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Podcast: Locked On NHL Prospects
Episode: SURPRISING NHL ROOKIES! | Honzek, Luchanko, Ritchie, & More!
Description: In this episode, we discuss 7 notable rookies who have sufficiently impressed through preseason to grab opening night roster spots even when they perhaps weren't expected to. First, we start off with Seamus Casey, who has already delivered some dynamic offensive performances from the blueline for the New Jersey Devils, as well as Samuel Honzek, who not only won a roster spot but has taken line rushes on Calgary's top line in practice. Next, we focus on a pair of defensively-responsible centres who impressed throughout camp: Jett Luchanko of the Philadelphia Flyers and Oliver Kapanen of the Montreal Canadiens. Finally...