Prospect Talk

Well, it's been a long time coming, but we're back for Episode 13! Scott Wheeler, a national reporter who covers the NHL draft and prospects for The Athletic, was kind enough to join us on the show this week. We talked with Scott about how he became interested in writing and prospects, updates on the CHL (WHL, OHL & QMJHL) return-to-play protocols, his thoughts on a few 2021 NHL Draft eligible prospects, Matthew Savoie/Cole Sillinger and their hot starts to their USHL career, the Calder Trophy conversation in this unorthodox NHL season, and much more! Thank you so much to Scott for taking the time to chat about prospects and the NHL with us!

For our newest episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with Michigan Wolverines freshman forward, Kent Johnson. We talked with Kent about what he did at his house throughout the early stages of the pandemic, how his first semester of college has gone so far throughout these uncertain times, his terrific 2019/20 campaign with the BCHL's Trail Smoke Eaters, and much more! It was an absolute pleasure to have the chance to speak with one of the top prospects eligible for the 2021 NHL Draft, and we hope you all have as much fun listening to this episode as we did recording it! Thanks to Kent for joining us on the show! 

Mark and I are finally back after a few long months! We had two very special guests join on us on the show last week, two brothers who in fact will be taking both of their talents to Chicago with the Chicago Steel (USHL) for the upcoming season, but both Adam and Luca Fantilli were kind enough to take the time to talk some hockey with both of us. We asked both of the guys how last season went with Kimball Union, playing together for consecutive seasons both as brothers and with KUA teammate Tomas Mazura, how both of them were able to get creative during the pause, and much more! Thanks to both Adam & Luca for joining us on the show!

In our tenth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with a new member of the Chicago Steel, Providence College commit, and Edmonton Oilers prospect, Tomas Mazura. We talked with Tomas about his senior season with Kimball Union Academy, how he first became a difference-maker on that team his junior year, getting drafted, and much more! Thanks to Tomas for joining us on the show this week!

In our ninth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with a new member of the USNTDP program, who just made the team a few months ago, in Rutger McGroarty. We talked with Rutger about his season with OJG, making the NTDP, his chemistry with Hunter Brzustewicz, his experience at the Youth Olympics back in January, and much more! Thanks to Rutger for joining us on the show this week!

In our eighth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with USNTDP defenseman, Sean Behrens. We talked with Sean about his U17 season, playing with the Chicago Mission, his future goals, and much more! Mark and I also briefly talked about our Prospect of the Week as well! Thanks to Sean for joining us on the show this week!

In our seventh episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with draft-eligible forward from the Madison Capitols, Carson Bantle. We talked with Carson about how his game has developed in the USHL, playing in Minnesota to further his hockey career, as well as the NHL Draft! Thanks to Carson for joining us on the show this week!

In our sixth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with two draft-eligible forwards from the Chicago Steel of the USHL in Brendan Brisson and Sean Farrell. We talked with both of them about the season, playing together as linemates, heading to and playing with their respective colleges in the fall, and their favorite memory of playing with the Steel this year. Thanks to Brendan and Sean for joining us on the show!

In our fifth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with USNTDP and 2021 NHL Draft eligible forward, Chaz Lucius. We talked with Chaz about his time with the Gentry Galaxy, his brother Cruz, how his rookie season went with the U17s, and we also did a fan Q&A towards the end of the interview with him as well! There was a lot to talk about in this episode, including Mark and I's choice for our 2nd prospect of the week as well, so we hope everyone enjoys this episode! Thanks to Chaz for joining us on the show this week!

In our fourth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with Tri-City Storm forward, Matthew Knies. We talked with Matthew about his rookie season in the USHL, playing with and knowing Josh Doan of the Chicago Steel, having dual citizenship, and more! Thanks to Matthew for joining us on the show this week!