Buckle up for The Wraparound, your twice-weekly, fast-paced dive into the hottest topics in hockey. Hosted by Emma Lingan and Michael Augello, each episode is packed with bite-sized debates and rapid-fire segments that keep the energy high and the insights flowing. From breaking news and juicy controversies to the biggest trends across the NHL, this show keeps you in the loop without missing a beat. With a rotating third analyst adding fresh takes every episode, it’s perfect for die-hard fans and casual listeners alike. If you're looking for quick, sharp, and lively hockey talk, this is your go-to!
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Buckle up for The Wraparound, your twice-weekly, fast-paced dive into the hottest topics in hockey. Hosted by Emma Lingan and Michael Augello, each episode is packed with bite-sized debates and rapid-fire segments that keep the energy high and the insights flowing. From breaking news and juicy controversies to the biggest trends across the NHL, this show keeps you in the loop without missing a beat. With a rotating third analyst adding fresh takes every episode, it’s perfect for die-hard fans and casual listeners alike. If you're looking for quick, sharp, and lively hockey talk, this is your go-to!
The Wraparound has a new episode full of rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode:
0:00: Was Shane Pinto’s extension a fair deal for the Ottawa Senators?
3:48: Will Brady and Matthew Tkachuk’s new podcast help attract a wider audience to the NHL?
7:50: Can Corey Perry be an X-factor for the Los Angeles Kings this season?
12:55: Could Bo Horvat earn a spot on Team Canada?
17:30: Is Josh Morrissey one of the NHL’s most underappreciated defensemen?
20:55: Will David Pastrnak become the Boston Bruins’ all-time leader in goals?
25:29: Breaking down the top WHL prospects to watch at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge
28:02: Do the Colorado Avalanche have a goaltending tandem capable of winning a Stanley Cup?
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Welcome to a new episode of The Wraparound, featuring rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Stephen Kerr discussed in this episode:
0:00: Can the Anaheim Ducks capture the Pacific Division title this season?
5:15: With Pierre-Luc Dubois out, could the Washington Capitals be on the hunt for a new center?
8:25: Will the Toronto Maple Leafs regret trading Fraser Minten?
12:15: Breaking down Sean Couturier’s comments on Matvei Michkov
16:10: Could Matthew Wood play a big role for the Nashville Predators this season?
21:50: What direction will Doug Armstrong take the St. Louis Blues in his last season as GM?
26:55: Looking ahead to the top candidates for the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class
31:02: Are the Buffalo Sabres in danger of being out of the playoff mix before American Thanksgiving?
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The Wraparound has more rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics for your listening and viewing pleasure.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Jim Parsons discussed in this episode:
0:00: Is Alex Ovechkin’s 900-goal milestone the most impressive feat in hockey?
5:15: Reflecting on Nazem Kadri’s evolution after reaching 1,000 games played
10:05: Could NHL teams change their approach on rookies nearing the 10-game mark?
16:15: Where does Drew Doughty rank among defensemen in his era?
20:15: Is Logan Thompson forcing his way onto Team Canada’s Olympic roster?
24:30: Can the Pittsburgh Penguins stay hot with Tristan Jarry out of the lineup?
27:56: Does Matthew Knies or Cole Caufield have a better chance of making Team USA’s Olympic roster?
31:15: Is there a path for Connor Ingram to become an effective player for the Edmonton Oilers this season?
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The Wraparound is here for you on Tuesdays and Thursdays with a bunch 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: What is the cause for the New York Rangers’ offensive struggles?
5:30: How much will Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson be earning with the Anaheim Ducks next season?
9:25: Has Trevor Zegras established himself as a top-line center with the Philadelphia Flyers?
13:35: Breaking down Nikolaj Ehlers’ slow start with the Carolina Hurricanes
17:55: How important is Morgan Rielly to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offensive success?
23:10: Could David Kampf terminate his contract with the Maple Leafs?
27:16: Is Ben Kindel capable of helping this Pittsburgh Penguins team stay competitive?
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The Wraparound is your show for rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode:
0:00: Breaking down Martin Necas’ eight-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche
5:48: Is Jakub Dobes the new No. 1 goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens?
9:30: How will Zach Hyman fit in the Edmonton Oilers’ lineup when he returns?
14:09: Will Thomas Harley surpass Miro Heiskanen as the top defenseman for the Dallas Stars?
18:20: Considering his early struggles with the St. Louis Blues, is Jordan Binnington still Canada’s top goaltending option?
23:04: What does the right contract extension look like for Adrian Kempe and the Los Angeles Kings?
27:39: How should the Vancouver Canucks handle Kiefer Sherwood’s next contract?
31:05: Could Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue be the next top talent to watch in the WHL?
34:19: Analyzing the TNT and ESPN coverage of the NHL
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It's time for The Wraparound, featuring rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Stephen Kerr discussed in this episode:
0:00: Which teams should pursue a trade for Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri?
4:58: Does Pavel Zacha make sense as a trade candidate for the Boston Bruins?
8:30: What to make of the Vancouver Canucks’ acquisition of Lukas Reichel
12:15: Breaking down Nikita Kucherov’s accomplishments after reaching 1,000 career points
16:03: Could the Nashville Predators facilitate a trade for Steven Stamkos?
22:35: Should the Utah Mammoth be considered contenders for a top-three spot in the Central Division?
26:25: Can Andrei Svechnikov break out of his current slump with the Carolina Hurricanes?
30:05: Could Rickard Rakell’s injury impact his stock as a potential trade piece?
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Rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics are what The Wraparound is all about.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode:
0:00: Could Justin Brazeau be a valuable trade piece for the Pittsburgh Penguins?
6:10: Breaking down the hottest starts by NHL veterans
9:01: Does Clayton Keller deserve an opportunity to play for Team USA at the Olympics?
12:50: What can the Toronto Maple Leafs learn from the Toronto Blue Jays?
17:45: After becoming the fourth player to ever have 500 points on multiple teams, is John Tavares a Hall of Famer?
21:40: Reflecting on Adam Henrique’s career after reaching 1,000 games played
25:39: Could Colten Ellis potentially be a strong option in net for the Buffalo Sabres?
28:20: What’s been the most concerning part of the Calgary Flames’ start to the season?
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The Wraparound is back to discuss the Jets, Senators, Canucks, Oilers and more NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode:
0:00: Will Jack Eichel be a Hart Trophy finalist this season?
4:45: After becoming the Winnipeg Jets’ all-time points leader, is Mark Scheifele the best player in franchise history?
7:41: Should the Ottawa Senators be willing to commit long-term to Shane Pinto?
11:13: How concerned should the Vancouver Canucks be with the absence of Filip Chytil?
16:15: Can the Los Angeles Kings stay afloat in the Pacific Division without Anze Kopitar?
20:30: How will Brad Marchand be remembered by Boston Bruins fans?
25:10: Could Andrei Vasilevskiy’s slow start with the Tampa Bay Lightning be a bigger sign of regression?
28:10: Breaking down the Edmonton Oilers’ offensive struggles
32:30: What to make of the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche wearing Whalers and Nordiques jerseys
36:30: Looking at J.P. Hulbert’s surprising rise in the WHL
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The Wraparound is back to discuss NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jim Parsons discussed in this episode:
0:00: With Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton extended, what’s the next step in the Montreal Canadiens’ organizational journey?
4:37: Can the New Jersey Devils stay competitive without Jacob Markstrom in their lineup for the next few weeks?
7:43: Will the Florida Panthers' injury struggles begin to catch up to them?
11:35: Could Zeev Buium help the Minnesota Wild become an elite offensive team?
15:20: Should Jimmy Snuggerud be the early favorite for the Calder Trophy?
18:55: Should the NHL be concerned about the untested ice for the upcoming Olympics?
22:40: Does Easton Cowan’s early success with the Toronto Maple Leafs create some urgency for a Nick Robertson trade?
29:10: How will the Edmonton Oilers organize their forward group with Zach Hyman returning?
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The Wraparound is here with more NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in this episode:
0:00: Was the Lane Hutson extension a huge win for the Montreal Canadiens?
4:25: Could Pavel Dorofeyev be one of the league’s next best goal-scorers?
8:29: Should the Colorado Avalanche be concerned about how much they might have to end up paying Martin Necas?
12:55: How will Aleksander Barkov’s LTIR placement impact the Florida Panthers’ season-long plans?
16:04: Do the Boston Bruins or Pittsburgh Penguins have a better chance of defying expectations this season?
18:55: Will the Washington Capitals end up keeping John Carlson beyond this season?
21:45: Has Juuse Saros shown early signs of a potential resurgence with the Nashville Predators?
27:15: Can the Ottawa Senators stay afloat without Brady Tkachuk in their lineup for at least the next four weeks?
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The Wraparound is here with rapid-fire hockey topics on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode:
0:00: After breaking the Colorado Avalanche points record, will Nathan MacKinnon go down as the best player in franchise history?
4:35: With Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel locked up, will the Vegas Golden Knights be contenders for the next decade?
8:35: Which Edmonton Oilers signing aside from Connor McDavid will end up being the most impactful?
12:15: Has McDavid’s extension set a new precedent for star players in the future?
17:15: Does Kevin Cheveldayoff deserve more credit for extending his star players with the Winnipeg Jets?
21:21: Breaking down the rumored contract extension for Lane Hutson
24:00: What to make of Logan Cooley’s decision to reportedly decline an eight-year contract with the Utah Mammoth
29:20: Which player earning over $10 million per season will win the Stanley Cup first?
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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
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Buckle up for The Wraparound, your twice-weekly, fast-paced dive into the hottest topics in hockey. Hosted by Emma Lingan and Michael Augello, each episode is packed with bite-sized debates and rapid-fire segments that keep the energy high and the insights flowing. From breaking news and juicy controversies to the biggest trends across the NHL, this show keeps you in the loop without missing a beat. With a rotating third analyst adding fresh takes every episode, it’s perfect for die-hard fans and casual listeners alike. If you're looking for quick, sharp, and lively hockey talk, this is your go-to!