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THN On The 'Q': NHL Debuts for QMJHL Alumni and Rangers Prospects Jan 24, 2023

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On this edition of The Hockey News on the 'Q' Podcast, Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer are joined by Eastlink TV personality Logan Delaney. - The Halifax Mooseheads, Quebec Remparts and Sherbrooke Phoenix are all riding point streaks. What could set one of these teams apart on the road to a championship? - It's been a noteworthy week for QMJHL alumni. Three players – William Dufour, Jakob Pelletier and Samuel Bolduc – have all skated in their first NHL contests over the past seven days. The guys discuss what they've seen – and, in at least one case, what they've heard – since these debuts. - A pair of QMJHL coaches are in the spotlight. While Quebec's Patrick Roy earned his 500th win, Saint John's Travis Crickard issued a suspension... to himself. - The guys dive into the mailbag to answer your questions. - The New York Rangers have one drafted player skating in the QMJHL, Moncton's Max Barbashev. But the NHL club is a veritable who's who of league talent, both on the ice and behind the bench. - Chicoutimi's Andrei Loshko has been on fire as of late, earning him recognition as the latest 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week.

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NHChel Podcast: Episode 11 – NHL 23 Qualifiers Jan 22, 2023

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In the 11th episode of the NHChel Podcast, Rahil and Safir discuss the All-Star Open qualifiers, Tampa Bay qualifiers and Stadium Series Open qualifiers, all part of the broader NHL 23 World Championship tournament. Insights are given about the qualifiers and their own experiences. They then talk about the 6s leagues on League Gaming, their experiences, and some pros and cons.

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THN American Pipeline: Avalanche Prospects, Hobey Baker and USHL News Jan 21, 2023

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On this episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Sydney Wolf and Mike Stephens: - Who are the most notable NCAA and USHL players on the NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings? - Zachary Morin was a potential top pick in the upcoming QMJHL draft, but he tendered with USHL Youngstown, which means he's more likely going down the NCAA route. How significant is this, and what can Morin bring to the league? - Tristan Broz may finally be fitting his footing in the NCAA. A second-round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins, he had four goals in one game and a six-point weekend last week. - Who are the favorites for the Hobey Baker Award for top player and Mike Richter Award for top goalie in the NCAA? - The transfer portal is starting back up, and quite a few Ivy League players have already put their names in the mix. - Who are the Colorado Avalanche's prospects in the American Pipeline? Sydney and Mike go through the names, including Sean Behrens, Matthew Stienburg, and Cale's brother, Taylor Makar. - And more, including new arenas and Kaidan Mbereko losing some teeth.

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The Hockey News Action Show: NHL Betting for Jan. 21, 2023 Jan 21, 2023

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It's the first Saturday episode of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie, looking at the day's games in the NHL from a betting lens. Today's episode looks at some of the most intriguing matchups for betting purposes and looks at some point props and shot props for specific players. - Toronto at Montreal: 00:00-04:13 - Winnipeg at Ottawa: 04:13-05:16 - Colorado at Seattle: 05:16-07:01 - Buffalo at Anaheim: 07:01-08:26 - Shot props: 08:26-11:46 - Philadelphia Flyers' right wingers: 11:46-13:03 - Joel Eriksson Ek: 13:03-13:57 - Erik Karlsson: 13:57-15:08 - Unders: 15:08-17:21 - Point props: 17:21-25:04

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THN On The 'A': Sharks' Nick Cicek on His Rise to the AHL and NHL Jan 20, 2023

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This week on The Hockey News On The 'A' with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - San Jose Sharks defenseman Nick Cicek joined the show to discuss his rapid rise up the pro hockey ladder. The 22-year-old from Winnipeg started last season on an AHL two-way deal, which he parlayed into an entry-level contract with the Sharks this past summer. - Patrick spoke with Minnesota's 2021 first-round pick, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt. After recording a .894 save percentage in his first 10 AHL games with the Iowa Wild, he has since posted a .927 SP over his last nine appearances. - Thomas Harley of the Texas Stars is the prospect of the week. The 2019 first-round pick has scored 20 points in 36 games while being deployed heavily at even strength and molding his utility on the penalty kill. - The Winnipeg Jets and the AHL's Manitoba Moose are the teams of the week. Jacob went through five Jets prospects with promising potential.

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THN On The 'Dub': Montreal's WHLers and NHL Central Scouting Jan 20, 2023

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child: - Connor Bedard tops the mid-term rankings from NHL Central Scouting. The WHL figures prominently at the top of the North American lists. Lizz tells us who she thinks is too high and who's too low. - Two of this week's three stars hail from the Everett Silvertips and one from the Victoria Royals, with both teams in tight races for playoff positioning. - The Montreal Canadiens are the NHL team of the week. Their fifth-round pick from 2022, Jared Davidson, is having an excellent season back with the Seattle Thunderbirds. WHL alumni in the Canadiens organization include Gianni Fairbrother, Kaiden Guhle, Kirby Dach, Joel Edmundson and Brendan Gallagher. - Our goalies of the week were traded for each other, not long before the deadline. Braden Holt is excelling in Victoria, while Tyler Palmer has been a workhorse in Everett. - In our Connor Bedard Watch, eight points and two game-winners for the WHL's top scorer this week, as Bedard hits 600 shots in his Dub career to date. Lizz sets a points target she wants Bedard to meet this week before he heads to the Top Prospects game, and Carol ponders his place in the history of B.C.'s top hockey players.

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THN On The 'E': ECHL All-Star Classic, Michael DiPietro and More Jan 19, 2023

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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn: - Goaltender Michael DiPietro of the ECHL's Maine Mariners is the prospect of the week. Since being acquired by the Boston Bruins organization and subsequently re-assigned to the Mariners, DiPietro has a .906 SP in eight ECHL games. - The ECHL All-Star Classic took place last Monday in Norfolk, Va. Justin spoke about the format: a four-team, 3-on-3 tournament similar to the NHL. However, there was one Eastern Conference team, one Western Conference team and squads representing the last-place Norfolk Admirals. - One of the interesting parts about the ECHL is seeing teams play three games in three days. But how could the matchups be improved, with some teams geographically close to each other not playing as much? - The Jacksonville Icemen are the team of the week. The ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers has some draft picks playing for them, and Jacob and Justin discuss the team's top scorer, Ara Nazarian. - And more.

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THN On The 'O': Shane Wright Discusses 'Crazy' Season So Far Jan 19, 2023

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It’s episode 12 of The Hockey News On The ‘O’ Podcast. Hosts Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari discuss the Ontario Hockey League weekly, bringing you the best coverage of the OHL from two of the baldest and brightest in the game. This week, Tony and Brock are joined by newly-acquired Windsor Spitfires center Shane Wright to discuss his wild year, world juniors, and more. Did you know he holds a U-12 record outside of hockey? They also look at the rest of Seattle Kraken prospects in the team of the week segments. Tony and Brock also take a look at the NHL Central Scouting mid-season list from an OHL lens, discuss some news and injuries around the OHL, and more.

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THN on the 'Q': Mooseheads Stay Hot and New York Islanders Prospects Jan 18, 2023

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On this week's episode of The Hockey News on the 'Q' with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer: - The Halifax Mooseheads haven't lost in regulation since late November, in part thanks to some key acquisitions and outstanding goaltending from the latest QMJHL player of the week, Mathis Rousseau. - Hockey Canada has indicated they would accept proposals from Halifax and Moncton to host the world juniors in 2025. Is this a sign of things to come for future host cities? How soon is "too soon" to host again? - There were 33 QMJHLers named to the NHL Mid-Season Players to Watch list, and seven are headed to the CHL Top Prospects game later this month. Who rose in the ranks? Any surprises? - The New York Islanders currently have no drafted players in the QMJHL. However, there are impact guys at both the NHL and AHL levels, and most of them have a winning pedigree. - The 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week is Mooseheads defenseman Dylan MacKinnon, who earned a spot in the CHL Top Prospects game earlier this week after an impressive first half. - Will and Jamie dive into the mailbag to answer your questions. - Much more.

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The Hockey News Action Show: NHL Betting for Jan. 18, 2023 Jan 18, 2023

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Welcome to the first episode of The Hockey News Action Show with Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie, presented by BetMGM and McKenney Hockey. On the Jan. 18 episode, Mike and Rachel preview all of the night's games from a betting lens. Which players are expected to do well? Who's the favorite for each matchup? How do these teams usually play when they're against each other? All that and more. Here's where to find each game: - Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators (1:39) - Boston Bruins at New York Islanders (6:50) - Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames (9:30) - Tampa Bay Lightning at Vancouver Canucks (13:30) - Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks (20:21)

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