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8th Mar 2024

Trade Deadline Recap Show

The NHL trade deadline recap features significant moves and their impact on various teams. The Vegas Golden Knights' aggressive approach, acquiring Thomas Hertl, Anthony Mantha, and Noah Hanifin, aims for a second straight Stanley Cup.  

The Winnipeg Jets acquired Tyler Toffoli and added depth with Colin Miller, while the Colorado Avalanche bolstered their lineup with acquisitions like Scott Walker and Casey Mittelstadt. The Edmonton Oilers made three acquisitions, including Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick, to enhance their depth. The Carolina Hurricanes secured Jake Guentzel and the Florida Panthers added Kyle Okposo for leadership. The Boston Bruins acquired Pat Maroon for depth, and the New York Rangers made several acquisitions to add depth to their lineup. The Philadelphia Flyers traded Scott Walker to Colorado and acquired Eric Johnson to bolster their roster. 


The discussion also touches on teams that were surprisingly quiet at the deadline, such as the St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders. The future prospects of the Pittsburgh Penguins are questioned, and the conversation concludes with a look at the teams best positioned to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, highlighting the efforts of teams like Vancouver, Vegas, Tampa Bay, and Carolina to strengthen their chances for playoff success.


IN THIS EPISODE: 

  • [00:15] - Discussion on Vegas Golden Knights' aggressive approach
  • [01:00] - Acquisitions made by Vegas Golden Knights
  • [01:57] - Winnipeg Jets' acquisition of Tyler Toffoli
  • [02:54] - Colorado's acquisitions to add to their depth
  • [05:15] - Carolina Hurricanes' acquisition of Jake Guentzel
  • [08:12] - Florida Panthers' acquisition of Kyle Okposo
  • [08:18] - New York Rangers' depth moves
  • [09:24] - Philadelphia Flyers' trade and acquisitions
  • [10:30] - St. Louis Blues and New York Islanders' lack of activity at the deadline
  • [11:24] - Discussion on the Pittsburgh Penguins' era of dominance
  • [12:24] - Teams best positioned to make the Stanley Cup Final
  • [13:36] - Discussion on the difficulty of winning the Stanley Cup
  • [14:00] - Announcement of the upcoming analysis by Mike Santos


KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

  • Vegas Golden Knights made aggressive moves, acquiring Thomas Hertl, Anthony Mantha, and Noah Hannafin, aiming for a second straight Stanley Cup.
  • Carolina Hurricanes secured Jake Gensel, aiming to upseed the Florida Panthers, who acquired Kyle Okposo to strengthen their lineup.
  • Boston Bruins added depth with Pat Maroon, while the New York Rangers made several acquisitions to enhance their roster.
  • St. Louis Blues and New York Islanders were surprisingly quiet at the deadline, while the Pittsburgh Penguins' era of dominance is questioned.
  • Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Carolina Hurricanes are seen as strong contenders for the Stanley Cup Final.

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About the Podcast

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, 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.