Best Sid Smith Podcasts (2026)

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Olympic Rosters Getting Plenty of Scrutiny - Jan. 2, 2026 45:39

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The rosters for the Milano Cortina Olympics have been announced with no shortage of second guessing, particularly in Canada. Vic and Neil start the New Year with the over-hype more than a month out from the games. As the NHL schedule moves towards the mid-point, two hot teams are on very different missions in 2026: the Avalanche in their march towa…

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1994 Rangers Stanley Cup Final: Messier, Leetch & Graves on Ending 54-Year Curse 1:19:19

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Mark Messier, Brian Leetch, and Adam Graves join Neil and Vic to relive conquering the curse - the 1994 Stanley Cup Final against the Vancouver Canucks. From the pressure of ending a 54-year drought to Game 7's heart-stopping final minutes, this is the story of how Broadway's finest delivered a gift to millions. Hear Messier explain why going home …

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Greatest Playoff Series Ever: 1994 Rangers-Devils Conference Final with Mike Richter & Stephane Matteau 1:21:42

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Mike Richter and Stephane Matteau join Neil and Vic to relive the greatest playoff series in NHL history - the 1994 Eastern Conference Final between the Rangers and Devils. From three double-overtime games to Mark Messier's legendary guarantee and hat trick in Game 6, this seven-game war had everything. Hear Matteau describe both overtime winners, …

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Farewell to 2025 - Dec. 29, 2025 34:04

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After a three-day break, plenty going on around the NHL for the final show of 2025. A bunch of items from to hit on for our 165th program of the calendar year. 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/nh…

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Rangers 1994 Eastern Conference Run: Kevin Lowe & Steve Larmer Tell All 59:49

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Steve Larmer and Kevin Lowe join Neil and Vic to relive the Rangers' dominant start to the 1994 playoffs. From back-to-back 6-0 shutouts sweeping the Islanders to conquering the problematic Capitals in five games, this episode reveals how championship experience kept the team focused. Hear about the "1940" chants at Nassau Coliseum, Esa Tikkanen's …

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1994 Rangers Championship Team: Messier, Leetch & The Season That Changed NY 1:33:34

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Neil Smith, Glenn Healy, and John Davidson reunite to relive the 1994 Rangers' legendary Stanley Cup run. From Mike Keenan's controversial hiring to the franchise-altering trade deadline, this is the untold story of how the President's Trophy champions assembled. Hear about Mark Messier's leadership transforming the culture, the Butch Goring compar…

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Episode 85 - Frozen Moments - Inside the Lens of Legendary Photographer Bruce Bennett 1:02:33

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Chances are, if you have seen a memorable hockey photo over the past half century, it can through the lens of Bruce Bennett. The legendary photographer and recent inductee to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame stopped by to join Neil and Vic sharing memories, his preparation and the inside scoop on getting the perfect shot. In Three Things You Need to Pa…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Sid Stands Alone in the Steel City - Dec. 22, 2025 44:27

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In a weekend which offered up storylines several different areas, one stood out as one legend passed another in Pittsburgh Sunday with Sidney Crosby tying, then passing Mario Lemieux atop the all-time Penguins points list. Elsewhere, both Toronto and Carolina had lost weekend but the narratives are vastly different. We also have a pair of trades to…

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Islanders Legends on Beating Gretzky's Oilers & 4 Championships 1:02:23

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Captain Dennis Potvin, left wing John Tonelli, and defenseman Ken Morrow continue their celebration of the Islanders dynasty with Part 2. From the exhaustion of overtime to the relief of Bobby Nystrom's famous goal, the legends share what happened after May 24, 1980. Hear stories about defending four straight championships, the brutal 1982 Pittsbur…

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NY Islanders First Stanley Cup: 45th Anniversary Special Interview 59:35

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Captain Dennis Potvin, left wing John Tonelli, and defenseman Ken Morrow join Neil and Vic to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the New York Islanders' first Stanley Cup championship. From a 12-win expansion disaster to hockey immortality, these three Hall of Famers share firsthand accounts of the 1980 playoff run that launched a dynasty. Hear stor…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Holiday Blues - Dec. 19, 2025 34:17

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With a three-day break coming up, some overachieving teams in the early going are clearly leveling out while others with high expectations are still spinning their wheels. Meanwhile, there's a pulse in Buffalo...for now. There's also the continuing brilliance among some star NHL backliners but, not so much in goal, where we have seen the understudi…

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Episode 84 - The NHL According to Ray - With ESPN/Sportsnet Analyst Ray Ferraro 1:16:23

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He is one of the top analysts in hockey and is never shy about voicing his opinion. Neil and Vic welcome ESPN/Sportsnet's Ray Ferraro to the show to discuss the recent trades and other league news. We'll hit our usual Three Things You need to Pay Attention to at the top of the program with a nod to the latest to the 1000 point club and, after speak…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Wild About Hughes - Dec. 15, 2025 27:20

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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 ret…

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Pierre Turgeon: 500-Goal Scorer on Hall of Fame Career & Life Lessons 36:07

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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-…

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Scott Stevens: Greatest Open-Ice Hitter & 3-Time Stanley Cup Champion 45:19

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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 …

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Oilers Swing a Pair of Deals - Dec. 12, 2025 33:22

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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 an…

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Episode 83 - Nothing Fowl About These Ducks - With Anaheim TV Analyst Brian Hayward 1:05:59

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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 …

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Panthers Pick it Up Over Weekend - Dec. 8, 2025 34:09

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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…

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Special Encore Interview With Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek 26:51

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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. …

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NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition - Scotty Bowman Encore Episode 1:02:01

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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 h…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Big Night for the Underdogs - Dec. 5, 2025 39:53

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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 …

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - A Successful Return - Dec. 3, 2025 35:02

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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…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Will the Thanksgiving Playoff Benchmark Hold Up? - Dec. 1, 2025 34:21

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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 …

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Jeff Blashill: How to Develop Superstars & Rebuild the Chicago Blackhawks 28:03

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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 seas…

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Ken Holland Discusses Kings GM Role & Team Building Philosophy - NHL Podcast 26:47

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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 i…

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Episode 82 - The Clutterpuck View - With Former NY Islander and Current Studio Analyst Cal Clutterbuck 1:05:58

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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 an…

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NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series - Stephen Gostkowski - November 25, 2025 41:02

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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 Brad…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Rocky Mountain High - Nov. 24, 2025 36:57

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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 Mik…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Turning the Page to the Second Quarter - Nov. 21, 2025 22:59

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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: ht…

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Episode 81 - Mammoth Things Ahead? - With Utah General Manager Bill Armstrong 1:05:18

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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…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Reviewing a Packed Weekend - Nov. 17, 2025 29:10

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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/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - A Milestone, Some Home Woes and Some Cruisin' Along - Nov. 14, 2025 42:13

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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/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-mo…

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Episode 80 - Historian for the Ages - With "The Maven" Stan Fischler 1:09:27

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It's the most over-hyped title in the NHL: The Generational Player. Every high-profile player projected to be a number one overall pick seems to get the label. In 2023, it was Connor Bedard. In '24, Macklin Celebrini. And be ready for Gavin McKenna to be anointed in advance of the 2026 Entry Draft. Let's now take a step back. What truly defines a g…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Trains and Train Wrecks - Nov. 10, 2025 37:58

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While unpredictability can always be counted on in the NHL, it's how those storylines take shape that provides the most intrigue. We're still over a week or so from the quarter pole of the 2025-26 but what takes place on a nightly basis never leaves a shortage of talk points. Some good. Some not so good. And some outright ugly. X: https://twitter.c…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - 900 Goals - Wrap Your Head Around That! - Nov. 7, 2025 35:36

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At one time, it was difficult to fathom anyone reaching 500 goals, then 600, 700 and 800. And now, the 900 mark has been breached with ALex Ovechkin having reached the mark Wednesday and, he eventually got hold a hold of the puck. Heading into the weekend, other vets left their marks over the past couple of evenings as have the first overall picks …

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Episode 79 - Still Flying High - With Winnipeg Jets Exec. VP/GM Kevin Cheveldayoff 1:05:45

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A season after surprising many with their first-ever Presidents' Trophy, the Winnipeg Jets are around the top of the NHL standings once again despite losing some key components from a season ago. Executive VP/GM Kevin Cheveldayoff joins Neil and Vic to discuss his team, the challenges of remaining competitive in the league's smallest market and the…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Is the East That Much Better or More Average? - Nov. 3, 2025 28:47

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The calendar has flipped to November as we begin to settle in for the long winter months ahead. The flip side is the Eastern Conference is showing signs of a true dogfight that might have everybody in the playoff hunt come April while in the West...not so much. Vic and Neil catch you up on the weekend highlighting some key games including the lates…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - A Scary Good Episode - October 31, 2025 29:46

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In this Halloween edition, Vic and Neil don't trick-or-treat but, instead theme on good news and bad news around the league. They add in some other notable items and injury news before wrapping up with a great gesture by a Florida Panther and an honor for a Lightning superstar. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NY…

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Episode 78 - Pro Sports Self-Inflicted Problem with Dr. Lipi Roy 58:26

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Professional sports was rocked October 23rd when a prominent NBA head coach and a Miami Heat player were arrested as part of two separate illegal gambling investigations, one allegedly connected to organized crime. The ripple effect of these cases underscores that sports betting is not only a concern for the NBA, but extends to other major sports a…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Beware the Mammoth! - October 27, 2025 37:16

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The first month of the season always yields some surprises. It's just hard to predict where they'll be originating from. This season, it happens it be coming from the NHL's newest market as the Utah Mammoth have used a seven-game winning streak to vault themselves to the top of the Central, above three other division powerhouses. Plenty of other ne…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Outsiders Looking Up - October 24, 2025 29:56

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In a night that saw 90 goals, scored, we're beginning to witness some of the NHL's former lesser teams show some genuine progress. That includes the league's lone winless team finally breaking into the win column. Vic and Neil also note at a couple wild contests in the West, the latest injury updates and look ahead to a 25-game weekend. X: https://…

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Episode 77 - Holy Mackinaw! - With Maple Leafs Play-by-Play Legend Joe Bowen 59:27

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His voice has boomed across the airwaves of Canada for almost four-and-a-half decades. After the 2025-26 season, Joe Bowen will retire from behind the Maple Leafs microphone but not before hoping to make the one call Leafs fans have waited for since 1967. Bowen joins Neil and Vic for an enlightening conversation covering his career, his famous moni…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Bringing the Power Back - October 21, 2025 32:39

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A day later than planned but then again, who wasn't affected in some way by Monday's AWS outage? Speaking of which, while the Rangers did manage to score a goal at home for the first time in four games, but their offense continues to fizzle at MSG. Also, the NHL is an unforgiving league so there's little doubt 30 teams aren't feeling sorry for both…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Some Eastern Conference Exhaling...At Least for Now - Oct. 17, 2025 25:36

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Three struggling clubs in the East get much needed wins while the ghosts of the Montreal Forum appear to have taken residence in the Bell Centre. Vic and Neil have the updates plus Carter Hart's new home headlines several goalie items heading into the weekend. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil Vic Morren: …

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Episode 76 - Another Ruff Start - With Mike Harrington from the Buffalo News 52:20

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14 years ago, the Buffalo Sabres qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Lindy Ruff behind their bench. Fourteen years and six head coaches later, Ruff was tabbed again last year to try to recapture some post-season magic in Buffalo. Unfortunately, it hasn't gone exactly to plan. Another slow start punctuated by lack of offense has quickly test…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Not All Winless Starts Are the Same - Oct. 14, 2025 27:14

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The first week of the 2025-26 season is complete. Teams have played an average of three games apiece. Entering Tuesday only Buffalo, the N.Y. Islanders and San Jose are winless but each has a very different feel to it. We bounce around to some other league happenings, some major injury news in Ottawa and a nice, new contract for last year's Calder …

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NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition - Craig Patrick 47:07

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Professional hockey has a long lineage of families who have had a prominent impact on the game. From the Staal's and Sutter's to the Hull's and Bentley's and beyond, each has left it's mark. However, if one is looking for the true first family of hockey, you'd have to go back well over a century to the name Patrick...one which continues to influenc…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - They're Off and Running! - Oct. 10, 2025 33:20

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Twenty-one games in the books as the new season is underway. Plenty of coverage including contract extensions, debuts in new places and observations as all 32 teams have emerged from the starting blocks. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/ NHL Wrapa…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Ready to Go! - Oct. 6, 2025 32:01

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Episode 75 - 2025-26 Season Preview - A Clean Sheet with Jeff Marek 1:10:57

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Ready for another round? The new season is at our doorstep and, with it, comes our season preview show with long-time Canadian commentator and host of The Sheet Podcast, Jeff Marek. We'll be talking the new era of money as it pertains to player contacts and free agency, new faces behind the bench and who may be on the hot seat, plus players and tea…