The Next Ones Podcast: How McDonagh trade impacts Howden, Hajek

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Jeff and Sam are joined by Halifax Mooseheads head coach Jim Midgley, how an NHL trade deadline blockbuster will impact WHL prospects in Brett Howden and Libor Hajek, and preview the CHL’s Saturday Showcase.

First Block

• Jeff and Sam discuss Sault Ste. Marie’s two wins over Hamilton and Sarnia two weekends ago. The Greyhounds hammered the next two highest teams in the standings by a combined 17-1. Taylor Raddysh, Jack Kopacka and Hayden Verbeek each notched five points, while 12 of their teammates had at least one. Also, Flyers prospect Morgan Frost is emerging as an OHL superstar.

• Rimouski remains the hottest team in the QMJHL, while Drummondville is also turning heads.

• How did Tampa Bay’s deal to acquire Ryan McDonagh impact a pair of WHL prospects in Brett Howden and Libor Hajek.

Second Block

• Halifax Mooseheads head coach Jim Midgley joins Jeff and Sam to discuss his first season at the helm and two of his star players, Filip Zadina and Otto Somppi.

Third Block

• Sportsnet’s CHL Saturday Showcase is in Owen Sound with the Guelph Storm in town. Nick Merkley, Nick Suzuki and Aiden Dudas are the key players to watch.

 
Feb. 28, 2018: How the NHL trade deadline impacts prospects
February 28 2018
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