NHL Draft Rankings: Why Ivar Stenberg Is Rising To Top Of Many Lists; NHL Draft Prospects In The NCAA And More
Called Up: The Hockey Prospects PodcastShow Notes
Chris and Cam are breaking down the EliteProspects midseason draft rankings including Ivar Stenberg ascending to No. 1 on their list. Additionally, the duo talks about how Stenberg has risen, debate the position of Xavier Villeneuve and examine some of the other areas of interest on the list.
The co-hosts also chat about the NHL Draft prospects currently in the NCAA, checking in on their progress including Gavin McKenna, Keaton Verhoeff, Ilia Morozov, Tynan Lawrence, Adam Valentini and more.
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