The Wraparound

Welcome to the new NHL season. The Wraparound is back to tackle the league and other hockey topics in rapid-fire segments. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jack Williams discussed in this episode: 0:00: Which rebuilding NHL teams will push for playoff spots this season? 5:41: Which playoff team from the 2024-25 season is most likely to miss the playoffs this year? 8:24: Will Gavin McKenna be the third 18-year-old to win the Hobey Baker Award? 11:09: Which rookie will end up being most valuable to their team this season? 14:35: Which big-name pending UFA will not finish the season with their current team? 18:35: Which under-the-radar defenseman has the best chance of having a breakout offensive year? 21:05: Breaking down the top candidates for bounce-back seasons 24:35: Sharing our Stanley Cup final predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wraparound is here to preview the NHL's Metropolitan Division teams ahead of the 2025-26 season. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jonathan Bailey discussed in this episode: 0:00: With Luke Hughes extended, is the New Jersey Devils’ defensive core good enough to contend? 5:28: Can Zach Werenski carry the Columbus Blue Jackets to the playoffs? 9:10: Did the Carolina Hurricanes make too many changes in the off-season? 13:11: Can Mike Sullivan unlock a new level of offense for the New York Rangers? 17:43: Will Mathieu Darche push the New York Islanders towards the playoffs or sell off the team’s core pieces? 21:47: Which stars will be left on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster by the end of the season? 25:40: Will the Washington Capitals prove that last season’s success wasn’t just a one-off? 29:04: Will Rick Tocchet rely on the Philadelphia Flyers youngsters to play big roles this season? Watch the Big Show for previews in the other divisions as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final full week of the NHL's pre-season is here, and it's time to discuss more rapid-fire topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode: 0:00: Breaking down Mason McTavish’s extension with the Anaheim Ducks 4:05: Reflecting on the career of Marc-Andre Fleury 9:55: Can Cam Fowler be a strong contributor for the entirety of his new extension with the St. Louis Blues? 13:45: Could Zayne Parekh play a big role for the Calgary Flames this season? 18:20: Will Anthony Stolarz be one of the NHL’s most valuable goaltenders relative to cap hit? 22:20: How will the Toronto Maple Leafs sort out their bottom six forwards? 26:10: Could Braeden Cootes crack the Vancouver Canucks’ opening day lineup? 29:35: Who needs to step up for the Seattle Kraken in the absence of Kaapo Kakko? 31:30: Could Radim Mrtka make an early appearance for the Buffalo Sabres? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickstart the weekend with rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in this episode: 0:00: How much will Jamie Benn’s absence affect the Dallas Stars to start the season? 5:03: Can the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation hold up without Joseph Woll? 9:15: Is Alex Pietrangelo hinting at a potential return this season? 14:39: Are the Florida Panthers still Stanley Cup contenders without Aleksander Barkov? 19:05: Who will have to take on a larger role for the Nashville Predators with the injury to Nic Hague? 24:03: Breaking down potential trade destinations for Connor Ingram 28:05: Making sense of Alex Tuch’s extension talks with the Buffalo Sabres 31:55: How will the Montreal Canadiens structure their third line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new episode of rapid-fire hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode: 0:00: Can Thatcher Demko return to form for the Vancouver Canucks this season? 5:50: Will Evgeni Malkin remain on the Pittsburgh Penguins throughout the entire season? 13:00: Will Brandon Carlo or Scott Laughton have a better first full season with the Toronto Maple Leafs? 16:28: Could Victor Olofsson be a reliable top-six forward for the Colorado Avalanche? 19:10: Will Drew Doughty be on Team Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster? 22:18: What should the New York Rangers be willing to pay Artemi Panarin for his next contract? 26:19: Which offensive player needs to step up the most for the Ottawa Senators this season? 29:02: Could this be a revenge season for Jake Oettinger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments are what The Wraparound is all about. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Diandra Loux discussed in this episode: 0:00: Which Toronto Maple Leafs acquisition will have the biggest impact this season? 5:22: Do Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton deserve long-term extensions with the Montreal Canadiens? 9:27: How much will Kyle Connor be making on his next contract with the Winnipeg Jets? 13:09: How difficult will it be for GMs to negotiate long-term contracts with the rising salary cap? 18:46: Who do NHL players think the next ‘face of the league’ will be? 24:04: Who will have to step up the most for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the absence of Nick Paul? 27:50: Breaking down Mikael Backlund’s extension with the Calgary Flames 30:00: Will Anze Kopitar be a first-ballot Hall of Famer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wraparound is here with new, rapid-fire NHL and hockey discussions. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jon Bailey discussed in this episode: 0:00: Could the Pittsburgh Penguins convince Marc-Andre Fleury to come out of retirement? 4:51: Should the Los Angeles Kings be concerned about Corey Perry’s injury? 8:10: Will Morgan Rielly have a strong offensive season for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 11:33: Breaking down Spencer Knight’s three-year extension with the Chicago Blackhawks 15:10: Could the Boston Bruins possibly trade Jeremy Swayman if things go wrong this season? 18:55: Should the Tampa Bay Lightning be considered contenders this season? 23:10: Which Edmonton Oilers youngster will have a bigger impact this season: Isaac Howard or Matthew Savoie? 27:45: Will Luke Evangelista continue to hold out on a contract extension with the Nashville Predators? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wraparound is your show for rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics.Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jake Tye discussed in today's episode: 0:00: What team can make the best pitch to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a Sidney Crosby trade? 5:22: Breaking down Dustin Wolf’s extension with the Calgary Flames 8:28: Could Marco Kasper have a breakout season with the Detroit Red Wings? 11:20: Will Michael Misa make the San Jose Sharks’ lineup this season? 15:09: Will Kirill Kaprizov end up testing free agency next summer? 19:45: Have the Philadelphia Flyers built a good foundation for the future? 23:45: What will Jack Eichel’s next contract look like with the Vegas Golden Knights? 26:45: After signing Alexandar Georgiev, how will the Buffalo Sabres organize their goaltending depth chart? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kick off a new week with rapid-fire hockey topics in The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode: 0:00: Did the Calgary Flames get a good deal with Connor Zary’s extension? 3:58: How will the Montreal Canadiens use their cap space after trading Carey Price’s contract? 8:15: Reflecting on the life and NHL career of Ken Dryden 12:20: How will the Winnipeg Jets handle missing Adam Lowry for the start of the season? 16:20: Does Kirill Kaprizov deserve to be the highest-paid NHL player ever? 21:05: Will Connor McDavid score 60 goals this season? 25:26: Breaking down the divisional favorites for the upcoming NHL season 30:10: Rearranging the NHL’s top 50 players list 34:35: Will Connor Bedard or Macklin Celebrini have more points this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for more rapid-fire hockey and NHL topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Is Dennis Hildeby a key part of Brad Treliving’s long-term plan for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 5:10: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs hold off on using their cap space until next summer? 9:15: Breaking down Quinn Hughes’ comments on his future with the Vancouver Canucks 12:55: Is Stuart Skinner more likely to make Team Canada or win the Stanley Cup this year? 16:20: Will Lane Hutson surpass his rookie season point total? 20:12: How should the Pittsburgh Penguins handle the contracts of Eugene Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson? 24:50: What was the best decade of New York Rangers hockey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kick off September with rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Does Ivan Demidov deserve to be the early favorite to win the Calder? 5:40: Which WHL team looks to be the early championship favorite this season? 9:51: Should the Chicago Blackhawks be concerned with prospect Mason West’s commitment to playing football? 15:13: Will Quinn Hughes or Cale Makar end up earning more on their next contracts? 21:54: Breaking down notable players eligible for Hockey Hall of Fame consideration in 2026 27:15: Which players signed to PTOs have the best chance of making NHL lineups? 31:20: Which NHL team will have the most intriguing goaltending battle at training camp? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to discuss more rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on the Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Diandra Loux discussed in this episode: 0:00: Is a healthy Jack Hughes better than Auston Matthews? 4:52: Do the New Jersey Devils need to create more cap space to sign Luke Hughes? 8:15: Could Rasmus Andersson’s trade rumors become a distraction for the Calgary Flames? 12:20: Will Patrick Kane crack Team USA’s Olympic roster? 16:21: Do the New York Rangers have a strong enough defense core to bounce back this season? 19:44: Which defensemen could surprisingly make it into the top five in scoring this season? 22:51: Could Robert Thomas surpass the 100-point mark this season? 26:50: Is Erik Karlsson or Jonathan Marchessault more likely to be traded this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kick off the week with rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jack Williams discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Will Brady Martin suit up for the Nashville Predators this season? 4:55: Which newcomer on the Florida Panthers has the chance to make the biggest impact this season? 8:15: Which Calder Trophy finalist from last season is most likely to have a sophomore slump? 11:32: Will Pat Verbeek and the Anaheim Ducks end up trading Mason McTavish? 15:20: Could the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins affect the direction of the franchise? 18:40: Do the Colorado Avalanche have the pieces to be the best team in the Central Division? 22:45: Do the Boston Bruins have a defensive core to compete for a playoff spot? 27:10: Who should be the next captain of the Bruins? 29:45: Should Tyson Barrie have ever been considered for the Norris Trophy? 32:19: Do the New York Rangers have the potential for a huge bounce-back season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for more rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Karine Hains discussed in this episode: 0:00: How will the Montreal Canadiens handle the remaining amount of Carey Price’s contract? 4:17: With Kirby Dach’s latest injury update, who will be the Canadiens’ second-line center? 7:45: Did Lane Hutson Deserve to be invited to Team USA’s orientation camp for the Olympics? 11:55: Breaking down Frank Nazar’s extension with the Chicago Blackhawks 15:25: Was Marco Rossi’s contract a good deal for the Minnesota Wild? 19:31: Which Toronto Maple Leafs player will need to take the biggest step this season? 23:50: Could Connor Ingram’s return provide a major boost for the Utah Mammoth? 27:20: Who has the next-best shot at starting in net for Team Canada behind Jordan Binnington? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wraparound time, with a new round of NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode: 0:00: Which NHL GMs have the most to prove this season? 5:04: Which NHL coaches have the most to prove this season? 8:00: Which players could graduate to being full-time NHLers this season? 11:55: Did Nazem Kadri deserve more consideration for Team Canada’s orientation roster? 17:00: Will Tanner Jeannot’s contract with the Boston Bruins end up paying off? 21:45: Is the Detroit Red Wings’ defense core holding them back from being competitive? 26:25: Which players would benefit most from a change of scenery? 30:19: Could Evgeny Kuznetsov make a comeback to the NHL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kick off the weekend with rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Hockey News Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in this episode: 0:00: Will Caleb Desnoyers’ injury impact his chances of appearing with the Utah Mammoth this season? 5:30: Do the Seattle Kraken have a competitive defensive corps? 8:30: Could 16-year-old Landon DuPont crack Canada’s world junior roster? 14:00: Will Gerard Gallant make a return to the NHL at some point? 18:50: Who should be the New York Rangers’ next captain? 23:20: Sharing our favorite ‘day with the Stanley Cup’ stories 28:00: What team has the best chance of breaking out of the ‘mushy middle’ of the NHL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News continues to discuss the NHL and more hockey topics in rapid-fire segments during August.Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jonathan Bailey discussed in this episode of The Wraparound: 0:00: Could the Anaheim Ducks make significant changes to their defensive core? 4:52: Which long-term contract on the Carolina Hurricanes will age the best? 8:22: Will Jack Eichel earn more than Mitch Marner in 2026-27? 13:07: Breaking down Alex Laferriere’s contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings 16:35: Where does William Nylander rank among the NHL’s best wingers? 21:51: Will Elias Pettersson reach the 100-point mark next season? 27:07: Who will be the NHL’s best goaltender five years from now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00: Will Matthew Schaefer stick with the New York Islanders for the entire season? 5:18: Will the Florida Panthers still be a top team in the Atlantic if Matthew Tkachuk misses most of the season? 9:24: Will any remaining unsigned RFAs receive offer sheets ahead of the season? 13:58: Is Jack Roslovic holding out for a multi-year deal? 18:32: Could Vitali Kravtsov find success in his second time around in the NHL? 21:22: Will playing in the NCAA benefit Roger McQueen’s long-term development? 25:15: Reflecting on the retirement of goaltender Anton Khudobin 29:23: Did the San Jose Sharks bring themselves closer to playoff contention this summer? 32:00: Have the Philadelphia Flyers primed themselves for a playoff appearance? 34:31: Did the Utah Mammoth do enough to break through the crowded Central division? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickstart your weekend by listening to rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here’s what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode: 2:00: Reacting to Hockey Canada’s Olympic orientation camp invitees 7:40: What will be Toronto Maple Leafs RFA Nick Robertson's next cap hit? 10:30: Was the Dylan Samberg extension a good deal for the Jets? 14:30: Could Nicklas Backstrom play his way onto the Swedish Olympic team? 18:00: Buffalo Sabres goalie Devon Levi hasn't lived up to expectations yet, but will he be able to after signing a contract extension? 22:40: Will Zayne Parekh crack the Calgary Flames' roster this upcoming season? 26:40: Have Oilers GM Stan Bowman's comments about Connor McDavid’s next contract quieted down any noise involving the captain potentially leaving next summer? Or is there still a chance he moves on? 31:00: Will any or all of Claude Giroux, David Perron and Nick Jensen stick with the Ottawa Senators beyond this season? 32:50: Will Mackenzie Blackwood continue to live up to the standards he set for himself last season on the Colorado Avalanche? 36:50: Are there any teams that would be willing to trade for Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry? 40:00: Is it fair to make the draft rights the same across the board, no matter whether a prospect plays overseas or in North America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's late July, and The Wraparound is still breaking down NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Which NHL team has the longest competitive window? 5:00: Should the Vegas Golden Knights be concerned about their goaltending? 8:15: Can the Chicago Blackhawks eventually win with Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom as their goaltenders? 11:02: Will any remaining UFA goaltenders be signed before training camp? 14:53: Do the Buffalo Sabres need significant changes to their defensive group? 17:55: Which players have the most to prove this season? 21:43: Did the Seattle Kraken get closer to playoff contention after their off-season moves? 24:18: Grading the Minnesota Wild’s off-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices