Episode 45 - Storm Chasing - With Hurricanes TV Analyst Tripp Tracy

NHL Wraparound Podcast

A significant three-way trade between Carolina, Colorado and Chicago brings long-time Hurricanes TV analyst Tripp Tracy to the show. Afterwards, we take a business look at the trade through the eyes of a former GM.

With this show wrapping up our first year of wraparound, what better way to conclude than to acknowledge a couple of birthdays, including one with a special hook.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[01:00] - "Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To" sets up the show with the details on the three-way Carolina, Colorado, Chicago trade. That leads into unfound speculation on a second deal involving a long-time superstar before the segment wraps with a journeyman defenseman landing with the New York Islanders.

[08:20] - Carolina Hurricanes TV analyst Tripp Tracy joins the show and shares how news began to break on the major deal which had Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall heading to the 'Canes.

[16:32] - Tracy does a deeper dive into what Carolina gets with these players in the current and the need for GM Eric Tulsky to re-sign UFA Rantanen long term.

[21:49] - While gaining Rantanen and Hall, the Hurricanes parted with Martin Necas and Jack Drury. Tracy shares the qualities of the players the team is losing.

[29:25] - The Hurricanes post-season goaltending has come under close scrutiny in recent years. Tracy tells us why this spring may be different.

[41:00] - The business side of the trade is discussed from the perspective of the three teams.

[49:30] - Discussion on whether Brad Marchand should have been suspended for his latest indiscretion and a case for an award for the best defensive defenseman.

[52:45] - The Frank Selke Trophy has been awarded to the top defensive forward in the NHL since 1977-78. Is it time to create an award for the top defensive defenseman?

[56:20] - Player Notes

[1:01:20] - The Human Side of the Story acknowledges the 100th birthday of the only player to suit up for all of the "Original Six" teams, Vic Lynn.

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