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The Hockey News Wraparound Show is back with more NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: What to expect from the league’s biggest stars in 2024-25 4:32: Is the Mitch Marner criticism overblown? 7:53: Can the NHL do anything to fix advantages caused by different state taxes? 11:33: Which eight teams should play in the 2028 World Cup of Hockey? 14:17: Which rebuilding team is closest to contending? 17:14: Predicting the winner of each division 22:07: Do the Bruins have the best defense core in the Eastern Conference? 25:07: Will the Vegas Golden Knights' supposed lack of loyalty hurt them in the future? 28:56: Who are some bubble players for the 4 Nations Face-Off? 32:27: What can Macklin Celebrini learn by living with Joe Thornton? 35:20: Which NHL team will name a captain next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Wraparound Show has another episode of more NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments during the off-season. Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:00: Johnny Gaudreau’s legacy after he and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, died Thursday night. 6:08: Can Rutger McGroarty become a leader in Pittsburgh? 9:28: Will Yaroslav Askarov become the Sharks' No. 1 goaltender this season? 13:05: Does signing Max Pacioretty make sense for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 15:46: Nick Robertson's future in Toronto 18:37: Seth Jarvis' future in Carolina 22:23: Which Hughes brother will have the best career? 25:13: Should the Nashville Predators play Steven Stamkos at center? 26:57: Top issues facing the New Jersey Devils 29:23: Top issues facing the New York Islanders 32:19: Top issues facing the New York Rangers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News Wraparound Show is back with more NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Examining Patrik Laine's fit with the Montreal Canadiens 4:35: Reacting to the Philadelphia Flyers terminating Ryan Johansen's contract 6:50: Are the Edmonton Oilers better after this off-season and not matching two offer sheets? 11:45: What could an extension look like for John Tavares with the Toronto Maple Leafs? 16:25: Standouts from the 2025 UFA Class 18:35: The Pittsburgh Penguins hired the Tampa Bay Rays' analytics coach 21:45: What's there to make of Yaroslav Askarov trade request? 25:10: The top issues facing the Chicago Blackhawks 27:08: The top issues facing the Colorado Avalanche 29:57: The top issues facing the Dallas Stars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show is here, taking a look at several hockey topics in bite-sized segments as the summer continues. Here are the NHL topics Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Is the Travis Konecny eight-year contract the right commitment for the Philadelphia Flyers? 4:21: What are the takeaways from the reaction since the Edmonton Oilers hired Stan Bowman as GM? Should Keith Gretzky have gotten the job instead? 9:53: Patrik Laine is reportedly cleared by the NHL and NHLPA player assistance program. What does that mean now for his immediate future? 13:35: Which signings from last year's free-agent period ended up being a bargain? 16:15: Which NHL teams have the most promising long-term outlook? 19:00: As the Summer Olympics kick off, what is the most memorable ice hockey Olympic moment in recent memory? 23:01: What will Jeremy Swayman's next deal look like with the Boston Bruins? 25:15: Which teams still have huge lineup questions? 28:40: Which players are on the best contracts in the NHL? 31:29: How far is the Utah Hockey Club from being playoff-ready? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where we tackle hockey topics in bite-sized segments as the off-season continues. Ryan Kennedy and Jacob Stoller take a look around the NHL and analyze some off-season moves, what's still to come and much more. Here's what they discussed: 0:00: Which NHL GMs are on the hot seat? 4:23: How has new Edmonton Oilers prospect Matthew Savoie’s development been so far? 8:17: Who are the top NHL free agents left? 11:00: Does a Mitch Marner trade make sense now? 14:15: Could the Anaheim Ducks surprise teams this year? 16:33: Is the Vegas Golden Knights' competitive window closing? 20:05: Is Rutger McGroarty NHL-ready? 22:28: Which teams should’ve been more active in free agency? 26:10: What's going on with the 'Yzerplan' in Detroit? 30:25: Which teams are still due for a big move this summer? 33:00: Two rounds of "Would you Rather" featuring young players taking off in the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where we discuss hockey topics in bite-sized segments throughout the off-season. The NHL's on the other end of two weeks of full-fledged action, featuring the Cup final Game 7, draft and beginning of free agency. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Where do the Florida Panthers stand as Stanley Cup contenders after July 1? 3:02: What are some non-playoff teams with a shot to appear in the 2024-25 post-season? 8:30: Who are the top NHL free agents left? 12:20: Will Mitch Marner remain a Toronto Maple Leaf for all of 2024-25? 17:45: The NHL reinstated Joel Quenneville, Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac. 22:40: Are the Nashville Predators Stanley Cup contenders after getting Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei? 27:45: What's the outlook for the Winnipeg Jets? 31:34: What about the Pittsburgh Penguins? 34:56: Could there be an offer sheet signed this off-season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the 2024 NHL draft preview edition of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Draft and prospect expert Tony Ferrari joined Jacob Stoller for this episode. Here's what they discussed: 0:00: How does Tony evaluate NHL draft prospects? 4:33: There's uncertainty about who the Chicago Blackhawks will draft second overall. 8:00: How many defensemen will be taken in the top 10? 9:15: How does Ivan Demidov compare to Matvei Michkov? 11:14: Would you rather have Zeev Buium vs. Zayne Parekh? 12:53: Which teams could trade up or down before or during the draft? 15:09: Will Berkly Catton be this year’s Zach Benson? 16:46: Is Cole Eiserman still the best pure goal-scorer in this class? 19:27: Who will the Sharks target at pick No. 14? 21:54: Does Tij Iginla make sense for the Calgary Flames? 24:14: Outside of Celebrini, which player is the most NHL-ready? 25:47: Who is this year’s version of Easton Cowan? 27:25: The top five forwards available at the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring NHL topics in bite-sized segments as the Stanley Cup final ends and off-season officially begins. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions. What did we think of Game 7? 3:30: Should Connor McDavid have come out to accept the Conn Smythe Trophy? 5:55: Will McDavid ever win a Cup with the Edmonton Oilers? 11:20: The Matthew Tkachuk trade paid off for the Florida Panthers. 14:49: Is Sergei Bobrovsky reaching Hall of Fame territory with this championship? 19:16: Should Paul Maurice be coaching Team Canada? 23:02: Are the Ottawa Senators a playoff team now that they acquired Linus Ullmark? 28:42: Is Matvei Michkov the new Calder Trophy favorite? 33:30: The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Marc Savard. What will he bring to the squad? 35:30: Who are some free agents who should re-sign with their clubs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, full of NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: Pierre-Luc Dubois is traded to the Washington Capitals. Who benefits most? 3:58: Jacob Markstrom heads to the New Jersey Devils. Does this take them to the next level. 7:06: Barkov could be the first Finnish captain to win the Stanley Cup. What are some countries that haven't had a Cup-winning captain yet? 9:45: Should Connor McDavid win the Conn Smythe Trophy, even if the Edmonton Oilers lose? 14:28: Corey Perry scored a big goal in Game 5. Could he avoid a fourth Cup finals loss? 18:05: Which teams are left without a Stanley Cup championship, and which of them are closest to winning? 22:43: What changes will the Toronto Maple Leafs' new coaching staff bring? 27:15: Should the Columbus Blue Jackets be aggressive in free agency? 31:30: How should the San Jose Sharks build around Macklin Celebrini? 35:13: Can Kyle Dubas re-shape the Pittsburgh Penguins into contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the sixth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, full of NHL topics in bite-sized segments. Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: What would an injury to Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov mean for the Stanley Cup final? 4:30: Could pressure derail the Edmonton Oilers' home-ice advantage? 6:40: Which defenseman will be taken first at the NHL draft? 9:36: Outside of Macklin Celebrini, who is the most NHL-ready forward at the draft? 12:45: Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. What's been his best move? 15:20: The Washington Capitals reached an agreement to buy CapFriendly. Should the NHL just have their own site with salary information? 18:55: The Columbus Blue Jackets and Patrik Laine are reportedly working on a trade, according to TSN/The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. Where are some potential destinations? 23:26: Who are some prime buyout candidates? 27:55: Will a handful of pending UFAs stay or go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our fifth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're discussing the Stanley Cup final, more NHL news and another hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Here's everything Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed: 0:00: How should Connor McDavid handle Florida's physicality? 4:44: How will Sergei Bobrovsky's run affect Igor Shesterkin's contract? 9:03: Who are some under-the-radar trade candidates? 12:14: Who benefits the most from the NHL's salary cap rising? 15:16: Should the Chicago Blackhawks pursue Jake Guentzel? 19:31: Do draft combine test results matter? 22:31: What are some crazy combine questions? 24:23: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he's received lots of interest in expansion. What could be the next expansion cities? 28:34: Michael and Jacob predict the first six players at the 4 Nations Face-Off for Canada and the USA. 33:54: They then predict the first six players for Sweden and Finland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our fourth episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're discussing a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Jacob Stoller and Ryan Kennedy discuss more Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers topics ahead of the Stanley Cup final before discussing the NHL draft and more NHL topics. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Ryan’s travel experience for the Stanley Cup final 2:41: Does GM Ken Holland deserve credit for the Oilers' turnaround? 6:02: Do the Florida Panthers deserve to be the heavy betting favorite to win the Cup? 8:38: After this Cup final appearance, are Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid locks to stay in Edmonton? 11:35: Is Oilers blueliner Evan Bouchard a top-10 NHL defenseman? 14:00: Is projected No. 1-overall NHL draft pick Macklin Celebrini being overlooked as a franchise talent? 18:00: Utah's NHL team is down to six potential names. 20:31: What are possible landing spots for Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras if he gets traded? 25:23: Are there any players we would've liked to see in the NHL's upcoming docuseries on Prime Video? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our third episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We're tackling a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discuss the early storylines ahead of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, plus some more NHL topics. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Who has the edge between the Panthers and Oilers? 2:44: The Panthers and Oilers did not touch their conference champion trophies. How do Michael and Jacob feel about the superstition? 4:34: What can the rest of the NHL learn from the Panthers? 7:23: Is Matthew Tkachuk a top-five player in the NHL? What about a top-five playoff player? 10:10: Who is each finalist's X-factor? 13:49: Can Aleksander Barkov shut down Connor McDavid? 16:58: Who are the NHL's latest Conn Smythe Trophy candidates? 21:22: Should the NHL even out the playing field for states with harsher income tax, or is it just an excuse? 25:27: Who should Canada's goaltender be at the 4 Nations Face-Off and the Olympics? 28:20: Should the NHL have a most improved player award? If so, who should win it? 31:54: A blind ranking of past first-overall picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our second episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show. We continue to tackle a ton of hockey topics in bite-sized segments during the rest of the playoffs and off-season. Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discuss more storylines in the NHL playoffs and off-seasons for those already eliminated, as well as the PWHL and Memorial Cup. Here's everything on today's episode: 0:00: Who has been the most disappointing Edmonton Oilers player in the Western Conference final? 2:35: The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers are in a very tight series, but which goaltender has the edge the rest of the way? 4:50: Should there be a "buyer beware" label for breaking the bank on a Sam Reinhart deal? 7:33: Will Steven Stamkos return to the Tampa Bay Lightning or hit the open market? How much is he worth? 11:35: Is it time for the PWHL to expand? If so, where? 14:03: After a cameraperson was on the ice for a fight during the Memorial Cup, should the NHL steal this concept? 18:53: Who should be the next coach of the San Jose Sharks? And if the Columbus Blue Jackets change their bench boss, who would replace Pascal Vincent? 22:30: Blue Jackets rookie Adam Fantilli was named a breakout candidate in an upcoming issue of The Hockey News. Who is your pick? 26:15: Do the Ottawa Senators need to make a big move this summer? 29:50: Will Easton Cowan crack the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster next season? 32:35: Over/Under: 2024 NHL free agent contract predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome all The Hockey News podcast listeners to the Wraparound Show, where we tackle a ton of trending hockey topics in bite-sized segments throughout the rest of the NHL playoffs and off-season. Here's everything on today's episode, presented by BetMGM and NorthlandHockey.com and hosted by Jacob Stoller and Michael Traikos: 0:00: Which team has looked more impressive between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers? Does Matt Rempe provide the emotional spark the Rangers need? 2:33: Should Canadian hockey fans jump on the Edmonton Oilers' bandwagon? 6:52: Who are the Conn Smythe Trophy front-runners? 11:35: Where does Mitch Marner end up? Will he stay in Toronto? 16:12: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Max Domi or Tyler Bertuzzi? 19:29: Should Philadelphia Flyers fans be worried about Matvei Michkov? 23:13: Has the Buffalo Sabres' Dylan Cozens put himself on Canada's radar heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off after the World Championship? How about the Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard? 27:18: Did the Winnipeg Jets make the right call hiring Scott Arniel as their new coach? 29:41: Who will join Don Waddell in Columbus? The Blue Jackets are rumored to be hiring him any day now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and David Alter: What is next for the Toronto Maple Leafs after firing Sheldon Keefe? Are the Rangers on another level, or are the hurricanes just overhyped? How are the PWHL playoffs looking? All that and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: Who will win the latest iteration of a Game 7 between the Leafs and Bruins? As the first round nears its end, who are the toughest teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences? How can the Rangers take out the Hurricanes in the conference semi-finals? All that and More. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - As the playoffs loom, who will come out on top in the first round? - How significant is the relocation of the Coyotes to Utah? - What is the Bruins outlook on the Leafs as they near their first-round series? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - As he nears the 70-goal mark, is this the best Auston Matthews has ever been? - Which of the first-round matchups will be the toughest or most entertaining? - What does the Coyotes' relocation mean for the future of hockey in the desert? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos: - Can Sidney Crosby turn back the clock and lead the Penguins to the post-season? - What was the deal with the Rangers line brawl with the Devils to open their game Wednesday? - Why aren't the Blue Jackets' youngsters playing? - All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices