Prospect Talk
By Spencer Loane
Welcome to Prospect Talk, a podcast that covers all things hockey and prospect related at both the amateur and pro levels! Join our two very passionate co-hosts, Mark Citron (Voice of the Chicago Steel) and Spencer Loane (Area Scout for the Chicago Steel), for new episodes as often as we can!
Prospect TalkMay 31, 2020
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Episode 13: Scott Wheeler of The Athletic joins the show
Well, it's been a long time coming, but we're back for Episode 13! Scott Wheeler, a national reporter who covers the NHL draft and prospects for The Athletic, was kind enough to join us on the show this week. We talked with Scott about how he became interested in writing and prospects, updates on the CHL (WHL, OHL & QMJHL) return-to-play protocols, his thoughts on a few 2021 NHL Draft eligible prospects, Matthew Savoie/Cole Sillinger and their hot starts to their USHL career, the Calder Trophy conversation in this unorthodox NHL season, and much more! Thank you so much to Scott for taking the time to chat about prospects and the NHL with us!
Feb 21, 202140:41
Episode 12: Kent Johnson joins the show
For our newest episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with Michigan Wolverines freshman forward, Kent Johnson. We talked with Kent about what he did at his house throughout the early stages of the pandemic, how his first semester of college has gone so far throughout these uncertain times, his terrific 2019/20 campaign with the BCHL's Trail Smoke Eaters, and much more! It was an absolute pleasure to have the chance to speak with one of the top prospects eligible for the 2021 NHL Draft, and we hope you all have as much fun listening to this episode as we did recording it! Thanks to Kent for joining us on the show!
Nov 02, 202021:39
Episode 11: Adam & Luca Fantilli join the show
Mark and I are finally back after a few long months! We had two very special guests join on us on the show last week, two brothers who in fact will be taking both of their talents to Chicago with the Chicago Steel (USHL) for the upcoming season, but both Adam and Luca Fantilli were kind enough to take the time to talk some hockey with both of us. We asked both of the guys how last season went with Kimball Union, playing together for consecutive seasons both as brothers and with KUA teammate Tomas Mazura, how both of them were able to get creative during the pause, and much more! Thanks to both Adam & Luca for joining us on the show!
Sep 08, 202035:46
Episode 10: Tomas Mazura joins the show
In our tenth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with a new member of the Chicago Steel, Providence College commit, and Edmonton Oilers prospect, Tomas Mazura. We talked with Tomas about his senior season with Kimball Union Academy, how he first became a difference-maker on that team his junior year, getting drafted, and much more! Thanks to Tomas for joining us on the show this week!
Jun 06, 202032:10
Episode 9: Rutger McGroarty joins the show
In our ninth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with a new member of the USNTDP program, who just made the team a few months ago, in Rutger McGroarty. We talked with Rutger about his season with OJG, making the NTDP, his chemistry with Hunter Brzustewicz, his experience at the Youth Olympics back in January, and much more! Thanks to Rutger for joining us on the show this week!
May 31, 202043:04
Episode 8: Sean Behrens joins the show
In our eighth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with USNTDP defenseman, Sean Behrens. We talked with Sean about his U17 season, playing with the Chicago Mission, his future goals, and much more! Mark and I also briefly talked about our Prospect of the Week as well! Thanks to Sean for joining us on the show this week!
May 23, 202021:33
Episode 7: Carson Bantle joins the show
In our seventh episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with draft-eligible forward from the Madison Capitols, Carson Bantle. We talked with Carson about how his game has developed in the USHL, playing in Minnesota to further his hockey career, as well as the NHL Draft! Thanks to Carson for joining us on the show this week!
May 16, 202030:12
Episode 6: Brendan Brisson & Sean Farrell join the show
In our sixth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with two draft-eligible forwards from the Chicago Steel of the USHL in Brendan Brisson and Sean Farrell. We talked with both of them about the season, playing together as linemates, heading to and playing with their respective colleges in the fall, and their favorite memory of playing with the Steel this year. Thanks to Brendan and Sean for joining us on the show!
May 07, 202050:10
Episode 5: Chaz Lucius joins the show
In our fifth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with USNTDP and 2021 NHL Draft eligible forward, Chaz Lucius. We talked with Chaz about his time with the Gentry Galaxy, his brother Cruz, how his rookie season went with the U17s, and we also did a fan Q&A towards the end of the interview with him as well! There was a lot to talk about in this episode, including Mark and I's choice for our 2nd prospect of the week as well, so we hope everyone enjoys this episode! Thanks to Chaz for joining us on the show this week!
May 01, 202023:21
Episode 4: Matthew Knies joins the show
In our fourth episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with Tri-City Storm forward, Matthew Knies. We talked with Matthew about his rookie season in the USHL, playing with and knowing Josh Doan of the Chicago Steel, having dual citizenship, and more! Thanks to Matthew for joining us on the show this week!
Apr 24, 202025:01
Episode 3: Sam Colangelo joins the show
In our third episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with Chicago Steel and 2020 NHL Draft eligible forward, Sam Colangelo. We talked with Sam about starting his college hockey career with Northeastern this fall, the draft, what life has been like in quarantine for him, and more! Thanks to Sam for joining us on the show!
Apr 12, 202029:41
Episode 2: Owen Power joins the show
In our second episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with potential first overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, Owen Power. We talked with Owen about his development with the Chicago Steel, playing with Michigan starting this fall, and he also had some funny stories to talk with us about in his time with the Steel as well. Mark and I also gave our picks for the most underrated player in the USHL this year.
Apr 03, 202029:31
Episode 1: Ryan Hardy joins the show
In our debut episode of Prospect Talk, Mark Citron and I chatted with 2019 USHL General Manager of the Year, Ryan Hardy. We talked with Ryan about the memorable season the Chicago Steel had and what to look forward to on next year’s roster. We also cover the USHL Draft Process as well as the Steel's two tender signings this week, Adam Fantilli and Jake Livanavage.
Mar 27, 202039:22