The Hockey News Podcast

THN’s Ken Campbell and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss top prospet Quinton Byfield likely landing in Sudbury as the first overall OHL pick (1:00), results from this year’s OHL coaches poll (5:30), the WHL’s All Star selections (10:20), when Philadelphia fans can expect to see Carter Hart (12:44) and Ryan’s NCAA Frozen Four bracket (16:07). Plus, they listen to Ryan’s interview with Pittsburgh prospect Daniel Sprong (23:00), shine the 2018 draft spotlight on American forward Joel Farabee (29:20) and break down the Columbus Blue Jackets’ prospect pipeline (35:45).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Dallas’ recent five game losing streak and whether they can cling on to a playoff spot (1:15), James van Riemsdyk’s upcoming free agent payday (6:55), Ilya Kovalchuk’s potential suitors this offseason and whether Toronto is a fit (11:15) and whether Nathan MacKinnon has all but locked up the Hart Trophy (16:18). Plus, they answer some reader questions (20:25).

THN’s Edward Fraser and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss the upcoming NCAA Frozen Four tournament (0:32), 2020 and 2019 draft prospects Quinton Byfield (2:55) and Jack Hughes (5:15) and how quickly Buffalo fans can expect the Sabres to turn things around (8:52). Then, they listen to Ryan’s interview with Sabres GM Jason Botterill (11:00), shine the 2018 draft spotlight on Flint center Ty Dellandrea (17:49) and break down the Dallas Stars’ prospect pipeline.

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Brian Doumolin no-goal and the state of goalie interference (1:00), Brad Marchand’s awkward hit on Anthony Duclair (5:00), whether the league should consider changing to 1-16 playoff seeding (7:20), Ron Francis’ quasi-firing (11:15), and why Garth Snow (19:30), Marc Bergevin (25:40) and Peter Chiarelli (27:15) all haven’t been fired yet. Plus, they answer listener questions (30:20).

THN’s Edward Fraser and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss Dick Umile’s retirement as coach of University of New Hampshire (0:56), Michael Dipietro’s strong year backstopping the Windsor Spitfires (1:40) and Alberta Jr. A’s Okatoks Oilers historic win streak (3:18). Plus, they listen to Ryan’s interview with Barrie Colts GM Jason Ford (4:40), shine the 2018 draft spotlight on Finnish center Rasmus Kupari (17:40) and break down the Red Wings’ prospect pipeline (20:20).

THN’s Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Charlie McAvoy injury and whether it should worry Bruins fans (1:40), the Atlantic division’s biggest Cup threat (5:50), Pittsburgh’s chances at a three-peat (8:05), Philadelphia’s recent hot streak (13:15), Seattle expansion and what it could mean for Quebec (13:15), whether a non-playoff player should win the Hart trophy (19:20) and who is having the most disappointing season of the Islanders, Flames and Blue Jackets (27:30). Plus, they answer some reader questions (31:15).

THN’s Edward Fraser and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy take a look at the prospects and picks some of the sellers at this year’s trade deadline received; including the Rangers (0:40), Montreal (10:50), Ottawa (16:05), Detroit (18:25), Vancouver and Buffalo (21:45). Plus, they discuss Tampa Bay’s ability to keep their pipeline strong even after the McDonagh trade (24:30).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell break down all the biggest news from today’s trade deadline. Topics include: McDonagh to Tampa Bay (1:05), Toronto’s lack of moves on deadline day (8:45), the Tatar trade and what it means for Vegas (9:50), Maroon to NJ (13:45), Evander Kane to SJ (18:00), Stastny to the Jets (22:40) and whether it was a good day for Pierre Dorion and Ottawa (28:00). Plus, they all give their deadline winners and losers (33:16).

THN’s Matt Larkin and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss the USNDTP’s impressive U-17 team (1:57) and potential #1 overall OHL pick Quinton Byfield (6:55). Plus, they listen to Ryan’s interview with New Jersey Devils prospect Nathan Bastian (10:53), shine the 2018 draft spotlight on defenseman Evan Bouchard (17:18) and break down Edmonton’s prospect pipeline.

THN’s Edward Fraser, Matt Larkin and Ryan Kennedy break down yesterday’s Petr Mrazek trade (1:00) before discussing all the major names that could be moved at this year’s deadline, including Rick Nash (3:49), Mike Green (5:50), Mac Pacioretty (7:47), Matt Duchene (10:10), Erik Karlsson (13:20), Chris Tanev (15:08) and Mike Hoffman (17:39). Plus, they discuss why the pressure is on the Rangers (19:23) and the Jets (22:23) to make some moves this year. They also talk about the racial insults Devante Smith-Pelley faced last week and what’s happened since (25:08) before playing Matt’s interview with Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo (30:45).

On this week’s prospect pod, THN’s Edward Fraser and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss Joe Veleno’s recent hot streak (0:30), the prospects playing in the Olympics (1:45), Mr. Hockey award finalists (3:01) and the Regina Pats’ disappointing season thus far (5:08). Plus, they play Ryan’s interview with Senators’ first rounder Logan Brown, shine the 2018 draft spotlight on American center Jay O’Brian (13:53) and break down the Florida Panthers’ prospect pipeline.

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Ken’s upcoming NHL boycott (0:30) and preview the men’s (4:15) and women’s (14:40) Olympic hockey tournaments. Plus, they talk about Mike Smith’s injury and how worried Calgary should be (22:35), Brendan Gallagher’s P.K. Subban comments (27:00) and answer some reader questions (34:26).

THN’s Matt Larkin and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss the latest news around the world of prospects, including the upcoming Beanpot tournament final (0:27), the Sarnia Sting’s playoff clinch (2:30) and the Five Nations tournament (4:40). Plus, they listen to Ryan’s interview with Hockeysverige editor-in-chief Uffe Bodin (7:38), shine the 2018 draft spotlight on defenseman Noah Dobson (16:20) and break down the Los Angeles Kings’ prospect pipeline (19:35).

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the latest news around the world of hockey, including: what the ninth-seeded Islanders should do approaching trade deadline (1:15), whether the Bruins are a Stanley Cup contender and if they need to make any moves (9:00), if Phil Kessel should be in the conversation for any major awards (15:50) and Colorado’s fate following Nathan McKinnon’s injury (21:18). Plus, they answer some reader questions (28:05).

THN's Edward Fraser and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss hockey's latest prospect news. Topics include: Kamloops coach Don Hay's record for most WHL coaching wins (0:30), Ryan's takeaways from the CHL top prospects game (1:40) and how the Soo Greyhounds' dominance is influencing other OHL teams (5:45). Plus, Ryan's interview with Soo GM Kyle Raftis (7:05), they shine the 2018 draft spotlight on Russian forward Grigori Denisenko (18:00) and break down the Minnesota Wild's prospect pipeline (21:30).