S6: Janne Vuorinen, NHL Central Scouting; Top International prospects

S6: Janne Vuorinen, NHL Central Scouting; Top International prospects

Author: National Hockey League June 18, 2024 Duration: 24:59
Janne Vuorinen, chief European scout for NHL Central Scouting, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top International prospects for the 2024 draft, including Nizhny Novgorod defenseman Anton Silayev and SKA St. Petersburg forward Ivan Demidov, each of whom could be selected in the top five. There's also talk about Vaxjo defenseman Leo Sahlin Wallenius, who could be the only Sweden-born player selected in the first round, and two Norway-born players who could go before him, Mora forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Valerenga defenseman Stian Solberg.

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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Duration: 41:55
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Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting; midterm rankings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:04
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S7: Chris Peters, FloHockey draft expert; World Juniors preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:37
Merry World Juniors, everyone! NHL Draft Class co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale are joined by FloHockey draft expert Chris Peters to get you ready for everything you need to know for the 2025 IIHF World Junior…
S7: CHL USA Top Prospects Challenge: Porter Martone & Michael Misa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:22
NHL Draft Class co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale are back for Part 2 from the inaugural CHL USA Top Prospects Challenge in London and Oshawa, featuring some of the top players for the 2025 NHL Draft. Joining t…
S6: Sam Cosentino, NHL Network & Sportsnet; NHL Draft preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
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