The Prospect Series: Scott Wheeler on how COVID-19 Impacts the Draft, '19 Risers & Fallers + Listener Q & A

Episode 5 of The Prospect Series: Scott Wheeler discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on junior hockey, and the possibility of no games being played between now and the 2020 NHL Draft. Scott chats about how the CHL, ECHL and USHL are handling the situation, the financial impact across junior hockey, and how the potential loss of tournaments like the U18s and Memorial Cup could effect how teams evaluate prospects for the upcoming draft. Plus, Scott discusses being embedded with Cole Caufield and the Wisconsin Badgers, runs through biggest risers and fallers from 2019-20, and takes some listener questions on scouting techniques, NHL combine testing, the top defensive prospects for 2020, and much more.

Every month, Craig Custance checks in with The Athletic's prospect writers, Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler to provide insights leading up to the NHL Draft, including rankings, mock drafts, analysis of top prospect showcases like the World Junior Championships, and much more. Listen to the January episode of The Prospect Series, featuring Corey Pronman on prospects moved at the trade deadline and his mid-season draft rankings: theathletic.com/podcast/22-the-full-60/?episode=68

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