A combination episode to kick off NHL Wraparound in 2025 as NY Centric is introduced within the show. Tom Gulitti joins Neil and Vic to talk the surprising Washington Capitals, a history lesson on defunct NHL franchise and a special NHL debut on the Human Side of the Story.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[01:05] - Three Things You Need to Pay Attention to addresses whispers out of Vancouver that both J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson made be on the trade market while three franchises with struggles in recent seasons are showing an uptick as we near the midway point.

[08:56] - Tom Gulitti joins the show and speaks about the additions in Washington who have meshed beautifully Spencer Carbery,

[16:04] - Gulitti speaks to the adjustments Alex Ovechkin had to make with a rookie head coach last season amidst his chase for the all-time goalscoring record.

[18:07] - The next steps needed by the Caps to go from being just a feel-good to legitimate Stanley Cup Contender.

[20:42] - Arthur Staple from the Athletic helps launch NY Centric addressing whether the Rangers slight improvement is fact or fiction.

[23:07] - Staple lays it where the struggles lay both up front and on the backline.

[31:14] - A shift to the Islanders where the special teams and late game struggles remain and an overall assessment of the personnel GM Lou Lamoriello sticks with.

[38:56] - The Devils have hit a bump in the road during their six-game road trip. Despite being a top team, there is still system acclimation taking place under head coach Sheldon Keefe.

[46:00] - Any guess as to which was the first New York-based team in the NHL? A little history on defunct NHL teams whose cities still have a presence in the league.

[50:42] - Player and injury notes.

[59:40] - The United States wins consecutive gold medals at the World Junior Championships. Is the USA now the number one world hockey power?

[1:04:30] - The Human Side of the Story shares the story of Ozzy Wiesblatt, who, along with four siblings, was raised by a deaf mother. Through her support, and that of others, Ozzy was able to play hockey at an early age and made his debut with the Nashville Predators on Jan. 3 in Vancouver.

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

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