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Remembering Johnny Gaudreau Aug 31, 2024

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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

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Trades, Termination and Tons More NHL Speculation Aug 21, 2024

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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

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Which NHL Teams Have the Most Promising Long-Term Outlook? Jul 26, 2024

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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?

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Which NHL GMs Are on the Hot Seat? Jul 12, 2024

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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.

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Top Storylines After the Beginning of NHL Free Agency Jul 05, 2024

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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?

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2024 NHL Draft Preview with Tony Ferrari Jun 27, 2024

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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.

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As the NHL Playoffs End, There's Much More To Come Jun 25, 2024

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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?

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NHL Off-Season Picks Up as the Stanley Cup Final Intensifies Jun 20, 2024

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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?

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Could Pressure Derail the Edmonton Oilers' Home-Ice Advantage? Jun 13, 2024

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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?

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How Should Connor McDavid Handle Florida's Physicality? Jun 10, 2024

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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.

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