Called Up: The Hockey Prospects Podcast

The 2026 NCAA Men's Frozen Four is here and there's a lot to talk about. Chris and Cam take a look at Michigan, Denver, North Dakota and Wisconsin who will compete for the national championship in Las Vegas. Who will win? The hosts don't agree.

Also on this week's episode: Ryan Lin commits to Denver, Mercyhurst drops their men's hockey program and more college hockey notes.

Chris and Cam also take a look at the CHL Playoffs including Kelowna's hot start in the WHL, Flint making OHL history and the favorites rolling in the QMJHL.

Don't miss our regular segments including Beyond Belief and You Have To Pick One!
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This week, Chris and Cam break down the surprising decision by the Boston Bruins to start their top prospect in the AHL as opposed to getting him under NHL contract right away. The two also discuss the potential benefits and risks of the decision and why players are getting their way more often than not.

Elsewhere, the Called Up hosts break down some of the players and series to watch as the playoffs begin in the OHL, QMJHL and WHL. Find out which players can really prove themselves and which first-round matchups bring the most intrigue.

Cam and Chris also talk about the rule allowing 19-year-olds to come into the AHL starting next season as the NHL modifies its transfer agreement with the CHL. There is a lot to break down.

Lastly, don't miss our regular segments including Beyond Belief and You Have To Pick One.

On another note, Chris shares a heartfelt tribute to the late Jessi Pierce and her three children who tragically died in a fire. If you would like to help the family navigate this tragic loss of Jessi, Hudson, Cayden And Avery, consider donating here.
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From the sterling NHL debut of Cole Hutson, to the latest outlook on the NCAA Men's Hockey tournament to an NHL Draft stock watch, Chris and Cam cover a lot of ground on Called Up this week.

Find out their thoughts on the Hobey Top 10, the NCAA tournament bubble, who is up and who is down for the NHL Draft and much, much more, including our Beyond Belief segment and You Have To Pick One.
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This week's episode is jam-packed as Chris and Cam explore the biggest needs for the NHL's five lowest teams in the standings including the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues, including which prospect might match up best with them this year.

Plus, the Called Up hosts chat about the latest in Gavin McKenna's late-season surge at Penn State, the returns of numerous NHL Draft eligibles from injury and learn a bit more about the OHL's next potential Exceptional Status player.

In our weekly Beyond Belief segment, Chris and Cam go back and forth about Ottawa getting their first-round pick back, Ryan Lin's draft stock, exceptional status in the CHL and where the Ruck twins will land.
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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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