S6: John Williams, NHL Central Scouting; WHL top prospects

S6: John Williams, NHL Central Scouting; WHL top prospects

Author: National Hockey League May 21, 2024 Duration: 29:50
John Williams of NHL Central Scouting joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top 2024 draft prospects from the Western Hockey League, among them Medicine Hat forward Cayden Lindstrom, and what Hockey Hall of Fame member Lindstrom reminds him of. Williams also touches on forwards Berkly Catton of Spokane and Tij Iginla of Kelowna, Calgary defenseman Carter Yakemchuk and more. Plus the hosts touch on the order of selection being set for the first 28 picks of the first round of the draft.

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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S6: Player to Watch List; Top prospect Artyom Levshunov joins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:31
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 Ce…
S5: Craig Button, TSN scouting director; Draft recap & analysis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:06
Craig Button, TSN scouting director, joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to close the books on the 2023 NHL Draft, with his thoughts on the future potential of Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson,…
S5: First Round Recap: Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson & Adam Fantilli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:52
Adam and Mike recap the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft and discuss their favorite moments, biggest surprises and best stories of a memorable night in Nashville. They are joined by Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson and Adam…
S5: Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet and NHL Network; 2023 NHL Draft Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:00
Sam Cosentino of Sportsnet and NHL Network joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to preview the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, including what the Anaheim Ducks could do at No. 2, where Russia-born forward Matvei…
S5: John Williams, NHL Central Scouting; WHL draft prospect analysis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:14
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 th…
S5: NHL Scouting Combine - PART II: Adam Fantilli & Will Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:35
Adam Fantilli, who could be the No. 2 pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, sat down with co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale for a wide-ranging discussion, including whether he plans to return to Michigan for a second sea…
S5: NHL Scouting Combine - PART I: Connor Bedard & Mike Doneghey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:35
Connor Bedard, the expected No. 1 pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, sat down with co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale at the NHL Scouting Combine to discuss his season, his expectations for the combine and how much he'…