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THN's Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy give some instant analysis from Las Vegas on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final - a 5-2 win for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Washington Capitals hired Spencer Carbery as their new head coach, while a report by Kevin Weekes says the Nashville Predators are firing coach John Hynes and bringing in Andrew Brunette. - It'll be the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final. Ryan and Mike give an in-depth preview of the final and make their predictions. - The men's World Championship finished up on Sunday, and Latvia is still celebrating the bronze medal after a huge win over the USA. And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out a special Memorial Cup podcast that compiles each of the four team previews. Tony Ferrari and Brock Otten from THN On The 'O' cover the Peterborough Petes, Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer from THN On The 'Q' preview the Quebec Remparts, and Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat from THN On The 'Dub' take on the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kamloops Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Mike Stephens says the Florida Panthers have made him question the fabric of hockey with how they're up 3-0 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. - The Vegas Golden Knights are up 2-0 on the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final, but could the team from Texas have a breakthrough? - The Toronto Maple Leafs parted with GM Kyle Dubas on Friday, and there's still lots to digest about the chain of events leading up to the decision and what comes next. - Craig Conroy is the new GM of the Calgary Flames. Ryan and Mike react to Tuesday's official announcement of the hiring. - Who will the Washington Capitals hire as their new coach? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 15th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir share their thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' GM hunt and the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They also discuss the EA GameChangers program and share their thoughts on various EA NHL games that were developed over the years. Then, they recap the EA Sports NHL 23 North American Championship and discuss the ongoing Kroger CBJ 6v6 finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - What comes next for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken? - The Philadelphia Flyers named Daniel Briere their permanent GM and Keith Jones the president of hockey operations last week. What do Ryan and Mike think of the choices? - The NHL conference finals await – the hosts preview the Dallas Stars versus the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference final and the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers in the East. And more fun topics and discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 14th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir share their thoughts on the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They also talk about the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the recent NHL draft. They then recap the EA Sports NHL 23 European Championship and preview the North American Championship. The EA SPORTS NHL 23 North American Championship will be held in the District E venue, located adjacent to the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals and Wizards. The action will be live-streamed on the NHL Twitch page on Saturday, May 20, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens are back with another episode of The Hockey News Podcast. Here's what's in store this week: - The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery. Ryan and Mike give their initial reactions to that and to the Anaheim Ducks picking second. - The Toronto Maple Leafs could get swept on Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers. If they do, or if they survive but still get eliminated in the second round, did they really slay the demons? - What should the New Jersey Devils do this off-season? - What is up with the high-scoring games in the playoffs? Not only has scoring gone up, but it's leading to blowout games instead of intensely close matchups. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 13th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir briefly share their thoughts on the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and their predictions for the second round. They then break down the EA Sports NHL 23 European and North American Championships that are taking place this month. The European championship will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 6 and live-streamed on the NHL Twitch channel beginning at 1 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Calgary Flames fired coach Darryl Sutter on Monday. They break down the decision and look at what's next. - Ryan and Mike hold post-mortems for the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers after they were eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs over the weekend. - It's time to preview the second round. Who comes out on top in each matchup? - And more, so tune in to the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from 4-1 down in the third period to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in overtime on Monday night. The Leafs are 3-1 against the Bolts in the series, but can they pull through with one more victory? - What are the Seattle Kraken's chances of upsetting the Colorado Avalanche? The series is currently tied 2-2. - Which NHL team will be the first to be eliminated from the post-season? - Finally, actor D.B. Sweeney joins Ryan and Mike to chat about his passion for hockey, learning to skate for a role, playing with Tom Cruise, a hot take on San Jose Sharks D-man Erik Karlsson and more. And more, so check out the full episode on your preferred platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Five NHL clubs decided it was time for a new coach or GM. Ryan and Mike discuss the 'Black Friday' and weekend of changes after the regular season and why the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks decided to take a new path. - It's NHL playoff preview time! The action began on Monday, but another set of first-round series start on Tuesday. Find each series at the following timestamps: - Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (26:35) - Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers (30:22) - Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild (34:35) - Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings (37:26) - New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers (42:42) - Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (46:46) - Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets (51:35) - Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken (53:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille joins the show around the 20-minute mark. They talk about Anze Kopitar, Robitaille's favorite Kings jersey and more. - The Calgary Flames are officially eliminated from playoff contention. What happened to them after a strong 2022-23 campaign? Where could they go from here after acquiring Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri last season? - New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat said the excitement of the possibility of post-season hockey was unbelievable and "a lot better than Vancouver." He clarified later that he didn't mean any disrespect to Vancouver or the team. What do Ryan and Mike make of it all? - They analyze the wild-card race in the Eastern Conference, looking in depth at the Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers. - What is there to expect from Luke Hughes as he prepares to make his NHL debut on Tuesday? And more, so check out the full episode wherever you can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens. Here's what's in store for this week's episode: - Ryan and Mike discuss Devon Levi's debut and the future of the crease for the Buffalo Sabres. - Has San Jose Sharks D-man Erik Karlsson locked up the Norris? - They take a look at the Western Conference, with the Kraken’s impending first playoff birth and the race for the top of the Central Division. - What does Toronto Maple Leafs winger Michael Bunting's reputation with NHL referees mean for his playoff success? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They shout out Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter for his comments on Pride night ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Kings. - Who will make it out of the Pacific Division in the Stanley Cup playoffs? - There have been a ton of NCAA signings, but who could make the biggest impact for their NHL club? - The Toronto Six defeated the Minnesota Whitecaps in the PHF final on Sunday night to win the Isobel Cup. Mike and Ryan discuss the newly crowned champions. - The Philadelphia Flyers are a lost cause for the playoffs this season, but that doesn't mean there aren't brighter skies ahead. With Tyson Foerster having a strong NHL stint and signing Emil Andrae to an entry-level contract, what else can improve the Flyers' vibes next year? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They discuss the NHL’s new on-ice apparel deal with Fanatics, who will supply the new jerseys for the league once its partnership with Adidas expires at the end of next season. - The heated wild-card races continue across the league. How about a look at the Calgary Flames, who had a huge chance to gain ground but lost 8-2 to the Kings? Also, why hasn't Dustin Wolf been called up yet? - What is Aleksander Barkov’s place in Florida Panthers history after he set a franchise record for most points for the team? - Goalie talk: Ryan and Mike discuss Dylan Ferguson’s remarkable first NHL start with the Ottawa Senators and Devon Levi’s arrival in Buffalo. - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Andrei Svechnikov is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. If it turns out to be season-ending, how will that affect the Carolina Hurricanes? - Ryan and Mike react to the changes in the front office for the Philadelphia Flyers. - Only Bruce Boudreau has been fired this season among the NHL's head coaches. Who is currently on the coaching hot seat? - They pick their favorite NHL trade deadline acquisitions so far. - And much more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau resigned over the weekend. Mike recommends checking out the latest episode of THN On The 'Q' to get the explanation and the critical analysis of what's going on in the QMJHL right now. - They discuss their trade deadline surprises and which players will benefit the most following the deadline. - Which teams could have the quickest turnaround? - Can anybody possibly stop Connor McDavid from winning the Hart Trophy this season? Ryan and Mike present their runner-ups. And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They break down an action-packed weekend in the NHL trade market, including Timo Meier to New Jersey, Tanner Jeannot to Tampa Bay and Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty to Toronto. - The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are underway selling veterans for draft picks and young assets. Ryan and Mike debate the future for both teams. - David Poile announced he will retire as GM and president of hockey operations by the end of June. Longtime NHL coach Barry Trotz returns to Nashville and will take over the GM role. What is Poile's legacy in Nashville? - And more, so check out the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They break down the blockbuster Ryan O'Reilly trade that involved the St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild. - Mat Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. How does it affect the New York Islanders? - Marie-Philip Poulin got her 200th international point. Ryan and Mike offer some praise for her career so far. - The wild-card race is still very close, but which team would a top seed least like to play in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - The Nashville Predators recalled Phillip Tomasino on Monday. After a rookie season that saw him record 32 points in 76 games last season, Tomasino didn't make the Predators out of camp this season, and he had been with Milwaukee since the start of the season — recording 32 points in 38 AHL GP. What took so long for him to earn a recall? - A way-too-early Calder Cup outlook. Who are the contenders in the Eastern and Western Conferences? Who are the sleepers? And why do AHL teams' Championship chances change so drastically after the NHL trade deadline? - Georgii Merkulov is the prospect of the week. Merkulov, 22 signed with Boston as an undrafted free agent before the 2022-23 season. He has 35 points in 43 games with Providence (AHL). - The New Jersey Devils are armed with a deep prospect pool, and there's a good chance they could unload some of their AHL prospects in a deadline deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s episode 16 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League weekly, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. In this episode, Tony and Brock kick things off with their three stars of the week, highlighting Sean McGurn's big past few games. The guys also continue their 'Frankenstein Players' series by building a center by combining traits from OHL players around the league. Tony and Brock cover the Vegas Golden Knights prospects, highlight Barrie defender Beau Akey in the 2023 NHL draft spotlight, and cover the news around the OHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn: - Kevin Mandolese, 22, suited up for the Ottawa Senators and recorded 46 saves en route to a win in his NHL debut against the New York Islanders. Mandolese played most of this season in Belleville, but he spent time with the Allen Americans, where he posted a 4-1-0 record. - The Allen Americans are the team of the week as Ottawa's ECHL affiliate. Zachary Massicotte and Xavier Bernard are the two AHL-contracted players on the team. Colton Hargrove and Jack Combs — plus rookies Hank Crone and Liam Finlay — highlight an impressive crop of ECHL-contracted players leading the way for Allen. - Beck Warm is the prospect of the week. Warm, 23, boasts a 19-6-4 record and a .899 save percentage for the Cincinnati Cyclones. Currently signed to an AHL deal with Rochester, could we see him rise up the ranks of Buffalo's system? - What makes a good hockey name? Justin gives us his 10 favourite hockey names of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and new co-host Adam Kierszenblat: - Suspensions in Moose Jaw and an award for Kelly McCrimmon in WHL headlines. - A trio of under-the-radar scorers earn the spotlight in the three stars of the week. - Our player profile features Jake Poole and Jackson Berezowski, two undrafted players who are set to become free agents at the end of this season. - The Tampa Bay Lightning are the NHL team of the week. WHL prospects in the Lightning system include Niko Huuhtanen, Gage Goncalves, Jack Finley and Jaydon Dureau. - In our Connor Bedard Watch, the projected first-overall draft pick puts up another five-point night and is now on the verge of surpassing his goal and point totals from last season, with more than a month left in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 12th episode of the NHCHEL Podcast, Safir and Rahil are joined by SportsGamer eSports commentator, Tougie. They discuss the first-ever 6v6 World Finals taking place in Helsinki, Fin. on Feb. 25. Through it, they review how the European Champions League Elite Division and the North American Champions League tournaments went down and also provide insights into the teams competing in Helsinki. Finally, they also discuss the significance of this tournament and what it means for the NHL eSports scene moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another edition of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie. The two bring out the stats to help you decide if you're looking to bet on these five of the six games in the NHL on Wednesday. Toronto at Chicago: 00:21-03:26 Tampa Bay at Arizona: 03:26-08:06 Colorado at Minnesota: 08:06-11:52 Detroit at Edmonton: 11:52-15:42 Buffalo at Anaheim: 15:42-19:08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's edition of The Hockey News on the 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - There's a new rivalry in the league as things got heated between the Halifax Mooseheads and Gatineau Olympiques, culminating in an indefinite suspension to Moose star Zachary L'Heureux. - The Olympiques then went on to sweep their annual interleague series with the Ottawa 67's. Is it time for more interleague play in the CHL? - The Drummondville Voltigeurs and Val-d'Or Foreurs are in the hunt for new GMs. Who will fill these spots ahead of the draft in June? - The guys open up the mailbag to answer your questions. - There are no players in the QMJHL drafted by the Washington Capitals, but at least one big name for the league's recent past seems poised for a return to the NHL. - Luke Patterson of the Cape Breton Eagles became a Telus Cup champion with the Moncton Flyers last year. This year, he's making an impression in the draft rankings and is the latest 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They discuss the Jakob Chychrun and Vladislav Gavrikov rumors after they were announced as healthy scratches for trade-related reasons. (Correction: Chychrun is not a right-shot defenseman, but he can play on the right-hand side with a left-handed shot.) - Which teams should deal their top prospects at the deadline? - They play a game of "would you rather" with the trade value of Ryan O’Reilly and Jonathan Toews. - It’s time to get set for this weekend’s Stadium Series in Raleigh, N.C., with the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Washington Capitals. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Saturday, and it's time for another episode of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie. Mike and Rachel dig into five of the day's 14 games from an in-depth betting lens. As always, please play responsibly. Parlay: 03:41-04:57 Calgary at Buffalo: 04:47-09:37 Edmonton at Ottawa: 09:37-13:21 Tampa at Dallas: 13:21-15:09 Colorado at Florida: 15:09-18:54 New Jersey at Minnesota: 18:54-24:11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are more moves in the USHL to share in this week's edition of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf. - Sydney analyzes five trades, including Madison selling another player in the beginning of a rebuild and some interesting moves in Omaha to acquire Haden Kruse. - Everyone talks about Adam Fantilli, but Gavin Brindley has been quietly really good. How promising is this 2023 NHL draft-eligible right winger? - Speaking of Fantilli, the Hockey Commissioners Association announced the watch list for the Tim Taylor Award for the rookie of the year. Who's up against Fantilli to win the honor? - Lleyton Roed of Bemidji State is the player to watch this week. The undrafted freshman leads the team in points with 22 in 28. - The Minnesota Wild are the team of the week, with six NCAA prospects and Nate Benoit in the USHL. Brock Faber is one of the players to watch after he was acquired in the trade that sent Kevin Fiala to Los Angeles. - Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Justin A. Cohn and Jacob Stoller: - Wichita Thunder coach Bruce Ramsay joins the show to bring expert insight into the ECHL affiliate of the San Jose Sharks. This is the first season the Thunder are affiliated with the Sharks after being with the Edmonton Oilers for the last few seasons. Ramsay has coached at many levels and is the all-time penalty leader in the UHL when he was a player. - Rylan Parenteau brought international attention to the ECHL when he made a 10-bell acrobatic save for the Fort Wayne Komets earlier this week. - The Trois Rivieres Lions are having some issues with players leaving, the coach departing for the QMJHL, attendance dropping and more. - Pascal Laberge of the Kansas City Mavericks is the prospect of the week. The forward leads the team in points with 41 points in 40 games, including 15 goals. - Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - Patrick discusses his experience covering the AHL All-Star Classic in Laval last weekend. He sheds light on league president Scott Howson's first state of the union, the electric crowd in Laval and the "first-class event" itself. - Jacob suggests how to enhance the All-Star Game, as he and Patrick pondered the merits of a top prospects game in the AHL. — The Montreal Canadians are our team of the week. Jacob and Patrick looked at some of the notable names with the Laval Rocket this year. Jesse Ylonen, one of the players mentioned, was recalled by Montreal today. — The prospect of the week is the Calgary Wranglers' Dustin Wolf. The 21-year-old netminder has a .928 SP this year (second among goalies that have played at least 15 games played). Should the Flames call him up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s episode 15 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League weekly, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Tony and Brock kick things off with their three stars of the week, highlighting Matthew Maggio, among others. Then, the guys put together their 'Frankenstein Wingers' by combining five traits of players around the OHL. Tony and Brock also cover the Vancouver Canucks prospects from around the OHL and spotlight London Knights defenseman Oliver Bonk in the 2023 NHL draft spotlight segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's edition of The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - It's been a tough season for the players and fans in Drummondville, while one of the league's youngest teams continues to be a pleasant surprise in Chicoutimi. - The city of Trois-Rivieres hasn't hosted a QMJHL franchise in over 30 years. Could that change in the years to come? - With the OHL preparing to host the 2024 Memorial Cup, Will and Jamie discuss potential host sites in the 'Q' for the 2025 tournament. - Former league superstars Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby are synonymous with the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, a number of other league alumni are working their way through the Pens' system as well. - Sherbrooke Phoenix center Justin Gill has gone undrafted two years running. His pro prospects will likely change this summer, however, as discussed in the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week segment. - Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - It's only February, and the wild-card race is already one to watch closely. A team like the Calgary Flames, Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers and more could end up with a devastating playoff miss. Ryan and Mike give their predictions. - A handful of teams aren't close to playoff contention, but which team will finish last in the NHL and have the best odds in the draft lottery? - The hosts also predict the trophy winners as we pass the season's midway point. - Bo Horvat's contract extension with the New York Islanders came quickly. How important was this for the Islanders, and what does it mean for the rest of this season and the future? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie. The two preview Tuesday's games from a betting lens with noteworthy pre-game stats. Colorado at Pittsburgh: 01:05-04:58 San Jose at Tampa Bay: 04:58-08:08 Edmonton at Detroit: 08:08-13:30 Seattle at New York Islanders: 13:30-17:25 Vegas at Nashville: 17:25-23:02 Anaheim at Chicago: 23:02-28:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Sydney Wolf and Jacob Stoller filling in for Mike Stephens: - There were some big trades in the USHL over the past couple of weeks. Sydney dives into the biggest ones, including Muskegon going into selling mode, with Jake Richard, Tyler Dunbar and Owen Mehlenbacher going to new clubs. - The Youngstown Phantoms added Slovakian world juniors members Pavol Funtek and Martin Misiak, while a previous Slovakian U-20 member Libor Nemec now plays for Omaha. - The NCAA notes highlight a couple of freshmen, including Cade Mason lighting it up for Long Island defenseman and Ben Steeves of Minn.-Duluth showing tons of potential with 16 goals and 20 points in 24 games. Goalie Ryan Bischel also gets a shoutout after having his best season so far and stopping 55 of 59 shots in last weekend's sweep versus Wisconsin. - Some goalies start to emerge in college, the juniors and high school. Sydney discusses the performances of Simon Latkoczy with Omaha, Victor Ostman's 52-save shutout for Maine, high-schooler Will Ingemann with Wayzata and Jacob Fowler of Youngstown. - The Dallas Stars have four NCAA players and one USHL prospect in their system. forward Ayrton Martino of Clarkson (third-round pick in 2021) and George Fegaras of USHL Muskegon (third-round pick in 2022) are the top drafted Stars prospects in the American Pipeline, and both show promise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - Part 2 of the Connor Carrick interview: Carrick dove into what it's like for a player at his stage of his career, touching on topics like free agency, mentoring young players and why he picked Boston. - Alex Galchenyuk is in the AHL and he's trying to climb his way back up. Patrick spoke with Galchenyuk last week and provided some insight into the situation. - Aatu Raty is the prospect of the week. What are the Vancouver and Abbotsford Canucks getting in the main return piece of the Bo Horvat trade? - The St. Louis Blues are the team of the week. Things are about to get interesting with the Blues, who look primed to become sellers at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn: - The Reading Royals are the team of the week. The ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms are second in the North Division with a 25-12-2 record. There are two players with NHL contracts on the team in Evan Barratt and Mason Millman. - Hunter Jones is the prospect of the week. The 6-foot-5 goaltender plays for the Iowa Heartlanders, the ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild. - How do future considerations trades actually work in the ECHL? (And no, it's not trading a player for a pizza party.) - Justin touches on the Hockey Is for Everyone efforts in the ECHL for the past couple of years, from Fort Wayne's Martin Luther King Jr. jerseys to Kalamazoo's rainbow ice and the effects of these initiatives. - And more, including the Orlando Solar Bears, who like their hockey rough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - The Halifax Mooseheads keep on rolling, now at 21 straight games with a point or more. The Quebec Remparts are also red-hot. - The CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game happened last Wednesday, and there were no other games in the CHL last Tuesday or Wednesday as a result. Should the same be done for the semifinal and medal games at the world juniors? - The Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL signed Zachary Morin, a highly-rated prospect for the 2023 QMJHL draft. Could this become a trend where more players take the USHL to NCAA route? - The Philadelphia Flyers are the team profiled this week. Alexis Gendron is the only player still in the QMJHL, but there are seven players from the league now in the pro ranks, including Sean Couturier. - Luke Coughlin of the Rimouski Oceanic is the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week. - And more, including another coveted question pulled from the mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s episode 14 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the OHL weekly, bringing you the best coverage from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Tony and Brock kick things off by giving their three stars from the CHL Top Prospects Game before looking at the news from around the OHL, including Hamilton finding a temporary home in Brantford. The guys also build a "Frankenstein Defenseman," using five traits from blueliners around the OHL, review the San Jose Sharks prospect pool and profile Quentin Musty in the 2023 NHL draft spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - There's lots to talk about after the Vancouver Canucks traded captain Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders for Aatu Raty, Anthony Beauvillier and a conditional first-round pick. They give their initial reactions and dig deeper into the context. - Only three teams in the Eastern Conference are on a three-game winning streak or more, and the Ottawa Senators are one of those teams. After beating rivals Toronto and Montreal, they're trying to overtake some teams to get back in the playoff conversation. Is it too late? - Matty Beniers is out of the NHL All-Star Game with an injury, and Vegas' Chandler Stephenson will replace him. The only Kraken competing in Sunrise, Fla., this weekend is their mascot, Buoy. Is it fair to be the only team without a player representative? - Ryan and Mike also shout out the PHF for their all-star festivities and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NHL has three games scheduled for Tuesday ahead of the all-star break. The Hockey News Action Show previews the matchups from a betting perspective with noteworthy statistics. Here's where to find each game and more in the episode: - Los Angeles at Carolina: 00:43-07:27 - Ottawa at Montreal: 07:27-10:19 - Columbus at Washington: 10:19-15:30 - Futures Bets: 15:30-24:43 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another Saturday episode of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie, looking at the most intriguing matchups of the day in the NHL from a betting lens. The day's action starts at 3 p.m. ET when the St. Louis Blues host the Colorado Avalanche. - Boston at Florida: 00:34-06:57 - Colorado at St. Louis: 06:57-12:33 - Philadelphia at Winnipeg: 12:33-16:58 - Montreal at Ottawa: 16:58-22:10 - Chicago at Edmonton: 22:10-25:26 - Pittsburgh at San Jose: 25:26-30:33 - Buffalo at Minnesota: 30:33-END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - Scott Ratzlaff, Reily Heidt and Kalan Lind were among the standouts from the WHL at this week's Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. - Two goalies and a high-scoring forward factor into the Three Stars Of The Week. - The Ottawa Senators are the NHL Team of the Week. Top prospects from the WHL include Zack Ostapchuk and Carson Latimer, while 2020 first-rounder Ridly Greig picked up an assist in his NHL debut with the Senators on Jan. 25. - In our Connor Bedard Watch, the NHL's top prospect surprises everyone by going pointless in the Top Prospects Game in his hometown, reunited with a large group of B.C. players that he grew up playing with and against. Here's where you can find the full episode on your desired platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Justin A. Cohn and Jacob Stoller: - Joe Ernst joins the show. He's the senior VP of hockey operations in the ECHL and has been in the league in some capacity for 32 years. He talks about the state of the league, trying out the two-referee system, how he hands out supplemental discipline and more. - Carson Focht of the Kalamazoo Wings is the prospect of the week. He is the only Vancouver-contracted player in the ECHL at the moment. But Kalamazoo is an affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Cleveland Monsters, so why's Focht there? - The Utah Grizzlies are the team of the week. They are the affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Eagles, and they have the reigning goaltender of the week in Trent Miner, who's only 21 years old and has time to develop as in the Avalanche's system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - It's Part 1 of a conversation with Connor Carrick of the AHL's Providence Bruins. Carrick brings remarkable insight into how the media can improve the engagement and analysis of hockey. Does the NHL need its own version of The Last Dance on the NBA's Michael Jordan? - Connor McMichael of the Hershey Bears is the prospect of the week. The 2019 first-round pick of the Washington Capitals was assigned to the Bears in November after spending last season in the NHL. - The Columbus Blue Jackets are the team of the week, with a look at the AHL's Cleveland Monsters. Most of the prospects are called up to The Show due to injuries, so David Jiricek and Trey Fix-Wolansky are two players to watch for this squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s episode 13 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League weekly, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Tony and Brock preview the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game from an OHL lens and discuss who they are looking at to make a big impact. They also dig into the Los Angeles Kings prospects in the OHL and have some fun doing OHL over/under's for everything from Shane Wright points to Niagara IceDogs wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Where do the Vancouver Canucks move forward after the mishandling and firing of Bruce Boudreau? Is Connor Bedard in their sights? - Barry Trotz is technically still under contract for the New York Islanders. With the non-rebuilding team not getting much closer to a playoff spot, is it even remotely likely the team could get him back on board as the coach? - What are the top playoff races and the main bottom dwellers right now? - They preview the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, which is scheduled for Wednesday in British Columbia. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of The Hockey News on the 'Q' Podcast, Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer are joined by Eastlink TV personality Logan Delaney. - The Halifax Mooseheads, Quebec Remparts and Sherbrooke Phoenix are all riding point streaks. What could set one of these teams apart on the road to a championship? - It's been a noteworthy week for QMJHL alumni. Three players – William Dufour, Jakob Pelletier and Samuel Bolduc – have all skated in their first NHL contests over the past seven days. The guys discuss what they've seen – and, in at least one case, what they've heard – since these debuts. - A pair of QMJHL coaches are in the spotlight. While Quebec's Patrick Roy earned his 500th win, Saint John's Travis Crickard issued a suspension... to himself. - The guys dive into the mailbag to answer your questions. - The New York Rangers have one drafted player skating in the QMJHL, Moncton's Max Barbashev. But the NHL club is a veritable who's who of league talent, both on the ice and behind the bench. - Chicoutimi's Andrei Loshko has been on fire as of late, earning him recognition as the latest 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices