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This week on the College Hockey Insider rundown … * Is Michigan State the best team in the country? * Are the Pioneers the best team in the NCHC? * Where does BU need to improve the most? * What has brought on so many early-season injuries? * How close are we to being able to pay attention to the NPI instead of polls for rankings? * Is Minnesota a young team trying to find an identity, or are ther...

This week on the College Hockey Insider rundown … * Why is Hockey East struggling in non-conference games? * Michigan is off to a 9-1 start, but what will their D look like without Henry Mews? * Speaking of injuries, what does Penn State do now that Aiden Fink is out of the lineup? * Why has BU struggled? And is a winning streak on their horizon? * Impressions of the Ivy League teams opening last...

This week, on the rundown: 1) The NCAA has finally broken its silence on former pro players being declared eligible. 2) Minnesota Duluth swept Minnesota. Will they be back in the NCAA Tournament? 3) Miami is now 6-0. Do we still feel like they are the last-place team in the NCHC? 4) The NCAA paused talks for a fifth year of eligibility. 5) Why do schools hire search firms? And excuse me ... they’r...

Mike and Tyler break down these stories (and more) on this week’s College Hockey Rundown: * Michigan State swept BU. Are they the best team in the country right now? * Gavin McKenna and Keaton Verhoeff were the only current NCAA players with an “A” grade on the NHL CSS Watch list. Is McKenna still the No. 1 pick? * Hockey East has not had a great start in non-conference play. * Lindenwood beat Den...

Mike and Tyler break down these stories (and more) on this week’s College Hockey Rundown: * The Athletic’s story on NIL/Rev-share in college hockey. * Maine’s AD said the Black Bears aren’t rev-share participants (yet). * Albin Boija’s performance after he collided pregame with a Holy Cross player. * Last Thursday’s upsets across college hockey. * BC bounced back from its opening weekend. * Michig...

We’ve reimagined our podcast. The mailbag is going back to a newsletter feature (a popular reader request). Every week, our main podcast will be This Week in College Hockey (a blatant ripoff of This Week in Baseball ). Mike and Tyler run through some of the biggest stories of the week in college hockey. This week: * Gavin McKenna’s debut * The first five players for the U.S. Collegiate Selects * A...

Mike and Tyler begin the show with this week’s Top 3, which includes: * The NCAA officially moved from the Pairwise to the NPI. * Who do they rank as the best jerseys in college hockey? * What are some games to watch as the season begins this weekend? They also have a mailbag, with topics/questions that include: * Why are college hockey coaches paid less than counterparts in basketball and footbal...

Mike and Tyler look at the top three stories from the week: * The Friendship Four teams for 2026-28 were announced * The NCHC rebranded itself “The National” * The U.S. Collegiate Selects for the Spengler Cup will be selected soon They also have a mailbag, with topics/questions that include: * What are the finances of the Friendship Four? * Where will Northeastern play after Matthews Arena closes?...

This week’s podcast is a mailbag edition, with Mike joined by co-host Tyler McMahon to tackle reader questions on a wide range of topics: * Are former pro players eligible for NCAA hockey if USports cleared them in Canada? * How close are we to NHL players being NCAA eligible under these rules? * Why is the NCAA allowing former pros to play college hockey? * Who are some traditional under-the-rada...

This week’s podcast is a mailbag edition, with Mike joined by co-host Tyler McMahon to tackle reader questions on a wide range of topics: * How much are Hockey East’s top prospects really pulling in through NIL? * Why did Keith Allain wait so long to announce his retirement? * Could Michigan’s football fine ripple into hockey recruiting, especially when it comes to NIL and revenue sharing? * What’...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com Shane Malloy joins the podcast to talk Gavin McKenna’s commitment to Penn State, how he’ll impact the team on the ice and the ramifications of his decision off the ice. Later, Mike has a mailbag exclusively for College Hockey Insider subscribers. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe b...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com On this episode of the College Hockey Insider podcast, Mike McMahon breaks down the latest news from our College Hockey Insider newsletter, including the NHL and NHLPA close on agreeing to changes to NHL Draft rights, Maryville exploring D-I hockey, and home-site regionals for the NCAA Tournament. (39:35): C...

Western Michigan’s press conference following Saturday’s national championship. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

ST. LOUIS — Friday at the Frozen Four included the annual "State of College Hockey" press conference, a roundtable discussion with influencial members of college hockey. This year's panel included: * Tim Troville - Harvard Sr. Assoc. AD (chair of the men's hockey committee) * Scott Sandelin - Minnesota Duluth head coach * Steve Metcalf - Hockey East commissioner * Steve Chapman - St. Louis Blues E...

Mike McMahon and Hockey Prospect Radio’s Shane Malloy preview the Frozen Four. These segments will also be included in next week’s episode of Hockey Prospect Radio, which airs every week on SiriusXM’s NHL Network Radio. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to...

Mike McMahon and Hockey Prospect Radio’s Shane Malloy preview the NCAA Regionals. These segments will also be included in next week’s episode of Hockey Prospect Radio. Shane is in his 20th season hosting Hockey Prospect Radio on SiriusXM’s NHL Network Radio. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also...

This episode includes my segments on Hockey Prospects Radio (SiriusXM) and the CHN’Siders Podcast. Listen to Hockey Prospect Radio every weekend on SiriusXM’s NHL Network Radio. Listen to the full CHN’Sider Podcast at College Hockey News. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substa...

AIC head coach Eric Lang talks about the College Hockey Transfer Showcase. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from your mobile device. Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from...

College Hockey Insider partners with College Hockey News on the College Hockey Insiders Podcast. Every week during the season, Mike McMahon joins CHN managing editor Adam Wodon to talk college hockey. This week’s episode: After a week of so many issues to discuss, we get back to the on-ice talk, as teams return from holiday break in full force. The races are starting the take shape. Connecticut is...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com This week’s mailbag podcast features the following topics: * Jim Montgomery fired by the Boston Bruins. * Who are the next coaches in line for head coaching jobs? * Denver the best defending champion since UMD in 2019? * Did Jacob Fowler deserve to get suspended? * Did Fowler ruin his Hobey chances because o...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com This week’s mailbag podcast features the following topics: * Is AIC’s move to D-II a gesture with the hope a donor saves the program to remain at D-I? * Will the House settlement and NIL mean more programs drop? * How the reporting of the AIC story was handled? * Is Colorado College being underrated? * What...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com This week’s mailbag podcast features the following topics: * Is the CHL rule change going to ruin college hockey? * What happened with so much roster turnover at UConn? * Does the CHL rule change make Simon Fraser more likely to join the NCAA? * What happens to D-II and D-III schools with the House settlemen...

Shane Malloy from Hockey Prospect Radio joins Mike to talk about the actual rule proposal that would open the door for CHL players to become NCAA eligible. This segment will also be included in next week’s episode of Hockey Prospect Radio. Shane is about to enter his 20th season hosting Hockey Prospect Radio on SiriusXM’s NHL Network Radio. He is also a partner and COO of Fractal Hockey. Email Mik...

I appear weekly on Hockey Prospect Radio, which is part of Sirius XM’s NHL Network Radio. The show is hosted by Shane Malloy, and it is dedicated to covering NHL prospects. Each week, my segment of the program will be posted to College Hockey Insider as a podcast. This week, Shane and I discuss the implementation of the changes the NCAA is about to vote on regarding the. Are there unintended conse...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com This week’s mailbag podcast features the following topics: * The decision on CHL players is looming, potentially this week. * The House Settlement hit a big milestone on Monday. * How soon will CHL players arrive in college hockey if the rule is approved? * How do road trips work in college hockey? Are there...