Episodes

  • Will The Bruins Or Penguins Defy Expectations?

    Will The Bruins Or Penguins Defy Expectations?
    Oct 14 2025
    The Wraparound is here with more NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in this episode: 0:00: Was the Lane Hutson extension a huge win for the Montreal Canadiens? 4:25: Could Pavel Dorofeyev be one of the league’s next best goal-scorers? 8:29: Should the Colorado Avalanche be concerned about how much they might have to end up paying Martin Necas? 12:55: How will Aleksander Barkov’s LTIR placement impact the Florida Panthers’ season-long plans? 16:04: Do the Boston Bruins or Pittsburgh Penguins have a better chance of defying expectations this season? 18:55: Will the Washington Capitals end up keeping John Carlson beyond this season? 21:45: Has Juuse Saros shown early signs of a potential resurgence with the Nashville Predators? 27:15: Can the Ottawa Senators stay afloat without Brady Tkachuk in their lineup for at least the next four weeks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Does The Winnipeg Jets' GM Deserve More Credit?

    Does The Winnipeg Jets' GM Deserve More Credit?
    Oct 9 2025
    The Wraparound is here with rapid-fire hockey topics on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode: 0:00: After breaking the Colorado Avalanche points record, will Nathan MacKinnon go down as the best player in franchise history? 4:35: With Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel locked up, will the Vegas Golden Knights be contenders for the next decade? 8:35: Which Edmonton Oilers signing aside from Connor McDavid will end up being the most impactful? 12:15: Has McDavid’s extension set a new precedent for star players in the future? 17:15: Does Kevin Cheveldayoff deserve more credit for extending his star players with the Winnipeg Jets? 21:21: Breaking down the rumored contract extension for Lane Hutson 24:00: What to make of Logan Cooley’s decision to reportedly decline an eight-year contract with the Utah Mammoth 29:20: Which player earning over $10 million per season will win the Stanley Cup first? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Bounce-Back Candidates, Cup Picks And More NHL Predictions

    Bounce-Back Candidates, Cup Picks And More NHL Predictions
    Oct 7 2025
    Welcome to the new NHL season. The Wraparound is back to tackle the league and other hockey topics in rapid-fire segments. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jack Williams discussed in this episode: 0:00: Which rebuilding NHL teams will push for playoff spots this season? 5:41: Which playoff team from the 2024-25 season is most likely to miss the playoffs this year? 8:24: Will Gavin McKenna be the third 18-year-old to win the Hobey Baker Award? 11:09: Which rookie will end up being most valuable to their team this season? 14:35: Which big-name pending UFA will not finish the season with their current team? 18:35: Which under-the-radar defenseman has the best chance of having a breakout offensive year? 21:05: Breaking down the top candidates for bounce-back seasons 24:35: Sharing our Stanley Cup final predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Previewing The NHL's Metropolitan Division In 2025-26

    Previewing The NHL's Metropolitan Division In 2025-26
    Oct 3 2025
    The Wraparound is here to preview the NHL's Metropolitan Division teams ahead of the 2025-26 season. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jonathan Bailey discussed in this episode: 0:00: With Luke Hughes extended, is the New Jersey Devils’ defensive core good enough to contend? 5:28: Can Zach Werenski carry the Columbus Blue Jackets to the playoffs? 9:10: Did the Carolina Hurricanes make too many changes in the off-season? 13:11: Can Mike Sullivan unlock a new level of offense for the New York Rangers? 17:43: Will Mathieu Darche push the New York Islanders towards the playoffs or sell off the team’s core pieces? 21:47: Which stars will be left on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster by the end of the season? 25:40: Will the Washington Capitals prove that last season’s success wasn’t just a one-off? 29:04: Will Rick Tocchet rely on the Philadelphia Flyers youngsters to play big roles this season? Watch the Big Show for previews in the other divisions as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • What Role Will Zayne Parekh Play On The Flames?

    What Role Will Zayne Parekh Play On The Flames?
    Sep 29 2025
    The final full week of the NHL's pre-season is here, and it's time to discuss more rapid-fire topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode: 0:00: Breaking down Mason McTavish’s extension with the Anaheim Ducks 4:05: Reflecting on the career of Marc-Andre Fleury 9:55: Can Cam Fowler be a strong contributor for the entirety of his new extension with the St. Louis Blues? 13:45: Could Zayne Parekh play a big role for the Calgary Flames this season? 18:20: Will Anthony Stolarz be one of the NHL’s most valuable goaltenders relative to cap hit? 22:20: How will the Toronto Maple Leafs sort out their bottom six forwards? 26:10: Could Braeden Cootes crack the Vancouver Canucks’ opening day lineup? 29:35: Who needs to step up for the Seattle Kraken in the absence of Kaapo Kakko? 31:30: Could Radim Mrtka make an early appearance for the Buffalo Sabres? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • How Injuries And Absences Will Affect The Stars, Leafs, Panthers And More

    How Injuries And Absences Will Affect The Stars, Leafs, Panthers And More
    Sep 26 2025
    Kickstart the weekend with rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in this episode: 0:00: How much will Jamie Benn’s absence affect the Dallas Stars to start the season? 5:03: Can the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation hold up without Joseph Woll? 9:15: Is Alex Pietrangelo hinting at a potential return this season? 14:39: Are the Florida Panthers still Stanley Cup contenders without Aleksander Barkov? 19:05: Who will have to take on a larger role for the Nashville Predators with the injury to Nic Hague? 24:03: Breaking down potential trade destinations for Connor Ingram 28:05: Making sense of Alex Tuch’s extension talks with the Buffalo Sabres 31:55: How will the Montreal Canadiens structure their third line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Will Canucks' Thatcher Demko Return To Form?

    Will Canucks' Thatcher Demko Return To Form?
    Sep 22 2025
    Welcome to a new episode of rapid-fire hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode: 0:00: Can Thatcher Demko return to form for the Vancouver Canucks this season? 5:50: Will Evgeni Malkin remain on the Pittsburgh Penguins throughout the entire season? 13:00: Will Brandon Carlo or Scott Laughton have a better first full season with the Toronto Maple Leafs? 16:28: Could Victor Olofsson be a reliable top-six forward for the Colorado Avalanche? 19:10: Will Drew Doughty be on Team Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster? 22:18: What should the New York Rangers be willing to pay Artemi Panarin for his next contract? 26:19: Which offensive player needs to step up the most for the Ottawa Senators this season? 29:02: Could this be a revenge season for Jake Oettinger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Do The Canadiens' Kent Hughes And Jeff Gorton Deserve Long-Term Extensions?

    Do The Canadiens' Kent Hughes And Jeff Gorton Deserve Long-Term Extensions?
    Sep 19 2025
    NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments are what The Wraparound is all about. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Diandra Loux discussed in this episode: 0:00: Which Toronto Maple Leafs acquisition will have the biggest impact this season? 5:22: Do Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton deserve long-term extensions with the Montreal Canadiens? 9:27: How much will Kyle Connor be making on his next contract with the Winnipeg Jets? 13:09: How difficult will it be for GMs to negotiate long-term contracts with the rising salary cap? 18:46: Who do NHL players think the next ‘face of the league’ will be? 24:04: Who will have to step up the most for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the absence of Nick Paul? 27:50: Breaking down Mikael Backlund’s extension with the Calgary Flames 30:00: Will Anze Kopitar be a first-ballot Hall of Famer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins