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NHL Wraparound Podcast

Neil Smith & Vic Morren

Breadth and depth. Contemporary and historical. Straight-forward and experienced. The NHL Wraparound podcast features Neil Smith, President-General Manager of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers and longtime ESPN/NHL veteran Vic Morren sharing no-nonsense opinions on news and issues around the National Hockey League. Bringing decades of experience from their respective fields, Smith and Morren create a unique partnership that examines the NHL from multiple perspectives. Additionally,

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27:20

NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Wild About Hughes -...

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2025/12/15

Wild GM Bill Guerin made a statement with his record extension to Kirill Kaprizov in late September. Friday, he put the rest of the NHL on notice with a blockbuster trade acquired Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes for three players and a draft pick. Vic and Neil have the analysis.Among the other happenings since Friday's show, a big injury, a big return and, if the Pittsburgh Penguins get nudged out of a playoff berth, they'll look back at this weekend and call it the big whiff.And guess who's

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36:07

Pierre Turgeon: 500-Goal Scorer on Hall of Fame...

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2025/12/14

Pierre Turgeon, 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and one of only 48 players in NHL history to score 500 goals, joins Neil and Vic for an intimate Hall of Fame Edition conversation. From representing Canada in the Little League World Series alongside Stefan Matteau to scoring 132 points in his best NHL season, Turgeon reflects on his remarkable 19-year career. He shares memories of the Dale Hunter hit, the emotional closing of the Montreal Forum, playing alongside legends, and the personal tragedy

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45:19

Scott Stevens: Greatest Open-Ice Hitter & 3-Time...

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2025/12/13

Scott Stevens, the greatest open-ice hitter in NHL history and three-time Stanley Cup champion, joins Neil and Vic for an unforgettable Hall of Fame Edition conversation. From his early days as the fifth overall pick in Washington to becoming the first player to have his number retired by the New Jersey Devils, Stevens reflects on his 22-year Hall of Fame career. He shares stories about learning to channel his intensity, the legendary 1994 Eastern Conference Final, winning three championships with

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33:22

NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Oilers Swing a Pair of...

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2025/12/12

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to emerge from their first quarter slumber, the team swung a pair of deals heading into the weekend with Pittsburgh and Nashville. Vic and Neil have the latest.Coming off Tuesday's last second thrillers, more comebacks were in store on Wednesday and Thursday but, not to be outdone, two notable goalie performances and and handful of four-point games, including the second four-goal game of the season.And, once again, can teams stop insulting our intelligence when it

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01:05:59

Episode 83 - Nothing Fowl About These Ducks - With...

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2025/12/10

Anyone have the Anaheim Ducks in first place at this point of the season with the likes of Vegas, Los Angeles and Edmonton residing with them in the Pacific Division? If you said no, you're not alone but there they sit. Long-time Ducks TV analyst Brian Hayward join Neil and Vic to discuss the "whys" to their first-half success.In Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To, the Toronto Maple Leafs are surging - in part due to a rookie goaltender and despite a power play which sunk to the depths of

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34:09

NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Panthers Pick it Up...

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2025/12/08

The first weekend of December continued to roll out strong storylines as the two-time defending champs won in a pair of games in very different ways, with controversy surrounding one of them.Their opponent for those two Cup wins hung another big score on Saturday and appear to have regained so mojo.Elsewhere, a pre-season favorite is in the midst of a five-game slide with rumblings they may be seeking trade partners and two superstars spin some OT brilliance at MSG.X:

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26:51

Special Encore Interview With Anaheim Ducks GM Pat...

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2025/12/07

Pat Verbeek, General Manager of the Anaheim Ducks and Hall of Fame player, joins Neil and Vic to discuss the franchise's exciting transformation. Fresh off a 21-point improvement in the standings and the blockbuster hiring of three-time Stanley Cup champion Joel Quenneville as head coach, Verbeek shares his vision for building a playoff contender. From his playing days alongside Quenneville in Hartford to assembling a roster with former Rangers talent and developing young stars, Verbeek provides

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01:02:01

NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition - Scotty Bowman...

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2025/12/06

The legendary Scotty Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history, joins Neil and Vic for the inaugural episode of NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition. At 91 years old, Bowman shares remarkable stories from his seven-decade journey through hockey, from his childhood in Verdun to building dynasties in Montreal, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. He discusses his mentorship under Sam Pollock, the evolution of the game, coaching superstars, and the challenges facing teams trying to rebuild in today's NHL.IN THIS

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39:53

NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Big Night for the...

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2025/12/05

How often do you hear "on any given night, any team can beat any other team?"Let's just say if you were siding with heavy favorites Thursday, you didn't sleep well.And the misery wasn't limited to the top teams a couple of rising clubs in California got taken to school on Wednesday.Vic and Neil break it down and get set for the first weekend in December which includes an update on the status of the Olympic hockey facility in Italy.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith:

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35:02

NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - A Successful Return -...

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2025/12/03

Though scored upon early and victimized by his own turnover, Carter Hart's return to the NHL was a successful one. Vic and Neil discuss that plus a myriad of other storylines from the brilliance of Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini to other highs and lows in the goaltending world to a special night for two youngsters in Nashville.By the way, can the Avalanche clinch a playoff berth next week?X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren:

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34:21

NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Will the Thanksgiving...

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2025/12/01

45 Games worth of action in a brief window since the last show. Vic and Neil offer up their thoughts on whether they believe a greater or lesser percentage of teams in playoff position on American Thanksgiving will qualify by the time we reach mid-April.Also, some significant injury news and an upcoming season debut for a player who's been out of the NHL for almost two years.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren:

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28:03

Jeff Blashill: How to Develop Superstars & Rebuild...

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2025/11/28

Jeff Blashill, head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, joins the show to discuss his mission to rebuild one of hockey's most storied franchises. After proving his ability to develop young talent during his tenure with the Detroit Red Wings, Blashill shares his vision for turning around a Blackhawks team that has missed the playoffs five straight seasons. From his philosophy on building a winning culture to his approach with superstar Connor Bedard, Blashill provides an inside look at the foundation

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26:47

Ken Holland Discusses Kings GM Role & Team Building...

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2025/11/27

Ken Holland, the legendary hockey executive, joins the show to discuss his surprising move to become Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Kings. After a distinguished career that included building championship teams in Detroit and Edmonton, Holland shares insights on his transition to LA, his philosophy on team building, and what it takes to construct a Stanley Cup contender in the modern NHL.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] - Ken Holland joins the show and discusses his unexpected move to

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01:05:58

Episode 82 - The Clutterpuck View - With Former NY...

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2025/11/26

After missing the playoffs a season ago, the expectations for the New York Islanders was a bit lower in the eyes of many coming into 2025-26. Though they struggled at the outset of the new season, things have reversed course to the positive highlighted by a recent 6-1-0 road trip.Former Islander and current TV analyst Cal Clutterbuck joins Neil and Vic to look at what's different thus far as well as key areas going forward.Before the conversation, Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To focuses

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41:02

NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series - Stephen Gostkowski...

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2025/11/25

In the third of the NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series, Neil and Vic welcome three-time Super Bowl champion placekicker with the New England Patriots Stephen Gostkowski to the show.The four-time Pro Bowler and Patriots all-time scoring leader covers a range of topics from his early days or an athlete, to playing under Bill Belichick and with Tom Brady to life after football.Gostkowski even mixes in a little hockey as a young fan of the Buffalo Sabres and, more recently, the Boston Bruins.IN THIS

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36:57

NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Rocky Mountain High -...

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2025/11/24

There's the Colorado Avalanche. And then there's everyone else as the NHL's top team has a seven point lead on the field just past the quarter pole. Vic and Neil will talk about the Avs but also a weekend which saw some other good (calling the Wild, Flames, Sabres, Flyers and Morgan Geeking)... and some bad (Calling the Maple Leafs, Rangers and Mikko Rantanen.)We'll have some key injury updates as well as a special anniversary for one of the hosts.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith:

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22:59

NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Turning the Page to the...

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2025/11/21

The NHL season has entered the second quarter having delivered on a grand scale over the first 330 games played. The past couple of nights have encapsulated what the first quarter was about: Legendary greatness, a new age of greatness, surprises, disappointments and a late-breaking significant injury.In short, never a dull moment in the NHL.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound

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01:05:18

Episode 81 - Mammoth Things Ahead? - With Utah...

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2025/11/19

The NHL regular season will hit the quarter pole Thursday with all but a very few right in the mix. One of those teams is the Utah Mammoth, who have hung right in despite a very heavy road schedule. Team GM Bill Armstrong will stop by to update a unit more comfortable at home in their second season in Salt Lake City.In Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To, we have three hat tricks, a wild finish Tuesday in Dallas and a look at just how unpredictable the league is thus far.Following the

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29:10

NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Reviewing a Packed...

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2025/11/17

Some NHL history was made in Friday's quartet of games while we also saw a quartet of happy returns of some sort.The Florida rivals got re-acquainted while some key injury news makes the show among our divisional updates.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix

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42:13

NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - A Milestone, Some Home...

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2025/11/14

Another couple of nights rife with storylines. From Brad Marchand to home struggles to a few surging teams, Vic and Neil have it covered.We'll also have the latest personnel news and the passing of a Hall of Fame journralist.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers

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