavsson be the starter for Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off? 20:14: Does Macklin Celebrini still have a shot at the Calder Trophy despite his injury? 23:28: Is poor goaltending the main factor in the Montreal Canadiens' rebuild not progressing? 27:07: With a mediocre start, should the New York Islanders lean into buying and improving or selling and rebuilding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Have The Washington Capitals Found Their Next Great Playmaker?

    Have The Washington Capitals Found Their Next Great Playmaker?
    Nov 12 2024
    Catch up on bite-sized topics across the NHL and hockey on The Wraparound Show. Here's what Emma Lingan and Eric Cruikshank discussed: 0:00: What's been more surprising about the Nashville Predators' early struggles: ranking 28th in goals-for or 27th in goals against? 4:03: How will the NCAA and CHL eligibility changes affect the hockey world? 8:31: Will Kirill Kaprizov’s next contract carry an average annual value of over or under $14 million? 12:20: Which coach is closer to being on the hot seat: the Bruins' Jim Montgomery or Red Wings' Derek Lalonde? 15:55: Are Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll becoming one of the best goalie tandems in the NHL? 18:14: Is Dylan Strome becoming the Washington Capitals’ next great playmaker following Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov? 20:20: Are there any missing pieces for the Winnipeg Jets? 23:00: Is there concern the Vancouver Canucks’ start might not be indicative of how they’ve been playing? 27:14: Can Kyle Dubas make any changes to salvage the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season? 30:56: As the NHL's current goals leader, could Cole Caufield make a serious challenge for the Rocket Richard trophy this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Should NHL Teams Implement Load Management?

    Should NHL Teams Implement Load Management?
    Nov 7 2024
    Get refreshed on the NHL with bite-sized discussions on The Wraparound Show. Emma Lingan and Michael Augello are back for another look at what's going on in the league. Here's what they discussed: 0:00: Is Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov being a healthy scratch an overreaction by John Tortorella? 2:50: How will Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz’s comments on potentially rebuilding affect the players? 7:23: Should there be any urgency for the Montreal Canadiens to accelerate their rebuild? 11:04: Will we see NHL organizations implement ‘load management’ like the NBA does? 14:05: With Valeri Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen returning, will the Colorado Avalanche be able to outscore their goaltending issues? 18:50: With Quinn Hughes reaching 300 career assists, has he closed the gap with Cale Makar for the title of best defenseman in the NHL? 22:10: With many pending UFAs, is this a ‘boom or bust’ year for the Winnipeg Jets? 24:56: Which player in the final year of their entry-level deal would you rather have: Mason McTavish or Matthew Knies? 27:10: Should Patrick Kane be on Team USA’s 4 Nations roster? 29:54: Has Martin Necas surpassed Sebastian Aho as Carolina’s top offensive weapon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Could Hellebuyck's Comments On NHL Goalie Interference Lead To Clarity?

    Could Hellebuyck's Comments On NHL Goalie Interference Lead To Clarity?
    Nov 5 2024
    Welcome back to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where our experts break down a bunch of NHL and hockey topics into bite-sized topics. Joining Emma Lingan in this episode is Patrick Present from The Hockey News' Anaheim Ducks site. Here's what they discussed: 00:45: With the Winnipeg Jets being 11-1-0, will they have the best first 15 games in NHL history? 04:05: What's the chance Alex Ovechkin beats Gretzky's goals record this year? 07:03: Which team is likelier to fall out of contention after their hot starts: the Washington Capitals or Minnesota Wild? 10:17: Which team is more likely to break out of their slump and become playoff contenders: the Colorado Avalanche or Nashville Predators? 15:45: Could the Vancouver Canucks have the best goaltending duo in the league once Thatcher Demko returns? 19:23: Who has been the Golden Knights' most valuable player through the first month of the season? 22:25: What's been the biggest problem for the Boston Bruins? 27:00: Will Connor Hellebuyck's comments on goaltender interference lead to any further discussions or changes on the rule? 31:23: The IIHF is proposing an additional 3-on-3 format for hockey at the Olympics. Is this a good idea? 34:00: The New York Islanders have been shut out four times this season, are 31st in goals-for per game and are 29th in power-play percentage. What direction should this team go in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Which Direction Should The Pittsburgh Penguins Go From Here?

    Which Direction Should The Pittsburgh Penguins Go From Here?
    Oct 31 2024
    Welcome back to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where our experts break down a bunch of NHL and hockey topics into bite-sized topics. Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Did the Toronto Maple Leafs get fair trade value for Timothy Liljegren? 4:49: Where does Marc-Andre Fleury rank among NHL goaltenders from his era? 9:15: With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ early struggles, what direction does Kyle Dubas take this team? 13:24: Will Kirill Kaprizov be in consideration for the Hart Trophy this year? 16:19: Is Kyle Connor the NHL’s new ‘most underrated’ player? 19:12: Is it time for the Anaheim Ducks to trade Trevor Zegras? 23:20: Which rebuilding team has built a better foundation: San Jose or Chicago? 26:01: What will Brad Marchand’s next contract look like? 29:35: Which Edmonton Oilers player not named Leon Draisaitl must step up the most in Connor McDavid’s absence? 33:50: Will Alex Pietrangelo play a bigger role at the 4 Nations Face-Off with Drew Doughty being injured? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Is Steven Stamkos The Tampa Bay Lightning's Best-Ever Player?

    Is Steven Stamkos The Tampa Bay Lightning's Best-Ever Player?
    Oct 29 2024
    Welcome back to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where we break down a bunch of NHL and hockey topics into bite-sized topics. Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Traikos discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Can the Edmonton Oilers stay afloat if McDavid’s injury is long-term? 3:10: Will Steven Stamkos go down as the best Tampa Bay Lightning player of all-time? 6:25: Where will the PWHL expand next season? 9:12: Which contract extension from the 2020 draft class will be the best? Alexis Lafreniere, Seth Jarvis or Lucas Raymond? 12:28: What will Matthew Knies’ extension look like with the Toronto Maple Leafs? 16:38: With Shea Theodore locked up in Vegas, how long will its competitive window stay open? 19:58: Will Claude Giroux be with the Ottawa Senators in April? 22:50: Have the Buffalo Sabres looked closer to being competitive after winning three of their last four games? 25:08: Which player without a goal this season has been more concerning? 27:17: Should the NHL consider increasing fines for players? 31:07: Should Kirby Dach continue to play as a center or left winger with the Montreal Canadiens? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins