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NHChel Podcast: Episode 11 – NHL 23 Qualifiers

In the 11th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir discuss the All-Star Open qualifiers, Tampa Bay qualifiers and Stadium Series Open qualifiers, all part of the broader NHL 23 World Championship tournament. Insights are given about the qualifiers and their own experiences. They then talk about the 6s leagues on League Gaming, their experiences, and some pros and cons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 202348 min

THN American Pipeline: Avalanche Prospects, Hobey Baker and USHL News

On this episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Sydney Wolf and Mike Stephens: - Who are the most notable NCAA and USHL players on the NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings? - Zachary Morin was a potential top pick in the upcoming QMJHL draft, but he tendered with USHL Youngstown, which means he's more likely going down the NCAA route. How significant is this, and what can Morin bring to the league? - Tristan Broz may finally be fitting his footing in the NCAA. A second-round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins, he had four goals in one game and a six-point weekend last week. - Who are the favorites for the Hobey Baker Award for top player and Mike Richter Award for top goalie in the NCAA? - The transfer portal is starting back up, and quite a few Ivy League players have already put their names in the mix. - Who are the Colorado Avalanche's prospects in the American Pipeline? Sydney and Mike go through the names, including Sean Behrens, Matthew Stienburg, and Cale's brother, Taylor Makar. - And more, including new arenas and Kaidan Mbereko losing some teeth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 202330 min

The Hockey News Action Show: NHL Betting for Jan. 21, 2023

It's the first Saturday episode of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie, looking at the day's games in the NHL from a betting lens. Today's episode looks at some of the most intriguing matchups for betting purposes and looks at some point props and shot props for specific players. - Toronto at Montreal: 00:00-04:13 - Winnipeg at Ottawa: 04:13-05:16 - Colorado at Seattle: 05:16-07:01 - Buffalo at Anaheim: 07:01-08:26 - Shot props: 08:26-11:46 - Philadelphia Flyers' right wingers: 11:46-13:03 - Joel Eriksson Ek: 13:03-13:57 - Erik Karlsson: 13:57-15:08 - Unders: 15:08-17:21 - Point props: 17:21-25:04 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 202326 min

THN On The 'A': Sharks' Nick Cicek on His Rise to the AHL and NHL

This week on The Hockey News On The 'A' with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - San Jose Sharks defenseman Nick Cicek joined the show to discuss his rapid rise up the pro hockey ladder. The 22-year-old from Winnipeg started last season on an AHL two-way deal, which he parlayed into an entry-level contract with the Sharks this past summer. - Patrick spoke with Minnesota's 2021 first-round pick, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt. After recording a .894 save percentage in his first 10 AHL games with the Iowa Wild, he has since posted a .927 SP over his last nine appearances. - Thomas Harley of the Texas Stars is the prospect of the week. The 2019 first-round pick has scored 20 points in 36 games while being deployed heavily at even strength and molding his utility on the penalty kill. - The Winnipeg Jets and the AHL's Manitoba Moose are the teams of the week. Jacob went through five Jets prospects with promising potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202340 min

THN On The 'Dub': Montreal's WHLers and NHL Central Scouting

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - Connor Bedard tops the mid-term rankings from NHL Central Scouting. The WHL figures prominently at the top of the North American lists. Lizz tells us who she thinks is too high and who's too low. - Two of this week's three stars hail from the Everett Silvertips and one from the Victoria Royals, with both teams in tight races for playoff positioning. - The Montreal Canadiens are the NHL team of the week. Their fifth-round pick from 2022, Jared Davidson, is having an excellent season back with the Seattle Thunderbirds. WHL alumni in the Canadiens organization include Gianni Fairbrother, Kaiden Guhle, Kirby Dach, Joel Edmundson and Brendan Gallagher. - Our goalies of the week were traded for each other, not long before the deadline. Braden Holt is excelling in Victoria, while Tyler Palmer has been a workhorse in Everett. - In our Connor Bedard Watch, eight points and two game-winners for the WHL's top scorer this week, as Bedard hits 600 shots in his Dub career to date. Lizz sets a points target she wants Bedard to meet this week before he heads to the Top Prospects game, and Carol ponders his place in the history of B.C.'s top hockey players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202333 min

THN On The 'E': ECHL All-Star Classic, Michael DiPietro and More

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn: - Goaltender Michael DiPietro of the ECHL's Maine Mariners is the prospect of the week. Since being acquired by the Boston Bruins organization and subsequently re-assigned to the Mariners, DiPietro has a .906 SP in eight ECHL games. - The ECHL All-Star Classic took place last Monday in Norfolk, Va. Justin spoke about the format: a four-team, 3-on-3 tournament similar to the NHL. However, there was one Eastern Conference team, one Western Conference team and squads representing the last-place Norfolk Admirals. - One of the interesting parts about the ECHL is seeing teams play three games in three days. But how could the matchups be improved, with some teams geographically close to each other not playing as much? - The Jacksonville Icemen are the team of the week. The ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers has some draft picks playing for them, and Jacob and Justin discuss the team's top scorer, Ara Nazarian. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 202339 min

THN On The 'O': Shane Wright Discusses 'Crazy' Season So Far

It’s episode 12 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 are joined by newly-acquired Windsor Spitfires center Shane Wright to discuss his wild year, world juniors, and more. Did you know he holds a U-12 record outside of hockey? They also look at the rest of Seattle Kraken prospects in the team of the week segments. Tony and Brock also take a look at the NHL Central Scouting mid-season list from an OHL lens, discuss some news and injuries around the OHL, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 202338 min

THN on the 'Q': Mooseheads Stay Hot and New York Islanders Prospects

On this week's episode of The Hockey News on the 'Q' with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - The Halifax Mooseheads haven't lost in regulation since late November, in part thanks to some key acquisitions and outstanding goaltending from the latest QMJHL player of the week, Mathis Rousseau. - Hockey Canada has indicated they would accept proposals from Halifax and Moncton to host the world juniors in 2025. Is this a sign of things to come for future host cities? How soon is "too soon" to host again? - There were 33 QMJHLers named to the NHL Mid-Season Players to Watch list, and seven are headed to the CHL Top Prospects game later this month. Who rose in the ranks? Any surprises? - The New York Islanders currently have no drafted players in the QMJHL. However, there are impact guys at both the NHL and AHL levels, and most of them have a winning pedigree. - The 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week is Mooseheads defenseman Dylan MacKinnon, who earned a spot in the CHL Top Prospects game earlier this week after an impressive first half. - Will and Jamie dive into the mailbag to answer your questions. - Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 202339 min

The Hockey News Action Show: NHL Betting for Jan. 18, 2023

Welcome to the first episode of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie, presented by BetMGM and McKenney Hockey. On the Jan. 18 episode, Mike and Rachel preview all of the night's games from a betting lens. Which players are expected to do well? Who's the favorite for each matchup? How do these teams usually play when they're against each other? All that and more. Here's where to find each game: - Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators (1:39) - Boston Bruins at New York Islanders (6:50) - Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames (9:30) - Tampa Bay Lightning at Vancouver Canucks (13:30) - Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks (20:21) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 202327 min

THN American Pipeline: USA's World Juniors, Chicago Prospects and More

On this week's episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Sydney Wolf and Mike Stephens: - Team USA came out of the world juniors with a bronze medal. Who were the players who stood out in the tournament from the American Pipeline? They also touch on the U-18 women's worlds as the USA and Canada received byes to the semifinal. - There's a ton of commitment news as teams prepare for the future. Sydney gives the rundown on that. - Cole Eiserman became the 18th U-17 player to hit 30-plus goals in a season. He joins previous milestone hitters, such as Cole Caufield, Jack Hughes, Phil Kessel and Patrick Kane. - What NCAA teams are on the bubble to start 2023? Who would be on the cusp of making the playoffs? - The Chicago Blackhawks drafted 16 players from the American pipeline in recent years. What's most intriguing about each prospect? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 202332 min

THN On The 'Dub': WHL Trade Deadline Chaos and Bedard Watch

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - A long list of WHL players excelled at the World Junior Championship. Carol and Lizz looked at who stood out beyond Connor Bedard, including Canadian coach Dennis Williams. - The WHL trade deadline was pure chaos. The Kamloops Blazers loaded up for their Memorial Cup hosting duties by sending an unprecedented return to the Everett Silvertips in exchange for Olen Zellweger and Ryan Hofer. There were also many other big moves, including a couple of high-profile pros being re-assigned to junior. - The Florida Panthers are the NHL team of the week. Their prospects in the WHL this season are Marek Alscher and Josh Davies. WHL graduates Justin Sourdif and John Ludvig are currently developing with Charlotte of the AHL. - In our Connor Bedard watch, the world juniors MVP picked up six points in his first game back with the Regina Pats. How many points will he finish with this season, and is there a chance he goes back to the 'Dub' next year to challenge for Ray Ferraro's single-season goals record? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 202334 min

THN On The 'A': AHL All-Star Teams, Ridly Greig and Hurricanes

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - With the AHL all-star teams announced, Patrick and Jacob evaluated the players named to the North, Atlantic, Central and Pacific Division rosters. - The Carolina Hurricanes are the team of the week, and we dove into raw, high-upside picks like Ryan Suzuki and safer depth options like Jack Drury. - Ridly Greig of the Belleville Senators is the prospect of the week. Greig, a 2020 first-round pick, has 22 points in 23 games this season (11 of which have come in his last 8 games). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202336 min

THN On The 'O': Crazy Trades, OHL Power Rankings and World Juniors

It’s episode 11 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. Brock and Tony kick off the show by looking at the three stars among the OHLers at the World Junior Championship before diving into all things OHL trade deadline. From Shane Wright heading to Windsor to Pavel Mintyukov going to Ottawa and all of the other notable deals, the guys break down how it impacts things going forward. Tony and Brock also discuss the winners and losers from the OHL trade deadline and post-deadline power rankings, and they evaluate Matvei Petrov, the Edmonton Oilers' only prospect in the OHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202344 min

THN on the 'Q': World Juniors Recap and Devils Prospects

It's the first episode of The Hockey News on the 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer for 2023. On this week: - Scott Wheeler from The Athletic joins the show to discuss the recently completed World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton, some of the QMJHL players that stood out and Canada's gold medal winning performance at the tournament. - Will and Jamie also chat about the recently completed trade period in the 'Q' as several teams gear up for the stretch drive and playoffs. - The New Jersey Devils have no prospects currently playing in the QMJHL but several alumni who are contributing to the success of the NHL club this year. - Finally, Rimouski Oceanic winger Jan Sprynar is this week's 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week after being named rookie of the month in the 'Q' for December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 202341 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Recapping a Wild World Juniors

On The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - They break down the craziest world juniors in recent memory and discuss their five best draft-eligible prospects. - What are the next steps for Juraj Slafkovsky? Should he have gone to the world juniors as well? - The All-Star Game is approaching, and we have our first glimpse at the first 32 players named to the game. - It is silly season in the CHL. Ryan and Mike recap a fiery hot major junior trade deadline. - The Carolina Hurricanes got a boost when Max Pacioretty returned to the lineup over the weekend and scored twice. What are the expectations with this team now? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 202345 min

THN On The 'E': EBUG Story of the Ages, Josh Maniscalco and More

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn: - If you saw NHL linesman Dan Kelly shove Toronto Maple Leaf Michael Bunting earlier this week, it also relates to the ECHL. - Josh Maniscalco is the player of the week. The 23-year-old has 22 points in 25 games for the Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. - The Newfoundland Growlers are the team of the week, and the ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs has some players that are exciting to watch. - Lastly, Justin shares one of the best EBUG stories you may ever hear. It happened 20 years ago, and while today's EBUGs have competitive experience as a goalie, this keeper did not. And yet, the stats suggest he did. - And more, including the NHL's digital ads and the ECHL's ice ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202240 min

THN On The 'A': AHLers to the World Juniors and Canucks Prospects

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - Six AHL players made it to the world juniors. How have they performed in their seasons up to this point? - The prospect of the week is Laval Rocket defenseman Justin Barron. How's he played since being acquired by the Montreal Canadiens at last year's trade deadline? - The Manitoba Moose have two intriguing goalie prospects in Arvid Holm and Oskari Salminen. They're nearly splitting the games, and neither of them are letting up. - The Vancouver Canucks are the team of the week. Who are the most promising prospects playing for the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202232 min

THN On The 'Dub': Red Wings WHL Alumni and World Juniors Predictions

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - Nineteen of 40 players selected to the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game come from the WHL. Who are the players to watch? - The Detroit Red Wings are profiled this week. They don't have any prospects currently in the WHL, but they do have some interesting players from the 'Dub', including goalie Sebastian Cossa and forward Michael Rasmussen. - The Connor Bedard Watch looks at his feisty side in the pre-tournament games at the world juniors. - Speaking of which, Lizz Child explains her world juniors predictions from this week's writers and podcasters poll. Spoiler alert: She did not pick Bedard as the tournament MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 202233 min

THN On The 'O': OHL Holiday Wish Lists and Calgary's Prospect

This episode is dedicated to the life of London Knights forward Abakar Kazbekov, who died last weekend at 18 years old. The show begins with 15 seconds of silence for No. 15. It’s episode 10 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League every week, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Brock and Tony go through the news around the OHL, look at Calgary’s lone prospect in the 'O', and take a look at the three stars. The guys also break out their wish lists and make a few wishes for OHL teams and players in their send-off to the OHL before the holiday break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 202242 min

THN On The 'Q': QMJHL Commissioner Retires and Blue Jackets Prospects

This week on The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Jamie Tozer and Will MacLaren: - QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau is retiring after his 47-year association with the league. What will be his most lasting legacies, and when might there be a new commissioner named? - What are the major trades that have happened in the QMJHL up to this point? - Will and Jamie dive into the mailbag to discuss playoff seeding and whether there should be fewer division games and a more balanced Quebec/Maritimes schedule. - The Columbus Blue Jackets are the NHL squad featured this week. Jordan Dumais is one of two prospects in the 'Q' right now, and there are some alumni playing in the ECHL, AHL and NHL. - And more, including a new speed round at the end. On The 'Q' will be off next week, so happy holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 202241 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Which NHLers Deserve Extra Gifts?

On this episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - What is the fallout after the Columbus Blue Jackets are dealt with another injury? This time, it's Boone Jenner placed on the IR with a fractured thumb. - The Chicago Blackhawks aren't last in the NHL in points percentage but they are in total points. What are their odds at landing Connor Bedard? - Which the holidays underway and Christmas approaching, which NHL players deserve some extra presents this year? - The world juniors begin in under a week, meaning it's time for an in-depth preview of the annual U-20 tournament. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 202242 min

THN American Pipeline: Pack of Coyotes in the NCAA and USHL

On this episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Sydney Wolf and Mike Stephens: - The World Jr. A Challenge precedes the World Junior Championship, and the United States are off to a respectable start in Cornwall, Ont. Who's impressing the most as the USA are 2-1 with one more preliminary game to go? - John Waldron of the Miami University RedHawks is the player to watch in the NCAA. The 6-foot-1, 20-year-old freshman is following up last year's 45 points in 51 games in the USHL with 11 points in 14 matches in 2022-23. - Should Quinnipiac be the No. 1 team in the polls? They're 14-1-3 compared to the other top teams who have around five losses now. - The Arizona Coyotes have seven NCAA prospects and three USHL players in their organization. Will it be the American Pipeline that fuels the Coyotes out of their rebuild in a few years' time? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 202234 min

THN On The 'E': Hunter Fejes Nears ECHL Comeback from Cancer

This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn: - Hunter Fejes is a seven-year pro and has played for the Orlando Solar Bears along the way. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma earlier this year, and in October, he was declared cancer free. He’s been working his way back since and hopes to be back in the lineup soon. He joins the show to chat with Justin about his battle. - Owen Headrick of the Idaho Steelheads is the prospect of the week. He has 23 points in 20 games on an AHL contract with the Texas Stars. - The Rapid City Rush are the team of the week as the ECHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames. They have a decent group of players who are seeking more opportunities in the AHL. - The ECHL still only has the one-referee setup for its games. How's it working up to this point? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 202238 min

THN On The 'A': AHL Risers and Fallers, Dallas Prospects

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - The Coachella Valley Firebirds have played 21 games this season, and none of them have been at home in Palm Desert. They'll finally get that chance this Sunday. - Yaroslav Askarov is the AHL prospect of the week. What stood out most about his game? - It's time to give an update on the stocks in the AHL. Who is trending upwards and who's falling? - The Dallas Stars are the NHL team profiled this week. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202232 min

THN On The 'Q': Valiant Vegas QMJHL Prospects and Alumni

This week on The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - Four QMJHL players were named to Team Canada along with Stephane Julien heading over as an assistant coach. Were there any surprises? - Speaking of the world juniors, there's havoc going on in the resale market. Jamie gives the details on that. - Six QMJHL players were named to the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, with a chance for players to increase their draft stock. - The Vegas Golden Knights are the NHL team profile of the week. Zach Dean is the only Knights prospect still in the QMJHL. However, the organization has three players in the AHL and ECHL, and they have four QMJHL alumni in the NHL. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202238 min

THN On The 'O': Scott Wheeler Deals World Junior Expectations

It’s episode 9 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League every week, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Brock and Tony go through the news around the OHL from import additions to trades. The podcast is joined by Scott Wheeler from The Athletic to discuss the Canadian world junior camp and look at the OHLers who made the team. The guys also look at the 'Three Stars' from the OHL last week and discuss the Anaheim Ducks prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202245 min

The Hockey News Podcast: What Should Montreal's Trade Plans Be?

- The Pittsburgh Penguins are red hot. After having a poor start, are they back in business and exceeding expectations? - Bo Horvat will likely be traded. Where could he go? - Which coaches could get fired before the season is done? - The Montreal Canadiens are surviving the Atlantic Division so far. What should they do when the trade deadline rolls around? - Team Canada announced its roster for the 2023 world juniors. What do we think? - The NBA re-named its awards, so Ryan and Mike attempt to do the same for the NHL's awards. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 202255 min

THN On The 'O': The Snubbed, the Traded and the Leafs Prospects

It’s episode 8 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League every week, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Brock and Tony go through the news around the OHL, from OHL snubs from the U.S. world juniors team to the Hunter Haight trade. They also take a look at the 'Three Stars of the Week' highlighted by Quentin Musty's big week, and then the guys dive into the Leafs prospects around the OHL. The main topic of the day is Canada's World Junior Championship camp roster being released. The guys talk about the odds for all of the OHLers to make the team, snubs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 202236 min

THN American Pipeline Podcast: U-20 Prospects Headed to the World Juniors

On this week's episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf: - World Junior Championship rosters are starting to roll out. The invitees from the American Pipeline are truly intriguing to list, including Luke Hughes, Logan Cooley and more. - Eric Pohlkamp is the player to watch for this week. The defenseman from Minnesota already passed his 18 points last year in the USHL, currently having 20 points in 19 games for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. - The Merrimack College Warriors are a wagon this year with 12 wins and four losses, going 8-2-0 in the conference. - The Washington Capitals are the team profiled this week, with four NCAA prospects developing their game. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 202233 min

THN On The 'E': Colten Ellis' Development and Indy Fuel

This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' where Justin Cohn and Jacob Stoller cover the ECHL: - Colten Ellis is a St. Louis Blues goalie prospect playing for the Tulsa Oilers in the ECHL. The 2019 third-round pick could be part of the Blues' next wave of goalies. Jordan Binnington did spend some time developing in the ECHL after all. - Shawn Szydlowski of the Orlando Solar Bears passed 500 regular-season points in the ECHL recently. How did the 2017-18 leading scorer and MVP change his game to become a star? - The Indy Fuel, the affiliate for AHL Rockford and the Chicago Blackhawks, are the team of the week. They're a team that's embraced its place in Chicago's system, right down to "Chelsea Dagger" playing after goals. Who are the players that make this team fascinating to watch? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 202234 min

THN On The 'A': Leafs Prospects on the Toronto Marlies and More

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - Logan Shaw was named captain of the Toronto Marlies, so why not break down the prospects on the team and see who may get called up to the Toronto Maple Leafs? - Speaking of call-ups, Lukas Reichel got the call to the Chicago Blackhawks. He played one game in The Show before being re-assigned to AHL Rockford. - Luke Evangelista is the player to watch for the week. The right winger has 17 points in 21 games for the Milwaukee Admirals, the AHL affiliate for the Nashville Predators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 202241 min

THN On The 'Dub': Sabres Prospects in the WHL and WJC Camp

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - The Seattle Thunderbirds, Victoria Royals and Edmonton Oil Kings all made some trades. - Who are the WHL players invited to Team Canada's world juniors camp? Who are some snubs? - The Teddy Bear Tosses have begun, with news from Calgary and Spokane. - Brandon Wheat Kings players Jake Chiasson, Calder Anderson, Nolan Ritchie and Ben Thornton are all the first stars of the week for successfully assisting a man in distress. - The Buffalo Sabres are the NHL team profile of the week. Matthew Savoie is one of the Sabres' prospects in the WHL and is considered one of the snubs from the Canadian world juniors roster. - And more, including the weekly Connor Bedard report. Trade rumors are circulating around him, but he likely won't be traded ahead of the Jan. 10 trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 202232 min

THN On The 'Q': QMJHL Hall of Fame and Canucks 'Q' Alumni

This week on The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - The QMJHL announced its 2023 Hall of Fame class. Alain Vigneault, Stephane Richer and Dave Ezard will be inducted at the same time as the class of 2022 (Roberto Luongo, Stephane Robidas, Rick Vaive, Simon Gamache and Clem Jodion) in June 2023. Who else should we expect to see inducted in the coming years? - Nine QMJHL players were named to Team Canada's world juniors camp. Who's most likely to earn a spot? - Emmanuel Vermette is the 2023 NHL draft eligible prospect of the week. The left winger for the Chicoutimi Sagueneens is a "C" ranked prospect who's got 20 points in 24 games so far this season. - While there are no current Vancouver Canucks prospects in the QMJHL, they do have three former 'Q' players in the NHL and AHL. - And more, including another mailbag segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 202233 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Analyzing World Junior Camp Rosters

THN's Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down Canada & USA's World Junior camp rosters, if Steven Stamkos is underrated, take stock of the injury woes of the Colorado Avalanche, debate Brock Boeser's possible trade destinations and check in on Jordan Binnington's ongoing antics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 202252 min

NHChel Podcast: Episode 10 - Islanders Esports Night

The New York Islanders in collaboration with FaZe Clan announced “Esports Night”, which will take place at UBS Arena on Dec. 6. In this 10th episode of the NHCHEL Podcast presented by The Hockey News, co-hosts Rahil and Safir were joined by the Islanders’ esports strategist, Jordan Zelniker, as well as FaZe member, Sebastian a.k.a ‘cbass’, to discuss the development of this collaboration and event. They provided illuminating insight into what this event means for the community at New York, who are seeing FaZe Clan return to their first “home”, but also for the trajectory of NHL esports and esports in general moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 202257 min

The Hockey News On The 'E': Sebastian Cossa Adjusts to the ECHL

In the first-ever episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast, where Jacob Stoller and Justin Cohn cover everything in the ECHL: - Sebastian Cossa joins the show to talk about his adjustment to the ECHL, what he works on in practice, how he's embracing his development and more. - Jacob and Justin evaluate ECHL prospects for the Vegas Golden Knights. - The inaugural Coast to Coast: Justin's News and Notes segment, where he gives the biggest updates on the ECHL. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 202228 min

THN American Pipeline Podcast: Lane Hutson, USHL Stars and Penguins

On the latest episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline with Sydney Wolf and Mike Stephens breaking down all the latest news in the NCAA and USHL: - They take a look at the major commitments from up-and-coming USHL stars. - Lane Hutson's had a fiery-hot start for Boston University as a freshman defender. How does this compare to a certain former NCAA defenseman named Adam Fox? - Ryan McAllister's also had an impressive freshman debut. - They evaluate each Pittsburgh Penguins prospect currently in the American Pipeline. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 202234 min

THN On The 'A': Shane Wright Aims to Be A 'Difference-Maker'

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast, Shane Wright joins Patrick Williams and Jacob Stoller to discuss his time in the AHL, what he aims to achieve this season, the world juniors and more. Jacob and Patrick also covered more AHL content: - Quinton Byfield of the Los Angeles Kings is the prospect to watch. After starting the season in the NHL, he since has seven points in eight games for the AHL's Ontario Reign. - Marco Rossi was re-assigned to the Iowa Wild on Monday and scored three points in his first game. - They profile the Edmonton Oilers and their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, headlined by 21-year-old defenseman Philip Broberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 202238 min

THN On the 'O': Top Five NHL Draft Prospects in the OHL

It’s episode 6 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League every week, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Brock and Tony go through the 'Three Stars of the Week' highlighted by Jorian Donovan's hat trick from the blueline, and the duo also discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's lone prospect in the OHL, Roman Schmidt. With NHL draft rankings starting to be released, the guys talk about their top five OHL draft eligibles, debating the merits of Luca Pinelli, Colby Barlow, Cal Ritchie, and Quentin Musty among others. Tony and Brock also dive into some locks and dark horses for Team Canada's world juniors squad and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 202234 min

THN On The 'Dub': Previewing Canadian World Juniors Forwards

On this episode with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - Trades continue to come in with Victoria getting some draft picks, Kelowna making a pair of moves and some other big moves. Are the Victoria Royals gearing up for a rebuild? - Regina's Tanner Howe is the WHL first star of the week. - The Winnipeg Jets and the Boston Bruins are the NHL teams profiled this week. Winnipeg had some invitees over the summer while Boston has a key prospect in goalie Reid Dyck. - World Junior Championship Preview: Looking at strong WHL representation among Canada's forwards. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202233 min

THN On The Q: Kraken Players In and From the QMJHL

This week on The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and guest co-host Patrick McNeil, play-by-play commentator for the Cape Breton Eagles: - The Cape Breton Eagles are second-last in the QMJHL with an 8-12-2-1 record. They did somewhat better in the past 10 games with five wins, four regulation losses and a shootout loss, so what can the team take from this past stretch to move onward? - The Halifax Mooseheads are making a push to the top by acquiring Josh Lawrence from Blainville-Boisbriand. He's in his fifth QMJHL season and has 32 points in 25 games so far. - The Eagles theme continues as Xavier Daigle is the 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week. The rookie blueliner has 12 points in 23 games for Cape Breton so far this season. - The Seattle Kraken are profiled this week. They only have one prospect still in the QMJHL, and that's right winger Jacob Melanson of the Acadie-Bathurst Titan. The fifth-round pick in 2021 has averaged more than a point per game for the past three seasons in the 'Q'. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202235 min

The Hockey News Podcast: How Post-Pushing Affects Reffing

THN's Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down Roope Hintz's massive extension, Josh Morrissey's hot start and Mitch Marner's electrifying point streak. They then discuss the recent goalie drama around pushing the net off and losing a helmet and how referees should be handling these situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202255 min

THN On The 'A': What the CHL/NHL Transfers Mean for the AHL

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - The NHL and CHL extended their transfer agreement last summer through June 30, 2029, multiple sources confirmed to The Hockey News. But exceptions allow for a player to get a two-week conditioning stint in the AHL if they are scratched at least five games in a row. The Seattle Kraken did this with Shane Wright, but what does the NHL/CHL transfer agreement mean in general for the AHL? - Joel Hofer is the prospect of the week. The goalie for the St. Louis Blues AHL affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds has a 2.49 goals-against average and .920 save percentage in 12 games, posting a 4-6-4 record. - The Colorado Avalanche are the team of the week. Who are the top prospects putting up the points for the AHL Colorado Eagles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 202233 min

THN American Pipeline: Flyers Prospects, Logan Cooley and More

This week on The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf: - Michigan State is the team to watch for this week. They are second in the Big Ten Conference behind Minnesota. - Has Logan Cooley lived up to the hype as a third-overall pick early on in his development? - Kyle Kukkonen of Michigan Tech is the player to watch this week. The center has 11 points in 13 games in his first NCAA season. - The Philadelphia Flyers have eight prospects in the NCAA right now and one player, left winger Alex Bump, who's in the USHL. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202233 min

THN On The 'O': Ottawa Senators OHL Prospects and Josh Bloom

It’s episode 6 of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League every week, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Tony and Brock go through some of the week's news, including which OHL cities have been named finalists to host the 2024 Memorial Cup. They also name the three stars of the week highlighted by Michael Simpson's huge week in net for Peterborough. They are joined by newly acquired North Bay Battalion forward Josh Bloom to talk about the trade, his start in North Bay, and more. The guys are also taking a look at the Ottawa Senators' prospect pool before capping off the show with a mailbag question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202236 min

The Hockey News On The 'Dub': St. Louis Blues WHL Checkup

This week on The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - There were more trades for the Seattle Thunderbirds, including acquiring defenseman Nolan Allan. - The Victoria Royals acquire another overage player, left winger Alex Thacker - Former Portland Winterhawks captain Nick Cicek makes his NHL debut with the San Jose Sharks - The St. Louis Blues are the NHL team of the week. Only one Blues prospect is in the WHL right now, defenseman Tyson Galloway. However, they have two key WHL alumni in their system: Jake Neighbours and Joel Hofer. - Koehn Ziemmer of the Prince George Cougars is the 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week. - And more, including the weekly Connor Bedard report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202234 min

THN On The 'Q': San Jose Sharks from the QMJHL and Thomas Beauregard

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer covering everything QMJHL: - Thomas Beauregard joins the show to talk about his No. 28 being retired by the Acadie-Bathurst Titan last Saturday. He is the last player in the QMJHL to score 70 goals in a season, with 71 in 2006-07. - The Drummondville Voltigeurs fired coach Steve Hartley last Wednesday after the team's slow start. They are 14th out of 18 teams with a 10-11 record, including going 0-2 since GM Philippe Boucher took over as interim coach. - Will there ever be another 70-goal scorer again in the QMJHL? - The San Jose Sharks are this week's NHL team profile. Jake Furlong is the only Shark still in the 'Q', but there are five alumni in the AHL and ECHL and three NHLers from the junior league, including Timo Meier and Marc-Edouard Vlasic. - Defenseman Matteo Mann of the Chicoutimi Sagueneens is the 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week. Mann is 6-foot-6, 222 pounds and is a "B" ranked prospect by NHL Central Scouting. - Much more, including a mailbag, key matchups to watch and the team and player of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202237 min

The Hockey News Podcast: Which NHL Teams Are Legit or Worrisome?

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss Shane Wright's conditioning stint, Cale Makar's historic start to his career and the allegation of racism in an NCAA game. They also debate which NHL teams we should be worried about and which teams are legit as American Thanksgiving approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202254 min

NHChel Podcast: Episode 9 - Arda Ocal

In the ninth episode of the NHChel Podcast presented by The Hockey News, co-hosts Safir and Rahil are joined by ESPN’s very own studio host, Arda Ocal. Ocal reflects on his experiences with the NHL Gaming World Championship, the growth of NHL esports over the years and its trajectory moving forward. As a trio, they also have a candid conversation about inclusion and diversity, what hockey means for them, and a message for others who wish to get involved as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202259 min

THN American Pipeline Podcast: New York Rangers NCAA Rundown

This week on The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf: - Why isn't Penn State higher in the NCAA men's hockey polls? Sydney argues that they should be higher than sixth place after going 10-2 to start the season and splitting wins against No. 1 teams. - Is it time to hit the panic button for Minnesota Duluth fans? The Bulldogs are unranked for the first time since 2016 despite having plenty of talent. - Who are the players to watch for Team USA at the 2022 World Junior A Challenge in Cornwall, Ont. from Dec. 11 to 18? - An update on the University of Michigan and defenseman Steven Holtz, who was hospitalized and we hope gets better. - The New York Rangers are the NHL team profile of the week. Brett Berard's point-per-game pace helps him stand out among the other Rangers prospects in the NCAA. - The college team to watch is the RIT Tigers, who are 10-2 overall. Dustin Manz of American International College is the player to watch as he leads the country in faceoff wins and has 12 points in 14 games. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202232 min