Kenny Albert, Rangers radio voice and one of sports broadcasting's most versatile talents, joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for an in-depth career discussion. From 2025 National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame induction to his autobiography "A Mic for All Seasons" now available on audiobook, hear about calling the 1994 Stanley Cup Final on NHL Radio when Rangers-Canucks matched his two favorite teams, Barry Trotz fake arrest prank in Baltimore Skipjacks days, growing up with legendary father Marv Albert, and preparation differences between 20-30 hour NFL weeks versus NHL games. Plus comprehensive Rangers analysis on inconsistency and JT Miller trade impact, Washington and Winnipeg surprising success, Detroit and Ottawa turnarounds, Islanders injury plague with three waiver pickups, Devils inconsistency despite upgrades, why all three New York teams making playoffs raises excitement, radio versus TV call differences working with Dave Maloney and Eddie Olczyk, Twin Rinks Port Washington skating instructor origin story where Neil first saw Kenny's name, and humbleness making journey to top more fun than being there. Broadcasting legend shares 40 years of career insights.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[00:00] - Welcome: A Man for All Seasons with Kenny Albert joining NHL Wraparound

[01:00] - Great privilege: reminiscing with good friend Kenny Albert

[02:00] - 2025 National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame induction: great names inducted past years

[03:00] - Hall of Fame located Commack Long Island: big honor to be included

[04:00] - Madison Square Garden press room: sitting with mom and dad after Rangers games

[05:00] - Neil scouting for Islanders: innocent days for all of us

[06:00] - NHL this season: things didn't see coming or surprised you

[07:00] - Two biggest surprises: Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets

[08:00] - Washington last year playoffs: tired, old, slow against Rangers

[09:00] - Retooled: Pierre-Luc Dubois, Logan Thompson, key players during off-season

[10:00] - Alex Ovechkin amazing season: Spencer Carbery a lot of credit

[11:00] - Winnipeg: Scott Arniel great guy, assistant coach with Rangers

[12:00] - Head coaching opportunity Columbus: long time assistant, takes over where he played

[13:00] - East Coast doesn't pay attention: tremendous goaltending Hellebuyck, terrific players

[14:00] - Flip side disappointments: Detroit, Ottawa, Buffalo on the rise

[15:00] - Todd McLellan coming in: terrific record since took over

[16:00] - Ottawa finally next level: challenging for playoff spot, still time left

[17:00] - Montreal rough start then great stretch: right in mix as well

[18:00] - Pittsburgh impressive without Crosby and Malkin: leading up to break

[19:00] - Not many teams really out of it: three-point games, 25-26 games remaining

[20:00] - Players get to refresh: 100 players Four Nations, others recharge

[21:00] - Doing color with Kenny at Joe Louis Arena: Detroit on Versus/OLN

[22:00] - Over-preparer: tend to do even more than probably need

[23:00] - Learning tricks of trade: what to do and what not to do through years

[24:00] - Keep all game sheets: file cabinet to my left, could pull it out

[25:00] - 1994 Stanley Cup Final: NHL Radio, looked through sheets recently

[26:00] - Grew up Vancouver Canucks fan but also Rangers fan

[27:00] - Working Washington doing Capitals home games cable 1992-95

[28:00] - Also WTOP radio station: Rangers-Devils conference final happening

[29:00] - Howie Rose and Mike Keenan: 1993 Final NHL Radio, Los Angeles-Montreal

[30:00] - 1994: Howie supposed to do NHL Radio final, unavailable if Rangers got there

[31:00] - Got call day of Game 3 Rangers-Devils series: would you be interested?

[32:00] - 26 years old: of course I'd be interested, Rangers and Canucks my two teams

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