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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBreadth 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.
Recent episodes include "NHL Wraparound Smith's Pix - Oct. 29, 2026" (29 October 2026, 6 minutes), "NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Goalie Tales and the Dreaded Three-goal Lead - Oct. 28, 2026" (28 October 2026, 42 minutes), and "NHL Wraparound Smith's Pix - Oct. 28, 2026" (28 October 2026, 2 minutes).
NHL Wraparound Podcast publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 15 minutes.
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NHL Wraparound Podcast
Perfection comes in the form of home cooking as Neil's four hosts took care of business to raise his overall mark to 54 games over .500 at 128-54. The usual busy Thursday brings eleven games. Check out the picks and see...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
Time to give the goalies a bit of the spotlight with Connor Hellebuyck headlining the card as a winner in his Devils debut. We'll also look at one of the recent bugaboos in the NHL: the three-goal lead and three-games...
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Coming off a winless Monday, Neil took the big Tuesday schedule and ran with it going 7-4 for a straight up record of 124-74. Check out his picks for a modest four-game Wednesday. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
Some rarified air for Neil Monday and it wasn't good as all three favorites went down to defeat dropping his overall, straight up record to 117-70 (.626). Having selected well with bigger schedules, an 11-game slate is...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
"H" may stand for hockey but this past weekend saw three significant happenings around the NHL starting with that letter. Connor H ellebuyck finally traded. Quinn H ughes making his first return to Vancouver. Tim...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
Neil completed a 13-6 weekend with a 3-2 Sunday to move his straight up mark to 117-67 (.636). A three-game card awaits on Monday. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil Vic Morren...
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Only the old overtime bugaboo could stop Neil from a truly spectacular night as Saturday delivered an 8-4 straight up record with three of those defeats coming in OT. Nonetheless, he carries a 114-65 (.637) mark into a...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
After a few tepid nights following his torrid start, Neil won both Friday as the Canadiens skated out of Chicago with a victory as did the homestanding Avalanche against the Lightning. His straight up record improves to...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
If the NHL is delivering this much entertainment in October, we're in for one of the most memorable seasons ever. From Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa to the pinball machine numbers Connor McDavid is putting up, the...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
Neil split the two Wednesday games losing with Buffalo but spot on with the Senators galvanized to make Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa a miserable one. A 12-pack awaits Thursday with a 98-55 straight up record. X...
Episode #119
Welcome home Brady! Well, not exactly. After then-Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk informed the team during the off-season that he would not sign an extension beyond the 2027-28 season, the Senators opted to...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
For only the second time this season, Neil had a losing night going 1-3 to drop his overall mark to 92-48, still a .657 clip. Having had some success with more games on the schedule, he looks to move the scales back in...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
Death, taxes and the Maple Leafs in the headlines for better or worse. We now know the NHL regular season is in full swing as we get some of the usual as well as the unexpected - such as a burst of hat tricks around the...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
A beefy fourteen-game schedule did not deter Neil Saturday. An 11-3 record advances the straight up season mark to 90-44 (.672). A quiet Sunday sees Columbus visiting Minnesota and Carolina in Calgary. Smith's Pix are...
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Neil split the two Friday games winning with Colorado over Pittsburgh before watching the Ducks get torched by the Bruins power play in the late game. He enters Saturday's 14-game slate with a 79-41 straight up record...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
A two-goal lost lead by the Maple Leafs and some overtime heroics by Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight was all that stood between Neil and a perfect night. The eleven-game Thursday delivered a 9-2 record for our...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
Despite consecutive .500 nights, Neil's straight up record stands at 69-38, good for a .645 winning percentage, twenty points better than his 2025-26 mark which awarded for overtime/shootout losses. Check out his picks...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
The full Monte on Tuesday represented the only day until the final day of the regular season with every team in action. Entering the night with a lofty .674 winning percentage, Neil posted a pedestrian 8-8 mark to put...
NHL Wraparound Podcast
Usually injury news is a backend item to shows but, with the season-ending injury to Igor Shesterkin plus a number of other high-profile maladies, it's become an alarming early-season trend. With that in mind, does the...
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Another winning night with Neil winning two of three to bounce the straight up record to 58-28, including 23-7 over the past four days. Another short stack Monday with only three games in advance of Tuesday's Frozen...
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