Episodes

  • Should The Maple Leafs Try To Hold Auston Matthews Out Of The 4 Nations Face-Off?

    Should The Maple Leafs Try To Hold Auston Matthews Out Of The 4 Nations Face-Off?
    Dec 23 2024
    It's time for The Hockey News Wraparound Show as the NHL's holiday break awaits. Here are all the bite-sized NHL topics that Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode 0:00: Was an eight-game suspension appropriate for Matt Rempe’s hit on Miro Heiskanen? 3:47: Could the Toronto Maple Leafs hold Auston Matthews out of the 4 Nations Face-Off? 7:22: Which pending UFA is having the best season so far? 10:43: Are expectations for Connor Bedard too high at this point in his career? 13:10: Should the NHL consider playing games on Christmas? 14:39: Which NHL team needs a reset the most in 2025? 19:58: Which PTO player is succeeding the most right now? 23:08: Does Quinn Hughes have the best case to win the Norris Trophy? 26:07: Should there be any concerns about the relationship between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Was Acquiring Kaapo Kakko A Smart Bet For The Seattle Kraken?

    Was Acquiring Kaapo Kakko A Smart Bet For The Seattle Kraken?
    Dec 19 2024
    It's time for The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring a bunch of NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments. THN.com's Nashville Predators site editor Emma Lingan is joined by New Jersey Devils site editor Kristy Flannery for this episode. Here's what they discussed: 0:00: Will the Vancouver Canucks make a move before the roster freeze? 2:03: Was acquiring Kaapo Kakko a smart bet for the Seattle Kraken? 5:01: Did the Nashville Predators get fair value for Alexandre Carrier? 9:37: How important is Ondrej Palat to the New Jersey Devils? 12:35: Which coach has been most impressive with their new team? 16:25: Should the Philadelphia Flyers be sellers at the deadline? 20:00: Can the Pittsburgh Penguins insert themselves in the playoff race? 24:04: Who has been the biggest piece in the Vegas Golden Knights’ offense not named Jack Eichel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Is Martin St-Louis' Future With The Canadiens Coming Into Question?

    Is Martin St-Louis' Future With The Canadiens Coming Into Question?
    Dec 16 2024
    Welcome to a new week of NHL hockey and a new episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show with Emma Lingan and Michael Augello. Here are the many topics they discussed in rapid-fire segments: 0:00: Was the St. Louis Blues’ decision to acquire Cam Fowler a sign that they’re trying to remain competitive? 2:55: How much will the Ottawa Senators’ success continue to rely on Ullmark? 5:30: Breaking down the Senators’ EBUG "traffic problems" 8:36: Is Martin St-Louis’ future as coach of the Canadiens coming into question? 11:53: Did the Toronto Maple Leafs overuse Anthony Stolarz? 15:46: Could the Buffalo Sabres consider trading Dylan Cozens? 22:06: An early look at the NHL’s quarter-century teams 26:00: Could Brayden Point break Steven Stamkos’ Lightning record for goals in a single season? 27:45: Will we see more changes for the New York Rangers before the roster freeze? 30:48: Will Brock Nelson remain with the New York Islanders this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • What Will Brock Boeser's Next Contract Look Like With Canucks?

    What Will Brock Boeser's Next Contract Look Like With Canucks?
    Dec 12 2024
    Listen to a bunch of NHL topics in rapid-fire segments with The Hockey News Wraparound Show. Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed: 0:00: Is Mackenzie Blackwood the goaltending answer for the Colorado Avalanche? 3:20: Which goaltender will be traded next, and to what team? 5:55: Should the New York Rangers be investigated for ‘soft tampering?’ 9:47: Will the Edmonton Oilers have issues extending Evan Bouchard? 13:58: With the World Cup of Hockey planned to return in 2028, should the NHL bring back Team North America? 16:54: Who were the biggest snubs from Team Canada’s world juniors training camp roster? 19:54: Who are some other exciting prospects to watch at the world juniors this year? 22:16: Has Anthony Stolarz been the Maple Leafs’ most valuable off-season acquisition in years? 25:34: What will Brock Boeser’s next contract look like? 28:16: Do Brad Marchand’s recent comments suggest more frustration within the Boston Bruins organization? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Should The Buffalo Sabres' GM Be On The Hot Seat?

    Should The Buffalo Sabres' GM Be On The Hot Seat?
    Dec 9 2024
    Welcome to a new week in the NHL with The Hockey News Wraparound Show. Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Did Rangers GM Chris Drury's trade rumors hurt the possibility of a bigger return for Jacob Trouba? 3:37: Will Trouba remain a member of the Anaheim Ducks past this season? 6:21: Will the Rangers be able to continue to build a championship-caliber team with Shesterkin's record-breaking extension? 8:59: Was the Blackhawks' decision to fire Luke Richardson justified? 12:30: Is Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on the hot seat after his comments on Buffalo this past week? 17:20: Is there any pressure for Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving to extend Mitch Marner soon, given how well he's been playing? 20:51: Could the Los Angeles Kings make some unexpected noise in the playoffs? 23:43: With the Washington Capitals tied for first place in the NHL, is it time to consider this team a legit contender? 25:53: What can the Nashville Predators do to avoid a long-term rebuild? 30:47: Based on their start, is there anything holding the Edmonton Oilers back from being contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • 4 Nations Face-Off Roster Reactions, Plus Laine, Seguin And Jets

    4 Nations Face-Off Roster Reactions, Plus Laine, Seguin And Jets
    Dec 5 2024
    Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discuss NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments. Here's what they discussed in today's show: 0:00: Was Sam Montembeault the right choice as the third goaltender to represent Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off? 3:02: Who should be the starting goaltender for Team Sweden? 5:16: Leo Carlsson will be the youngest player at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Was this a surprising selection over more experienced Swedish forwards? 7:52: Notable 4 Nations Face-Off snubs 11:45: With Patrik Laine scoring in his first game back and also being selected to Team Finland, could this be the year he returns to being a star in the NHL? 14:15: With Tyler Seguin being out for the rest of the season, what will the Stars do with all the cap space they have? 18:12: After their four-goal collapse against the Colorado Avalanche, is it time for serious change in Buffalo? 21:58: With Auston Matthews’ hot start in his return to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup, could he crawl back in contention for the Rocket Richard Trophy? 23:42: Are the Winnipeg Jets showing signs of regression, or is their slump just a blip? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Did The Blue Jackets Get A Fair Return For Jiricek? Plus Canadiens-Bruins, Flames And More

    Did The Blue Jackets Get A Fair Return For Jiricek? Plus Canadiens-Bruins, Flames And More
    Dec 2 2024
    Kick off the new week with The Hockey News Wraparound Show, where we discuss a bunch of NHL and hockey topics in bite-sized segments. Here's today's episode with Emma Lingan and Andrew McInnis: 0:00: Did the Columbus Blue Jackets get a fair return for David Jiricek? 3:30: Is there any rivalry that tops the historic one between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins? 6:38: Will the Colorado Avalanche or Nashville Predators benefit more from their goaltender swap of Scott Wedgewood and Justus Annunen? 11:36: Is Quinn Hughes more valuable to the Vancouver Canucks than Cale Makar is to the Avalanche? 14:57: Has Kevin Lankinen been the best off-season addition in the NHL? 18:54: After winning three straight games, is it too soon to write off the Pittsburgh Penguins? 22:03: Should the Calgary Flames be buyers or sellers right now? 24:32: Is there still a huge gap between the Florida Panthers and the rest of the Eastern Conference? 28:17: Could the PWHL’s new ‘no-escape’ rule ever be implemented in the NHL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Will The Rangers' Trade Rumors Spark A Turnaround?

    Will The Rangers' Trade Rumors Spark A Turnaround?
    Nov 28 2024
    Happy American Thanksgiving, and welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring a rapid fire of NHL topics with Emma Lingan and Michael Augello. Here's what they discussed in this week's episode: 0:00: Which player on the NHL teams you cover – Nashville for Emma and Buffalo for Michael – are you most thankful for? 3:10: Are the New York Rangers truly considering trading some of their stars, or is it a tactic to create urgency within the lineup? 6:08: Have the Anaheim Ducks been too passive in their rebuild? 9:46: Should the Utah Hockey Club consider trading Karel Vejmelka or sign him long-term? 13:37: Breaking down the Phil Tomasino trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins 21:06: Could Joey Daccord join Canada for the 4 Nations Face-Off? 24:23: Are there any teams in the Pacific Division that should be concerned about their playoff chances? 27:05: Can the Toronto Maple Leafs hold on to the Atlantic Division lead with all of their injuries? 29:35: Could Mike Matheson be on the way out of Montreal? 32:16: Does Macklin Celebrini have a legitimate chance of being better than Connor Bedard? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins