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Which top hockey prospects have impressed so far?
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Which top hockey prospects have impressed so far?
The Athletic Hockey Show›
Oct 24, 202542:312.5K views
On today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys discuss early season standouts in the NHL, including Isles 2025 No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer, Red Wings 2023 No. 201 pick Emmitt Finnie, as well as Ducks and Blackhawks who have impressed so far. Plus, a look at how some prospects outside the NHL have fared at the start of the year and a bunch of listener questions in the mailbag to close things out.
0:00 Intro
0:00:21 Matthew Schaefer’s great start on Long Island
4:50 Emmitt Finnie’s “rocket ship rise” for the Red Wings
13:53 Spencer Knight’s talent on display with the Blackhawks
15:14 Hawks prospect Anton Frondell has been excellent in the SHL
17:22 The OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs
23:23 The QMJHL’s Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
25:23 Michigan off to a 6-0 start in the NCAA
28:40 Listener questions in the mailbag
28:45 Will Zeev Buium keep his point pace up all year?
29:34 Luke Hughes vs. Matthew Schaefer in Corey’s U23 rankings
30:48 Who are the top-3 Calder candidates right now?
36:35 Does Gavin McKenna’s start feel similar to James Hagens’?
38:45 Tough year to have the No. 1 pick given Gavin McKenna’s struggles?
40:59 Compare Ethan Belchetz, Ryan Roobroeck, Roger McQueen at the same age
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