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NHL Wraparound Podcast

NHL Wraparound Podcast

De: Neil Smith & Vic Morren
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 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, as hockey historians, the pair can delve into any topic in today’s game and enlighten the audience with connections to events from previous years. To truly appreciate where hockey stands today, one needs to understand its past. With 2024 marking the 30th anniversary of the Rangers last championship season, a special five-part series is planned to commemorate that magical run. Expect fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and special guests with particular focus on the GM who pushed all of his chips into the middle of the table amidst the most pressurized environments – and came out on top. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned fan, each episode of NHL Wraparound will leave you entertained and informed. Bio’s Neil S. Smith, highly regarded NHL executive, served as the President and General Manager of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers. During his eleven years with the team, they achieved significant success, including three division titles, two Presidents’ Trophies, one Eastern Conference Championship, and a historic Stanley Cup victory—the franchise’s first in 54 years. Known for his expertise in professional sports franchise economics, Smith played a pivotal role in management decisions under four different Rangers owners.. His tenure saw iconic trades and acquisitions, including Hall of Famers Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky, as well as successful drafts and free-agent signings. Starting as a pro scout, Smith's career highlights include the impactful 1989 draft for the Detroit Red Wings and bold trades that shaped NHL history. He briefly served as GM for the New York Islanders in 2006, later working as a consultant for the Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. A Toronto native, Smith's hockey journey began in junior leagues before a distinguished college career at Western Michigan University. He has received numerous awards and distinctions, including induction into the University's Sports Hall of Fame in 1991. Vic Morren: Born in New York City close to the Old Madison Square Garden, Vic Morren has had hockey in his blood his entire life as a fan, player and television production manager. A graduate of William Paterson University, Morren skated for three seasons with the Pioneers hockey club and became the first statistical analyst to apply his craft to telecasts working New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils games from 1984-87. He co-authored two NHL-based statistics books within that span before moving to ESPN in 1987 and working the final season of the original deal the network had with the NHL. After departing in 1990, Morren worked as a studio producer for SportsChannel America’s NHL coverage and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics before returning to ESPN that fall where he worked all 12 seasons on the second ESPN/NHL deal and the first season of the most recent contract in 2021-22. Morren has also earned a Sports Emmy for his work on Sunday Night Football coverage in 2003. His relationship with Neil Smith dates back 33 years through their mutual friendship with the late ESPN/ABC commentator John Saunders. Morren looks forward to NHL Wraparound and collaborating with Smith with the goal to provide an experience of contemporary viewpoints, historical spin and an overall enriching podcast experience.Copyright 2025 Neil Smith & Vic Morren Ciencias Sociales Hockey
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  • Stanley Cupdate - REPEAT! - June 18, 2025

    Stanley Cupdate - REPEAT! - June 18, 2025
    Jun 18 2025

    Only three franchises in NHL history have earned the "dynasty" title with three straight Stanley Cups titles. Next season, the Florida Panthers will have the opportunity to join the Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Islanders in that elite group after a near-perfect 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6.

    Vic and Neil give their soup-to-nuts breakdown and opinion then look forward to what comes next for a Panther team with a focus on history and an Oiler squad still seeking answers to take the final step.

    X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound

    Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil

    Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/

    NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/

    #NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #StanleyCupdate #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #StuartSkinner #CalvinPickard #KasperiKapanen #JohnKlingberg #ViktorArvidsson #TroyStecher #EvanderKane #CoreyPerry #BradMarchand #LeonDraisaitl #NikoMikkola #SamReinhart #EvanBouchard #MattiasEkholm #SergeiBobrovsky #BrettKulak #AJGreer #EetuLuostarinen #ConnorMcDavid #JakeWalman #MatthewTkachuk #BradyTkachuk #KeithTkachuk #CarterVerhaeghe #AleksanderBarkov #VasilyPodkolzin #SamBennett #BillZito #GaryBettman #GlenSather #KenHolland #PaulMaurice #RodBrind'Amour #AlexLyon #ConnorHellebuyck #JonathanHuberdeau #MacKenzieWeegar #BrandonMontour #OliverEkman-Larsson #ButchGoring #RobBlake #SethJones #AaronEkblad #TomasNosek #NicoSturm #ColinCampbell #GregoryCampbell #JeffSkinner #ConnorBrown #TrentFrederic #StanBowman #CraigButton #WayneGretzky #KenMorrow
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    44 m
  • Episode 65 - New Ducks on the Pond With GM Pat Verbeek

    Episode 65 - New Ducks on the Pond With GM Pat Verbeek
    Jun 16 2025

    The eye of the hockey world remain on the Panthers and Oilers as the Stanley Cup Final winds down. However, for 30 other clubs, the preparation for the 2025-26 season is well under way. One of those teams appearing to be on the rise is the Anaheim Ducks. General manager Pat Verbeek with join Neil and Vic to talk about a team with an intriguing mix of youth and veteran leadership and a new voice behind the bench.

    Needless to say, the hosts will focus on Game 6 as the Panthers look to lock down consecutive championships and they'll add some league news as well.

    The Human Side of the Story focuses on our guest but also addresses the path a former player needs to take in order to assume the role as GM.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    [02:40] - Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To puts the spotlight on the Florida Panthers as they look to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers need to rectify a couple of areas in order to force a seventh game.

    [10:11] - Before there was Brad Marchand, there was Pat Verbeek. As Neil opens the discussion, the similarities can't be mistaken.

    [11:04] - The growth of the Ducks during 2024-25 saw them improve by 21 points over the season before. Still, Verbeek shares why a coaching change was made from Greg Cronin to one second on the all time wins list. A change which should bring more positive results from the Ducks younger players.

    [13:51] - Whether Verbeek's past relationship with Joel Quenneville played a role in being selected as the Ducks new head coach.

    [16:13] - While Quenneville was available, Verbeek addresses making the hire only after a thorough vetting process and ownership approval following an incident with the Blackhawks in 2010.

    [19:35] - Quenneville's reputation with players around the league is expected to be a significant benefit to a Ducks team mixed with youth and veteran leadership.

    [20:13] - With the acquisition of Chris Kreider, there are now four former Rangers in the Anaheim lineup.

    [21:29] - Verbeek discusses the adaptation time for Trouba upon his arrival in Anaheim and the ability for him to simply come in and play without having to be a captain.

    [24:15] - Is the change in Trevor Zegras play sustainable in 2025-26?

    [26:22] - The Ducks have over $32 million in cap space. While no specifics to be shared, there is clearly an opportunity for Verbeek to upgrade his team further.

    [28:15] - The qualities the Oilers and Panthers have which Verbeek would like to see within his own team.

    [29:13] - Neil and Pat do some final reminiscing.

    [36:46] - Vic and Neil preview Game 6 of the Final

    [42:24] - Other NHL news

    [45:37] - The Human SIde of the Story looks back at the career of Pat Verbeek and also does a deeper dive into the work needed to be put in by a former player aspiring to be a GM.

    X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound

    Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil

    Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/

    NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/

    #NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #StanleyCupdate #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #PatVerbeek #MarkMessier #Bill Zito #SethJones #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #AdamHenrique #JeffSkinner #TrentFrederic #EvanderKane #MattiasJanmark #ViktorArvidsson #BradMarchand #EetuLuostarinen #AntonLundell...
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    58 m
  • Stanley Cupdate - Panthers on the Verge of a Repeat - June 15, 2025

    Stanley Cupdate - Panthers on the Verge of a Repeat - June 15, 2025
    Jun 15 2025

    In 2024, the Panthers led the Stanley Cup Final 3-games-to-2 with pressure headed back to Edmonton against an Oiler team bent on continuing an historic comeback.

    This time around, they head home with a chance to repeat after a commanding 5-2 win at Rogers Place led by a 37-year-old unrestricted free agent whose value is actually increasing.

    Vic and Neil hit the key points, including the Oilers decision to start Calvin Pickard in goal plus the apparent lethargy for the home team after a quick turnaround between Games 4 and 5.

    This Day in Stanley Cup History takes a look back at two original six teams clinching their most recent Stanley Cup titles.

    X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound

    Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil

    Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/

    NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/

    #NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #StanleyCupdate #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #StanBowman #KrisKnoblauch #CalvinPickard #StuartSkinnerr #ConnorBrown #ConnorMcDavid #BradMarchand #VasilyPodkolzin #MattiasEkholm #DarnellNurse #EetuLuostarinen #CarterVerhaeghe #EvanRodrigues #SamBennett #MatthewTkachuk #SergeiBobrovsky #JakeWalman #EvanBouchard #AleksanderBarkov #CoreyPerry #SamReinhart #LeonDraisaitl #StuartSkinner #ButchGoring #RobBlake #RayBourque #BillZito #SethJones #AnthonyStolarz #VitekVanceck #BrandonMontour #OliverEkman-Larsson #StevenLorentz #JackEichel #TomFitzgerald #AdamGraves #StephaneMatteau #MatthewKnies #JJPeterka #GabeVilardi #MarcoRossi #MasonMacTavish #DmitriVoronkov #TomFitzgerald #DougArmstrong #PhiliBroberg #DylanHolloway #MikeGreer #JoeSakic #PatriceBergeron #TimThomas #ConnSmytheTrophy #MikeKarakas #CoreyCrawford #DuncanKeith #PatrickKane #NiklasHjalmarsson #GlenSeabrooke #JohnnyOduya #PatVerbeek
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    36 m
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