The Hockey News: American Pipeline

This week on The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf:

- Adam Fantilli was named the men's player and rookie of the month in college hockey. Although it will be difficult for any team to pass up Connor Bedard in the 2023 NHL draft, how close can Fantilli get to challenging Bedard for the first overall pick?

- Macklin Celebrini's hat trick for the USHL's Chicago Steel against Green Bay is one of six stellar performances in the USHL and NCAA last weekend.

- Jimmy Snuggerud is the NCAA player to watch for the week. The first round pick by the St. Louis Blues in the 2022 NHL draft has nine points in eight games for the University of Minnesota.

- The New Jersey Devils have eight players in the NCAA right now, including Luke Hughes with eight points in eight games for the University of Michigan. Mike and Sydney give an in-depth look.

- And more.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the second episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf:

- A rundown of all the interesting games in the NCAA and a preview of what's to come this weekend.

- NHL Central Scouting released the preliminary players to watch list for the 2023 NHL draft. Who made the list playing in the United States and how are they graded?

- Forward James Hagens, defenseman Boston Buckberger and goalie Jacob Fowler all impressed last week in the USHL.

- The Columbus Blue Jackets are the NHL team profile of the week. Corson Ceulemans (25th overall in 2021) leads off the bunch with five points in six games.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast is our next newest show covering the paths to the NHL. Hosts Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf break down everything happening in the NCAA and USHL, including standout players and teams, 2023 NHL draft eligibles and NHL prospects improving their game in college.

In the inaugural episode, Mike and Sydney go through the key games and players in the NCAA this past week, including some surprising blowouts and upsets.

They also list some players to watch from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program U-17 squad in the USHL, such as Will Smith, Ryan Leonard, Cole Hudson and James Hagens, who doesn't turn 16 until Nov. 3. Jayden Perron of the Chicago Steel was another player to follow.

The Carolina Hurricanes are the NHL team profiled in this week's podcast with an update on their prospects in the 'American Pipeline.'

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices