Podcasts about amateur scouting

Ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Alexis Downie is joined by the Anaheim Ducks Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting, Martin Madden. The two discuss the overall outlook of this year's draft, as well as, the six picks the organization has in Rounds 2-7. Madden also shares insight into the Ducks scouting process.

Director of Amateur Scouting for the St. Louis Blues Tony Feltrin joins to talk about the young players they have drafted lately and look at this years draft in which the Blues have 3 first round picks.

KMOX Golf Contributor Dan Reardon joins to discuss the first three rounds of the US Open and what to look in the final round. Director of Amateur Scouting for the St. Louis Blues Tony Feltrin joins to talk about the young players they have drafted lately and look at this years draft in which the Blues have 3 first round picks.

KMOX Golf Contributor Dan Reardon joins to discuss the first three rounds of the US Open and what to look in the final round. Director of Amateur Scouting for the St. Louis Blues Tony Feltrin joins to talk about the young players they have drafted lately and look at this years draft in which the Blues have 3 first round picks. Mr. Soccer Bill McDermott talks about the success so far for the US both as a host and as a team. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to talk about the struggles for Liberatore relievers, Baez and more. KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz joins to discuss Baez, and all things Cardinals.

After 6 seasons with the Wild, Judd Brackett is set to part ways from Minnesota to pursue an elevated role with another franchise. Judd and AJ discuss what this means for the Wild, how much this impacts their road ahead and drafting strategy, anfd review the past draft classes of Judd Brackett. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After 6 seasons with the Wild, Judd Brackett is set to part ways from Minnesota to pursue an elevated role with another franchise. Judd and AJ discuss what this means for the Wild, how much this impacts their road ahead and drafting strategy, anfd review the past draft classes of Judd Brackett. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs winning the NHL's Draft Lottery and starts to think about what the Maple Leafs may do with the first overall pick. Jason Bukala (9:00), Sportsnet hockey analyst and former Director of Amateur Scouting for the Florida Panthers, breaks down why he thinks the Maple Leafs should use their first overall pick to select Ivar Stenberg over Gavin McKenna. JD also asks Jason about where the draft drops off, if trading down is a viable option for the Leafs, and his mock draft for the rest of the lottery picks, and what Mark Leach, the Leafs Director of Amateur Scouting, covets most. Sam McKee (35:30) of Leafs Talk and Real Kyper and Bourne talks about the mood shift in Leafs nation after winning the draft lottery and who they think the Leafs should select.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Giants' Senior Director of Amateur Scouting, Michael Holmes is my guest this week. With the college season just about to get underway, this seemed like a great time to talk with Michael about the impending search for a star at the #4 position in the draft. Given how much changes in the course of the spring, this seemed like a good time to talk process with Holmes: how does the team marshal it's resources? How big of a net do you cast when drafting high up in the first round? When does the winnowing down begin? And how does the calendar differ between college and high school players? We also talk about the strength of the upcoming class and how it fits with what the Giants are trying to accomplish.It's a great conversation that I am thrilled to be able to bring to all my listeners! There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne kick off the second hour alongside Oilers analyst Rob Brown! They dive into Edmonton's resurgence after a slow start to the season, the departure of Noah Philp, the fractured relationship with Andrew Mangiapane, and what Spencer Stastney has added to the blue line. Rob also touches on Connor McDavid's incredible run of form, the state of the team's goaltending, Zack Hyman's impact, and the Oilers' trade deadline priorities. Later, former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, Jason Bukala (32:24) joins live from Minnesota to share the latest from the World Juniors!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nate and Rhys check in on the Divisional round of playoffs.Please consider subscribing to Prospects Live to get access to articles, insights, and tools for as little as $5 a month! Head over to prospectslive.com and take a look around. We'd love for you to join our community.Rhys White, Director of Pro Scouting - https://x.com/RhysBWhite Nate Rasmussen, Director of Amateur Scouting - https://x.com/RasmussenBase If you have any questions or comments for the On Deck Podcast, please reach out to Nate via email at nate.rasmussen26@gmail.com

Nate and Rhys check in on the Wild Card round of playoffs.Please consider subscribing to Prospects Live to get access to articles, insights, and tools for as little as $5 a month! Head over to prospectslive.com and take a look around. We'd love for you to join our community.Rhys White, Director of Pro Scouting - https://x.com/RhysBWhite Nate Rasmussen, Director of Amateur Scouting - https://x.com/RasmussenBase If you have any questions or comments for the On Deck Podcast, please reach out to Nate via email at nate.rasmussen26@gmail.com 

Nate and Rhys preview the MLB playoffs while giving their picks to make it to the World Series.Please consider subscribing to Prospects Live to get access to articles, insights, and tools for as little as $5 a month! Head over to prospectslive.com and take a look around. We'd love for you to join our community.Rhys White, Director of Pro Scouting - https://x.com/RhysBWhite Nate Rasmussen, Director of Amateur Scouting - https://x.com/RasmussenBase If you have any questions or comments for the On Deck Podcast, please reach out to Nate via email at nate.rasmussen26@gmail.com 

Nate and Rhys check in on the MLB playoff standings while discussing what guys might be X-Factors in October. They also discuss players that deserve to get MVP votes, and prospects we want to see debut on Opening Day 2026.00:00 MLB Playoff Updates and Team Performances10:00 National League Playoff Picture19:38 Playoff X-Factors for Each Team23:10 Pitching X-Factors in the Postseason29:29 MVP Race Insights35:29 Minor League Prospects to Watch43:37 Prospects Live Updates and Future PlansPlease consider subscribing to Prospects Live to get access to articles, insights, and tools for as little as $5 a month! Head over to prospectslive.com and take a look around. We'd love for you to join our community.Rhys White, Director of Amateur Scouting - https://x.com/RhysBWhite Nate Rasmussen, Director of Amateur Scouting - https://x.com/RasmussenBase If you have any questions or comments for the On Deck Podcast, please reach out to Nate via email at nate.rasmussen26@gmail.com 

The Mariners have clinched their first division title since 2001, and Salk compares this 2025 team vs the 2022 Mariners and why they're different. Then, they re-air their conversation with Scott Hunter, the Mariners Director of Amateur Scouting

The Mariners are going to the playoffs, so Brock and Salk rejoice and react to all of the celebrations last night as well. They then bring on Scott Hunter, Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting, to get his insight on how their draft and developing has paid so many dividends over the years, what they look for in players and plenty more. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on which Seahawk benefitted the most from missing the last couple games,  who Klint Kubiak compared Tory Horton to and how good the UW trio of Demond Williams/Jonah Coleman/Denzel Boston are.

Nate and Rhys take a deep dive into teams that meet the ‘World Series Recipe', preview the AFL roster release, and break down current MLB playoff standings.00:00 Cleveland Guardians: Are They Legit?04:49 Detroit Tigers: A Second Half Struggle09:49 Cincinnati Reds: The Unexpected Contender17:57 Seattle Mariners: The AL Powerhouse?19:58 World Series Recipes: What It Takes to Win28:52 Philadelphia Phillies: The Complete Package29:41 Dodgers and Padres: World Series Contenders?33:36 The Arizona Fall League: Why It Matters39:13 Prospect Highlights from the AFL46:33 Superlatives and Awards in the AFLPlease consider subscribing to Prospects Live to get access to articles, insights, and tools for as little as $5 a month! Head over to prospectslive.com and take a look around. We'd love for you to join our community.Rhys White, Director of Amateur Scouting - https://x.com/RhysBWhite Nate Rasmussen, Director of Amateur Scouting - https://x.com/RasmussenBase If you have any questions or comments for the On Deck Podcast, please reach out to Nate via email at nate.rasmussen26@gmail.com 

On Deck is back with a new look! Nate and Rhys catch up on the MLB playoff picture, including what teams might be World Series sleepers in October. The guys also wrap up the minor league season with all levels but Triple-A concluding, while finishing with some 2026 MLB draft coverage.0:00 Intro0:22 AL Wild Card3:11 NL Wild Card8:52 World Series Odds20:29 MiLB Finishing Up34:38 2026 Draft Top College Prospects49:51 New MLB Scouting Rule54:27 PLive NewsPlease consider subscribing to Prospects Live to get access to articles, insights, and tools for as little as $5 a month! Head over to prospectslive.com and take a look around, we'd love for you to join our community.Rhys White, Director of Amateur Scouting - https://x.com/RhysBWhite Nate Rasmussen, Director of Amateur Scouting - https://x.com/RasmussenBase If you have any questions or comments for the On Deck Podcast, please reach out to Nate via email, nate.rasmussen26@gmail.com 

The LA Kings selected Brendan McMorrow (196th) and Will Sharpe (216th) in the 7th round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Brett Olson, Associate Head Coach of the Waterloo Black Hawks, joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about Brendan McMorrow's time in Iowa. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings),Zach Dooley and Scott Wheeler join the program to discuss both McMorrow and Sharpe.

The LA Kings selected Slovakian forward Ján Chovan with the 184th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Finnish hockey enthusiast Andrew Epps joins the program to talk about Chovan's development path from Slovakia through Finnish junior hockey. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the program to discuss the Kings scouting process and the decision for Chovan to play in the CHL. Finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Chovan and shares his evaluation of the young forward.

Pirates director of amateur scouting Justin Horowitz joins North Shore Nine to break down the 2025 draft and the philosophy driving Pittsburgh's pipeline. He explains why the draft is “our Super Bowl,” details the conviction behind selecting Konnor Griffin, and unpacks how Seth Hernandez fell to No. 6—covering the traits the Pirates prioritize (athleticism, repeatable delivery, strike-throwing, decision quality) and how PD/R&D fold into every pick. Horowitz also discusses Angel Cervantes' decision to attend UCLA and what the protected 2026 comp pick (#51) means, plus late-round value plays (hello, LSU masher Jared Jones). Inside the room: board prep vs. day-of chaos, bonus-pool math, who makes the final call, and why drafting for “need” isn't the strategy. He closes with thoughts on MLB Pipeline's #2 draft ranking and a very Pittsburgh take on French fries. If you enjoy Pirates draft/development talk, like & subscribe, drop your questions in the comments, and catch our full library at northshorenine.com. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

The LA Kings selected Finnish goaltender Petteri Rimpinen with the 152nd overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Finnish hockey enthusiast Andrew Epps joins the program to talk about Rimpinen's development path through Finnish hockey. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the program to discuss the Kings scouting process and the decision to add Rimpinen to an already stocked goalie prospect pool. Finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Rimpinen and shares his evaluation of the young goaltender.

Brent and Sam continue into the second hour of "hump day" revisiting the Dallas Cowboys documentary and the swag the team had in their heyday. It leads the hosts to draft who they think are the coolest athletes in their generation of sports, featuring some listeners submissions! Next up, the boys check in with friend of the show, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (28:55), for some summer hockey talk. After catching up, the trio dive into the state of developmental leagues and the options now available for young players trying to make it to the NHL. The former Director of Amateur Scouting walks them through the benefits and limitations of each. The trio wrap up with thoughts on the NHL offseason including the re-structuring of the Maple Leafs roster and who will need to step up this season for them to make a run.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The LA Kings selected forward Jimmy Lombardi with the 125th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Paul Flache, Head Coach of the Flint Firebirds joins the program to talk about Lombardi's strengths on and off the ice. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the program to discuss the Kings scouting process of Lombardi. Finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Lombardi and shares his evaluation of the cerebral forward.

The LA Kings selected defenseman Caeden Herrington with the 120th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Rocky Russo, Head Coach of the Lincoln Stars joins the program to talk about Herrington's strengths on and off the ice. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the program to discuss the Kings scouting process of Herrington. Finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Herrington and shares his evaluation of the right shooting defender.

When Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz hired Brian Bannister to be the Director of Pitching, the organization was uplifted and revived. Nate Rasmussen, Director of Amateur Scouting of Prospects Live and coach at BU, joins us to evaluate the pitching talent through the organization. Tune in as we go through the development of Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Grant Taylor as well as rising stars of Christian Oppor and Tanner McDougal. Also, we will highlight arms of the 2025 draft that were glanced over like Gabe Davis, Riley Eikhoff, and Max Banks.

The LA Kings selected forward Kristian Epperson with the 88th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting) kicks off the episode by talking to host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley about the strengths and weaknesses of the Wisconsin native. After that, Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Epperson and shares his evaluation of the young forward.

The LA Kings selected forward Vojtěch Čihař with the 59th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting) kicks off the episode by talking to host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley about the strengths and weaknesses of the Czech forward. After that, Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Čihař and shares his evaluation of the young forward. Finally Amateur Scout Petr Jelinek joins the program to share his perspective. Jelinek recently joined the LA Kings as a scout after playing professional hockey in Czechia for well over a decade.

In this episode, Spec sits down with the Director of Amateur Scouting, Brian Bridges, to talk about the Royals 2025 Draft Class

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SCOTT HUNTER (Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting) joins us post-draft to talk about how the draft went, getting their #1 guy and expectations for Kade Anderson. It seems Anderson fell into their lap, how surprised were they? When can we expect to see him with the big club? Is he ready now? :30- We are 6 days away from Seahawks training camp, so we discuss the 6 names that we think will be mentioned the most. How will Sam Darnold fare in his new setup? Klint Kubiak's offense is going to be talked about A LOT! Which rookies will garner the most attention? Which vet has the highest expectations placed on them? We discuss it all! :45- It's fun having live sports on while we work!

SCOTT HUNTER (Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting) joins us post-draft to talk about how the draft went, getting their #1 guy and expectations for Kade Anderson. It seems Anderson fell into their lap, how surprised were they? When can we expect to see him with the big club? Is he ready now? :30- We are 6 days away from Seahawks training camp, so we discuss the 6 names that we think will be mentioned the most. How will Sam Darnold fare in his new setup? Klint Kubiak's offense is going to be talked about A LOT! Which rookies will garner the most attention? Which vet has the highest expectations placed on them? We discuss it all! :45- It's fun having live sports on while we work! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was another great day on the show and we've compiled some of the best moments from Thursday just for you! - Scott Hunter (Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting) joins us post-draft and gets us excited about the future of Kade Anderson. - We're 6 days away from Seahawks Training Camp! Who will we be talking about the most? - We return to our Husky One Series with Cam Cleeland. Is the O-line still an area of concern for the Dawgs? - ABCs of the Mariners: have we set ourselves up for disappointment? - It's Trade Deadline Month Day! Finally! Today we focus not on one player, but on a situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was another great day on the show and we've compiled some of the best moments from Thursday just for you! - Scott Hunter (Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting) joins us post-draft and gets us excited about the future of Kade Anderson. - We're 6 days away from Seahawks Training Camp! Who will we be talking about the most? - We return to our Husky One Series with Cam Cleeland. Is the O-line still an area of concern for the Dawgs? - ABCs of the Mariners: have we set ourselves up for disappointment? - It's Trade Deadline Month Day! Finally! Today we focus not on one player, but on a situation.

The LA Kings selected defenseman Henry Brzustewicz with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Brzustewicz and Jared Wooley sat down with host Jesse Cohen during Development Camp to talk about their friendship and careers playing with the London Knights. After that Rob Simpson (Associate GM of the London Knights) joins the program to talk about the Brzustewicz's strengths as a member of the Memorial Cup winning Knights team. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the program to discuss the Kings scouting process of Brzustewicz and the trade down at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Brzustewicz and shares his evaluation of the right shooting defender.

White Sox director of amateur scouting Mike Shirley previews the MLB Draft (Hour 2) full 2787 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:59:17 +0000 NEpbaGqoVYmx6LwqFObo6bVRVGQDIK6x sports Inside The Clubhouse sports White Sox director of amateur scouting Mike Shirley previews the MLB Draft (Hour 2) Bruce Levine and David Haugh host Inside the Clubhouse, discussing the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines while also welcoming on great guests from across the baseball landscape. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://p

Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting) joins host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about the recently completed NHL Entry Draft. Yannetti talks about the teams strategy at the draft, the influence of analytics on drafting and so much more.

Need to catch up on today's show, but don't have a ton of time! Check out some of the best moments of our 4 hours here. Enjoy! - Check out the latest on the Seahawks with Gregg Bell & the 12th Man News. - Damn you Astros! - It's Trade Deadline Month Day again and we have a look at the possibility of the Braves trading Ronald Acuna Jr - Mariners Director of Amateur Scouting, Scott Hunter gives us some draft thoughts - It's always best to be prepared!

SCOTT HUNTER (Mariners Director of Amateur Scouting) joins the show ahead of the MLB Draft with the M's picking at 3rd. - It's been a unique year, why? - Is the draft board set yet? - Is there anyone who stands out to the scout team? - Is it all about strengthening the middle infield and pitching? :30- The Mariners have 4 allstars in the original squad lineups for the first time in a long time! Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez, Bryan Woo and Andres Munoz all deserved a spot and we are excited to see them represent Seattle! :45- We close out the show with one last thing!

SCOTT HUNTER (Mariners Director of Amateur Scouting) joins the show ahead of the MLB Draft with the M's picking at 3rd. - It's been a unique year, why? - Is the draft board set yet? - Is there anyone who stands out to the scout team? - Is it all about strengthening the middle infield and pitching? :30- The Mariners have 4 allstars in the original squad lineups for the first time in a long time! Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez, Bryan Woo and Andres Munoz all deserved a spot and we are excited to see them represent Seattle! :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need to catch up on today's show, but don't have a ton of time! Check out some of the best moments of our 4 hours here. Enjoy! - Check out the latest on the Seahawks with Gregg Bell & the 12th Man News. - Damn you Astros! - It's Trade Deadline Month Day again and we have a look at the possibility of the Braves trading Ronald Acuna Jr - Mariners Director of Amateur Scouting, Scott Hunter gives us some draft thoughts - It's always best to be prepared!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Report: Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting Scott hunter joins the show to talk about the Mariners prep for the 2025 MLB Draft, the success stories of Cal Raleigh and Logan Gilbert, and how scouting has changed since he first became a scout. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: What's another delusional take by an NFL player? 2nd Down: Who has the most to prove on the Seahawks offensive line? 3rd Down: Seahawks WR core was ranked 20th by PFF. is that accurate? 4th Down: What position group's success will be an indicator of how good the offense is playing? // MLB.com Rangers reporter Kennedi Landry joins the show to give us an update on one of our divisional opponents, the Texas Rangers. Why has their lineup not lived up to expectations so far this season? // Bump and Stacy give you Everything I Need to Know! 

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Emerson Etem and Guy Hebert cover day two of the 2025 NHL Draft from Newport Beach, CA! The show begins with a recap of day one, news of Anaheim acquiring Petr Mrazek from the Detroit Red Wings (04:23) and the early day two selection of Eric Nilson (07:56) followed by Anaheim Ducks scout Jan-Ake Danielson (12:37). Etem and Hebert react live to 3rd and 4th round selections, Lasse Boelius (16:28) and Noah Read (21:17). Anaheim Ducks Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting, Martin Madden, joins the crew to discuss the 2025 draft class (25:17). First-round selection Roger McQueen (35:03) and second-rounder, Eric Nilson (41:12), arrive to the Ducks Draft HQ on a yacht and recap their wild ride down south to Orange County. Scott McQueen joins the show and shares his families experience throughout draft weekend with the Ducks (44:47). Finally, the crew wraps the weekend with a final sign-off from the 2025 NHL Draft (53:48).

Sharks Director of Amateur Scouting, Chris Morehouse, chats with Brodie Brazil at the end of the first day of the 2025 NHL Draft.

Sharks General Manager, Mike Grier, Sharks Director of Amateur Scouting, Chris Morehouse, and Sharks Director of Player Development, Scott Fitzgerald Spoke with the media after the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

On today's DNVR Avalanche Podcast, we start by breaking down the disaster that was the NHL Draft broadcast. Then, we shift the focus to the Colorado Avalanche's draft class. The Avs made just three selections, and we dive into what each pick could bring to the organization. We also hear directly from the Avs' Director of Amateur Scouting and GM Chris MacFarland as they share insight into the team's draft strategy and decision-making. Intro - 0:00What the heck was that? - 1:34Avs picks - 5:27Breaking down Dell'elce - 6:57Breaking down Funck - 23:24Breaking down Roed - 36:56Hear from Avs Director of Amateur Scouting  - 38:50Hear from Avs GM - 46:05 

Mark Hillier provides his thoughts on the 2025 draft class for Winnipeg

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Ben and Brent dive deeper into Maple Leafs' GM Brad Treliving's press conference yesterday and his claim that change is needed within the team's DNA. The hosts welcome Sportsnet's own Jason Bukala for his assessment on what options are available to Toronto this offseason. The former NHL Director of Amateur Scouting tells some tales about evaluating hockey players coming into the draft and trying to identify if they have “it”. The founder of the Pro Hockey Group also talks about being in the boardroom of an organization when everything is on the table. To close out the week, B&B bring on MLB.com's Keegan Matheson (28:05) for a chat about "The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays” (also the title of his new book). The trio talk about the team's explosion of offence at home last night after a dreadful road trip at the plate, before looking into who needs to step up for this lineup to take the next step and how close they are.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Marlins Director of Amateur Scouting, Frankie Piliere, joins Jack McMullen to talk through draft processes, his road to this position, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices