Talking Hockey Sense

In a wide-ranging episode, Chris and Cam cover a ton of ground from Ivan Demidov's spectacular NHL debut to reviewing NHL Central Scouting's final draft rankings, previewing the U18 Worlds and much more. Among the topics discussed on this week's episode: Ivan Demidov's Debut Western Michigan's national championship win NHL Central Scouting's final rankings reviewed 2025 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Gavin McKenna's unprecedented run in the WHL playoffs Lane Hutson's run for the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year Michigan lands first major public CHL commit in Calgary prospect Henry Mews OHL Draft sees 81 Americans selected Beyond Belief Topics: Lane Hutson, Gavin McKenna vs. Connor Bedard, Canada's U18 hopes You Have To Pick One: U18 Worlds vs. Hlinka-Gretzky Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of Talking Hockey Sense, Chris takes a look at the U.S. World Junior Roster candidates, CHL-USA Top Prospects Challenge and answers listener questions. FloHockey will soon launch a new weekly show featuring Chris Peters and a new co-host. Thanks to the loyal listeners and viewers of Talking Hockey Sense over the last four years and 135 episodes! Stay tuned to the end for some closing thoughts from Chris on the show's run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is still a lot to understand about the NCAA's ruling to allow CHL players eligibility going forward. Host Chris Peters answers listener questions and tackles some of the biggest issues that need to be ironed out still. Among the topics covered this week: How NIL impacts NCAA's ability to recruit Canadians (if at all) What other junior leagues can do to compete with the CHL Why NCAA programs can and will recruit CHL players before they've exhausted junior eligibility Which players this impacts the soonest Will the increased player pool lead to expansion? Also, Chris reacts to the news that AIC will be going to Division II in men's hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospects analyst Chris Peters breaks down the knowns and unknowns of a seismic ruling by the NCAA that will see CHL players retain eligibility to compete in men's college hockey. This ruling could have a transformational impact on the developmental ladder to the NHL. Read the article that explains the ruling further: https://flosports.link/3UIJPJI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Chris Peters reviews NHL Central Scouting's preliminary watch list for the 2025 NHL Draft, examines how the San Jose Sharks are handling Will Smith, why Matt Rempe could use even more NHL time and Chris answers listener questions on a wide variety of prospect topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices