S4: David Gregory, NHL Central Scouting; NHL Scouting Combine preview

S4: David Gregory, NHL Central Scouting; NHL Scouting Combine preview

Author: National Hockey League May 27, 2022 Duration: 35:02
The NHL Scouting Combine returns for the first time since 2019, and NHL Central Scouting senior manager David Gregory joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss the event, including some changes to the fitness testing. Gregory also gives scouting reports on a few of the top prospects for the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft, including U.S. National Team Development Program standouts Logan Cooley, Cutter Gauthier and Ryan Chesley.

Ever wonder about the journey from a promising teenager to a name called at the podium? NHL Draft Class, presented by the National Hockey League, pulls back the curtain on that exact process. This isn't just a rundown of rankings; it's a series of conversations that get into the grit and character of the next generation of hockey stars. You'll hear directly from the prospects themselves-their training routines, personal motivations, and the nerves of draft day. The audio goes beyond the stats with analysis from scouts and league insiders who break down what makes each player unique, from a defenseman's hockey IQ to a forward's release. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting a backstage pass to the most pivotal moment in a young athlete's career. It captures the anticipation, the strategy from team war rooms, and the raw emotion of dreams becoming reality. For anyone fascinated by the future of the sport and the human stories behind the jerseys, this series offers a compelling, insider's perspective on how a draft class is built.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 139

NHL Draft Class
Podcast Episodes
S3: John Williams, NHL Central Scouting; WHL draft prospect analysis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:12
John Williams of NHL Central Scouting joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top 2021 NHL Draft prospects in the Western Hockey League, including Edmonton forward Dylan Guenther and Winnipe…
S3: Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting & Lottery Mock Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:56
Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting to discuss Central Scouting's final ranking, and how long the discussions were surrounding certain top players and how to rank them. Hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale als…
S3: Greg Rajanen, NHL Central Scouting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:10
NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings, and hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale break down the top players, the biggest surprises and more. And Greg Rajanen of Central Scouting joins the show to discuss so…
S3: Goran Stubb, NHL Director of European Scouting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:03
Goran Stubb, NHL Director of European Scouting for NHL Central Scouting, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to talk about some of the top International prospects for the 2021 NHL Draft, Nikita Chibrikov of Ru…
S3: Red Deer coach Brent Sutter and top prospect Jayden Grubbe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:43
Red Deer coach Brent Sutter and forward Jayden Grubbe join hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to talk about their unique living conditions this season at their arena, Western Park Centrium, and how they're approach…
S3: USHL commissioner Tom Garrity and top prospect Matt Coronato [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:31
Tom Garrity, commissioner of the United States Hockey League, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com to discuss how the USHL is handling its return to play protocols, while also making sure players are…
S3: Guests: CHL president Dan MacKenzie & top prospect Brandt Clarke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:28
Dan MacKenzie, president of the Canadian Hockey League, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com, to discuss how the CHL is handing return to play protocols for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the…
S3: Top prospect Owen Power & Michigan coach Mel Pearson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:48
Michigan defenseman Owen Power, a candidate to be the No. 1 pick of the 2021 NHL Draft, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale. Power talks about why he chose to play NCAA hockey, and what he would say to an NHL GM…