Buckle up for The Wraparound, your twice-weekly, fast-paced dive into the hottest topics in hockey! Hosted by Emma Lingan, each 30-35 minute 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 rotating hosts 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, each 30-35 minute 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 rotating hosts 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!
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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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
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Kick off the weekend with rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Karine Hains discussed in today's episode:
0:00: How will the Florida Panthers become salary cap-compliant?
4:25: Predicting the next contracts for Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti
9:50: Will the Columbus Blue Jackets be able to stay in playoff contention this season?
13:51: Will Max Pacioretty suit up for an NHL team this season?
17:58: How will Canada's coaching staff for the Olympics impact the roster decisions?
22:00: Who will be the Montreal Canadiens' second-line center?
26:24: Did the New Jersey Devils do enough this summer to make a deeper playoff run?
30:04: Breaking down Jackson Blake's extension with the Carolina Hurricanes
34:53: Did the New York Islanders get a good deal by avoiding arbitration with Maxim Tsyplakov?
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Kick off a new week in the NHL off-season with a new episode of rapid-fire topics on The Wraparound.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode:
0:00: Reflecting on the NHL career of Jaroslav Halak
5:30: Will Blake Wheeler go down as one of the best Winnipeg Jets ever?
9:20: Did the Jets get a good deal by extending Gabriel Vilardi?
13:30: What will the Pittsburgh Penguins end up doing with Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell?
18:40: Could Nazem Kadri be traded by the Calgary Flames?
24:17: Will the Colorado Avalanche be able to keep Martin Necas?
30:40: Which players going through salary arbitration are due for the biggest raises?
34:30: What have been the best and worst contracts handed out this off-season?
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Here are the rapid-fire NHL topics Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jonathan Bailey discussed in this episode of The Wraparound:
0:00: Is Lukas Dostal the Anaheim Ducks’ goalie of the future?
4:58: Will the Columbus Blue Jackets end up trading Yegor Chinakhov?
9:02: Was signing Joe Veleno a smart low-risk bet for the Montreal Canadiens?
11:44: Which 2025 draft pick that has signed their entry-level contract will make an appearance in the NHL this season?
14:30: How will Joe Thornton impact the San Jose Sharks as a player development coach?
17:58: How will Mitch Marner be received by Toronto Maple Leafs fans in his return to Scotiabank Arena?
22:50: Was Dakota Joshua the type of player the Toronto Maple Leafs needed to acquire?
27:20: Did the Chicago Blackhawks do enough this off-season to support Connor Bedard?
33:55: Did the Winnipeg Jets do enough this off-season after losing Nikolaj Ehlers?
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It's time to discuss more NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in today's episode:
0:00: Breaking down the NHL's decision to return to the decentralized draft format
6:30: How will the NHL's upcoming changes to emergency backup goalies impact the game?
12:10: Could Arturs Silovs be the goaltender of the future for the Pittsburgh Penguins?
18:00: Will Jeff Skinner be able to have a resurgence with the San Jose Sharks?
23:00: Could Kirill Kaprizov test free agency next summer?
29:40: Which team needs Gavin McKenna the most at the 2026 NHL draft?
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Welcome back to another episode of rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Willie Ramirez discussed in today's episode:
0:00: Breaking down Jack Eichel’s 1-on-1 interview with Willie Ramirez
6:10: What to make of the San Jose Sharks acquiring Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs
10:40: Was it a smart move for the Pittsburgh Penguins to trade for Matt Dumba?
15:10: Will the Dallas Stars continue to shop Jason Robertson throughout the summer?
20:57: How much will player development improve with one 19-year-old reportedly being eligible to play on AHL rosters when the next CBA starts?
25:45: Are the Colorado Avalanche still top Stanley Cup contenders?
29:10: Should the Edmonton Oilers look to upgrade their top six after Zach Hyman’s recent injury update?
32:30: Will the Montreal Canadiens end up paying Lane Hutson more than Noah Dobson?
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Welcome back to The Wraparound, where we discuss topics across the NHL in rapid-fire segments.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Diandra Loux and Michael Augello discussed in today's episode:
0:00: Which player who elected for salary arbitration is due for the biggest payday?
4:35: Breaking down the Buffalo Sabres’ decision to elect for arbitration with Bowen Byram
9:50: Was Cam York’s extension a good deal for the Philadelphia Flyers?
15:25: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs pursue Jack Roslovic?
22:20: Are the Dallas Stars still considered Stanley Cup contenders?
25:45: Why Jakub Dobes’ extension was a smart move for the Montreal Canadiens
28:48: Will Jake O’Brien suit up for the Seattle Kraken this season?
31:50: Is a quiet free agency a cause for concern for the Tampa Bay Lightning?
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The Wraparound has some more rapid-fire looks at NHL free agency, international and women’s hockey news and more.
Here’s what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Willie Ramirez discussed in this episode:
1:15: Do the Winnipeg Jets have the weapons to replace Nikolaj Ehlers?
3:36: Which NHL teams must look at next steps after missing out on Ehlers?
7:00: Where does Mitch Marner fit in the Vegas Golden Knights’ forward lineup?
11:50: Will the Washington Capitals insert more rising prospects into the lineup next season after losing players in free agency?
14:04: What do you think about what the Capitals have or haven’t done so far in the off-season?
16:30: The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner wants Hockey Canada to push for a fighting ban across all junior leagues. Agree or disagree?
22:10: Reacting to women's hockey in North America hitting record numbers: is this growth a result of the PWHL’s visibility?
24:18: Can these rising numbers be attributed to something other than the PWHL?
28:00: The NHL, NHLPA and IIHF reach an official agreement for NHL player participation in the 2026 Olympics. Does the USA now have an edge, thanks to the 4 Nations experience and the IIHF World Championship victory (its first since 1933)?
29:46: What will this rivalry between the USA and Canada look like at the Olympics next year?
32:30: The Anaheim Ducks signed Mikael Granlund to three-year, $21-million contract. They had the cap space to do it, but is this an overpay for a middle-six center?
34:16: How is Granlund going to impact the Ducks roster, and what kind of noise will the team make this year?
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Get your fill-in on another day of the NHL's off-season with rapid-fire discussion on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Stephen Kerr and Michael Augello discussed in today's episode:
0:00: Predicting Connor Bedard’s next contract with the Chicago Blackhawks
5:52: What to make of the Dallas Stars’ decision to hire Glen Gulutzan as coach
9:50: Was signing Brent Burns a low-risk move for the Colorado Avalanche?
12:06: How will losing Pius Suter affect the Vancouver Canucks?
16:35: Does Don Cherry deserve to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame next year?
20:26: Breaking down Ken Holland’s first free agency with the Los Angeles Kings
24:55: Was Morgan Frost’s extension with the Calgary Flames a good signing?
27:05: Making sense of the Seattle Kraken’s off-season trades and signings
29:49: Could Andrew Mangiapane be re-ignited by playing with the Edmonton Oilers?
33:20: Assessing the San Jose Sharks’ free agency decisions
36:30: Reacting to Nikolaj Ehlers’ contract with the Carolina Hurricanes
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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, each 30-35 minute 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 rotating hosts 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!