Neutral Zone Podcast

Neutral Zone LLC
  • 5.0 (7)
  • HOCKEY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Hockey podcast! Interviews and insights into some of the best minds in the hockey world.

Episodes

  1. NZ S1E8: Ian Moran, Director of NHL Scouting

    05/29/2022

    NZ S1E8: Ian Moran, Director of NHL Scouting

    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 from https://www.zapsplat.com   NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING: MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/ WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

    1h 12m
  2. NZ S1E7: Colby Mules: Blaise MacDonald

    02/03/2022

    NZ S1E7: Colby Mules: Blaise MacDonald

    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/mens/ WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

    52 min
  3. NZ S1E6: SPM Agent & Client Advisor: Mark Toof

    01/18/2022

    NZ S1E6: SPM Agent & Client Advisor: Mark Toof

    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/_Neutral_Zone Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com   NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING: MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/ WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

    1h 25m
  4. NZ S1E5: Michigan State Spartans: Joe Exter

    12/06/2021

    NZ S1E5: Michigan State Spartans: Joe Exter

    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: 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/mens/ WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

    58 min
  5. NZ S1E4: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brian Putnam

    11/08/2021

    NZ S1E4: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brian Putnam

    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: 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   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/mens/ WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

    1 hr
  6. NZ S1E3: Shattuck-St. Mary's: Tom Ward

    11/01/2021

    NZ S1E3: Shattuck-St. Mary's: Tom Ward

    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: 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   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/mens/ WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

    1h 4m
  7. NZ S1E2: Ottawa 67s: James Boyd

    10/25/2021

    NZ S1E2: Ottawa 67s: James Boyd

    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: 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 Development  58:06: Import Draft Focus   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/mens/ WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

    1h 1m
  8. NZ S1E1: Portland Winterhawks: Mike Johnston

    10/02/2021

    NZ S1E1: Portland Winterhawks: Mike Johnston

    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 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.   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   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/mens/ WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/

    1h 6m
  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Hockey podcast! Interviews and insights into some of the best minds in the hockey world.

Information

  • Creator
    Neutral Zone LLC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Neutral Zone Podcast