Explore every episode of the podcast Neutral Zone Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ S1E8: Ian Moran, Director of NHL Scouting | 29 May 2022 | 01:12:26 | |
In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, Brendan chats with the Director of NHL Scouting for Neutral Zone LLC, Ian Moran to discuss his career, scouting NHL prospects, and a bit about this year's draft class! Ā EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction Ā Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Ā | |||
| NZ S1E7: Colby Mules: Blaise MacDonald | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:52:12 | |
In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we Discussion with Blaise MacDonald, Head Coach for the NCAA Div III Colby Mules. Ā EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction Ā Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Ā | |||
| NZ S1E6: SPM Agent & Client Advisor: Mark Toof | 18 Jan 2022 | 01:25:14 | |
In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Mark Toof, Agent and Client Advisor for Sports Professional Management. Ā Learn about his development as a hockey player, coaching career and eventual role as a hockey agent and client advisor. Ā EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction Ā Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Ā | |||
| NZ S1E5: Michigan State Spartans: Joe Exter | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:58:20 | |
In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Joe Exter -- Assistant Coach with the NCAA's Michigan State Spartans. Ā Learn about Joe's player career, how he became a coach with the NCAA's Michigan State Spartans, and what he looks for in amateur hockey players.Ā Ā EPISODE BREAKDOWN: UNFINISHED BELOW, will be ready by Dec 6 0:00: Introduction Ā Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Ā | |||
| NZ S1E4: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brian Putnam | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:59:57 | |
In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Brian Putnam, an Amateur Scout for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning. Ā Learn about how Brian became an NHL scout, drafting Jonathan Quick, winning Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lighting, and what he looks for in amateur hockey players.Ā Ā EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction COACHING: 2:55: College Hockey Coaching/Recruiting SCOUTING: 4:30: L.A. Kings & Jonathan Quick 8:40: Law Career & Tampa Bay Lightning 15:07: Analyzing Trajectory of Player 20:24: Character Counts 22:45: Scouting Reports & Analyzing Players 29:30: What Sets Players Apart 40:10: NHL Draft Day 44:41: Daily Life of an NHL Scout 45:47: Researching Player Backgrounds Off-Ice 50:00: Scouting Tools 54:30: Scouting Stories Ā Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Ā | |||
| NZ S1E3: Shattuck-St. Mary's: Tom Ward | 01 Nov 2021 | 01:03:47 | |
In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Tom Ward, the Head Coach of the Shattuck-St. Maryās Boys Prep Team. Ā Learn about how Tom's coaching career, his time with the Buffalo Sabres, and how he's developed some of the best in the game including Zach Parise, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Toews and more! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction & Early Life COACHING: 3:40: HS & USHL's St. Paul Vulcans (Tri-City) 7:00: NCAA's Minnesota Golden Gophers 8:50: Joining Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep 12:35: NHL's Buffalo Sabres SSM: 21:15: Returning to Shatuck-St. Mary's Prep 22:30: Coaching the Big Names (Crosby, Toews etc.) & Life at SSM 41:30: When Is Ready For Players to Move Up? 47:30: NZ Scout Inquiries Ā Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Ā | |||
| NZ S1E2: Ottawa 67s: James Boyd | 25 Oct 2021 | 01:01:17 | |
In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with James Boyd, the General Manager for the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67s. Ā Learn about how James' hockey career and his transition from playing in the OHL & CIS, to coaching and ultimately becoming a General Manager. Ā EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction & Playing Career 4:25: Coaching: Belleville Bulls (OHL), SMC (CIS) & Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) 13:30: Becoming the GM of the OHL's Ottawa 67's 16:04: GM Duties with Hockey Canada 25:39: Drafting in the OHL 31:20: Scouting 45:30: Trading & Hockey Operations 52:00: Drafting Goalies 54:00: Player DevelopmentĀ 58:06: Import Draft Focus Ā Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Ā | |||
| NZ S1E1: Portland Winterhawks: Mike Johnston | 02 Oct 2021 | 01:05:52 | |
In this inaugural episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Mike Johnston, the Head Coach, Vice President and General Manager of the WHL's Portland Winterhawks. Ā Learn about Mike's rise in the coaching world from Canadian College hockey to Hockey Canada in the Olympics and all the way up to the NHL. Ā Having coached some of the greatest players to ever to hit the ice, including Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby, find out what he looks for when scouting junior players to Portland. Ā EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction 0:42: Mike's Playing Career COACHING: 2:50: CIS: Camrose Lutheran College (Univ Alberta-Augustana Campus) 4:55: CIS: University of New Brunswick 7:08: Hockey Canada & '98 Olympics 12:09: NHL: Vancouver Canucks Ast Coach 18:06: Shift to the CHL's Western Hockey League (WHL) SCOUTING 19:11: WHL: Portland Winterhawks 28:10: NHL: Pittsburgh, LAK & Vancouver COACHING 29:04: Back to Portland (WHL) 40:33: Coaching Sidney Crosby & Wayne Gretzky 45:39: Coaching Junior Players 48:26: NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Meeting Sit-Ins & Video Review 51:10: Impact of the Seattle Kraken 52:51: Portland Winterhawks Drafting American-Born Players & Team Culture Ā Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Ā | |||