In a wide-ranging episode, Chris and Cam cover a ton of ground from Ivan Demidov's spectacular NHL debut to reviewing NHL Central Scouting's final draft rankings, previewing the U18 Worlds and much more. Among the topics discussed on this week's episode: Ivan Demidov's Debut Western Michigan's national championship win NHL Central Scouting's final rankings reviewed 2025 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Gavin McKenna's unprecedented run in the WHL playoffs Lane Hutson's run for the Calder Trophy ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In the final episode of Talking Hockey Sense, Chris takes a look at the U.S. World Junior Roster candidates, CHL-USA Top Prospects Challenge and answers listener questions. FloHockey will soon launch a new weekly show featuring Chris Peters and a new co-host. Thanks to the loyal listeners and viewers of Talking Hockey Sense over the last four years and 135 episodes! Stay tuned to the end for some closing thoughts from Chris on the show's run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 131
There is still a lot to understand about the NCAA's ruling to allow CHL players eligibility going forward. Host Chris Peters answers listener questions and tackles some of the biggest issues that need to be ironed out still. Among the topics covered this week: How NIL impacts NCAA's ability to recruit Canadians (if at all) What other junior leagues can do to compete with the CHL Why NCAA programs can and will recruit CHL players before they've exhausted junior eligibility Which players this impa...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 134
Prospects analyst Chris Peters breaks down the knowns and unknowns of a seismic ruling by the NCAA that will see CHL players retain eligibility to compete in men's college hockey. This ruling could have a transformational impact on the developmental ladder to the NHL. Read the article that explains the ruling further: https://flosports.link/3UIJPJI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 08, 2024•15 min
This week, Chris Peters reviews NHL Central Scouting's preliminary watch list for the 2025 NHL Draft, examines how the San Jose Sharks are handling Will Smith, why Matt Rempe could use even more NHL time and Chris answers listener questions on a wide variety of prospect topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 133
This week, Chris Peters whips around the prospect world, checking in on top prospects for the 2025 NHL Draft, previews the forthcoming CHL-USA Prospects Challenge, dives into the latest in college hockey and examines some of the best performances of the young AHL season. Plus, Chris answers listener questions about prospects around the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2024•52 min•Ep. 132
This week, Chris discusses the top performing prospects from AHL opening weekend, previews the ECHL season and answers listener questions on the CHL-NCAA situation, 2025 NHL Draft and much more. Among the questions answered: How strong is the 2025 NHL Draft class relative to other recent classes? Will the NCAA-CHL eligibility update impact when players can go to the AHL? Will Sebastian Cossa make the Red Wings next season? What players are putting themselves on the World Junior radar? Learn more...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 131
Host Chris Peters welcomes Brad Schlossman from the Grand Forks Herald to discuss the forthcoming NCAA vote that is expected to see CHL players become eligible to play college hockey as soon as the 2025-26 season. The two look at the implications for the NCAA, CHL, USHL, CJHL and the NHL for this potentially seismic shift within the developmental hockey landscape. Chris and Brad also discuss some of the on-ice excitement heading into the 2024-25 NCAA season including the debut of James Hagens, o...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 127
This week, Chris welcomes FloHockey's AHL beat writer Patrick Williams to preview the 2024-25 season. The two discuss what they're looking forward to this season, opening-weekend game of note, top prospects to watch and much more. Chris also previews the men's college hockey season with thoughts on top teams, storylines he's following and top prospects to watch this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 129
Host Chris Peters welcomes Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects to share thoughts on the 2025 NHL Draft class as the 2024-25 season has just gotten underway. The two discuss James Hagens, the hot start of Roger McQueen, the merits of selecting a goalie in the first round, top defenseman Matthew Schaefer and even take a look at some top rookies to follow during NHL training camps. Chris also recaps the USHL Fall Classic which included Adam Benák's strong performance and looks ahead to what's coming ...
Sep 24, 2024•48 min•Ep. 128
Host Chris Peters reacts to the announcement that AHLTV is now on FloHockey. Chris explains what fans can expect, why this is a big deal for prospects fans, his plans for coverage and more. Chris also dives into some notable prospect news including Anton Frondell's injury and briefly previews the upcoming USHL Fall Classic. More info on how to subscribe to AHLTV on FloHockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2024•43 min•Ep. 127
In this week's episode, Chris reflects on the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, the legacy they leave and the people they touched. THS listeners also chime in with their own memories. Chris also looks ahead to next week's NHL Rookie Tournaments and takes listener questions about prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 04, 2024•53 min•Ep. 126
Chris Peters examines the recent lawsuit filed against the NCAA and a number of member institutions that could pave the way for CHL players being eligible to play college hockey. Chris also recaps the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup and answers listener questions from the World Junior Summer Showcase. There's a lot of ground covered in our last episode of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2024•58 min•Ep. 125
Chris Peters is back to set up the 2025 NHL Draft season, which unofficially opens next week at the World Junior Summer Showcase. Chris breaks down the top of the class, intriguing storylines to follow and more. Chris also previews the WJSS with a look at USA's hope to repeat as gold medalists and looks ahead to the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2024•49 min•Ep. 124
This week, Chris recaps the 2024 NHL Draft with former scout Matt Moran to detail the winners and losers from the draft and other observations from Las Vegas. The pair dig in to the surprising rise of Beckett Sennecke, the more stunning fall of Zeev Buium and even dabbles in NHL Free Agency a bit. Among the topics covered this week. Montreal Canadiens' major haul in the first round Zeev Buium's stunning fall and why Philadelphia passed on him Reaches in the first round Rutger McGroarty's status ...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 123
It's Draft Week! Chris Peters breaks down the latest news and buzz surrounding the draft, takes a look at NHL Draft lessons learned from the Florida Panthers and answers listeners' most burning questions for the draft. Among the topics covered in this NHL Draft Preview Special... Who will be available to the Bruins at No. 25 after the Linus Ullmark trade? What is the trade value among draft picks for Winnipeg Jets prospect Rutger McGroarty? Will Ivan Demidov go inside the top five? Are teams sti...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 122
As the 2024 NHL Draft approaches, Chris Peters shares the latest buzz around the top of the draft, trade rumors and which prospects are being talked about most by the scouts. Among the topics covered in this week's episode, the latest we've learned from the Gold Star Sports camp in Florida where Ivan Demidov is meeting with NHL teams, why the Anaheim Ducks are a major wild card team for the NHL Draft, the continued rapid ascent of Beckett Sennecke and much more. Chris also answers listener quest...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 121
Chris is back from the 2024 NHL Scouting Combine and came with a bunch of information collected. Find out which players are on the rise after Combine Week and much more. Plus, Chris takes a number of listener questions on everything from the "Russian Factor" to trade scenarios and more. Chris also takes a look at the incredible feat accomplished by the Florida Everblades in the ECHL over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 120
Chris Peters discusses his 2024 NHL Draft rankings with an in-depth break down of his top 10 and thoughts on some of the more notable prospects on his board that may be a bit higher or lower than the consensus. Chris also answers listener questions about the list. Among the hot topics discussed: Why Artyom Levshunov was put ahead of Ivan Demidov on Chris's final list. Why Berkly Catton is a legitimate top-five prospect in the class. What player could be available for the Columbus Blue Jackets. W...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 119
This week, Chris welcomes Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff to help with a back-and-forth mock draft of picks No. 1 through No. 32. The duo makes picks based on what they would do if they were the team GMs as opposed to what they think the teams will do. The results are probably a bit unexpected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 118
On this week's Talking Hockey Sense, Chris shares the latest on the Matvei Michkov situation with the Philadelphia Flyers, plus he looks at top prospects at the Men's World Championship including major riser Stian Solberg, previews the Memorial Cup and answers your 2024 NHL Draft questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2024•58 min•Ep. 117
NHL Draft analyst Chris Peters answers over a dozen listener questions on a wide range of topics about the 2024 NHL Draft class. Chris also breaks down the importance of the Sharks landing Macklin Celebrini, looks at top NHL Draft prospects excelling at the men's world championship, details the historic run the Toledo Walleye are on in the ECHL and provides a Clark Cup Finals update. Among the many draft topics covered in this week's episode: What the Chicago Blackhawks should do at No. 2, where...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 116
Chris Peters breaks down the prospects not named Macklin Celebrini that are likely to be selected in the NHL Draft Lottery range. Plus Chris reports back on his trip to the U18 World Championship including players whose draft stock rose and fell. Chris also answers listener questions and previews the 2024 USHL Clark Cup Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2024•55 min•Ep. 115
Chris Peters looks back at an incredible Frozen Four, including the incredible run Zeev Buium went on as a freshman and David Carle's NHL coaching prospects. Chris also reacts live to the final draft rankings from NHL Central Scouting. Chris Also looks at the ECHL and USHL playoffs, plus quickly previews the 2024 IIHF World Men's U18 Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2024•38 min•Ep. 114
Chris Peters previews the 2024 NCAA Men's Frozen Four with a close look at each of Boston College, Boston University, Denver and Michigan. Chris also gives his predictions for who wins, his pick for the Hobey Baker and more. On top of the college hockey coverage, Chris shares thoughts on 14-year-old phenom Landon DuPont, who was granted exceptional status by Hockey Canada to enter the WHL a year early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2024•46 min•Ep. 113
Can anyone beat Boston College? How good has Macklin Celebrini been this season? Which darkhorse has a chance to upset a favorite? Chris Peters welcomes College Hockey Insider Mike McMahon to Talking Hockey Sense to preview the upcoming 2024 Men's NCAA Hockey Tournament, which starts the road to the Frozen Four. The two go region-by-region and break down all the teams and some of the players to watch. Chris and Mike also discuss the future of CHL eligibility in the NCAA and why this is a story t...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 112
It's conference championship week in men's college hockey, so Chris is going conference by conference to break it all down. Also, Chris re-sets the Hobey Baker discussion and answers listener questions about college hockey, the 2024 NHL Draft, NHL prospect timelines and so much more. Subscribe to Talking Hockey Sense today and please leave a kind rating and review to help us get the word out about the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2024•52 min•Ep. 111
Host Chris Peters breaks down the forthcoming conference tournaments across college hockey and takes a look at the wide-open Hobey Baker race. Chris also answers listener's questions on a wide range of topics including which NHL teams are best at developing talent, why the CCHA was so crazy this season and what a potential Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini combo would look like for the Chicago Blackhawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 06, 2024•57 min•Ep. 110
This week's episode of Talking Hockey Sense dives into the coming college free agency race led by Quinnipiac's Collin Graf. Host Chris Peters also details some of the AHL prospects who have taken a big step this season and speaks on the value of additional development time. After that, Chris answers listeners' questions on prospects and looks back at the crazy weekend series between Alaska and Arizona State that had some viral moments, to say the least. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 109
Following FloHockey's mid-term draft rankings dropping last weekend, host Chris Peters breaks down which prospects have been rising and which ones are falling. Chris also answers listener questions about a variety of prospect topics. Prospects featured include Tij Iginla, Michael Hage, Terick Perascak, Henry Mews, Aron Kiviharju, Adam Jiricek, Rutger McGroarty, Calum Ritchie, Artyom Levshunov, Macklin Celebrini and more! See FloHockey's full Top 50 NHL Draft Rankings here. Learn more about your ...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 108
