On the latest episode of “Around the NHL,” Randy Moller and Katie Gaus chat with Hurricanes TV & radio broadcaster Tripp Tracy about the first half of the 2021-22 season, preview the road ahead, and dive into the unique career paths for players-turned-broadcasters. Plus, Randy and Katie also discuss the 2022 NHL All-Star Game, the looming trade deadline and much more.

Highlights of the episode include:

• Highlighting some of the biggest stories in the NHL at the halfway point. (1:45)
• Hurricanes TV & Radio Broadcaster Tripp Tracy joins the show. (11:30)
• Tracy talks about his incredible journey working in hockey. (17:20)
• The origins of the “Digging in with Tripp” podcast. (23:00)
• Randy and Katie look ahead to the 2022 All-Star Game. (37:00)
• Randy recaps a recent wedding in the Moller family. (45:30)