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Released on Nov. 2, 2026, this Short Shifts episode of NHL Wraparound runs about 47 minutes. Neil Smith and Vic Morren look back at an October full of drama: hat tricks, big comebacks and trade demands.
What's in it
- The main event: Nikita Kucherov's trade request, announced to his teammates on Friday, a story with a lot of moving parts.
- A tale of opposites in Canada.
- A trade involving two former first round picks.
- Personnel news.
- A new record for Sidney Crosby.
- A big exhale for a Junior B team in Sarnia, Ontario.
Why poolers should care
If Kucherov is on your roster, this is a good listen to understand what's behind his request. For the details and the pool impact, read our story on the Kucherov trade request and follow the latest in our Rumors and confirmations section.
