The Wraparound

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Frank Zawrazky discussed in this episode: 1:10: Breaking down Drake Batherson’s extension with the Ottawa Senators?  4:01: Did the Washington Capitals get good value on Ryan Leonard’s extension?  5:40: Are the Capitals preparing for life after Alex Ovechkin with Leonard’s extension?  7:48: Expectations from Noah Ostlund after his extension with the Buffalo Sabres? 11:05: Was it the right choice by the Chicago Blackhawks to make Connor Bedard their new captain?  14:12: Reacting to the Detroit Red Wings’ decision to promote Shawn Horcoff as interim GM 16:00: What took so long for the Detroit Red Wings to announce this?  18:17: Thoughts on the Columbus Blue Jackets’ decision to bring in Cam Talbot 22:39: How much longer will Connor Hellebuyck’s drama with the Winnipeg Jets continue?  26:33: How do you see this season unfolding with Pete DeBoer and the New York Islanders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode: 0:53: Breaking down the brewing rivalry between The Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers?  7:00: Reacting to the Anaheim Ducks’ decision to terminate Chris Kreider’s contract 9:00: Which team will Chris Kreider end up signing with? 10:33: What are your thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers signing forward Alex Formenton 13:00: Will signing Alex Formenton be worth the noise for the Edmonton Oilers?  15:50: Should Minnesota Wild fans be worried that Quinn Hughes is in no rush to sign? 21:45: Which PTO signing is most likely to stick with their team? 25:50: Should the Calgary Flames move on from Jonathan Huberdeau?  30:11: Which NHL teams are on the verge of a rebuild?  33:07: How much longer could Sidney Crosby continue to play for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what former professional Ice Hockey player Madison Packer, Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Eric Cruikshank discussed in this episode: Women’s Hockey Segment with Madison Packer 1:42: What were the biggest signings or trades of the PWHL off-season? 3:27: Which PWHL expansion teams will fare best in 2026-27 6:33: Which coaching or staff changes have been the most interesting?  NHL News  8:32: Was Zeev Buium’s contract extension a smart bet for the Vancouver Canucks? 11:35: Expectations for Buium with the Canucks this upcoming season  13:41: Reacting to Fraser Minten’s seven-year extension with the Boston Bruins 17:31: Who are the best remaining candidates for the Detroit Red Wings’ GM position? 21:21: Breaking down BetMGM’s pre-season odds for the Stanley Cup winner in 2026-27 25:16: Reacting to players 40-31 on the NHL Network’s top 50 players list 28:45: What are reasonable expectations for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Metsa this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Eric Cruikshank discussed in this episode: 1:08: Breaking down the New Jersey Devils’ acquisition of Luke Evangelista  4:15: What does the Evangelista trade mean for the Nashville Predators?   6:48: Do you think that Robert Thomas was the right choice for a captain by the St Louis Blues? 9:55: How will Eeli Tolvanen fit with the New York Rangers?  13:13: Did the Washington Capitals have the best off-season in the NHL? 17:30: What are intriguing storylines to follow heading into NHL training camps? 20:49: Which rookie goaltenders could make their mark in the NHL this upcoming season?  25:07: Which players have to deliver for their team in the Atlantic and Metropolitan Division?  26:21: Which players have to deliver for their team in the Central and Pacific division?  28:00: Which NHL teams have set themselves up to have the biggest window for Stanley Cup contention? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Andre Leal discussed in this episode: 1:15: Would Dylan Larkin fit well with the Montreal Canadiens?  5:29: Reacting to speculation on Erik Karlsson’s potential fit with the Toronto Maple Leafs  9:52: Which teams have handed out too many no-move or no-trade clauses to their players?  14:55: Which unsigned coaches will be first in line to be considered for jobs this season? 19:11: Who should the Ottawa Senators name as their next captain? 22:09: Which off-season move will turn out to be the most impactful?  25:15: Which teams are one or two moves away from either being a Stanley Cup contender or a bottom-tier franchise? 29:03: How concerning is Frederik Andersen’s injury news for the Edmonton Oilers?  32:41: Connor Hellebuyck has made an official trade request from the Winnipeg Jets, where would he fit in best next?  35:25: What does this do to the outlook on the Winnipeg Jets’ season?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Frank Zawrazky, Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 1:10: How should the Anaheim Ducks handle Cutter Gauthier’s situation? 4:37: What is Drake Batherson's value for the Ottawa Senators and should they sign him to an eight-year extension? 8:32: Is Adam Fox becoming underrated among NHL defenseman? 12:15: After signing his entry-level contract, will Adam Novotny play for the Vancouver Canucks this season? 15:53: Which players will thrive with their new teams this season?  20:33: Rearranging the 2017 NHL Draft class  23:08: Which NHL player under 23 has the best chance of breaking out this season?  26:22: Reacting to the NHL’s Global Series announcement in Germany 31:09: How concerning is Elvis Merzlikins’ injury for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Kelsey Surmacz, Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:59: What are your overall thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers’ moves and how they look heading into next season?  5:21: Do you think The Pittsburgh Penguins still plan to make a bigger trade to bolster their roster? 8:46: Which players should the Penguins be targeting?  11:39: Have the Boston Bruins done enough this off-season to stay competitive in the Atlantic?  16:20: Which goalie will end up playing the most games for the New Jersey Devils this season? 18:30: Should Sunny Mehta have gone out and acquired a true No. 1 goalie? Are they better or worse without Jacob Markstrom? 21:11: Is the Dallas Stars' Stanley Cup window closing? 25:26: Which Central Division team had the best off-season? 28:46: Which Pacific Division team had the best off-season? 31:47: Who are some under-the-radar acquisitions that could make a big impact next season?   35:00: How would the 2022 NHL Draft order look if GMs had a second chance to make their picks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Karine Hains, Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:56: Reacting to Ville Koivunen’s eight-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins 3:54: What to make of the Detroit Red Wings’ GM search 6:13: Will the Red Wings make any other changes once they find a new GM?  7:42: Who had the best and worst off-season in the Atlantic Division? 11:13: Who had the best and worst off-season in the Metropolitan Division? 14:22: Which of the top remaining UFA goalies is most likely to be signed with a team before the start of the season?  17:15: Thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens signing Maksymillian Szuber to a two way deal?  18:12: What should the Canadiens do with their remaining RFAs? 22:07: What can Teddy Blueger provide for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 24:47: Who should be the next captain of the Chicago Blackhawks?  28:22: Is there anyone you think that will end up regressing this season after having a very strong year? 31:13: Hellebuyck, Larkin or Rielly - Which one is the most likely to be traded by the start of the regular season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Jim Parsons discussed in this episode: 0:00: Reacting to Macklin Celebrini's five-year extension with the San Jose Sharks 5:48: Projecting Will Smith's next contract with the Sharks 9:20: Will Adam Fantilli end up staying with the Columbus Blue Jackets? 12:55: Which remaining free agents are surprisingly still unsigned? 16:25: Will Nick Foligno's comments sway Quinn Hughes' contract decision? 21:40: Can Matt Savoie become a big part of the Edmonton Oilers' offense? 26:15: Will the Detroit Red Wings be able to keep Simon Edvinsson? 29:35: Breaking down The Hockey News' top three coaches in the NHL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode: 0:00: Will the Dallas Stars be able to keep Jason Robertson beyond his one-year extension? 6:02: Was John Marino’s extension a smart bet for the Utah Mammoth? 9:48: Did the Columbus Blue Jackets get fair value on Jet Greaves’ extension? 14:40: Breaking down Patrick Kane’s return to the Chicago Blackhawks 20:42: Can hiring Jonathan Quick and Derick Brassard help build the New York Rangers’ culture? 23:59: Will Matthew Schaefer make the New York Islanders a popular free agent destination? 28:17: Reacting to The Hockey News’ latest NHL coach rankings 31:40: What was the worst contract handed out in free agency this summer? 34:15: Which NHL players have the most to prove this upcoming season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Frank Zawrazky discussed in this episode: 0:00: Who should replace Steve Yzerman as GM of the Detroit Red Wings? 6:45: Did the Philadelphia Flyers get fair value on Trevor Zegras' extension? 10:15: Will Cole Perfetti outperform the value of his contract with the Winnipeg Jets? 14:15: Can Anthony Mantha maintain his production with the New Jersey Devils? 18:19: Is Kevyn Adams a good fit as an advisor with the Boston Bruins? 22:17: Breaking down Peyton Krebs' four-year extension with the Buffalo Sabres 26:18: Will Nick Robertson become a big part of the Pittsburgh Penguins' offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode: 0:00: Breaking down the Anaheim Ducks' decision to match Leo Carlsson's offer sheet 5:25: Will Daniel Alfredsson be looked at differently by Ottawa Senators fans after joining the Toronto Maple Leafs? 9:13: Reacting to Claude Giroux's decision to re-sign with the Ottawa Senators 13:33: Will Connor Bedard's injury impact his contract negotiations? 17:38: Could Barrett Hayton be headed to the New Jersey Devils even after the Utah Mammoth matched his offer sheet? 21:48: Do the Pittsburgh Penguins make sense as a fit for Elias Pettersson? 27:17: Could Adam Fantilli be a potential offer sheet candidate? During our summer schedule, you can catch new episodes of The Wraparound on Thursdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jim Parsons discussed in this episode: 0:00: Can the Washington Capitals compete for a Stanley Cup with Alex Ovechkin back? 5:25: Will John Carlson be a good fit with the Tampa Bay Lightning? 9:50: Can Frederik Andersen be the stabilizing presence in net the Edmonton Oilers have been searching for? 15:54: Should the San Jose Sharks have taken on Darnell Nurse's full contract? 20:30: Breaking down the Utah Mammoth's acquisitions of Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck 24:19: After extending Rasmus Andersson, how will the Vegas Golden Knights become cap-compliant? 28:03: Is Ivan Demidov's extension with the Montreal Canadiens a bargain? 31:31: Reacting to the Los Angeles Kings' free agency signings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Andre Leal discussed in this episode: 0:00: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs have qualified Mattias Maccelli? 5:55: Will the Carolina Hurricanes be able to retain John Carlson? 8:33: Can Radko Gudas be an impactful player if he sticks with the Florida Panthers? 11:34: Reacting to the Florida Panthers' new goaltending tandem 14:42: Breaking down Brandt Clarke's extension with the Los Angeles Kings 17:48: Can JJ Peterka help improve the Boston Bruins' offense? 21:33: Which pending free agents are flying under the radar? 25:24: After being bought out by the St. Louis Blues, will there be any teams that take a shot on Jonathan Drouin? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wraparound has lots of NHL and hockey topics to discuss leading up to the NHL draft. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Andre Leal discussed in this episode: 0:00: Breaking down the Washington Capitals' acquisition of Alex Tuch 5:10: Reacting to Zach Benson's seven-year contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres 8:50: Will the Nashville Predators take a bigger swing after acquiring Jack Drury and Ross Colton? 14:20: Which teams make sense as landing spots for Morgan Rielly? 18:50: What will it take for the Toronto Maple Leafs to part ways with Matthew Knies? 22:25: What will Quinn Hughes' extension with the Minnesota Wild look like? 25:55: How should the Chicago Blackhawks handle Bowen Byram's extension? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Frank Zawrazky discussed in this episode: 0:00: Will the Ottawa Senators look to make a huge trade at the draft? 5:03: After acquiring Mackie Samoskevich and extending Bobby McMann, what's next for the Seattle Kraken? 10:25: Reflecting on Pekka Rinne's legacy with the Nashville Predators after being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame 14:50: Where does Carey Price rank among the goaltenders of his generation? 18:10: Remembering Brian Burke's Hall of Fame career as an executive 22:05: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs pursue Sergei Bobrovsky or Jordan Binnington? 27:15: Will the Calgary Flames end up trading some of their draft picks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jon Bailey discussed in this episode: 0:00: Breaking down the San Jose Sharks' acquisition of Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres 5:14: Reacting to the Washington Capitals' extension of Spencer Carbery 8:15: Is Andre Tourigny facing pressure with just one year on his extension with the Utah Mammoth? 11:46: Should the Vegas Golden Knights have looked for external candidates before promoting Ryan Craig as coach? 14:50: What should the Philadelphia Flyers do after acquiring Joseph Wall and Simon Benoit? 19:40: Who will be the next captain of the Los Angeles Kings? 21:53: Is Shane Wright a potential trade candidate this summer? 27:11: After being cleared by the NHL, should the Edmonton Oilers still hire Mike Babcock? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode: 0:00: Making sense of the Toronto Maple Leafs' trade of Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers 6:05: Reflecting on Eric Tulsky's tenure as a Stanley Cup-winning GM 11:34: Should the Vegas Golden Knights be concerned about Jack Eichel's goal-scoring struggles in the playoffs? 16:39: What will Cale Makar's next contract look like with the Colorado Avalanche? 20:15: Breaking down Chase Reid's ascension to the top of the NHL draft rankings 24:30: What players will be taken higher than expected at the upcoming NHL draft? 27:36: Which players are the top buyout candidates around the NHL? 31:35: Does Sam Montembeault make sense as a fit with the Edmonton Oilers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jim Parsons discussed in this episode: 0:00: How will Patrik Allvin fit with the Seattle Kraken as assistant GM? 4:44: Breaking down Jackson Blake's impact with the Carolina Hurricanes 9:01: Does Jake DeBrusk make sense as a trade target for the Ottawa Senators? 12:51: Breaking down Darnell Nurse's trade request from the Edmonton Oilers 18:30: Do the Boston Bruins need to move on from Elias Lindholm? 22:50: How should the New York Islanders approach free agency? 26:50: How will Alex Tuch's potential departure affect the Buffalo Sabres? 30:00: Will Mike Babcock end up walking away from the Edmonton Oilers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode: 0:00: Breaking down the Edmonton Oilers' reported interest in Mike Babcock 6:30: How should Steve Yzerman handle Dylan Larkin's trade request? 12:15: With Carter Hart taking over the starting role for Vegas, will Adin Hill be traded this summer? 16:30: With over $40 million in cap space, what should the San Jose Sharks do in free agency? 19:35: Which Pittsburgh Penguins AHL players could become full-time NHLers next season? 23:40: Which rookies will compete for the 2026-27 Calder Trophy? 28:30: Reacting to Michael McCarron's extension with the Minnesota Wild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices