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?
11:50: Will the Washington Capitals insert more rising prospects into the lineup next season after losing players in free agency?
14:04: What do you think about what the Capitals have or haven’t done so far in the off-season?
16:30: The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner wants Hockey Canada to push for a fighting ban across all junior leagues. Agree or disagree?
22:10: Reacting to women's hockey in North America hitting record numbers: is this growth a result of the PWHL’s visibility?
24:18: Can these rising numbers be attributed to something other than the PWHL?
28:00: The NHL, NHLPA and IIHF reach an official agreement for NHL player participation in the 2026 Olympics. Does the USA now have an edge, thanks to the 4 Nations experience and the IIHF World Championship victory (its first since 1933)?
29:46: What will this rivalry between the USA and Canada look like at the Olympics next year?
32:30: The Anaheim Ducks signed Mikael Granlund to three-year, $21-million contract. They had the cap space to do it, but is this an overpay for a middle-six center?
34:16: How is Granlund going to impact the Ducks roster, and what kind of noise will the team make this year?
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