Here’s a fresh start to the NHL offseason with a brand-new episode of Rapidfire Topics titled Wrap Around.
In this episode, Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Adam Kielzenblatt dive into several key hockey discussions:
- 0:00: Reflecting on Jaroslav Halak’s career in the NHL
- 5:30: Debating whether Blake Wheeler ranks among the greatest Winnipeg Jets players
- 9:20: Evaluating whether the Jets received a fair return by expanding Gabriel Viraldi
- 13:30: Exploring the Pittsburgh Penguins’ plans for Brian Last and Rickard Rakell
- 18:40: Considering the likelihood of Nazem Kadri being traded by the Calgary Flames
- 24:17: Discussing if the Colorado Avalanche can retain Martin Nečka
- 30:40: Analyzing if players heading to pay arbitration will get significant raises
- 34:30: Highlighting the best and worst contracts signed during the offseason
Listeners can subscribe to future episodes on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Podbean, iHeartRadio, and Amazon.
Promotional photo credit: Jeff Curry – Imagn Images
Fan Take: This episode packs critical insights that hockey fans need to stay ahead of offseason developments. Understanding these player moves and contract trends helps fans anticipate how teams might reshape themselves for the upcoming season, adding excitement and depth to the sport.