The Big Show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On this week's episode with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - Calgary Wranglers goalie Dustin Wolf joins the show to talk about moving from Stockton to Calgary and his development in pursuit of an NHL job. - Hendrix Lapierre is the prospect of the week. The 20-year-old center has 10 points in 12 games for the Hershey Bears. - Defenseman Nick Cicek recently made his NHL debut with the San Jose Sharks after spending the past two seasons in the AHL. - The Ottawa Senators are the team profile of the week. Who in Belleville looks the closest to reaching the NHL? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Tony and Brock go through a big news week in the OHL including the Brennan Othmann trade to Peterborough and Josh Bloom heading to North Bay. The guys also welcome Carol Schram from the THN On The 'Dub' Podcast to discuss the OHLers at the U-17s last week. Tony and Brock also go through the Montreal Canadiens prospect pool in the OHL, featuring Owen Beck and Filip Mesar. They cap off the week with a look at their three stars of the week highlighted by Deni Goure and Pavel Mintyukov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - The WHL trade talk heats up after as contenders are starting to go all-in for a spot in the Memorial Cup. - Which WHLers played the best at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge last week in British Columbia? - Forward Riley Heidt tops the three stars of the week with nine points in three games for the Prince George Cougars. - The Nashville Predators are the NHL team profile of the week, with defensemen Graham Sward and Luke Prokop representing the Preds in the 'Dub'. - Dante Giannuzzi is the featured goalie of the week. The 20-year-old has a 9-1-1 record for the Portland Winterhawks in 2022-23. - Carol and Lizz return with another Connor Bedard report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - Victoriaville Tigres coach Carl Mallette joins the show to talk about his assistant coaching duties at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. - Goaltender Oliver Satny is the QMJHL player of the week after getting one shutout in three wins for the Cape Breton Eagles last week. - The 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week is defenseman Etienne Morin of the Moncton Wildcats. The 17-year-old averages more than a point per game. - The Quebec Remparts have had points in 15 straight games while the Eagles are on a six-game winning streak. - The Los Angeles Kings only have blueliner Angus Booth in the QMJHL right now, but they have a couple of noteworthy players who graduated the 'Q', including defenseman Jordan Spence. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down the New York Islanders' hot start, discuss what Bo Horvat's next contract could look like, bemoan the lack of a World Cup of Hockey until 2025, offer apologies to NHL coaches and debate where Connor Bedard's best landing spot could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf: - There were many impressive performers in NCAA, USHL and Team USA action this past week, including Cole Eiserman and James Hagens at the World U-17s. - The player to watch this week is Colorado College's Noah Laba, who has 10 points in 10 games as a freshman. Laba was drafted by the New York Islanders in the fourth round of the 2022 NHL draft. - The Islanders are also the NHL team profile of the week, with seven prospects in the American Pipeline. - Merrimack College swept Boston College last weekend for the first time since 1997 as they slowly move up the ranks. - Much more NCAA and USHL news, including games to watch and notable decommits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - Logan Shaw joins the show to talk about his AHL player of the week honors and the Toronto Marlies. - Simon Edvinsson is the prospect of the week with eight points in nine games for the Grand Rapids Griffins. - Matthew Phillips highlights the Calgary Flames prospects on the AHL Wranglers. -And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s episode 4 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 welcome Mississauga Steelheads forward Kai Schwindt onto the show to discuss his season as they look at Florida Panthers prospects in the OHL. The hosts discuss two interesting coaching accomplishments, including Dave Cameron's 400th OHL coaching win. They give out their Three Stars of the Week honors, headlined by the OHL's new goal-scoring leader and another player who switched positions for the weekend. They cap things off by discussing the U-17s and Canada's view of the event as they send three teams, dispersing talent amongst them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - The Arizona Coyotes announced Dylan Guenther will stay in the NHL, likely spelling the end of his time in the WHL with the Edmonton Oil Kings. - The Minnesota Wild have four promising prospects in the WHL, including Caedan Bankier who's had 15 points in 12 games for the Kamloops Blazers. - Chase Bertholet of Spokane is the first star of the week while Austin Elliot of Saskatoon is the goalie spotlight of the week. - Much more, including another Connor Bedard report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - The Edmonton Oilers don't have any prospects in the QMJHL or 'Q' alumni in the NHL, but they do have alumni developing in the AHL and might soon be knocking at the door to The Show. - Chris Culligan had his No. 7 retired by the Cape Breton Eagles while Chicoutimi retired Marc Denis' No. 33. Who could be next? - Mathieu Cataford is the NHL 2023 draft-eligible prospect of the week. The left winger has 21 points in 15 games so far this season for the Halifax Mooseheads. - Riley Kidney of the Acadie-Bathurst Titan is the player of the week after two multi-goal games last week. - Recaps of the past week and previews of what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down the next steps after the Boston Bruins signed and then parted ways with Mitchell Miller, analyze the slow starts in Pittsburgh, Ottawa and St. Louis and then discuss Jason Robertson's incredible early-season performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast where Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams talk everything AHL: - Jack Drury impressed in his rookie pro season last year, with 52 points in 68 games for the Chicago Wolves in 2021-22. But this year, he's stuck with one goal in six games. Is there any cause for concern with his game? - Prospect of the week: Lukas Reichel. The winger has 10 points in seven games for the Rockford IceHogs and averaged a point per game last year in the AHL. How close is he to a permanent NHL stay? - Team of the week: Buffalo Sabres. Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams talk about the Sabres prospects with some of the highest upsides on the Rochester Americans. Center Jiri Kulich and right winger Isak Rosen are two examples, both with seven points in eight games. - Tampa Bay has found another diamond in the rough in Felix Robert. The 23-year-old undrafted forward signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning in July and has 11 points in eight games with the Syracuse Crunch. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf: - Adam Fantilli was named the men's player and rookie of the month in college hockey. Although it will be difficult for any team to pass up Connor Bedard in the 2023 NHL draft, how close can Fantilli get to challenging Bedard for the first overall pick? - Macklin Celebrini's hat trick for the USHL's Chicago Steel against Green Bay is one of six stellar performances in the USHL and NCAA last weekend. - Jimmy Snuggerud is the NCAA player to watch for the week. The first round pick by the St. Louis Blues in the 2022 NHL draft has nine points in eight games for the University of Minnesota. - The New Jersey Devils have eight players in the NCAA right now, including Luke Hughes with eight points in eight games for the University of Michigan. Mike and Sydney give an in-depth look. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s episode three 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 kick the episode off by discussing Ottawa and Windsor finally losing in regulation and ‘Three Stars’ from the week that was, highlighted by Deni Goure. The guys also take a look at Detroit Red Wings prospects in the OHL, the World U-17 Challenge and more. Be sure to subscribe to The Hockey News Podcast to catch up on all things OHL as well as follow the rest of the podcasts coming out on the channel covering the WHL, QMJHL, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - Some trade action in the WHL is underway as the Winnipeg ICE acquired defenseman Graham Sward from the Spokane Chiefs. The fifth-round selection in the 2022 NHL draft by the Nashville Predators has four points in eight games this season. - Connor Bedard Watch: Bedard received WHL player of the month honors for September and October with his 29 points in 15 games. The anticipated No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft earned three or more points on four occasions. - Gracyn Sawchyn of the Seattle Thunderbirds is the NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week. The 5-foot-11 165-pound center played for the United States National Team Development Program last season, scoring 55 points in 87 games before signing with WHL Seattle for 2022-23. - Dallas Stars prospects in the WHL are featured in this week's episode. Learn more about Matthew Seminoff, Conner Roulette and Logan Stankoven. - Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - Right winger Jordan Dumais of the QMJHL's Halifax Mooseheads joins the show to talk about getting drafted to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets in 2022, how he's developed his game and noticed increased defending against him from the opposition, his goal to make the Canadian world juniors squad and more. - The Calgary Flames are profiled this week for their prospects from the QMJHL. Whether it's Cole Huckins and Cameron Whynot still in the QMJHL, former 'Q' players in the AHL or in The Show, the Flames have a lot of QMJHL talent in the organization. - Tyler Peddle is this week's 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week. The forward has 11 points in 14 games for the Drummondville Voltigeurs this season following a 35-point rookie season. - Much more. 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 red-hot New Jersey Devils and what's been going well for them. - The Seattle Kraken still haven't decided what to do with Shane Wright. - Should the Toronto Maple Leafs hit the panic button? - More on Jamie Drysdale's injury and what his absence means to the Anaheim Ducks. - Erik Karlsson is back to shades of his former glory. - Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil is joined by Brodie McDonald, the Director of Hockey Operations at leaguegaming.com, and content creator TerryOh to dive into the world of EASHL on NHL 23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the second episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf: - A rundown of all the interesting games in the NCAA and a preview of what's to come this weekend. - NHL Central Scouting released the preliminary players to watch list for the 2023 NHL draft. Who made the list playing in the United States and how are they graded? - Forward James Hagens, defenseman Boston Buckberger and goalie Jacob Fowler all impressed last week in the USHL. - The Columbus Blue Jackets are the NHL team profile of the week. Corson Ceulemans (25th overall in 2021) leads off the bunch with five points in six games. - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Tony and Brock kick the episode off by discussing the ‘Three Stars’ from the week that was, highlighted by a huge week from Owen Beck. NHL Central Scouting released their preliminary list, and the guys take a look at the OHLers on the list and discuss who may have been too high and who was too low. Tony and Brock also go through their first monthly power rankings, looking at the best teams in the league. The pair finishes the episode off by answering some of your questions in our mailbag segment. Recorded Oct. 26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the inaugural episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast where hosts Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams talk about everything happening in the AHL: - Dan Bylsma joins the show right off the top to talk about his new job with the Coachella Valley Firebirds and the unique situation of helping start an AHL team from scratch. - Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ty Smith was re-assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton despite playing his first two pro seasons in the NHL. Why? - Prospect of the week: Kirill Marchenko of the Cleveland Monsters. The winger has seven points in six games (five games at the time of recording) during his first season in North America. - NHL team profile of the week: Los Angeles Kings. How many promising prospects do they have, and who might be included in a trade if the Kings decide to pursue Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this second episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - The NHL Central Scouting preliminary players to watch list was released on Tuesday. Who got noticed from the WHL? - The WHL's three stars of the week are Mazden Leslie of the Vancouver Giants, Carson Bjarnanson of the Brandon Wheat Kings and Tyson Greenway of the Tri-City Americans. What's there to know about them? - This week's NHL team profile is the Chicago Blackhawks. They have three prospects in the WHL, including the seventh overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft, Kevin Korchinski. The Blackhawks also have two WHL alumni on their roster. - Left winger Andrew Cristall is the 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week. The Kelowna Rockets' alternate captain has 15 points in 10 games to start the season and is expected to be taken in the second half of the first round. - And more, including the latest Connor Bedard update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - Seven of eight teams in the QMJHL's Western Conference have a win percentage of at least .500. - Jordan Dumais of the Halifax Mooseheads is the player of the week and appears on the QMJHL's team of the week as well. - 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week: Defenseman Jordan Tourigny of the Shawinigan Cataractes - Team profile of the week: Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes have two prospects in the 'Q' and three prospects in the AHL and ECHL. What's the future like for these five players? - Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss the good vibes in Buffalo, the sustainability of Detroit and Philadelphia's hot starts, the best and worst reverse retro jerseys and dive deep into the debacle in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of The Hockey News On The 'O' Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario junior circuit every week, bringing you in-depth coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Tony and Brock discuss their early season surprises and disappointments around the league, from the Ottawa 67's and Kingston Frontenacs’ hot start to the Kitchener Rangers and Guelph Storm’s underwhelming performance thus far. The pair also discuss the 2023 NHL draft prospects that excite them the most heading into the season. The "Team of the Week" segment covers the Boston Bruins' prospects in the OHL and looks at how they’ve kicked off their campaigns. The guys finish things off by discussing their awards predictions for the season and they give some insight into who they think will come out on top of each conference and who will represent Ontario at the Memorial Cup as OHL champs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast is our next newest show covering the paths to the NHL. Hosts Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf break down everything happening in the NCAA and USHL, including standout players and teams, 2023 NHL draft eligibles and NHL prospects improving their game in college. In the inaugural episode, Mike and Sydney go through the key games and players in the NCAA this past week, including some surprising blowouts and upsets. They also list some players to watch from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program U-17 squad in the USHL, such as Will Smith, Ryan Leonard, Cole Hudson and James Hagens, who doesn't turn 16 until Nov. 3. Jayden Perron of the Chicago Steel was another player to follow. The Carolina Hurricanes are the NHL team profiled in this week's podcast with an update on their prospects in the 'American Pipeline.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with hosts Carol Schram and Lizz Child. This is the third of four new podcasts on THN.com covering junior hockey in Canada and the United States. In this inaugural episode, they analyze the three stars of the week in the WHL – Austin Roest of the Everett Silvertips, Tyler Palmer of the Victoria Royals and Lucas Ciona of the Seattle Thunderbirds. Carol and Lizz also take a look at goalie Daniel Hauser of the Winnipeg ICE and 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect Luca Cagnoni, preview the World U-17 Hockey Challenge in Langley, B.C. and list current and former WHL players on the Arizona Coyotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down the hot and slow starts of the NHL season, which coach could get fired first and the fascinating roster in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presenting The Hockey News On The Q Podcast with hosts Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer. The podcast brings in-depth coverage of the QMJHL with updates from around the league, interviews with special guests within the Q and analysis of players to watch. On this week's inaugural episode: - Will and Jamie speak to Louis Robitaille, coach-GM of the Gatineau Olympiques, about the start of the season, the team's injury issues and the franchise's 50th anniversary. - Analysis of the QMJHL player of the week, goalie William Blackburn of the Val-d’Or Foreurs, and the team of the week. - The 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week: Ethan Gauthier, Sherbrooke Phoenix - NHL Team Profile: Anaheim Ducks. Which players for Anaheim are playing or have played in the QMJHL? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the seventh episode of the NHChel Podcast presented by The Hockey News, Safir is joined by Geimer and Polgz to discuss the recent signing of their competitive 6-on-6 team with the Washington Capitals' gaming team, Caps Gaming. They also discuss the significance of team and player signings for the growth of NHL Esports and what they hope to see in the coming months. Finally, they provide their early thoughts on NHL 23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - Reaction to Hockey Canada's board of directors stepping down and the departure of CEO Scott Smith - Which NHL teams made the most interesting moves on the waiver wire ahead of opening night? Which players made the cut for their teams? - Just how close are some teams under the salary cap? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THN's Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens break down the Ottawa Senators losing starting goaltender Cam Talbot to injury, the pre-season waiver wire, dashboard ads, and whether the Canadiens should be worried about Juraj Slafkovsky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices