S6: Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets forward; CHL Top Prospects Game
NHL Draft Class is on the road in Moncton, New Brunswick for the CHL Top Prospects Game. Hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale talked to Tij Iginla, the No. 11 prospect on NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings and son of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, about his season, crafting his own identity out of the spotlight of his father and the other sport he considered playing.
19m Jan 23, 2024
19m
S6: Dan Marr, VP, NHL Central Scouting; Midterm Rankings
NHL Central Scouting vice president Dan Marr joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss Central Scouting's midterm rankings of the top North American and International skaters. Dan goes in-depth on the NHL readiness of the No, 1 player, Boston University freshman forward Macklin Celebrini, the placement of NTDP star forward Cole Eiserman, and the top defensemen available, topped ...
30m Jan 16, 2024
30m
S6: Steven Ellis, Daily Faceoff; 2024 World Junior Championship preview
Steven Ellis, associate editor and prospect analyst for Daily Faceoff, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale for an in-depth preview of the 2024 World Junior Championship, with a special focus on top 2024 NHL Draft prospects Macklin Celebrini of Canada, Zeev Buium of the United States, Konsta Helenius of Finland and more. There's also some talk about The Sphere in Las Vegas, the expect...
32m Dec 19, 2023
32m
S6: Player to Watch List; Top prospect Artyom Levshunov joins
http://NHL.com's Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale kick off the sixth season of NHL Draft Class by discussing the release of NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list, including Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini and USA Hockey National Team Development Program forward Cole Eiserman. They're also joined by one of the top defenseman prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft, Artyom L...
24m Nov 01, 2023
24m
S5: Craig Button, TSN scouting director; Draft recap & analysis
Craig Button, TSN scouting director, joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to close the books on the 2023 NHL Draft, with his thoughts on the future potential of Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson, among others. Button also gives a preview of some of the top prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft
48m Jul 12, 2023
48m
S5: First Round Recap: Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson & Adam Fantilli
Adam and Mike recap the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft and discuss their favorite moments, biggest surprises and best stories of a memorable night in Nashville. They are joined by Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson and Adam Fantilli. The guys wrap the episode talking about the facts and figures of the first round and what teams stood out to them with the selections made.
30m Jun 29, 2023
30m
S5: Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet and NHL Network; 2023 NHL Draft Preview
Sam Cosentino of Sportsnet and NHL Network joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to preview the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, including what the Anaheim Ducks could do at No. 2, where Russia-born forward Matvei Michkov could go, how many defensemen are selected within the top 20 picks and much more.
34m Jun 23, 2023
34m
S5: John Williams, NHL Central Scouting; WHL draft prospect analysis
Connor Bedard is one of many top prospects from the Western Hockey League available for the 2023 NHL Draft, and John Williams from NHL Central Scouting joins NHL Draft Class to provide his expert opinion on several of them. In addition to Bedard, he covers Kelowna forward Andrew Cristall, Vancouver forward Samuel Honzek, Tri-City defenseman Lukas Dragicevic and many more.
28m Jun 21, 2023
28m
S5: Janne Vuorinen, NHL Central Scouting & Leo Carlsson; European draft prospect analysis
Leo Carlsson, arguably the top draft prospect from Europe, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale (22:55) to discuss his season, whether he's a center or a wing at the next level and how he's overcome some personal adversity to shine on and off the ice. Also on the show is Janne Vuorinen (1:57) of Central Scouting to provide insight on some of the top International players available for...
35m Jun 14, 2023
35m
S5: NHL Scouting Combine - PART II: Adam Fantilli & Will Smith
Adam Fantilli, who could be the No. 2 pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, sat down with co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale for a wide-ranging discussion, including whether he plans to return to Michigan for a second season or jump right into the NHL. The hosts also spent time with William Smith, a likely top-five pick in the draft, to talk about his record-setting World Under-18 Championship a...
32m Jun 08, 2023
32m
S5: NHL Scouting Combine - PART I: Connor Bedard & Mike Doneghey
Connor Bedard, the expected No. 1 pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, sat down with co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale at the NHL Scouting Combine to discuss his season, his expectations for the combine and how much he's starting to learn about the city of Chicago (1:41). The hosts also spent time with Blackhawks director of amateur scouting Mike Doneghey (15:38) to talk about their approach t...
35m Jun 07, 2023
35m
S5: David Gregory, NHL Central Scouting; Combine preview and OHL prospect analysis
We preview the NHL Scouting Combine with director of NHL Central Scouting David Gregory, who talks about the event's growth and how many prospects will be taking part. Gregory also discusses some of the top Ontario Hockey League players, including Owen Sound forward Colby Barlow and London defenseman Oliver Bonk, and also shares his opinion on the top two players available for the 2023 Upper De...
42m Jun 01, 2023
42m
S5: Pat Cullen, NHL Central Scouting; Top United States prospect analysis
Pat Cullen of NHL Central Scouting joins the show to discuss the top 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft prospects from playing in the United States, among them forwards William Smith, Ryan Leonard and Gabriel Perreault from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-18 team, and Warroad High School forward Jayson Shaugabay, who was voted Mr. Hockey in Minnesota. Cullen also touches on the po...
33m May 25, 2023
33m
S5: J-F Damphousse, NHL Central Scouting; QMJHL draft prospect analysis
J-F Damphousse of NHL Central Scouting joins the show to discuss the top 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft prospects from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, among them Sherbrooke right wing Ethan Gauthier, Moncton defenseman Etienne Morin and Halifax center Mathieu Cataford.
24m May 15, 2023
24m
S5: Mock Draft 1.0; NHL Draft Lottery
The NHL Draft Lottery set the order for the first 16 selections, starting with the Chicago Blackhawks winning the No. 1 pick. That means it's time for the first mock draft of the 2023 NHL Draft season. Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale each believe Connor Bedard will be the first player picked, but after that? You'll have to listen to discover the reason behind their picks.
59m May 09, 2023
59m
S5: Al Jensen, NHL Central Scouting; Top goalie prospects
NHL Central Scouting goalie guru Al Jensen joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top North American goalies for the 2023 NHL Draft, among them Carson Bjarnason of Brandon in the Western Hockey League, Trey Augustine of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and more. There's also a look-ahead to the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery on May 8.
30m Apr 27, 2023
30m
S5: Dan Marr, VP, NHL Central Scouting; Final Rankings
Dan Marr, VP of NHL Central Scouting, joins the show to discuss the final rankings of North American and International skaters and goalies for the 2023 NHL Draft. Marr goes in-depth on how the lists were put together, how much time was spent debating Connor Bedard at No. 1, and discusses why certain players were able to move up from the midterm rankings in January. Hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike ...
38m Apr 18, 2023
38m
S5: Brandon Naurato, Michigan men’s hockey coach
University of Michigan coach Brandon Naurato joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss two of the top prospects for the 2023 NHL Draft, forwards Adam Fantilli and Gavin Brindley, their growth this season as college freshmen and Michigan’s preparation for the NCAA Tournament. There’s also some Connor Bedard talk, including Mike’s time in Regina with the projected No. 1 pick of...
35m Mar 22, 2023
35m
S5: Brayden Yager joins; Adam Fantilli & NTDP prospect analysis
Brayden Yager of Moose Jaw, No. 5 on NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking of North American skaters, joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss his season (5:45). Yager also discusses what NHL players he tries to pattern his game after, basement hockey battles with his brother Connor, and the famous NHL player he got a stick from as an 8-year-old. Adam and Mike also look at ...
29m Feb 28, 2023
29m
S5: Connor Bedard joins; CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game analysis
Regina forward Connor Bedard (15:20), the projected top pick of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com to discuss playing in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Langley, B.C., close to his North Vancouver home. Bedard also talks about moving past his remarkable run at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, his goals for the rest of the season, a...
50m Jan 27, 2023
50m
S5: David Gregory, NHL Central Scouting; Midterm Rankings
NHL Central Scouting released its midterm rankings for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, and David Gregory of Central Scouting joined hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale for a behind-the-scenes look at how the rankings came together. Was there any debate about putting Connor Bedard at No. 1? What about NTDP forward William Smith at No. 3? David answers those questions and more during a stop i...
32m Jan 13, 2023
32m
S5: Jason Bukala, Sportsnet scouting analyst
Jason Bukala, former director of amateur scouting for the Florida Panthers and now a scouting analyst for Sportsnet, joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to wrap up the 2023 World Junior Championship, discuss the dominance of top NHL Draft prospect Connor Bedard, as well as other draft prospect standouts like Sweden forward Leo Carlson and defensemen Axel Sandin Pellikka, Czechia f...
35m Jan 10, 2023
35m
S5: 2023 World Junior Championship preview
Ryan Kennedy, editor-in-chief of The Hockey news, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to preview the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. They discuss tournament predictions, players to watch among the top 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft prospects, and debate which top draft prospect could be facing more pressure, Canada's Connor Bedard or Adam Fantilli.
37m Dec 21, 2022
37m
S5: Connor Bedard, projected No. 1 pick of the 2023 NHL Draft
Connor Bedard, projected to be the No. 1 pick of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, joins the show to discuss his season, how he's handling being in the spotlight, which NHL players he watches and responds to advice from Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid. Bedard also goes in-depth on his preferred stick flex, and where he gets his high work ethic from.
21m Nov 01, 2022
21m
S5: Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting; Players to Watch list
NHL Draft Class returns for a fifth season with Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, joining Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com to discuss the preliminary Players to Watch list for the 2023 NHL Draft. Marr covers a number of topics, including projected top pick Connor Bedard and what NHL players make the best comparables for the Regina forward. He also talks about KHL forward ...
31m Oct 25, 2022
31m
S4: 2022 NHL Draft recap with TSN's Craig Button
The 2022 NHL Draft is in the books, and TSN director of scouting Craig Button joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to review all of it, including the Montreal Canadiens' selection of Juraj Slafkovsky at No. 1, Shane Wright sliding to the Seattle Kraken at No. 4, and which teams Button thought did best during the two days in Montreal. He also previews the 2023 NHL Draft, and provide...
39m Jul 11, 2022
39m
S4: First Round Recap: Juraj Slafkovsky, Simon Nemec, Logan Cooley & Shane Wright join
Adam and Mike recap the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft and discuss their favorite moments, biggest surprises and best stories of a memorable night in Montreal. They are joined by Jurah Slafkovsky (2:05), Simon Nemec (8:40), Logan Cooley (12:29), and Shane Wright (18:45). The guys wrap the episode discussing the facts and figures of the first round. 
32m Jul 08, 2022
32m
S4: Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet; 2022 NHL Draft preview
The 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft is finally here, and Sportsnet draft expert Sam Cosentino joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to preview the draft. Cosentino shares his opinion on why he has Juraj Slafkovsky at the top of his draft rankings, if there could be a surprise in the top three selections, how many players from the U.S. National Team Development Program could go in the first r...
40m Jul 04, 2022
40m
S4: Top prospects: Conor Geekie, Joakim Kemell & Simon Nemec
Conor Geekie (4:53) of Winnipeg of the Western Hockey League, No. 5 on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss his season, his skating ability and basement battles with two older brothers. Joakim Kemell (19:49), No. 2 in Central Scouting's International ranking, also joins the show to discuss his season, recoverin...
40m Jun 27, 2022
40m
S4: Al Jensen, NHL Central Scouting; Top goalie prospects
Central Scouting goalie guru Al Jensen joins Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com to discuss some of the top North American goaltending prospects for the 2020 NHL Draft, including Tyler Brennan of Prince George of the Western Hockey League, Ivan Zhigalov of Sherbrooke of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Dylan Silverstein and Tyler Muszelik of the USA Hockey National Team Devel...
30m Jun 22, 2022
30m
S4: J-F Damphousse, NHL Central Scouting; QMJHL draft prospect analysis
J-F Damphousse of NHL Central Scouting joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of http://NHL.com to discuss some of the top 2022 NHL Draft prospects from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, including Quebec center Nathan Gaucher, Gatineau defensemen Noah Warren and Tristan Luneau, 6-foot-7 Drummondville defensemen Maverick Lamoureux and more. 
23m Jun 14, 2022
23m
S4: Joey Tenute, NHL Central Scouting; Top OHL prospects, latest Mock Draft
Joey Tenute of NHL Central Scouting, who specializes in prospects from the Ontario Hockey League, joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale of NHL.com to discuss some of the top OHL prospects for the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft, including Kingston center Shane Wright, Mississauga centers Luca Del Bel Belluz and Owen Beck, and Guelph forward Danny Zhilkin. There's also some talk about the jus...
44m Jun 07, 2022
44m
S4: NHL Scouting Combine - PART II: Jack Hughes & Logan Cooley
NHL Draft Class brings you the second part of its coverage from the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale sit down with Northeastern forward Jack Hughes (2:04), the son of Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes, to discuss his father's new job, his hockey-famous name and a humorous tweet he posted at his father's expense. Logan Cooley (23:40), a star forward wi...
40m May 31, 2022
40m
S4: NHL Scouting Combine - PART I: Shane Wright & Juraj Slafkovsky
NHL Draft Class records from the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo and co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale talked to two of the top players in the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Shane Wright (2:09) and Juraj Slafkovsky (25:38). Wright discusses his dinner with the Montreal Canadiens and his previous experience with Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis. Slafkovsky shares why he thinks he should be...
42m May 31, 2022
42m
S4: David Gregory, NHL Central Scouting; NHL Scouting Combine preview
The NHL Scouting Combine returns for the first time since 2019, and NHL Central Scouting senior manager David Gregory joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss the event, including some changes to the fitness testing. Gregory also gives scouting reports on a few of the top prospects for the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft, including U.S. National Team Development Program standouts ...
35m May 27, 2022
35m
S4: Goran Stubb, director, NHL European Scouting; International draft prospect analysis
Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale of NHL.com are joined by Goran Stubb, director of NHL European Scouting, to discuss some of the top International prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft, including forwards Juraj Slafkovsky of TPS in Finland and Joakim Kemell of JYP in Finland, defenseman Simon Nemec and David Jiricek, Russia-born forwards Danila Yurov and Ivan Miroshnichenko, and more
31m May 24, 2022
31m
S4: Greg Rajanen, NHL Central Scouting; Top USHL draft prospects
Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale of NHL.com are joined by Greg Rajanen of NHL Central Scouting to discuss some of the top high school and United States Hockey League draft prospects, including Chaska High School defenseman Sam Rinzel, forward Nicholas Moldenauer and defenseman Ryan Livanavage from Chicago, Youngstown center Adam Ingram and more.
22m May 17, 2022
22m
S4: Mock Draft 1.0
Following the results of the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery, co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale spend the show discussing their first mock drafts, which predict how the first 16 picks of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft could go. Who will the Montreal Canadiens take at No. 1? What about the New Jersey Devils who climbed to No. 2? All that and more is discussed as the hosts give their reasoning be...
56m May 11, 2022
56m
S4: Dan Marr, director, NHL Central Scouting; Final Rankings
With the release of NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for the 2022 NHL Draft, NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale are joined by Central Scouting director Dan Marr for a wide-ranging discussion. Marr describes how Kingston center Shane Wright was No. 1 ahead of U.S. National Team Development Program center Logan Cooley among North American skaters, how much Juraj Slafkovsky's star turn...
44m May 05, 2022
44m
S4: Matt Savoie, Winnipeg Ice forward & John Williams of NHL Central Scouting
Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale are joined by forward Matt Savoie (21:34) from Winnipeg of the Western Hockey League. Savoie is No. 3 in Central Scouting's midterm rankings and he talks about how playing in the USHL last season has been huge for his success this season, basement battles on a homemade rink with his older brother Carter, and NHL players he tries to pattern his game af...
35m Apr 27, 2022
35m
S4: Adam Nightingale, USNTDP U-18 coach; Logan Cooley & NTDP prospect analysis
Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale are joined by Adam Nightingale, the coach of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-18 team to talk about some of the top players at the NTDP, including forward Logan Cooley, No. 2 on NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking, forwards Cutter Gauthier, Jimmy Snuggerud and Rutger McGroarty, defenseman Lane Hutson and more.
27m Apr 12, 2022
27m
S4: CHL Top Prospects Game; guests: Shane Wright & Matyas Sapovaliv
Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale sat down with Kingston forward Shane Wright (7:47), the favorite to be the No. 1 pick of the 2022 NHL Draft, to talk about his season, returning after losing last season and what he would say to anyone who asks why he should be the first pick of the draft. They also spoke with forward Matyas Sapovaliv (20:35), who joined Saginaw this season after play...
34m Mar 30, 2022
34m
S4: Top prospect Brad Lambert
Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale are joined by forward Brad Lambert of Pelicans in Liiga, the top professional league in Finland. Lambert is No. 5 in NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking of International prospects, and he talks about his experience at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship, joining his hometown team, his goals for the rest of the season and his unique family backg...
25m Feb 10, 2022
25m
S4: Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting; Midterm Rankings
Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale are joined by Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, to discuss Central Scouting's midterm rankings for the 2022 NHL Draft. Dan talks about why Shane Wright of Kingston in the OHL is No. 1 among North American skaters, but that the gap between Wright and No. 2 Logan Cooley of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program might not be as big as...
35m Jan 12, 2022
35m
S4: World Junior Championship preview with Jon Morosi
Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale are joined by NHL Network reporter Jon Morosi to preview the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship. They dive deep into the United States and its chances of repeating as tournament champion, as well as Canada's chances of winning at home. There's also a discussion on a few of the top 2022 NHL Draft players that will be in the tournament, including U.S. ...
36m Dec 20, 2021
36m
S4: Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting; Players to Watch list
Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale kick off the fourth season of NHL Draft Class joined by director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr to discuss some of the top players on Central Scouting's players to watch list, including Kingston forward Shane Wright, Finnish stars Brad Lambert and Joakim Kemell, five top prospects from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and more.
31m Oct 22, 2021
31m
S3: 2021 NHL Draft recap with TSN's Craig Button
Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale put a bow on the 2021 NHL Draft with help from TSN director of scouting Craig Button, and also discuss a few of the top prospects to keep an eye on for the 2022 NHL Draft.  
34m Jul 27, 2021
34m
S3: 2021 Mock Draft
With the 2021 NHL Draft days away, co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale go over their final mock draft of the first round and debate the reasons they had certain players matched with particular teams. 
58m Jul 19, 2021
58m
S3: David Gregory, NHL Central Scouting
NHL Central Scouting senior manager David Gregory joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to share his thoughts on several of the top players for the draft, including Michigan's big three of Owen Power, Matthew Beniers and Kent Johnson. He also has some interesting comparisons for a few of the top defensemen, including Simon Edvinsson, Luke Hughes and Brandt Clarke.
29m Jul 14, 2021
29m
S3: Al Jensen, NHL Central Scouting; Goalie prospect analysis
NHL Central Scouting goalie guru Al Jensen joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top goalies for the draft, including Jesper Wallstedt of Lulea in the Swedish Hockey League and Sebastian Cossa of Edmonton of the Western Hockey League. 
30m Jul 07, 2021
30m