Called Up: The Hockey Prospects Podcast

Called Up is back this week with a very quick look at the NHL Trade Deadline including prospects that did move, prospects that didn't and how the value of draft picks seems to have changed.

Chris and Cam also dive into the college hockey season that is about to wrap up, with thoughts on the wide-open Hobey Baker race, a weak NCAA free agent class, the big-time recruits to keep an eye out for and more.

The two also take a look at some of the latest big news in the NHL Draft world with a look at Ethan Belchetz's injury, when and if Xavier Villeneuve will be back and what Ryan Lin can do now that he's healthy.

Plus, stick around for the regular segments including Beyond Belief and You Have To Pick one where Chris and Cam debate whether they'd rather trade for a first-round pick or two second-round picks.
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The Olympics are over, but we're not done talking about the best hockey tournament we've ever seen. Chris and Cam speak about what was learned during the tournament about Team USA, Canada and much more.

They break down the Jack Hughes goal, the Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews chances and Connor Hellebuyck's historic performance. Plus thoughts on Macklin Celebrini's epic Olympic performance, other young players in Milan and so much more.

Plus, the boys turn to the 2026 NHL Draft season following Gavin McKenna's eight-point night and 10-point weekend, the continued scoring tear of Ivar Stenberg and the recent WHL Top Prospects Game.

Finally, don't miss our regular segments when we discuss what's Beyond Belief and a special Olympics "You Have To Pick One" Which Connor are you taking? McDavid or Hellebuyck.
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The 2026 Olympics are here! Cam and Chris share their thoughts on the opening games of the games in Milan including Macklin Celebrini's tremendous debut with Canada.

The duo also chats about top performers at the Olympics including Juraj Slafkovsky and other youngsters like Dalibor Dvorsky, Damian Clara and many more. Cam and Chris also break down how big of an impact Alberts Smits could have on Team Latvia.

Outside of the Olympics, Gavin McKenna is set to return to Penn State's lineup for the first time since facing charges for an alleged altercation. Maddox Schultz had his breakout moment as a 15-year-old in the WHL.

Plus, don't miss Beyond Belief and You Have To Pick One as Chris and Cam debate what they'd rather build a team around, Canada's forwards or USA's defense and goaltending.
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Chris and Cam discuss the latest turn in Gavin McKenna's draft season as the Penn State freshman is facing criminal charges. The duo discuss how this does or doesn't impact McKenna's draft stock, while also examining the implications and discuss prior incidents and how this may be similar or different.

Additionally, Called Up dives into the New York Rangers trade with the Los Angeles Kings for Artemi Panarin and prospect Liam Greentree, who went to NYR.

Lastly, Chris and Cam make time for Olympics talk., discussing what Team Canada and Team USA need to do to win gold, as well as a few other darkhorse teams that could play spoiler against the North American titans.
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The NHL Draft is a hot topic as Chris and Cam review the latest scout poll from Cam at EliteProspects and what can be learned from it. The duo also discusses some recent college hockey expansion news that was too good to be true and much more.
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