Best Dallas Wings Coverage Podcasts (2025)

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Burning Topics with Free Agency Underway - July 1, 2025 35:54

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The raw volume of signings on Day 1 of Free Agency 2025 was dwarfed by that of a year ago. Still, the off-season is rife with activity and intrigue. Vic and Neil go through a list of topics leaving plenty to ponder... X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038…

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The Fever Are Coming; Paige & Arike Are Heating Up | DLLS Wings Podcast 1:00:49

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Paige Bueckers is settling into the league, Arike Ogunbowale is heating up, and Dallas is tweaking its lineup in all the right ways. Erika, Kevin Gray Jr., Dorothy J Gentry. and Quita Loves Sports break down the Wings’ growing momentum, what’s working with the new rotations, and why this team might be turning a corner. Plus: Caitlin Clark vs. Paige…

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Human Side of the Story - The Changing World of the NHL Draft - Ep. 66 8:25

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Two benchmark events in early summer kicks off every NHL season with the Draft and the opening of free agency. With the Draft coming up first, Vic and Neil look back to the structure of the process, how players selected were communicated with, the effect of the WHA in the early 1970's and whether social media and instant communication adds addition…

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Episode 66 - Draft/Free Agency Preview with Pierre LeBrun from The Athletic 1:21:15

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While the Florida Panthers players continue to celebrate their second consecutive Stanley Cup, front offices around the NHL have to major events in the crosshairs starting with the Entry Draft on June 27-28 and the start of free agency on Tuesday, July 1. One of hockey's top columnists and insiders joins Neil and Vic as we welcome Pierre LeBrun fro…

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 65 - From Devil to Duck 10:51

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As Brad Marchand skated with the Stanley Cup as a member of the Florida Panthers, a former player with some very similar characteristics to Marchand is in the role of trying to move the Anaheim Ducks from outsider to contender. Pat Verbeek enjoyed a 20-year playing career after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 1982. He's scored 500 goals, …

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Paige Bueckers & Arike FINALLY Click in Statement Victory 1:00:03

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Support Big Brothers Big Sisters today! bbbs.org/allcity The skid is over. The stars showed out. And Dallas finally looked like the team they were meant to be. With Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers clicking at the same time, the Wings notched their first home win — and maybe their most complete performance yet. Erika is joined by Bobby Karalla, …

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Stanley Cupdate - REPEAT! - June 18, 2025 43:56

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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…

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Episode 65 - New Ducks on the Pond With GM Pat Verbeek 57:50

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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 …

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Stanley Cupdate - Panthers on the Verge of a Repeat - June 15, 2025 36:13

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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…

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Stanley Cupdate - Seeking to be in the Driver's Seat - June 14, 2025 26:21

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Once a winner is determined Saturday, the Florida Panthers will be within a win of a repeat or the Edmonton Oilers will move to within a victory of being the first Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup in 32 years. Vic and Neil cover all of the angles from goaltending to special teams as many of the points made in the Final Preview are playing our t…

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Stanley Cupdate - Leon's Heroics Pull Oilers Even - June 13, 2025 28:22

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For the third time in four games, high drama captures the Stanley Cup Final. For the second time, it's Leon Draisaitl delivering in OT for the Oilers as the series becomes a best-of-three on a night where the Panthers appeared primed to go up 3-1. Vic and Neil break it down as the teams head back to Edmonton with the burning question of who starts …

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 64 - 16,494 days later.... 7:29

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Known more as a long-time analyst for the Vancouver Canucks, John Garrett's career as a professional goaltender was a modest one played out over 12 seasons, 6 teams and two leagues. As often happens, however, hockey has an odd way of connecting individuals. One previously existed between "Cheech," as Garrett is known and Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, go…

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Paige Bueckers CAREER HIGH 35 Isn’t Enough, She Can’t Save Wings Alone 1:05:59

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Paige Bueckers dropped a sensational 35 points in her return—her best game yet as a pro—and Luisa Geiselsöder quietly backed her up with an ultra-efficient 14. But it still wasn’t enough to snap the Wings’ losing streak. Erika is joined by Bobby Karalla, Kevin Gray Jr., and Dorothy Gentry to unpack the highs of Paige’s breakout, what’s still missin…

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Stanley Cupdate - Panthers Look to Stay on Course, Oilers Look to Change Theirs - June 11, 2025 31:09

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Not only was Game 3 a rout, but it was also a classic of example of the Florida Panthers being to exercise their style of play in a way which trapped the Edmonton Oilers into a space they didn't want to be in. With Game 4 on tap Thursday, it's no secret the Panthers will want a repeat and won't be changing a thing while the Oilers look for the heav…

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Episode 64 - Clawed & Crude with Sportsnet's Jack Michaels 55:43

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Game 3 started ugly and it only got worse for the Edmonton Oilers as the Florida Panthers had their way in moving to within two wins of consecutive Stanley Cups. Oilers/Sportsnet's play-by-play voice Jack Michael's visit with Neil and Vic to look at where it went wrong and what McDavid and Co. need to do to get the series back on the rails. Afterwa…

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Stanley Cupdate - Changing Places - June 8 26:11

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The Final heads from western Canada to the east coast of Florida with an extra day off before the series resumes Monday. Vic and Neil examine what the shift in venue may (or may not) mean with the Panthers grabbing home ice advantage with a double OT win Friday. We'll also dig a bit deeper into the lone head coaching opening in the NHL and where GM…

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Stanley Cupdate - All Even! - June 7, 2025 32:06

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After a late overtime goal decided the Stanley Cup Final opener, the Oilers and Panthers figured they'd go one period better in Game 2. After one of the "Sandpaper Seniors" forced extra time for the Oilers, his Panthers counterpart upstaged him to even the series. Vic and Neil break it down before moving on to "This Day in Stanley Cup History" whic…

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Stanley Cupdate - Game Two on Tap and a Change in Dallas - June 6, 2025 43:35

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Breaking news opens the show with a change behind the bench in Dallas. Game two of the Final is on tap for Friday evening with the Oilers having taken the opener in overtime. Vic and Neil preview the the matchup and lay out the objectives of both clubs as the Panthers look to even the series before heading home to Sunrise for Games 3 and 4. Also, w…

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No Paige Bueckers, No Breaks: Can the Wings Right the Ship Against LA? 1:00:37

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The Dallas Wings went 0-for-the-weekend in a tough home-and-home with the Chicago Sky, then let a fourth-quarter lead slip away in Seattle. With Paige Bueckers still out, Arike Ogunbowale off her rhythm, and the team sitting at 1–7, the vibes are… not immaculate. Erika, Dorothy, KG & Bobby break down the biggest issues facing this roster, what DiJo…

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Stanley Cupdate - Oilers Get the Jump - June 5, 2025 42:11

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Any questions to how evenly matched the Panthers and Oilers were heading into their Stanley Cup Final rematch was quickly answered as the teams battled for almost 80 minutes before Leon Draisaitl's power play goal decided matters. Vic and Neil break it all down and also update on plenty of league news, which includes the filling of the last two hea…

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 63 - The Dilemma of Conference Final Runner-up GMs 8:50

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The Human Side of the Story focuses on the life of a GM as a conference final runner-up. You're close, but not quite there. The hosts discuss the situations moving forward for the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes. While the objectives to take that next step are the same, the paths they'll need to take are very different. X: https://twitter.com/…

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Episode 63 - Stanley Cup Final Preview with TSN's Craig Button 1:36:29

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After almost 14 hundred regular season and playoff games and 14 playoff series, we're in familiar territory as the Florida Panthers will be defending against the same Edmonton Oilers team that took them to seven games last spring. As he done throughout the post-season, TSN's Craig Button joins Vic and Neil to do a comprehensive breakdown of the fin…

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Stanley Cupdate - REMATCH! - May 30, 2025 28:21

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Let's say we go for another round. The Edmonton Oilers have been waiting for this moment since June 24 of last year when they fell just short Game 7 of the Final in Florida. A stunning first eight minutes spelled doom for the Dallas Stars and gives Connor McDavid a second chance to add the one piece of hardware missing from his trophy room. X: http…

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Stanley Cupdate - On the Prowl for a Repeat - May 29, 2025 30:52

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A second period blitz coupled with some late game heroics and, just like that, the Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final. Vic and Neil break down the how it came together for the Cats and came apart for the 'Canes. The Panthers opponent could be determined Thursday evening. If that happens, it will be just the fifth rematch of a Final …

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 62 - The Chance Encounter 7:15

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A day or so after the Rangers seventh game triumph over the Devils in their epic 1994 Eastern Conference Final, Vic made a quick stopover in New Jersey prior to working the Stanley Cup championship series. In a dimly lit restaurant, he and his folks encountered a hall-of-fame defenseman who created a lasting memory. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWrapar…

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Paige Bueckers Broke Records … & Dallas Broke Its Timeline 1:06:03

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Paige Bueckers is breaking records and Dallas is… still figuring out where to put her practice facility. On this week’s episode, Erika, Bobby and KG unpack everything from the Wings' explosive win in Connecticut to the *uncertain timeline* of their promised move to Memorial Auditorium. We dive deep into Paige’s homecoming performance — 21 points, 8…

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Stanley Cupdate - A Big Win and A Big Loss - May 28, 2025 22:27

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The Edmonton Oilers are a win away from returning to the Stanley Cup Final but the win was costly as one of their most effective players will be lost for the remainder of the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes look to stave off elimination for the second time as they host the Florida Panthers in Game of the East Final. In NHL news, the Br…

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Episode 62 - Crowning a New Leader With Kings VP/GM Ken Holland 55:28

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Ken Holland helped build the Edmonton Oilers into a Stanley Cup Finalist. Now he's tasked with leading the L.A. Kings quest in trying to figure out how to take them down next season. The new Kings VP/GM joins Neil and Vic to discuss that plus the conference finals. "Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To" looks at both the Panthers-Hurricanes an…

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Stanley Cupdate - Advantage Edmonton - May 26, 2025 25:11

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Playing in front of a home crowd for the first time in 13 days, the Edmonton Oilers reminded their fans that they are serious in returning to the Final in routing the Dallas starts en route to a 2-1 West Final lead. For the Carolina Hurricanes, once chance remains to save their season, lest be the victims of a fourth consecutive conference final sw…

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Stanley Cupdate - Panthers Third Period Blitz Pushes Hurricanes to Brink -May 25, 2025 25:45

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The sand in the hourglass is quickly running out for the Carolina Hurricanes. After playing straight up for 40 minutes in the third game of the East Final, the 'Canes imploded in Florida and face the steepest of hills to climb. In the West Final, the Dallas Stars visit Edmonton attempting to regain home ice advantage with the temperature beginning …

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Stanley Cup - Oilers Seal the Leak - May 24, 2025 27:34

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After letting Game 1 get away, the Edmonton Oilers made certain not to have an encore performance with a buttoned up shutout to even the West Final in Dallas. On the East side, Carolina begins the daunting task of trying to get back into their series with a win in Florida. Once again, a serving of managerial news and Today in Stanley Cup History ha…

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Special: Doormat to Dynasty - The 45-Year Anniversary of the N.Y. Islanders First Stanley Cup Championship 2:01:58

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Their earliest years were, frankly, like those of many expansion teams. A team comprised of marginal talent as part of the 1972 Expansion Draft and the first-year record certainly reflected that. While the second season saw only slight improvement in the standings, it was the promise of a first overall pick who went on to win the Calder Trophy that…

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Stanley Cupdate - Animal Clinic - May 23, 2025 28:44

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The best laid plans for the Carolina Hurricanes to even their East Final with the Florida Panthers were compromised within 77 seconds and nearly completely dashed after 20 minutes. If there was any doubt the defending champions have no intention of giving up their title, Game 2 was Exhibit A. Also licking some wounds: the Edmonton Oilers. Vic and N…

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Stanley Cupdate - Oilers Hit a Slick Spot in Dallas - May 22, 2025 34:16

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For two periods, the Edmonton Oilers had the opening game of the Western Final in a perfect place. A solid road performance, a quiet building and a two-goal lead. 20 minutes and five goals later, McDavid, Draisaitl and Co. were left stunned as to how Game 1 ended up as a win for Dallas. in the East Final, Rod Brind'Amour is tasked to find a quick s…

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 61 - Playing Through a Different Type of Pain 6:42

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A day before the sixth game of the Winnipeg-Dallas second round series, Jets star forward Mark Scheifele was informed his father, Brad, had passed away unexpectedly. The following morning, Scheifele advised head coach Scott Arniel that, after speaking with his mom, he would play that night as he believes his dad would have wanted him to. Scheifele'…

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Turbulence in Takeoff: The Wings New Era Begins 1:03:31

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It’s a new day in Dallas. Paige Bueckers is finally here, DiJonai Carrington is suiting up in teal, and Chris Koclanes is making his head coaching debut. But while the era is exciting, the start hasn’t gone as planned. On this debut episode of the DLLS Wings podcast, we’re diving into the team’s early stumbles, what’s working, and what still needs …

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Stanley Cupdate - Panthers Bring Their Show to Carolina - May 21, 2025 33:29

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A mere 48 hours after taking the deciding game in Toronto, the defending champion Panthers impose their will on the Hurricanes in the East Final opener. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars prepare to meet in the West Final for the second consecutive spring with Oilers getting some encouraging news on a key defenseman. A healthy bit of l…

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Episode 61 - Conference Finals Preview with TSN's Craig Button 56:33

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We're halfway home. Two rounds are in the books and Neil and Vic are pleased to be joined once again by long-time TSN analyst Craig Button to tackle the Conference Finals. "Three Thing You Need to Pay Attention To" takes a quick look back at the seventh game between Florida and Toronto which secured the Panthers third straight trip to the East Fina…

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Stanley Cupdate - In TO, As Much as Things Changed, They Still Stayed the Same - May 19, 2025 24:00

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So much for a different result in Toronto. In a season where strides were made in winning a division title and getting out of the first round, dreadful performances at home in Games five and seven against the defending champion Panthers became their undoing. Now, let the questions begin. What happens at the top of the managerial food chain? What ha…

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Stanley Cupdate - Joy and Heartbreak - May 18, 2025 27:10

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It is not often an overtime series clincher has to take a back seat to more important things in life. Unfortunately, that's what happened as the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference Final eliminating the Winnipeg Jets, a team playing with heavy hearts following the passing of Mark Scheifele's dad Friday evening. The game illustrated how …

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Stanley Cupdate - 'Canes Take Out Caps & Jets Live Another Day - May 16, 2025 27:07

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The Carolina Hurricanes join the Edmonton Oilers as conference finalists while the Winnipeg Jets put in a stellar performance to stave off elimination and head back to Dallas to try to do something they have yet to do in the post-season: win a road game. Vic and Neil look ahead to Friday's sixth game in Florida where the Maple Leafs will look to sa…

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Stanley Cupdate - One Canadian Team Moves On, The Other Forgets to Show Up - May 15, 2025 33:47

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The Edmonton Oilers have secured the first seat in the conference finals by virtue of a hard-fought overtime win in Vegas while the Maple Leafs barely put up a fight in dropping their third straight to the defending champion Panthers. Vic and Neil and also preview a pair of fifth games on Thursday as the Hurricanes and Stars look to join the Oilers…

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 60 - Relationships and Re-Connecting Still Important...Even After More than 40 Years 6:37

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Hockey is life. It's been in the blood of both hosts from a very early age, has been a core component of both of their professional careers and it's the foundation of their NHL Wraparound venture. As in life, relationships which have been built and re-connections which have been made is something neither takes for granted as their current project c…

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Stanley Cupdate - Stars Push Jets to the Brink - May 14, 2025 33:32

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It's been a dozen years since the winner of the Presidents' Trophy has gone on to win the Stanley Cup. Unless the Winnipeg Jets can pull off three straight victories over the Dallas Stars - including one on the road where they have yet to win this post-season - they will join a long list of teams whose regular season success has fallen in the playo…

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Episode 60 - Under Review - With ESPN Rules Analyst Dave Jackson 1:04:48

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There's never a shortage of close calls, controversy and players skating the line - occasionally going over it - in the chase for the Stanley Cup. We're at the halfway of the point in round two. With emotion and intensity continuing to rise, Neil and Vic welcome back a voice of reason, someone to bring down the heat: former NHL referee and current …

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Stanley Cupdate - Panthers Hockey to a Tee While Stars Move Ahead - May 12, 2025 29:49

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If you ever want to know what Florida Panther hockey looks like when it's executed to the max, Sunday's series tying victory over Toronto is one-stop shopping. In Dallas, the Stars moved ahead of Winnipeg, adding to the Jets road misery during the 2025 playoffs. We also have a note on history in the PWHL and This Day in Stanley Cup History looks ba…

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Stanley Cupdate - You Cannot Make This Stuff Up! - May 11, 2025 34:48

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In a post-season about three weeks old, comebacks, drama and odd bounces have been in abundance. Add to it the scene in Edmonton Saturday evening when the Golden Knights may have saved their season on a buzzer beater. In Raleigh, the Hurricanes shook off a sluggish first half of the game to move ahead of the Capitals. Sunday's action resumes in Dal…

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Stanley Cupdate - A Nemesis Bites Toronto and Is Hellebuyck All the Way Back? - May 10, 2025 34:42

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Two very different games Friday with overtime drama in Florida settled by a one who manages to stick in the craw of the Maple Leafs almost every spring. Meanwhile, the Jets were dominant from start to finish in evening their series with Dallas as Connor Hellebuyck picked up his first post-season whitewash in four years. Vic and Neil also hit on Sat…

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Stanley Cupdate - Controversy in Vegas and the Caps Draw Even - May 9 38:23

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Both needing a win after dropping their second round series openers, the Capitals prevailed while the Golden Knights fell short amidst controversy. That word also rings true in Anaheim where Joel Quenneville has been named the Ducks head coach after almost four years from his last game behind an NHL bench. This Day in Stanley Cup history looks back…

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Stanley Cupdate - The Moose is a Beast and the Leafs Hold Serve - May 8 39:32

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Should the Conn Smythe Trophy be handed to Mikko Rantanen after just eight post-season games? Maybe so after the Moose collected his second consecutive hat trick to help the Stars get the jump on Winnipeg in the opening game of their second round series. Over to eastern Canada where the Toronto Maple Leafs are giving actual hope to their championsh…