BREAKING INTO THE LEAGUE

Full time hosts Ryan and Sam are bringing you two more studs breaking into the NHL as the playoff push gets rolling! It is always a very exciting time to be an NHL fan with playoffs slated to start early May and both of this episode's rookies are on playoff-bound teams. Nashville Predators Center Thomas Novak (3:00) is featured as putting many games in the NHL earlier this season. Florida Panthers Forward Anton Lundell's success (13:10) is discussed along with what this electric and highly-skilled rookie can bring to the table with his Stanley Cup caliber squad.

Sam and Ryan discuss the likes of New Jersey Devils Center Dawson Mercer (2:45) and Colorado Avalanche LW hopeful Mikhail Maltsev (12:45). To go along with previewing these promising youngsters, both hosts debate the Avs/Wild playoff outlook as well as who most likely will win the 2021-2022 Calder. Fervent fans and listeners also have a great opportunity to take home a few giveaway items. Ryan has more on this at (31:30).

Ryan and Sam sit down and produce an exclusive virtual interview with AHL Defenseman Wyatt Newpower of the Grand Rapids Griffins. Wyatt, a native of White Bear Lake, Minnesota talks about his days playing for his hometown as well as developing into a standout at UCONN as captain of the Huskies. From UCONN, Wyatt has signed an entry-level deal with the Detroit Red Wings and is on the cusp of breaking into the NHL!

Hosts Sam & Ryan are bringing you more of an inside scoop on two more skilled NHL rookies! This edition is a special one since Red Wings enthusiast Ryan Compeau is brought on as a special guest. Both hosts and Compeau touch on the background of Detroit Red Wings Forward Lucas Raymond (3:40). He has been producing big numbers for his squad's early season success and is up for this year's Calder award. Along with Raymond is Chicago Blackhawks prospect Defenseman Nolan Allan (19:00). Allan is bringing solid numbers to the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL.

Hosts Sam & Ryan are bringing you more of an inside scoop on two more skilled NHL rookies! Both hosts touch on the background of both players, their 2021-2022 season stats so far and what kind of assets they bring to the ice night in and night out.  Minnesota Wild Forward Rem Pitlick (7:25) has been producing big numbers for his squad's early season success. Along with Pitlick is Carolina Hurricanes Forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi (19:00). The former Canadien has been a huge addition to the Hurricanes' stacked lineup.

Sam and Ryan are BACK! In this edition they discuss draft picks #3 & #4 in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. Both hosts touch on the skill of both players as well as why they are terrific fits for their respective organizations. Drafted 3rd overall, Anaheim Ducks Forward Mason McTavish (4:05) has spent some time in the league this season. Along with McTavish, is 4th overall draft pick Michigan Wolverine Defenseman Luke Hughes (12:15). Hughes is on pace to join brothers Quinn (Canucks) and Jack (Devils) in the NHL in the near future.

Sam and Ryan discuss the Top 2 draft picks in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. Both hosts touch on the skill of both players as well as why they are terrific fits for their respective organizations. Drafted 1st overall, Canadian Defenseman Owen Power (2:10) is drafted by the Buffalo Sabres. Along with Owen, is fellow Michigan Wolverine Forward Matthew Bernier (13:10). The Seattle Kraken drafted Bernier 2nd overall in late July 2021.

Sam and Ryan discuss the top draft picks for the Seattle Kraken Franchise and why they believe those players/goaltenders are good selections in the 1st round of the 2021 Expansion Draft. Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

Sam and Ryan kick off the 2021-2022 season chatting about their Top 4 unprotected NHL players in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft campaign. The league has added the Seattle Kraken to the picture and your two hosts have made sure to keep you informed on why a Lightning Forward, an Avalanche Forward, a Canadiens Goaltender & a Devils Defenseman make sense for the Kraken to go ahead and add them to their debuted roster. Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Boston Bruins Goaltender Jeremy Swayman (5:45), and Los Angeles Kings Defenseman Cole Hults (16:15). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Alexander Romanov (9:15), and Anaheim Ducks Defenseman Jamie Drysdale (24:50). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL! MinneZona Sports with Matt Callahan and Paul Vold is also featured on the beginning stages of this episode! Be sure to give them a follow (Twitter: @mzslsports; Instagram: @minnezona_sl) or like on their social media platforms.

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Montreal Canadiens Forward Cole Caufield (9:20), and Columbus Blue Jackets Forward Eric Robinson (21:10). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Ottawa Senators Forward Alex Formenton (3:25), and Minnesota Wild Defenseman Calen Addison (17:15). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Florida Panthers Defenseman Gustav Forsling (2:50), and Ottawa Senators Forward Logan Brown (11:40). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Detroit Red Wings Forward Michael Rasmussen (3:40), and Dallas Stars Goaltender Jake Oettinger (11:35). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Los Angeles Kings Defenseman Tobias Björnfot (1:25), and Vegas Golden Knights Defenseman Dylan Coghlan (8:55). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: St. Louis Blues Forward Dakota Joshua (1:30), and Anaheim Ducks Forward Trevor Zegras (6:55). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Boston Bruins Forward Jack Studnicka  (0:50), and Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (8:55). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Ottawa Senators Forward Josh Norris (1:45), and Carolina Hurricanes Defenseman Jake Bean (11:34). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_Into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Buffalo Sabres Forward Dylan Cozens (1:50), and Colorado Avalanche D Man Bowen Byram (10:05). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_into_NHL!

In this episode of Breaking Into The League the two hosts, Sam and Ryan, dissect the game of two young NHL players: Flyers Forward Joel Farabee (1:15), and New Jersey Devils Defenseman Ty Smith (10:05). Be sure to follow Breaking Into The League on Instagram and Twitter @Break_into_NHL!