Stories abound on NHL Wraparound this week. Jim Montgomery was unemployed for exactly five days, Sidney Crosby reaches a milestone and Neil discusses the importance of goal differential as the NHL hits the quarter pole of the schedule. Plus, we'll take a look at teams diverting their play from recent history, for better or worse and a very in-depth discussion with Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill.
IN THIS EPISODE
- [00:55] - Three Things You Need To Pay Attention To looks at the coaching change in St. Louis, Sidney Crosby hitting the 600-goal mark and the sophomore struggles of Connor Bedard.
- [05:35] - Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill joins Neil and Vic with initial discussion centering around the differences of constructing a team now as compared to the 1980's.
- [12:30] - Nill speaks about his current team and its balance. While the record is impressive, there's a strong belief the team has yet to play to its potential despite it's stingy defensive play.
- [16:00] - Neil and Jim share thoughts on new Blues head coach Jim Montgomery and the importance of teams wanting to bring in experienced head coaches.
- [18:40] - Over the past two seasons, the Western Conference champions have had to get through Dallas. Nill speaks about what it will take to take the next step.
- [25:30] - Nill speaks about why hiring he prefers hiring experienced head coaches such as Pete DeBoer as opposed to those with less of a resume.
- [28:45] - Vic takes Jim down memory lane to share his memories of the 1982 playoffs and his double overtime goal in Game 1 of the Campbell Conference Final.
- [33:09] - Jim shares his greatest memory in hockey.
- [44:10] - An intriguing weekend featured Sidney Crosby in a rare fight with one-time Lady Byng winner Kyle Connor. A little trivia is dropped in regarding the "Gordie Howe Hat Trick."
- [49:50] - Neil talks about the importance of goal differential and how it's a often an indicator of whether teams make the playoffs - even this early in the season.
- [53:13] - A discussion about teams whose play has altered from recent seasons - for better or worse. Also raised are a couple of teams that still look exactly the same.
- [58:25] - Player notes and injury updates
- [59:35] - The Trivia Answer
- [1:01:23] - The Human Side of the Story focuses on a pair of 19's: First, Joe Thornton who had his jersey raised to the rafters at the Shark Tank. Then, former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews and a trip to India for a healing process with the hope of returning to the NHL.
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