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

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S5: Jason Bukala, Sportsnet scouting analyst [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:54
Jason Bukala, former director of amateur scouting for the Florida Panthers and now a scouting analyst for Sportsnet, joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to wrap up the 2023 World Junior Championship, discus…
S5: 2023 World Junior Championship preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:54
Ryan Kennedy, editor-in-chief of The Hockey news, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to preview the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. They discuss tournament predictions, players to watch among the top 202…
S5: Connor Bedard, projected No. 1 pick of the 2023 NHL Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:28
Connor Bedard, projected to be the No. 1 pick of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, joins the show to discuss his season, how he's handling being in the spotlight, which NHL players he watches and responds to advice from Edm…
S5: Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting; Players to Watch list [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
NHL Draft Class returns for a fifth season with Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, joining Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com to discuss the preliminary Players to Watch list for the 2023 NHL Draft. M…
S4: 2022 NHL Draft recap with TSN's Craig Button [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:52
The 2022 NHL Draft is in the books, and TSN director of scouting Craig Button joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to review all of it, including the Montreal Canadiens' selection of Juraj Slafkovsky at No.…
S4: Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet; 2022 NHL Draft preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:47
The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft is finally here, and Sportsnet draft expert Sam Cosentino joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to preview the draft. Cosentino shares his opinion on why he has Juraj Slafkovsky at…
S4: Top prospects: Conor Geekie, Joakim Kemell & Simon Nemec [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:20
Conor Geekie (4:53) of Winnipeg of the Western Hockey League, No. 5 on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss his season, his skating abi…
S4: Al Jensen, NHL Central Scouting; Top goalie prospects [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:37
Central Scouting goalie guru Al Jensen joins Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com to discuss some of the top North American goaltending prospects for the 2020 NHL Draft, including Tyler Brennan of Prince George…