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! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained fro…

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we Discussion with Blaise MacDonald, Head Coach for the NCAA Div III Colby Mules. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING: MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/me…

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Mark Toof, Agent and Client Advisor for Sports Professional Management. Learn about his development as a hockey player, coaching career and eventual role as a hockey agent and client advisor. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Ne…

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Joe Exter -- Assistant Coach with the NCAA's Michigan State Spartans. 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. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: UNFINISHED BELOW, will be ready by Dec 6 0:00: Introductio…

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Brian Putnam, an Amateur Scout for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning. 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. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction COACHING: 2:55: Colle…

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Tom Ward, the Head Coach of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Boys Prep Team. 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:…

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with James Boyd, the General Manager for the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67s. Learn about how James' hockey career and his transition from playing in the OHL & CIS, to coaching and ultimately becoming a General Manager. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00: Introduction & Playing Career 4:25: Coaching: Bel…

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. 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. Having coached some of the greatest player…