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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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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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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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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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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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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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