Neutral Zone Podcast

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, Brendan chats with the Director of NHL Scouting for Neutral Zone LLC, Ian Moran to discuss his career, scouting NHL prospects, and a bit about this year's draft class! EPISODE BREAKDOWN:0:00: Introduction Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_ZoneSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING:MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we Discussion with Blaise MacDonald, Head Coach for the NCAA Div III Colby Mules. EPISODE BREAKDOWN:0:00: Introduction Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_ZoneSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING:MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Mark Toof, Agent and Client Advisor for Sports Professional Management.  Learn about his development as a hockey player, coaching career and eventual role as a hockey agent and client advisor. EPISODE BREAKDOWN:0:00: Introduction Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_ZoneSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING:MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Joe Exter -- Assistant Coach with the NCAA's Michigan State Spartans.  Learn about Joe's player career, how he became a coach with the NCAA's Michigan State Spartans, and what he looks for in amateur hockey players.  EPISODE BREAKDOWN: UNFINISHED BELOW, will be ready by Dec 60:00: Introduction Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_ZoneSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING:MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Brian Putnam, an Amateur Scout for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning.  Learn about how Brian became an NHL scout, drafting Jonathan Quick, winning Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lighting, and what he looks for in amateur hockey players.  EPISODE BREAKDOWN:0:00: IntroductionCOACHING:2:55: College Hockey Coaching/RecruitingSCOUTING:4:30: L.A. Kings & Jonathan Quick8:40: Law Career & Tampa Bay Lightning15:07: Analyzing Trajectory of Player20:24: Character Counts22:45: Scouting Reports & Analyzing Players29:30: What Sets Players Apart40:10: NHL Draft Day44:41: Daily Life of an NHL Scout45:47: Researching Player Backgrounds Off-Ice50:00: Scouting Tools54:30: Scouting Stories Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_ZoneSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING:MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Tom Ward, the Head Coach of the Shattuck-St. Mary's Boys Prep Team.  Learn about how Tom's coaching career, his time with the Buffalo Sabres, and how he's developed some of the best in the game including Zach Parise, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Toews and more!EPISODE BREAKDOWN:0:00: Introduction & Early LifeCOACHING:3:40: HS & USHL's St. Paul Vulcans (Tri-City)7:00: NCAA's Minnesota Golden Gophers8:50: Joining Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep12:35: NHL's Buffalo SabresSSM:21:15: Returning to Shatuck-St. Mary's Prep22:30: Coaching the Big Names (Crosby, Toews etc.) & Life at SSM41:30: When Is Ready For Players to Move Up?47:30: NZ Scout Inquiries Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_ZoneSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING:MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with James Boyd, the General Manager for the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67s.  Learn about how James' hockey career and his transition from playing in the OHL & CIS, to coaching and ultimately becoming a General Manager. EPISODE BREAKDOWN:0:00: Introduction & Playing Career4:25: Coaching: Belleville Bulls (OHL), SMC (CIS) & Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)13:30: Becoming the GM of the OHL's Ottawa 67's16:04: GM Duties with Hockey Canada25:39: Drafting in the OHL31:20: Scouting45:30: Trading & Hockey Operations52:00: Drafting Goalies54:00: Player Development 58:06: Import Draft Focus Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_ZoneSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING:MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

In this inaugural episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Mike Johnston, the Head Coach, Vice President and General Manager of the WHL's Portland Winterhawks.  Learn about Mike's rise in the coaching world from Canadian College hockey to Hockey Canada in the Olympics and all the way up to the NHL.  Having coached some of the greatest players to ever to hit the ice, including Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby, find out what he looks for when scouting junior players to Portland. EPISODE BREAKDOWN:0:00: Introduction0:42: Mike's Playing CareerCOACHING:2:50: CIS: Camrose Lutheran College (Univ Alberta-Augustana Campus)4:55: CIS: University of New Brunswick7:08: Hockey Canada & '98 Olympics12:09: NHL: Vancouver Canucks Ast Coach18:06: Shift to the CHL's Western Hockey League (WHL)SCOUTING19:11: WHL: Portland Winterhawks28:10: NHL: Pittsburgh, LAK & VancouverCOACHING29:04: Back to Portland (WHL)40:33: Coaching Sidney Crosby & Wayne Gretzky45:39: Coaching Junior Players48:26: NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Meeting Sit-Ins & Video Review51:10: Impact of the Seattle Kraken52:51: Portland Winterhawks Drafting American-Born Players & Team Culture Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_ZoneSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING:MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/