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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
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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.
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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. 
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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


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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.


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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.
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