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.
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S2: Latest Mock Drafts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:34
Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale are joined by Guillaume Lepage of LNH.com to discuss their latest mock drafts. Is Alexis Lafreniere a true lock to go No. 1? Who should the Ottawa Senators take with their two first-round…