Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz predict the top scorers, biggest improvers, players and staff with the most to prove and more in the NHL in 2026.
Welcome to the new year and a new episode of The Wraparound, featuring a bunch of NHL and hockey topics in rapid-fire segments.
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Kelsey Surmacz discussed in this episode:
0:00: Where should the NHL plan its next cycle of outdoor games?
3:53: Which new forwards will enter the top-10 scoring list in 2026?
5:40: Which new defensemen have the best chance of entering the top-10 scoring list in 2026?
8:20: Which goaltender will have the biggest leap in success in 2026?
10:17: Who will sign the biggest contract in 2026?
12:45: Where could the PWHL expand next in 2026?
16:20: Which NHL players have the most to prove in 2026?
20:52: Which NHL front offices have the most to prove in 2026?
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