Talking Hockey Sense

Chris answers all of the pressing 2021 NHL Draft questions (and a few others) from Talking Hockey Sense listeners. It covers everything from the players who could fall on draft day, the players who could exceed where they're drafted Chris's process and eval tools and even if Chris has ever been asked by or considered moving to the team side of things. There's even the obligatory Mighty Ducks related question. Chris also chats a bit about some of the unique things the Tampa Bay Lightning have done in their ability to construct a back-to-back Stanley Cup championship team. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and consider supporting the podcast by also subscribing to Hockey Sense with Chris Peters on Substack.

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Josh Pauls, captain of the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team and a three-time Paralympic gold medalist, drops by the podcast to talk about the team's most recent gold medal at the World Para Ice Hockey Championship. Pauls also discusses his path to becoming one of the elite sled hockey players in the world, his leadership style and the drive for the U.S. to continue its unprecedented gold-medal streak a the Paralympics. Pauls also discusses growing up as a bi-lateral amputee and finding sled hockey at a young age, the setbacks he faced even after making the national team and how he and his teammates will be preparing for the 2022 Paralympics. In addition to his hockey career, Pauls is also an accomplished author of the autobiography "Lessons Learned: My path to the Podium" and is a motivational speaker who regular addresses groups of all kinds. Find out more about Josh and his work away from the rink at joshpauls.com.

After the interview Chris offers his thoughts on the tragic loss of Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks and the unique path the Latvian goaltender took to achieve his dream of playing in the NHL. Chris also answers your questions about the 2021 NHL Draft and beyond.

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University of Michigan head coach Mel Pearson drops by the podcast this week to chat about the season that was for his Wolverines, which featured three of the top eligible players for the 2021 NHL Draft including Owen Power, Matty Beniers and Kent Johnson. Pearson also shared thoughts on incoming freshmen Luke Hughes, Mackie Samoskevich and Dylan Duke.

After the interview, Chris shares some thoughts on the big news in the hockey world and answers your questions about the 2021 NHL Draft and much more.

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Elliotte Friedman, one of the top reporters in the game today, joins Talking Hockey Sense to dish on some of the biggest news items of the last few weeks including: Jack Eichel's status with the Sabres, trade options for Seth Jones, and the chances of Dougie Hamilton being a "sign-and-trade" option. Elliotte also talks about his career and the way he operates when reporting big stories, why the NHL still needs a little bad blood and he offers his insights on the future of hockey on TV as the U.S. enters a new era with Turner and ESPN. After the interview, Chris takes some time to answer listener questions about the 2021 and 2022 NHL Drafts, with a special focus on Shane Wright, Owen Power, Brandt Clarke and William Eklund. Don't forget to leave a rating and review and considering subscribing to Hockey Sense with Chris Peters on Substack (hockeysense.substack.com) to help support the podcast.

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Craig Custance, senior managing editor for the NHL at The Athletic, hops on the podcast this week to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, specifically the final four teams remaining. Among the topics, Chris and Craig talk about the rise of Cole Caufield, Barry Trotz and Lou Lamoriello's impact on the Islanders, the Lightning's quest to become a dynasty, and the high bar Vegas has set for Seattle. The two also chat about careers, including the bold decision Custance made to jump from ESPN to The Athletic before it became the sports media power broker it is today and where hockey media is going next. After the interview, Chris dives into some statistics about how the coronavirus pandemic impacted hockey in the United States, particularly at the youth levels, and why there's still reason for optimism.

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Following the Buffalo Sabres winning the NHL Draft lottery, Chris takes a bunch of listener question geared towards the 2021 NHL Draft. He covers everything from plans for Owen Power if he would be Buffalo's pick, who the Kraken should take at No. 2, and other things like which players deeper in the draft Chris likes. To support this podcast, be sure to check out Hockey Sense with Chris Peters at hockeysense.substack.com and consider signing up for a premium subscription. Also, don't forget to rate and review this podcast on your app of choice.

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Pete Blackburn joins Talking Hockey Sense this week to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and provides some details on his new role with Bally Sports. Blackburn also talks about his unique path to hockey media and how he got to where he is now, with plenty of advice for aspiring sports media personalities. In addition to the interview, Chris answers a ton of reader questions. Don't forget to rate and review Talking Hockey Sense and subscribe to Hockey Sense with Chris Peters to keep the engine running on this independent media operation.

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Emily Kaplan, National NHL reporter for ESPN, joins Chris on this week's episode to chat about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the excitement so far and what to expect going forward. Chris and Emily also talk about the challenges NHL players faced this season when it came to issues of mental health, which is a cause Emily has reported on frequently. The two also discuss their own journeys in mental health and how that has informed their perspectives. Emily also details the latest news and the future of women's hockey, plus thoughts on ESPN's deal with the NHL. On top of that, Emily details her meteoric rise in a career that saw her go from student journalist to Sports Illustrated to the World Wide Leader in Sports. Plus, stick around after the interview as Chris dives in on a few topics including some notes on the forthcoming Men's World Championship including Team USA forward Jason Robertson as Chris details the mistakes he made while evaluating Robertson as a prospect and what he learned from them.

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In the wake of an awfully newsy week in the NHL, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski joins the podcast to discuss Jack Eichel's recent comments suggesting he wants out of Buffalo, the New York Rangers' surprise front-office shuffle and more. On top of the news of the week, Greg chats about his rise from blogging outsider to being a national writer for a media organization on the verge of becoming a rights holder for the league he covers, and how things could change with his job at ESPN. Chris also talks a bit about some of the future draft prospects that broke out at the U18 Men's World Championship and provided a few updates on Team USA's roster for the men's world championship.

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Marisa Ingemi is one of the leading voices in the media when it comes to women's hockey. You can find her bylines at NBCSports.com, Sportsnet.com, the New York Times and a number of other places where she covers a litany of sports. She and Chris discuss the dramatic and sudden cancellation of the 2021 Women's World Championship, what it means for women's hockey, the players and how it impacts Olympic preparation. They also discuss the year in women's hockey that had many ups and downs, and where things go next. On top of that, Marisa discusses her bounceback from a pandemic-related cut from her dream job to doing work she's passionate about as a freelance writer. After the interview, Chris talks about the 2021 Men's World Under-18 Championship, which he'll be covering in Texas, including names to know and players to watch. He also answers an intriguing listener question about the Seattle Kraken's draft strategy. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review and check out hockeysense.substack.com for more great hockey coverage from Chris Peters.

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