Host Chris Peters covers a wide range of topics including the start of the ECHL's Kelly Cup Playoffs, the forthcoming IIHF World U18 Championship and the recently-released NHL Central Scouting final draft rankings. Chris also answers listener questions about which teams are the best fits for Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli, which players have the most to gain at the U18 Worlds and so many more. If you want to check out the ECHL's Kelly Cup Playoffs on FloHockey, make sure to check out this handy...
Apr 20, 2023•57 min•Ep. 77
Chris is joined by former junior hockey scout Matt Moran, who helps recap the insane Frozen Four, top NHL prospects in the NCAA, Connor Bedard's remarkable run in the WHL, Macklin Celebrini's standout rookie season in the USHL and so much more. Matt also helps Chris answer your questions on college free agency, scouting philosophies and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 76
Host Chris Peters welcomes back college hockey insider Brad Schlossman to help preview the 2023 NCAA Men's Frozen Four. The two also discuss the many happenings around college hockey including coaching changes, the transfer portal, undrafted free agents and take a brief look ahead to what's to come in college hockey in 2023-24. Chris also takes some time to answer listener questions about college hockey and the 2023 NHL Draft, among other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 75
Host Chris Peters is joined by Ryan S. Clark, ESPN national NHL writer to discuss a number of topics including the recent NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament regionals, Ryan's latest stories for ESPN including one on Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Giants owner and world-famous crooner Michael Bublé. On top of that, the two offer some thoughts on how college programs are built and Ryan dishes on his Frozen Four predictions. After that fun conversation, Chris turns the podcast over to ...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 74
Chris Peters goes region-by-region and breaks down all 16 teams that are participating in the 2023 NCAA men's hockey tournament. Find out the players who will impact the tournament, the teams that are poised for a run and Chris delivers his own predictions for which teams will make up the 2023 Men's Frozen Four in Tampa. Chris also takes time to talk about some of the college free agents that have already signed and those candidates that are opting to stay in school. He also answers a few listen...
Mar 22, 2023•57 min•Ep. 73
Chris Peters welcomes back Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald to discuss the forthcoming conference tournaments across college hockey and the pair dive into the 2023 Undrafted Free Agent class led by Minnesota State's Jake Livingstone and Colorado College's Hunter McKown for all of the prospect fans out there. It's one of the most fun times of the year, so don't miss this primer! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your app of choice and while you're at it, leave a kind rating and...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 72
With all of the focus on Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli and others, Chris takes some time this week to look a little further down the road at the 2024 NHL Draft. With a class highlighted by Chicago Steel rookie Macklin Celebrini, there are a number of highly exciting prospects to track for 2024. Chris gets into some of the top defensemen eligible and some dynamic forwards that are making a name for themselves already. In addition to that look into the future, Chris breaks down the recent play of B...
Feb 16, 2023•56 min•Ep. 71
On this week's episode, Chris takes a look at top performers from the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and looks ahead to the AHL All-Star Classic, focusing on top NHL prospects that will be participating. Plus, Chris takes your questions on prospects from around the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 70
In this week's episode, Chris previews the upcoming CHL Top Prospects Game. Of course it will be yet another showcase for Connor Bedard to continue widening the gap on his draft peers, but there are a number of high-end prospects that will be looking to prove themselves in Langley, B.C. Chris also looks at the value of prospect games in the scouting process and how teams use them. Chris also digs in on the unique Hobey Baker race this season, including what complicating factors exist in selectin...
Jan 24, 2023•59 min•Ep. 69
Chris covers a number of prospect topics including the unending comparisons between goalie prospects Sebastian Cossa (DET) and Jesper Wallstedt (MIN), who were both drafted in the first round in 2021. Both goalies are playing in the ECHL and AHL All-Star Games, respectively. Chris goes in depth to talk about two of the highest-profile goaltending prospects outside of the NHL presently and what some are getting wrong about the debate between the two. Additionally, Chris takes a look at budding wo...
Jan 16, 2023•58 min•Ep. 68
Chris takes a look back at the 2023 World Juniors with a special focus on Team USA, Connor Bedard and the 2023 NHL Draft eligible prospects. Chris also answers a lot of WJC-related questions from listeners and takes a brief look at the bonkers CHL trade deadline that has already seen some monster deals take place. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your app of choice and leave a kind rating and review to help spread the word about Talking Hockey Sense. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 67
It's wall-to-wall World Junior Championship on the podcast this week as Chris goes team-by-team to offer some thoughts about the field with a special focus on USA's final roster and the latest surrounding Team Canada. Additionally, Chris answers your questions about the tournament including thoughts on top European draft-eligibles competing, who will secure the final two spots on Team USA's roster and what else to expect from what could be an especially unpredictable tournament. Talking Hockey S...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 66
World Junior preparation camps are well underway as we approach the big tournament. Chris dives into the U.S. camp battles of note, some of the potential strengths and concerns for USA and general roster thoughts. Additionally, Chris looks into Canada's roster ahead of its final roster announcement (Note: This episode was recorded before Canada's roster announcement Monday afternoon). Additionally, Chris answers listener questions about the WJC and beyond. You can watch every episode of Talking ...
Dec 13, 2022•58 min•Ep. 65
On this week's episode, Chris takes a look at the forthcoming preliminary rosters for the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship and also shares some details from his trip to Madison to watch top NCAA draft-eligible players Adam Fantilli, Gavin Brindley and Charlie Stramel. On top of that, Chris answers your questions about prospects and the World Junior Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 64
College hockey insider Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald joins the show this week to talk about the season so far. Chris and Brad cover a lot of ground including the incredible parity throughout Division I, the impact of the transfer portal, and the Hobey Baker race with a whole lot more in between. Additionally, Chris answers your questions, with Brad chiming in on a few including "Is Penn State for real this year?" "Should Arizona State join a conference or stay independent?" "What doe...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 63
In this week's episode, Chris examines some of the teams at the bottom of the NHL standings to identify which teams should just pack it in and commit to the tank to get a high pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Chris also takes an early look at Team USA as we near the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, the health scare at University of Michigan and recruiting classes around signing day. Chris also answers a number of listener questions on a range of topics and shares what he's thankful for this holid...
Nov 21, 2022•59 min•Ep. 62
On this week's episode of Talking Hockey Sense, Chris breaks down the week that was in international hockey including two major prospect events -- the U18 Five Nations and World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Both events were won by the United States, but dozens of prospects played in each tournament, giving Chris a chance to break down some of the most notable performances. Among the players covered in today's episode are 2023 NHL Draft eligibles Will Smith, Oliver Moore, Ryan Leonard, Gabe Perreau...
Nov 14, 2022•52 min
After dropping his 2023 early-season NHL Draft Rankings on FloHockey.tv last week, Chris answers a bunch of listener comments and questions about the list and the class in general. Chris also takes time at the start of the podcast to discuss the Boston Bruins' decision to sign and later release Mitchell Miller. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode and please consider leaving a kind rating and review to share your thoughts with Chris and the rest of the audience. Lear...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min
With his draft rankings about to drop later this week on FloHockey.tv, Chris dishes on some early trends emerging for the 2023 NHL Draft class. He also takes a deeper look at how much pressure Connor Bedard is under to keep his No. 1 status, if at all, with Adam Fantilli and Matvei Michkov in hot pursuit. Also on today's pod, Chris takes a quick look at the upcoming U17 World Hockey Challenge featuring some of the top players eligible for the NHL Drafts in 2024 and 2025. To wrap up the show, Chr...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 59
This week's episode of Talking Hockey Sense focuses on the importance of the AHL in the developmental ladder of hockey. Patrick Williams, who covers the AHL for TheAHL.com and NHL.com, joins the show to chat about top prospects playing in the league, how the AHL has changed in recent years and why it continues to be vital to the NHL. Follow Patrick on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL. Additionally, Chris takes a look at the historic start to the season for Michigan freshman and 2023 NHL Draft eligible c...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 58
After a week off, Chris is back to talk about the best NHL rookie debuts of the season so far and answers your questions about college hockey, the NHL draft, rookies, prospects and more. On top of that, Chris previews the forthcoming ECHL season on FloHockey, and provides updates from the USHL and men's college hockey ranks. Don't forget to leave a kind rating and review of the podcast on your app of choice to help spread the word about Talking Hockey Sense. Also, you can watch every episode fro...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 57
Host Chris Peters takes a look at the beginning of the season in the NCAA and junior hockey ranks with a special focus on top prospects and how they've performed early on this season. Additionally, Chris answers a number of listener questions from what scouts look for in an offensive defenseman, to 2024 NHL Draft prospects standing out early in the USHL. This episode covers a lot of ground. Don't forget to leave a kind rating and review on your podcast app of choice and watch us every week on Fl...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 56
Chris is joined this week by college hockey insider Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald to help preview the 2022-23 men's college hockey season. Chris and Brad go conference by conference and share some thoughts on the season ahead. Also, Chris answers your questions and provides some thoughts on standouts from the USHL Fall Classic. Don't forget that you can watch each episode of the podcast on FloHockey.tv. Please also leave a kind rating and review if you're enjoying the podcast to help...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 55
The USHL season is about to begin on FloHockey. So this week, Chris welcomes Dubuque Fighting Saints President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kalle Larsson, who shares his insights on what it takes to make it in the USHL, how he builds teams and how the league has grown over the years. Chris also answers your questions about NHL prospects, college hockey and his recent trip to the NHL Rookie Faceoff in San Jose. Got a question for Chris you want to hear answered on the podcast, tweet t...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 54
After a few months off, Talking Hockey Sense is back, now with a new logo and a new home. While it's the 53rd episode of the podcast all-time, it's the first episode as part of the FloSports Podcast Network. With more ways to interact with and follow Talking Hockey Sense than ever before, you can enjoy the show on your podcast app of choice or watch on FloHockey.tv as well. Chris is flying solo this week in order to fill you in on what's new and what's staying the same with the podcast, but also...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 53
Chris is back to recap the entire 2022 NHL Draft, with a close look at the top of the draft and other favorite picks from the first round and beyond. Joining the podcast this week is repeat guest Matt Moran, who had a long tenure scouting in the USHL and OHL. Matt helps Chris break it all down. After the conversation, Chris answers your questions about the draft. Talking Hockey Sense will be going on a very brief hiatus for a little rest, but will be back before the summer World Juniors kicks of...
Jul 11, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 52
With a week to go before the NHL Draft, Chris Peters goes in-depth and takes a look at the latest developments before the big show in Montreal. He also takes a look at the lessons learned from the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup victory and offers some thoughts on Bob McKenzie's final draft rankings that features Juraj Slafkovsky at No. 1. As always, Chris fields listeners' most pressing draft questions and you all sent in nearly 50 questions, all of which are answered within this week's episod...
Jun 29, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 51
It's the 50th episode of Talking Hockey Sense, with a major focus on the 2022 NHL Draft. Chris shares thoughts on his final Top 100 draft rankings, currently available to read in full on DailyFaceoff.com, going into detail about why some decisions were made. After taking a look at the Top 25, Chris answers your questions on the 2022 NHL Draft including several about why Shane Wright fell to No. 2 on his board and what his overall outlook is as a prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 50
Chris welcomes back Corey Pronman of The Athletic to talk about his final draft rankings and much more about the 2022 NHL Draft. Corey was on the podcast way back in August to preview the draft season, so it only made sense to bring him back to close it out as well. Chris also takes time to answer many listener questions, almost all of which are about the 2022 NHL Draft. Don't forget to subscribe and/or leave a kind rating and review to help support this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 49
Chris is joined this week by Ryan Kennedy from The Hockey News to talk about his NHL Draft preview and whether or not there should be much debate about Shane Wright at the top of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Chris and Ryan also chat about the ceiling vs. floor arguments when discussing a prospect's upside, handicapping the top two defensemen in the draft, the down year for the Ontario Hockey League and so much more. Also, Chris answers your questions about the 2022 NHL Draft and beyond as he does e...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 48
