The Wraparound

The Wraparound

Buckle up for The Wraparound, your twice-weekly, fast-paced dive into the hottest topics in hockey! Hosted by Emma Lingan, each 30-35 minute episode is packed with bite-sized debates and rapid-fire segments that keep the energy high and the insights flowing. From breaking news and juicy controversies to the biggest trends across the NHL, this show keeps you in the loop without missing a beat. With rotating hosts adding fresh takes every episode, it’s perfect for die-hard fans and casual listeners alike. If you're looking for quick, sharp, and lively hockey talk, this is your go-to!

Episodes

Which NHL Teams Will Break Out Of The Mushy Middle?

August 15, 2025 • 32 mins
Kick off the weekend with rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Hockey News Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in this episode: 0:00: Will Caleb Desnoyers’ injury impact his chances of appearing with the Utah Mammoth this season? 5:30: Do the Seattle Kraken have a competitive defensive corps? 8:30: Could 16-year-old Landon DuPont crack Canada’s world junior roster? 14:00: Will Ger...
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Will Jack Eichel Earn More Than Mitch Marner Next Year?

August 11, 2025 • 32 mins
The Hockey News continues to discuss the NHL and more hockey topics in rapid-fire segments during August.Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jonathan Bailey discussed in this episode of The Wraparound: 0:00: Could the Anaheim Ducks make significant changes to their defensive core? 4:52: Which long-term contract on the Carolina Hurricanes will age the best? 8:22: Will Jack Eichel earn more than Mitch Marner in 2026-27? ...
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Which NHL Teams Are Primed For A Playoff Appearance?

August 8, 2025 • 38 mins
0:00: Will Matthew Schaefer stick with the New York Islanders for the entire season? 5:18: Will the Florida Panthers still be a top team in the Atlantic if Matthew Tkachuk misses most of the season? 9:24: Will any remaining unsigned RFAs receive offer sheets ahead of the season? 13:58: Is Jack Roslovic holding out for a multi-year deal? 18:32: Could Vitali Kravtsov find success in his second time around in the NHL? 2...
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Has Oilers GM Eased Concerns About Connor McDavid Leaving?

August 1, 2025 • 45 mins
Kickstart your weekend by listening to rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here’s what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode: 2:00: Reacting to Hockey Canada’s Olympic orientation camp invitees 7:40: What will be Toronto Maple Leafs RFA Nick Robertson's next cap hit? 10:30: Was the Dylan Samberg extension a good deal for the Jets? 14:30: Could Nicklas Backstrom play his wa...
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Which NHL Players Have Lots To Prove This Season?

July 28, 2025 • 29 mins
It's late July, and The Wraparound is still breaking down NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Stephen Kerr discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Which NHL team has the longest competitive window? 5:00: Should the Vegas Golden Knights be concerned about their goaltending? 8:15: Can the Chicago Blackhawks eventually win with Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom as their goaltende...
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Predicting Kyle Connor's Next Contract With The Jets

July 25, 2025 • 38 mins
Kick off the weekend with rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Karine Hains discussed in today's episode: 0:00: How will the Florida Panthers become salary cap-compliant? 4:25: Predicting the next contracts for Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti 9:50: Will the Columbus Blue Jackets be able to stay in playoff contention this season? 13:51: Will Max Pacioretty suit up for an...
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What Will The Penguins Do With Rust And Rakell?

July 21, 2025 • 39 mins
Kick off a new week in the NHL off-season with a new episode of rapid-fire topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode: 0:00: Reflecting on the NHL career of Jaroslav Halak 5:30: Will Blake Wheeler go down as one of the best Winnipeg Jets ever? 9:20: Did the Jets get a good deal by extending Gabriel Vilardi? 13:30: What will the Pittsburgh Penguins end up d...
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Did The Canadiens Make A Smart Low-Risk Bet On Veleno?

July 18, 2025 • 39 mins
Here are the rapid-fire NHL topics Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jonathan Bailey discussed in this episode of The Wraparound: 0:00: Is Lukas Dostal the Anaheim Ducks’ goalie of the future? 4:58: Will the Columbus Blue Jackets end up trading Yegor Chinakhov? 9:02: Was signing Joe Veleno a smart low-risk bet for the Montreal Canadiens? 11:44: Which 2025 draft pick that has signed their entry-level contract will make an appeara...
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Should Kaprizov Test NHL Free Agency In 2026?

July 14, 2025 • 36 mins
It's time to discuss more NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Breaking down the NHL's decision to return to the decentralized draft format 6:30: How will the NHL's upcoming changes to emergency backup goalies impact the game? 12:10: Could Arturs Silovs be the goaltender of the future for the Pittsburgh Penguins? 18:00: Will Jef...
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Will The Canadiens End Up Paying Hutson More Than Dobson?

July 11, 2025 • 37 mins
Welcome back to another episode of rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Willie Ramirez discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Breaking down Jack Eichel’s 1-on-1 interview with Willie Ramirez 6:10: What to make of the San Jose Sharks acquiring Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs 10:40: Was it a smart move for the Pittsburgh Penguins to trade for Matt Dumba? 15:10: Wi...
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Should The Lightning's Quiet Free Agency Be A Concern?

July 7, 2025 • 37 mins
Welcome back to The Wraparound, where we discuss topics across the NHL in rapid-fire segments. Here's what Emma Lingan, Diandra Loux and Michael Augello discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Which player who elected for salary arbitration is due for the biggest payday? 4:35: Breaking down the Buffalo Sabres’ decision to elect for arbitration with Bowen Byram 9:50: Was Cam York’s extension a good deal for the Philadelphia Flyers? ...
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Where Does Marner Fit In The Golden Knights' Lineup?

July 4, 2025 • 37 mins
The Wraparound has some more rapid-fire looks at NHL free agency, international and women’s hockey news and more. Here’s what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Willie Ramirez discussed in this episode: 1:15: Do the Winnipeg Jets have the weapons to replace Nikolaj Ehlers? 3:36: Which NHL teams must look at next steps after missing out on Ehlers? 7:00: Where does Mitch Marner fit in the Vegas Golden Knights’ forward lineup?   11...
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Predicting Connor Bedard's Next Contract With The Chicago Blackhawks

July 3, 2025 • 41 mins
Get your fill-in on another day of the NHL's off-season with rapid-fire discussion on The Wraparound. Here's what Emma Lingan, Stephen Kerr and Michael Augello discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Predicting Connor Bedard’s next contract with the Chicago Blackhawks 5:52: What to make of the Dallas Stars’ decision to hire Glen Gulutzan as coach 9:50: Was signing Brent Burns a low-risk move for the Colorado Avalanche? 12:06: How w...
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Is Sam Bennett's New Contract The Steal Of The NHL Off-Season?

June 30, 2025 • 31 mins
Welcome to The Hockey News Wraparound with a rapid-fire look at recent news ahead of NHL free agency. Today's show focuses mainly on the Atlantic Division. Here's what Emma Lingan, Karine Hains, and Diandra Loux discussed in today's episode: 0:00: Initial reactions to the Minnesota Wild’s acquisition of Vladimir Tarasenko 3:19: Will Matthew Knies’ extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs turn out to be a bargain? 6:27: Could the ...
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What Will Happen With Maple Leafs RFA Matthew Knies?

June 27, 2025 • 35 mins
The Wraparound is here with a rapid-fire look at some of hockey’s prospect leagues, the NHL draft and more. Here’s what Emma Lingan, Adam Kierszenblat and Jake Tye discussed in this episode: 02:10: Thoughts of the decentralized draft and the trades that have already happened on Friday  03:50: How much movement do you expect to see in the first round of the NHL draft? 05:40: Potential surprising picks in Round 1 07:24: How much...
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Can The Oilers Avoid Drama With Evan Bouchard Negotiations?

June 26, 2025 • 32 mins
The Wraparound is here with a look at the NHL’s Pacific Division and more news as the draft and free agency approach. Here’s what Emma Lingan, Adam Kierszenblat and Wyatt Thomas discussed in this episode: 1:15: Initial thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres trading JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth?  4:35: The Vancouver Canucks have just over $7 million in cap space after trading for Evander Kane, and they may need to replace Brock Boeser....
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Will Jonathan Toews' Cup Experience Elevate The Winnipeg Jets?

June 25, 2025 • 38 mins
The Wraparound is back to discuss the NHL's Central Division and other breaking news in rapid-fire segments.Here's what Emma Lingan, Bailey Curtis and Lou Korac discussed in this episode: 0:00 Initial reactions to the Edmonton Oilers trading Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks 4:23: Making sense of the Nashville Predators’ decision to re-acquire Erik Haula 8:50: Breaking down the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool 13:33: After...
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Will The Penguins Have A Pivotal Rebuilding Year?

June 24, 2025 • 36 mins
The Hockey News Wraparound Show discusses today the NHL's Metropolitan Division clubs and the Hockey Hall of Fame's 2025 class. Here's what Emma Lingan, Kelsey Surmacz and Jonathan Bailey discussed in this episode: 0:00: Could Trevor Zegras become a No. 1 center with the Philadelphia Flyers? 4:05: Will this be a pivotal rebuilding year for the Pittsburgh Penguins? 9:05: Was it a smart move for the New York Rangers to opt in for ...
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How Creative Will The Maple Leafs Need To Be With John Tavares' Next Contract?

June 23, 2025 • 38 mins
The Wraparound is here to discuss the NHL and more in rapid-fire topics. Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and David Alter discussed in this episode: 1:00: Reacting to the Anaheim Ducks’ trade of Trevor Zegras to the Philadelphia Flyers 4:00: Will Kevyn Adams and the Buffalo Sabres be able to take full advantage of the trade market for players like Bowen Byram and JJ Peterka? 9:00: Will the Montreal Canadiens trade or ext...
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Can The Panthers Keep Bennett And Marchand?

June 18, 2025 • 31 mins
Welcome to the off-season. The Wraparound is here to discuss the NHL and more in rapid-fire topics.Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:00: Where do the Florida Panthers rank among recent dynasties in the NHL? 3:30 What does the future hold for the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid with his impending free agency in 2026? 6:50 Will the Florida Panthers retain Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett? 10...
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