Podcasts about nhl central scouting

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, wraps up the WHL season with the Medicine Hat Tigers capturing the Ed Chynoweth Cup.  Hear the emotion on the ice after the Tigers clinched the series in five games in Spokane, WA.The WHL's Cami Kepke was on the ice for the emotional Cup hand-off to G Harrison Meneghin following the loss of his father Derek.  Also hear from Oasiz Wiesblatt, Gavin McKenna, Head Coach / GM Willie Desjardins and more.The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is a month away.  The number one ranked goaltender in North American according to NHL Central Scouting is Prince George Cougars G Joshua Ravensbergen.  He'll tell his story of being undrafted and his preparations for the NHL Combine.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at a couple of highlight reel goals this past week from Medicine Hat Tigers F Gavin McKenna.  The top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft put on a show in both Medicine Hat and Prince Albert in the second round WHL series.The Regina Pats hold a lot of cards for the upcoming 2025 WHL Prospects Draft May 7-8.  General Manager Alan Millar joins us to discuss the plans for the 1st overall selection and how important the Draft is for the entire Pats organization moving forward.NHL Central Scouting has released it's Final Rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft.  67 WHL'ers cracking the list. We'll have the highlights.Mike Boyle had quite the day in Spokane.  The longtime Chiefs broadcaster pulled off a two sport play-by-play doubleheader that culminated with a double overtime thriller at the Spokane Arena.Finally, former WHL player/Head Coach of the Saskatoon Blades Mitch Love had a front row seat to NHL history.  The Assistant Coach of the Washington Capitals tells us more about Alexander Ovechkin's chase of history and his time so far with the Capitals organization.  

Episode 29 of the WHL Radio Show features Gavin McKenna's highlight-reel efforts, Alan Millar (Regina Pats), a rundown of NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for the NHL Draft, Mike Boyle (Spokane Chiefs), and Mitch Love (WHL Alumni).

AJ and Matt continue to tee up the Sens/Hawks game tonight, they discuss the NHL Central Scouting final rankings and are joined by Dean Brown.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with some News and Notes including the CHL Top 10, CHL Team of the Month, the USCHO Top 20 NCAA poll and scoring leaders from around junior and college hockey too. [19:44] - Kris Mallette is the new head coach of the Erie Otters. He joins me this week to talk about his time in Kelowna, how it ended, how he wound up in the OHL with Erie, his experiences with Hockey Canada and his interest in coaching the U20 squad and more. Also...there was a bit of a dust up last weekend between his club and the Peterborough Petes with the coaches involved between the benches. [49:45] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight shines on Seattle Thunderbirds forward Braeden Cootes, another WHL player that has been ranked as a probable 1st rounder by NHL Central Scouting.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the week's episode with some news and notes including a WHL exhibition planned for Whitehorse, playoff races across the CHL and the NCAA games to watch this weekend. [20:37] - Jeremy Loranger is not just leading the Sherwood Park Crusaders in scoring but also the entire British Columbia Hockey League. He's ranked by NHL Central Scouting and is eventually headed to play NCAA hockey for Omaha but where will he play next season? [42:23] - Hockey Prospect has just released a new Top-64 ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft. To talk more about some of the players in their 1st round projections, Jerome Berube makes a long awaited return to The Pipeline Show. [1:21:51] - The host of this show was a guest of Cape Breton Eagles broadcaster Patrick McNeil to talk about the WHL's Central division.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy sets up the episode with the guest list, the CHL Top 10, the USCHO Top 20 in the NCAA and comments on an ongoing breaking story about the Pentiction Vees jumping from the BCHL to join the WHL next season. [17:05] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight shines on forward Carter Bear of the Everett Silvertips who is not only the top scorer on his team but one of the tops in the entire WHL. [40:28] - College hockey analyst Dave Starman discusses the performances of a number of NCAA teams in the NCHC conference including Denver, Arizona State, North Dakota, Omaha and Western Michigan. Also some thoughts on the PWHL as well. [1:09:11] - He's the #3 ranked goalie in North America for the 2025 NHL Draft according to NHL Central Scouting. Baie-Comeau Drakkar netminder Lucas Beckman is featured in this 2025 Draft Spotlight segment. Get ready for one of the more unique interviews of the season.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a look at the CHL Team of the Month, the Top 10, the USCHO Top 20 NCAA ranking and Games of the Weekend in the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, USHL and NCAA. [16:03] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight shines on Brantford Bulldogs forward Jake O'Brien as he continues to prove his versatility for scouts as a probable 1st round pick this summer. [37:03] - Ethan MacKenzie missed most of last season due to injury and then didn't get picked at the NHL Draft. This year he's rebounded to have a career season, leads the Edmonton Oil Kings in scoring among blueliners and is on the radar for NHL Central Scouting.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes you back to a marquee Wednesday Night in the Dub match-up.  The Medicine Hat Tigers were lead by a Gavin McKenna hat-trick in a victory over the Everett Silvertips to stretch their winning streak to 10.  McKenna - a potential 1st overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft - recaps the big night and tells us why the Tigers are finding success.The WHL is talent-laden for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.  NHL Central Scouting features several WHL players within it's top 20 rated skaters in North America.  Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr sits down to discuss some of the top WHL talent. Find out who his favourite player in the Draft Class might be. The Brandon Wheat Kings are back home after a whirlwind seven game Western road swing.  Defenseman Quinn Mantei capped the final three games of the trip with eight points to be named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. He's our guest to wrap up the show.   

Episode 16 of the WHL Radio Show recaps NHL Central Scouting's Midterm Rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft and includes Carter Bear (Everett Silvertips), insight from Bob Ridley on Willie Desjardins (Medicine Hat Tigers) reaching 500 wins, plus Andrew Cristall (Spokane Chiefs).

The guys discuss the rankings of Minnesotans on the list and the overall perspective of Minnesota prospects in the NHL Draft

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Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - Season 20 intro [1:12] - Guy has scoring leader updates and new and notes from the QMJHL, OHL, WHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL, NAHL and NCAA. [18:56] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight gets turned on and pointed toward Ann Arbor, MI to feature Jack Murtagh from the U18 squad of the US-NTDP. [37:29] - Another 2025 Draft Spotlight segment this time shining on Victoria Royals forward Cole Reschny who led Canada in scoring at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and is ranked in the 1st round by NHL Central Scouting. [58:13] - Dennis Williams is the new head coach of the Bowling Green Falcons but spent nearly a decade as the coach and GM of the WHL's Everett Silvertips. We'll talk with him about making the change, how the new team is playing and of course pick his brain about the changing landscape of junior/college hockey.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with standings updates in the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL plus the CHL Top 10, USCHO top 20 for NCAA and more. [16:18] - Player agent Gerry Johannson from The Sports Corporation returns to The Pipeline Show to share his perspective on the news that CHL players will be able to play NCAA hockey beginning next season. [33:51] - The Pacific Northwest is getting to see some excellent hockey from WHL franchises this year so Josh Critzer of PNW Hockey Talk is back to tell us about those clubs. Also, what is the response to the CHL/NCAA story from an American based WHL market? [1:06:51] - Given an 'A' rating by NHL Central Scouting, defenceman Charlie Trethewey will be one to watch at the upcoming CHL - USA Prospects Challenge. He's in this week's 2025 Draft Spotlight.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has a quick intro segment with CHL top 10, NCAA top 20 and U17 update [8:19] - Scott Wheeler from The Athletic has released his first 2025 NHL Draft rankings, we talk about the upcoming CHL vs NTDP games and the CHL/NCAA ruling as well. [42:04] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight gets pointed towards Swift Current to feature 6'5 defenceman Peyton Kettles who was given a 'B' rating by NHL Central Scouting. [59:18] - Sean Hogan is the Executive Director of College Hockey Inc and he updates everyone on the changes to the junior/college hockey landscape.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, checks in with 1st year Everett Silvertips Coach Steve Hamilton. The veteran coach is in his first season guiding a team in the Western Conference after years in the Central Division. He'll talk about the team's start, Landon Dupont and competing every night in the US Division. It seems everything is coming up aces for Moose Jaw Warriors F Lynden Lackovic.  The "A" rated skater ranked by NHL Central Scouting was also recently named to Team CHL for the upcoming Kubota Prospects Challenge.  He'll be our guest.For the second time in a month, Kamloops Blazers F Nathan Behm has been named the Tempo WHL Player of the Month.  Behm put up 10 points last week, helping the Blazers to a 2-1 record.  He'll round out the show. 

If the reports are true (and there's no reason to doubt them), a couple of USHL teams were in pretty serious talks to defect for the Ontario Hockey League. Farwell and Dan have similar ideas as to why the conversations were even entertained, and then they have a debate of their own about Zayne Parekh finishing a hit in the Soo. Plus, a couple of OAs find new homes, what happens when you exceed the fighting threshold as a team, and they guys see if their prospects match the list put out last week by NHL Central Scouting.   The OHL Podcast is presented by Draft Kings and Game Time.

Episode 6 of the WHL Radio Show features the latest on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list, the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, Cole Reschny (Victoria Royals), Luke Schenn's 1,000 NHL games, Connor Bouchard (MRU Cougars), and Ben Kindel (Calgary Hitmen).

WHL This Week - Radio Edition - has two WHL players on who had great weeks.  Both Victoria Royals F Cole Reschny and Calgary Hitmen F Ben Kindel were two of 10 WHL'ers named to the two-game CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota.  Both were two of 55 WHL'ers named to NHL Central Scouting's Preliminary Players to Watch list.   Kindel was also named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. We'll hear from both.Former Kelowna Rockets D Luke Schenn recently passed the 1000 career NHL games milestone with the Nashville Predators. Hear from Schenn on his time in the WHL and how it laid the foundation for his success at the NHL level.Also, former five-year Tri-City American Connor Bouchard was recently honoured by the Mount Royal Cougars for his 2023-24 USPORTS Men's Hockey Player of the Year Award.  The WHL's Cami Kepke was there and chatted with Bouchard as they embark on another Canada West season with championship aspirations. 

Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return with reaction to NHL Central Scouting's Preliminary Rankings, injury news out of Providence, a massive performance by a Union freshman, Garrett Raboin's homecoming, offensive fireworks from Maine and Minnesota, plus Schlossman's takeaways from Minnesota State last weekend, and tons more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 4:00 – NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Ranks 7:25 – First-hand impressions of Minnesota State 10:25 – Headlines from last weekend 17:41 – Upcoming matchups of note Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald  Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu  Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc)  

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has some quick News and Notes items to pass on before getting to this week's guest list. [10:38] - Josh Critzer from PNW Hockey Talk was in Saginaw, Michigan for the last couple of weeks as he covered the 2024 Memorial Cup and offers up this recap of the event. [38:41] - The 2024 Draft Spotlight gets turned on and pointed towards New Hampshire based Kimbell Union Academy as we get to know Jack Sadowski who had an absolutely monster season and no wonders what might happen at the draft in a couple of weeks. [1:00:27] - Another Draft Spotlight segment to close out this week's episode. This time we hear from the goalie ranked 5th in North America by NHL Central Scouting, it's Dawson Cowan of the Spokane Chiefs.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy kicks off the episode with an update from the CHL finals, the Centennial Cup, the BCHL, USHL and NAHL playoffs too. [16:51] - The first 2024 Draft Spotlight segment of the week features Kamloops Blazers defenceman Harrison Brunicke who just helped Canada claim a gold at the World U18s. [36:50] - Another Draft Spotlight segment, this time featuring Edmonton Oil Kings rookie blueliner Parker Alcos. Ranked just outside the top 100 by NHL Central Scouting. [54:47] - The WHL Championship series was seen on TSN and calling the games was Dustin Nielson of Edmonton Sports Talk. He joined me to recap Moose Jaw's win and what the series was like overall.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The introduction to Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with playoff updates from the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, BCHL, CJHL, USHL and NAHL plus the latest from the World U18s and more. [13:22] - One of the top ranked high school players in the Class of 2024 is William Zellers who had a fantastic season playing at Shattuck-St.Mary's this season. He's headed to North Dakota eventually. [30:22] - Ranked 38th in North America by NHL Central Scouting, this 2024 Draft Spotlight segment features Everett Silvertips defenceman Tarin Smith. [50:05] - The only player from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League to make the final ranking from NHL Central Scouting is Matthew Van Blaricom of the Humboldt Broncos. The Michigan Tech recruit is in the Draft Spotlight segment to close out the episode.

Dan Marr, the Director of NHL Central Scouting, joined Alexis Downie this week to give a behind-the-scenes look at how the process works for scouting and ranking draft eligible players. Marr also talks about the Central Scouting Final Rankings that were released last week, including analysis of a variety of players on the list ahead of this year's NHL Draft.

The San Jose Sharks 2023-24 season has mercifully come to a close. Start with how tough of a season this has been for Sharks' fans and the hope that this will be rock bottom for the fanbase and franchise in their rebuild. Look at some of the statistics for the team, including the 10th-worst goal differential in NHL history and who finished as points leaders on the team. Then, look at what is next for the Sharks, why they need to start building things up after this season, and what to expect from Locked on Sharks in the offseason. Finally, the NHL Central Scouting released their final rankings and review the player movement from the midterms and who could be available for the Sharks at the 2024 NHL Draft. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Pay. The mobile hit twist on classic MONOPOLY.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonnhl to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARENTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Episode 30 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features Fraser Minten (Saskatoon Blades), Gabe Klassen (Portland Winterhawks), a review of NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft, plus WHL Official Cianna Lieffers.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - An update on the scoring races across the CHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL, NAHL and NCAA plus a little bit more before the guest list. [21:23] - An update on the races to the Ontario Hockey League playoffs via Brad Coccimiglio of Soo Today who can tell us who the contenders and pretenders are plus a former player is suing the Greyhounds? [52:06] - The 2024 Draft Spotlight gets flipped on and pointed towards the Edmonton Oil Kings. Czech forward Adam Jecho is ranked 13th overall in North America by NHL Central Scouting and we get to know him well here in a lengthy interview.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - The News and Notes this week feature the top goalies from the CHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL, NAHL and NCAA [17:54] - The topic of CHL players one day soon being able to further their careers with time playing in the NCAA continues to be a hot one. This week Chris Peters from Flo Hockey checks in with his perspective on it all. [48:25] - The 2024 Draft Spotlight shines on Canadian forward John Mustard who is playing this season with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL before he heads to Providence College to join the Friars. [1:04:44] - Rookie goalies are having strong seasons in the WHL this year including Red Deer's Chase Wutzke. The Saskatchewan product is ranked 13th in North America by NHL Central Scouting.

Sydney Wolf and Jordan McAlpine discuss their thoughts on the NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Report along with some notable trades and acquisitions in the NAHL and USHL.  The Rink Live Prospects Show is presented by Minnkota Windows. For more hockey coverage, visit The Rink Live.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the week with some news and notes, updates from the scoring races in the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL, NAHL and NCAA plus more. [14:10] - David Brown is the broadcast voice of the Augustana Vikings, one of the newest programs in Division 1 men's hockey. The first year NCAA team is blowing expectations out of the water. [34:54] - The 2024 Draft Spotlight finds Miguel Marques of the Lethbridge Hurricanes who is ranked 33rd in North America by NHL Central Scouting. [54:20] - Tim Ellis is the voice of the AJHL's Camrose Kodiaks and joins us this week to try and provide some clarity on what his happening with five teams in the league apparently leaving for the BCHL. Probably. Maybe.

In this episode, our scouts break down the top 15 skaters on the recently released NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings for both European and North American skaters! First, they look at the NA Top 15, highlighted by Macklin Celebrini and Artyom Levshunov. Next, they analyze the European Top 15 skaters, including bullish stances on Anton Silayev and Emil Hemming. Last, they shift their focus to the most surprising player valuations in their eyes, including the low-ranked Luke Misa and Clarke Caswell, and the optimistic takes on Hemming and Levshunov. NHL Central Scouting rankings: https://www.nhl.com/news/2024-nhl-draft-midterm-rankings-releasedFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

In this episode, our scouts break down the top 15 skaters on the recently released NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings for both European and North American skaters! First, they look at the NA Top 15, highlighted by Macklin Celebrini and Artyom Levshunov. Next, they analyze the European Top 15 skaters, including bullish stances on Anton Silayev and Emil Hemming. Last, they shift their focus to the most surprising player valuations in their eyes, including the low-ranked Luke Misa and Clarke Caswell, and the optimistic takes on Hemming and Levshunov.  NHL Central Scouting rankings: https://www.nhl.com/news/2024-nhl-draft-midterm-rankings-released Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max and Corey break down the Cutter Gauthier-Jamie Drysdale trade and discuss how the deal impacts the rebuilds in Philadelphia and Anaheim respectively.  Plus, the guys give their quick thoughts on the just-released NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max and Corey break down the Cutter Gauthier-Jamie Drysdale trade and discuss how the deal impacts the rebuilds in Philadelphia and Anaheim respectively. Plus, the guys give their quick thoughts on the just-released NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has a myriad of News and Notes from the CHL, USHL and NCAA. [18:22] - Brad Coccimiglio covers the OHL as a beat writer close to the Soo Greyhounds. The Hounds are on fire as of late so we start there but Brad updates us on everything in the OHL. [43:19] - Dynamic scoring forward Tanner Howe of the Regina Pats is in this Draft Spotlight segment. Given an 'A' rating by NHL Central Scouting, Howe continues to excel playing outside of anyone else's shadow. [59:50] - There is growing buzz around draft eligible Dean Letourneau of the St. Andrew's College Saints. A 6'6, 210 lb right-handed center that will eventually play for Boston College. It's another 2024 Draft Spotlight segment.

NHL.com's Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale kick off the sixth season of NHL Draft Class by discussing the release of NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list, including Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini and USA Hockey National Team Development Program forward Cole Eiserman. They're also joined by one of the top defenseman prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft, Artyom Levshunov of Michigan State University.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The introduction for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a closer look at the recent Players to Watch list from NHL Central Scouting plus the CHL Top 10 and USCHO's Top 20 for NCAA. [18:04] -Portland Winterhawks forward Diego Buttazzoni has been listed by NHL Central Scouting with a "C" rating despite being one of the top scorers on the WHL's top team. [38:41] -He's the #2 ranked player by most NHL Draft publications out there so Team USA's Cole Eiserman was obviously high on the list of players to have guest in the Draft Spotlight. [55:06] - The Managing Editor of College Hockey News joins Guy to discuss early season impressions now that the NCAA schedule is a couple of weeks in. [1:25:10] - Sam Cosentino is a veteran broadcaster with a passion for junior hockey and the NHL Draft. He released his first rankings at Sportsnet for the 2024 event and we discussed some aspects of his top 32 here.

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals selection in the 2nd round 40th overall Andrew Cristall. he Capitals selected Cristall, 18, in the second round (40th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft. Cristall was ranked fifth among North American left wings and 15th among all North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. The Washington Capitals have signed forward Andrew Cristall to a three-year entry-level contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. Cristall's contract will carry an average annual value of $810,000 at the NHL level and $82,500 in the AHL. Dan then talks about the connection to Connor Bedard and why Bedard called him one of the smartest players he played with. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. AG1 If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals selection in the 2nd round 40th overall Andrew Cristall. he Capitals selected Cristall, 18, in the second round (40th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft. Cristall was ranked fifth among North American left wings and 15th among all North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. The Washington Capitals have signed forward Andrew Cristall to a three-year entry-level contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. Cristall's contract will carry an average annual value of $810,000 at the NHL level and $82,500 in the AHL. Dan then talks about the connection to Connor Bedard and why Bedard called him one of the smartest players he played with.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Connor Bedard is one of many top prospects from the Western Hockey League available for the 2023 NHL Draft, and John Williams from NHL Central Scouting joins NHL Draft Class to provide his expert opinion on several of them. In addition to Bedard, he covers Kelowna forward Andrew Cristall, Vancouver forward Samuel Honzek, Tri-City defenseman Lukas Dragicevic and many more.

Leo Carlsson, arguably the top draft prospect from Europe, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale (22:55) to discuss his season, whether he's a center or a wing at the next level and how he's overcome some personal adversity to shine on and off the ice. Also on the show is Janne Vuorinen (1:57) of Central Scouting to provide insight on some of the top International players available for the draft.

We preview the NHL Scouting Combine with director of NHL Central Scouting David Gregory, who talks about the event's growth and how many prospects will be taking part. Gregory also discusses some of the top Ontario Hockey League players, including Owen Sound forward Colby Barlow and London defenseman Oliver Bonk, and also shares his opinion on the top two players available for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Regina forward Connor Bedard and Michigan center Adam Fantilli.

Pat Cullen of NHL Central Scouting joins the show to discuss the top 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft prospects from playing in the United States, among them forwards William Smith, Ryan Leonard and Gabriel Perreault from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-18 team, and Warroad High School forward Jayson Shaugabay, who was voted Mr. Hockey in Minnesota. Cullen also touches on the potential for a position change for NTDP forward Danny Nelson.

J-F Damphousse of NHL Central Scouting joins the show to discuss the top 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft prospects from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, among them Sherbrooke right wing Ethan Gauthier, Moncton defenseman Etienne Morin and Halifax center Mathieu Cataford. 

Dylan Tyrer catches up with the Director of NHL Central Scouting, Dan Marr. They discuss the scouting and ranking process, the Blue Jackets' options with the third overall pick and more.

NHL Central Scouting goalie guru Al Jensen joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top North American goalies for the 2023 NHL Draft, among them Carson Bjarnason of Brandon in the Western Hockey League, Trey Augustine of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and more. There's also a look-ahead to the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery on May 8. 

Dan Marr, VP of NHL Central Scouting, joins the show to discuss the final rankings of North American and International skaters and goalies for the 2023 NHL Draft. Marr goes in-depth on how the lists were put together, how much time was spent debating Connor Bedard at No. 1, and discusses why certain players were able to move up from the midterm rankings in January. Hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale also discuss the NHL Draft Lottery, which will be held May 8.

Next year's schedule is set, former Michigan defenseman Keaton Pehrson joins from the transfer portal, four UND commits are ranked by NHL Central Scouting, Warroad's Carson Pilgrim commits, the NHL playoffs are here and UND alumni are winning all over Europe. For more UND hockey coverage from the Grand Forks Herald, visit the UND Hockey Central page. Sponsored by Acres & Shares

Brayden Yager of Moose Jaw, No. 5 on NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking of North American skaters, joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss his season (5:45). Yager also discusses what NHL players he tries to pattern his game after, basement hockey battles with his brother Connor, and the famous NHL player he got a stick from as an 8-year-old. Adam and Mike also look at some of the top NTDP prospects and marvel at how Adam Fantilli has remained under the radar despite an incredible NCAA season at Michigan. 

Chris covers a number of prospect topics including the unending comparisons between goalie prospects Sebastian Cossa (DET) and Jesper Wallstedt (MIN), who were both drafted in the first round in 2021. Both goalies are playing in the ECHL and AHL All-Star Games, respectively. Chris goes in depth to talk about two of the highest-profile goaltending prospects outside of the NHL presently and what some are getting wrong about the debate between the two. Additionally, Chris takes a look at budding women's hockey superstar Nela Lopusanova, who took the Women's World Under-18 Championship by storm at just 14 years old. Other topics covered on this week's episode include: Blockbuster trades in the USHL, NHL Central Scouting's mid-term rankings and Chris answers your questions about the prospect world. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your app of choice, leave a kind rating and review and feel free to share the podcast with fellow hockey nerds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices