Called Up: The Hockey Prospects Podcast

• World Juniors 2026: Canada's Camp Roster, Help From NHL, Konsta Helenius, USA Roster Additions And More

  The World Juniors are rapidly approaching and Called Up has you covered. Chris and Cam go long on Canada's roster, its strengths, weaknesses, the X factor and the help they got from the NHL. The duo also looks at the roster bubble and who is at risk of missing out on their spot. There's also a number of roster updates to share for other nations including the U.S., Sweden, Finland, Czechia and Latvia. On top of that, Chris puts Cam through The Called Up Challenge with a WJC focus before we get into Beyond Belief and You Have To Pick One. This show is presented by the World Juniors and Minnesota Sports & Events. World Juniors hits Minnesota this December. Ten nations. One dream. Elite hockey you can’t miss. Go to WorldJuniorsMN26.com and get your tickets today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• USA World Junior Roster Reaction; Canada's WJC Options; Who Is Coming From The NHL?

  It's the start of December, which means it's time to turn the focus fully to the World Juniors. Chris and Cam react to USA's preliminary roster, including the surprise additions, omissions and more. Could USA really contend for a third-straight gold? The duo also talks a lot about Canada's roster options ahead of their preliminary roster announcement next week. Who will they get from the NHL? How will they structure their D corps? What are the other things to watch out for. Don't miss our regular segments -- including the Called Up Challenge, Beyond Belief And You Have To Pick One. If you were a GM, would you loan your player to the World Juniors or would you keep them with the NHL club? Chris and Cam discuss. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Is Celebrini Vs. Bedard The New Crosby Vs. Ovechkin? Canada World Junior Updates, CHL USA Prospects Challenge and More

  Called Up this week puts the focus on the meteoric seasons of Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini, who are going to be compared and contrasted for the rest of their careers. Could this be the new Crosby vs. Ovechkin debate for a new era? Cam and Chris discuss. Also, the co-hosts look at the latest on Hockey Canada's process for picking the World Junior team, which players have something to prove at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge next week, plus a bunch more including our regular segments Beyond Belief, the Called Up Challenge and You Have To Pick One. At FloHockey, you get more teams, more leagues and more action with the most live hockey on any one streaming platform. Sign up for an annual subscription today to follow leagues like the AHL, ECHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL and dozens more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• What's Wrong With Gavin McKenna? Examining CHL Alumni In NCAA; World Junior Update, Alexis Joseph vs. Landon DuPont And More

  Cam is back this week and joins Chris to share what he saw from Gavin McKenna in a recent live viewing. The two discussed why there is new doubt cast on McKenna's draft stock and what could be to blame. On top of that, Chris and Cam look at other recent CHL stars in college hockey including Porter Martone, Cayden Lindstrom, Roger McQueen, Jack Ivankovic, Cole Reschny and Keaton Verhoeff among others. Plus the duo takes a look at Canada's World Junior roster and if they'll get any help from the NHL this year. Plus a quick look at the top European teams coming out of the U20 Five Nations tournament held last week. Plus Beyond Belief Is Back, with a look at McKenna, Alexis Joseph vs. Landon DuPont, Ethan Belchetz's WJC hopes, and more. Hockey Hits Harder On Flo. Sign up for an annual subscription for FloHockey and experience more leagues, more teams more action than anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• World Junior Check-Ins With USA And Canada; Junior Landscape Chaos; Matthew Schaefer's Historic Start And More

  Chris is joined by special guest host Lizz Child, sitting in for Cam who is on assignment. Chris and Lizz talk about the decisions that are faced by Canada and USA ahead of the World Juniors and whether Canada is still a favorite with all of the eligible players in the NHL. The two also discussed the latest news when it comes to the junior hockey landscape and what the next steps could be going forward. Plus we have our regular segments including a Beyond Belief chat about Matthew Schaefer's historic pace and whether or not Tynan Lawrence can sneak into the top three of this year's draft. And who really is the favorite for the Juniors? Find out in You Have To Pick One. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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