TOP 3 SKATERS, THINKERS, AND HITTERS | 2025 Draft Breakdown

In this episode, Hadi and Sebastian take a look at Logan Cooley and Will Smith, debating how the two skilled pivots project, they also rank all 9 defensemen drafted in the 1st Round of the 2022 NHL Draft with a year of hindsight, and dig further into the 2022 Draft class with a Game On The Line segment to wrap it all up. First, they examine two of the most skilled prospects yet to dress for an NHL game: American centermen Logan Cooley and Will Smith. Next, they rank the 2022 Draft's 9 first-round defensemen, including their unanimous top-3: David Jiricek, Simon Nemec, and Pavel Mintyukov. Last, they return with another Game On The Line segment, constructing the 6-man lineup they would most trust in Game 7 OT of the Stanley Cup Finals, but they're only allowed to select 1 player per round of the 2022 Draft.Hadi's Lineup:Jordan Dumais (3rd) - Amadeus Lombardi (4th) - Jagger Firkus (2nd)Vladimir Grudinin (5th) - David Jiricek (1st)Tyler Muszelik (6th)Sebastian's Lineup:Alexis Gendron (7th) - Logan Cooley (1st) - Cruz Lucius (4th)Lane Hutson (2nd) - Ty Nelson (3rd)Sergei Ivanov (5th)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHLProspects?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL📲 Follow Locked On NHL Prospects on TwitterLocked On NHL Prospects https://twitter.com/LO_NHLProspectsHadi Kalakeche https://twitter.com/HadiK_ScoutingSebastian High https://twitter.com/high_sebastian📺 Follow Locked On NHL: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers#NHL #Hockey #NHLDraft #nhlprospectsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Sep 202333min

In this episode, Hadi and Sebastian take a look at how both Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli have performed at rookie camp and they debut a brand new recurring segment: Game on the Line. First, they unpack Connor Bedard's hat trick performance at rookie camp in his first game wearing the Blackhawks' jersey. Next, they shift their attention to 2023 3rd overall pick, Adam Fantilli, who also scored a hat trick in his first competitive game as a Blue Jacket, and discuss their expectations for his rookie season. Lastly, they kick off the new Game on the Line segment with the 2023 draft class. Both scouts construct the 6-player lineup they would most trust in a Game 7 OT of a Stanley Cup Final, but they can only choose 1 player from each round of the draft, so no stocking up on 1st round selections is allowed! Who would your 2023 Draft Game on the Line lineup consist of? Which of Hadi and Sebastian's lineups would you most trust when the stakes are highest?Tune back in tomorrow for a jam-packed episode, including a Logan Cooley vs. Will Smith Head-to-Head and a 2022 Draft Game on the Line!Hadi's Lineup:Aiden Fink (7th) - Connor Bedard (1st) - Andrew Cristall (2nd)Luca Cagnoni (4th) - Matthew Mania (5th)Jacob Fowler (3rd)Sebastian's Lineup:Tyler Peddle (7th) - Connor Bedard (1st) - Gavin Brindley (2nd)Luca Cagnoni (4th) - Cameron Allen (5th)Jacob Fowler (3rd)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHLProspects?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL📲 Follow Locked On NHL Prospects on TwitterLocked On NHL Prospects https://twitter.com/LO_NHLProspectsHadi Kalakeche https://twitter.com/HadiK_ScoutingSebastian High https://twitter.com/high_sebastian📺 Follow Locked On NHL: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers#NHL #Hockey #NHLDraft #nhlprospectsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18 Sep 202333min

In this episode, Hadi and Sebastian break down 3 prospect head-to-heads: Simon Edvinsson vs. Dmitri Simashev; Thomas Harley vs. Ville Heinola; and Kaiden Guhle vs. Alexander Nikishin. First, they look at two elite defensive prospects who were drafted 6th overall in 2021 and 2023 respectively; Simon Edvinsson is one of the toolsiest two-way defenders yet to play a full NHL season, while Dmitri Simashev could be in the same position with 2 years of strong development and already projects as an elite defensive presence at the NHL level. Next, they dig into two defensemen drafted in the top 20 of the 2019 draft who have yet to establish themselves as full-time NHLers: Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars and Ville Heinola of the Winnipeg Jets. Last, they weigh the strengths and weaknesses of Kaiden Guhle, who played impressive defensive minutes as an NHL rookie and projects as a high-end shutdown defender, and Alexander Nikishin, who has been lighting up KHL nets from the blueline and could be a solid top-4 piece as soon as he hits the NHL in Carolina.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHLProspects?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL📲 Follow Locked On NHL Prospects on TwitterLocked On NHL Prospects https://twitter.com/LO_NHLProspectsHadi Kalakeche https://twitter.com/HadiK_ScoutingSebastian High https://twitter.com/high_sebastian📺 Follow Locked On NHL: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers#NHL #Hockey #NHLDraft #nhlprospectsFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 Sep 202329min

In this episode, Hadi and Sebastian look ahead to next year’s draft and break down the games of two OHL defensemen who could headline the blueline class of 2024: Zayne Parekh and Sam Dickinson. Next, they dig into a few more interesting storylines in the class, including defensive winger Ondrej Kos, hulking defenseman Anton Silayev, and highly-touted Artyom Levshunov. Last, they look at three prominent Finnish prospects: the skilful Konsta Helenius, the goalscoring Emil Hemming, and the intelligent Aron Kiviharju.Tune back in tomorrow for an episode with 3 prospect head-to-heads, including Simon Edvinsson vs. Dmitri Simashev.Tune back in tomorrow for a breakdown of some fun, promising, and entertaining 2024 NHL Draft prospects!Sebastian's Intro on Getting Into Scouting: https://sebastianhigh.substack.com/p/getting-into-scouting Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHLProspects?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL📲 Follow Locked On NHL Prospects on TwitterLocked On NHL Prospects https://twitter.com/LO_NHLProspectsHadi Kalakeche https://twitter.com/HadiK_ScoutingSebastian High https://twitter.com/high_sebastian📺 Follow Locked On NHL: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers#NHL #Hockey #NHLDraft #nhlprospectsJase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14 Sep 202329min

In this episode, Sebastian and Hadi answer your questions, ranging from a debate about which defensive prospect between David Jiricek and Luke Hughes is more valuable to a question about how they themselves got into scouting. First, they compare the strengths, weaknesses, projections, and timelines of Luke Hughes and David Jiricek, two highly skilled defencemen with very different styles of play. Next, they delve into their own stories to explain how they got started in scouting and which tips they would give to people who are interested in pursuing a similar path. Last, they talk about Ryker Evans and his rookie expectations before considering which teams in the league have the strongest and weakest development staff.Tune back in tomorrow for a breakdown of some fun, promising, and entertaining 2024 NHL Draft prospects!Sebastian's Intro on Getting Into Scouting: https://sebastianhigh.substack.com/p/getting-into-scoutingFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHLProspects?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL📲 Follow Locked On NHL Prospects on TwitterLocked On NHL Prospects https://twitter.com/LO_NHLProspectsHadi Kalakeche https://twitter.com/HadiK_ScoutingSebastian High https://twitter.com/high_sebastian📺 Follow Locked On NHL: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers#NHL #Hockey #NHLDraft #nhlprospectsFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 Sep 202329min

In this episode, Hadi and Sebastian do 2 more Head-to-Head analyses on some big-name prospects and discuss Lane Hutson's development! First, they buckle down to debate which of Leo Carlsson and Adam Fantilli they value more highly, both in terms of short and long-term NHL projections. Next, they break down one of their own big 2023 draft class debates and compare David Reinbacher and Tom Willander's strengths, weaknesses, and NHL projections. Last, they look at Lane Hutson, his development, and how playing with the 2 aforementioned defencemen, in the NCAA and NHL respectively, could influence his progression.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHLProspects?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL📲 Follow Locked On NHL Prospects on TwitterLocked On NHL Prospects https://twitter.com/LO_NHLProspectsHadi Kalakeche https://twitter.com/HadiK_ScoutingSebastian High https://twitter.com/high_sebastian📺 Follow Locked On NHL: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers#NHL #Hockey #NHLDraft #nhlprospectsFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Sep 202330min

In this episode, Hadi and Sebastian take a look at the situation at SKA St. Petersburg and the lack of playing time high-profile prospects Matvei Michkov and Ivan Demidov have been afforded to start the 2023-24 season, and then break down two Head-to-Heads of big-name NHL prospects: Luke Hughes vs. Olen Zellweger; and David Jiricek vs. Simon Nemec. First, they dissect the strange situation at SKA, in which Matvei Michkov is being routinely scratched from the starting lineup and Ivan Demidov has been struggling to play more than a handful of minutes a night. Next, they delve into this episode's H2Hs with a comparative analysis of Luke Hughes and Olen Zellweger, two highly mobile puck-moving defensemen. Next, they rewind to one of the storylines of the 2022 NHL Draft by comparing the current abilities and long-term projections of David Jiricek and Simon Nemec.Tune back in tomorrow for 2 more Head-to-Head comparative analyses and a full segment on Lane Hutson and his development!Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHLProspects?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL📲 Follow Locked On NHL Prospects on TwitterLocked On NHL Prospects https://twitter.com/LO_NHLProspectsHadi Kalakeche https://twitter.com/HadiK_ScoutingSebastian High https://twitter.com/high_sebastian📺 Follow Locked On NHL: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers#NHL #Hockey #NHLDraft #nhlprospectsBirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Sep 202330min

In this episode, Sebastian and Hadi delve into the Calder Race and debate the likelihood of either Connor Bedard or Logan Cooley coming out on top, take a look at some questions from you the listeners, and analyze 3 young NHLer bounceback candidates. First, they kick off a new recurring segment - head-to-head prospect analyses - by looking at the 2023-24 Calder Race, which will likely be headlined by recent 1st Overall pick Connor Bedard and last year's 3rd Overall selection Logan Cooley. Next, they open up the vaults of listener questions and give their takes on players such as Luke Hughes, Alexander Holtz, and Logan Mailloux. Last, they break down the games of 3 young NHLers who had down years in 2022-23 relative to expectations and analyze how they could bounce back in 2023-24: Juraj Slafkovsky, Anton Lundell, and Cole Sillinger.Tune back in tomorrow for 2 more Head-to-Heads: David Jiricek vs. Simon Nemec; & Luke Hughes vs. Olen Zellweger!Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHLProspects?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL📲 Follow Locked On NHL Prospects on TwitterLocked On NHL Prospects https://twitter.com/LO_NHLProspectsHadi Kalakeche https://twitter.com/HadiK_ScoutingSebastian High https://twitter.com/high_sebastian📺 Follow Locked On NHL: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers#NHL #Hockey #NHLDraft #nhlprospectsBirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Sep 202331min