It’s time to get back to discussing the prospects of the 2025 NHL Draft, after taking a detour for a few days last week to cover Rick Tocchet’s hiring as the Philadelphia Flyers’ new head coach.
Today, the long-awaited discussion of Roger McQueen is finally going to happen. Charlie & Bill debate the risk factors of taking the 6-5 center from the Brandon Wheat Kings who missed most of his draft season with a stress fracture of the spine.
We’ll also discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Conference Finals, with all four teams now set.
00:00 - Intro
1:53 - Tying a bow on Rick Tocchet
6:13 - Will Tocchet get final say on Kim Dillabaugh (goalies coach)?
11:40 - Roger McQueen
13:40 - Top 5 pick without injury?
17:58 - Strengths, old for draft year?
22:35 - Lack of physicality? Comparison to James van Riemsdyk as a center
30:26 - Weaknesses
37:54 - How big of a risk is McQueen at No. 6?
43:36 - Where would you be comfortable taking McQueen?
49:17 - Will McQueen fall?
53:27 - HIT THAT LI...
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