Max and Corey take a look at this year’s likely first round defensive prospects including Owen Power, Luke Hughes, Daniil Chayka, Carson Lambos, Corson Ceulemans, and more, and discuss concerns about Brandt Clarke’s skating abilities against forwards with speed, Kirill Kirsanov’s potential to excel at the NHL level, and other players who could sneak into the first round.

Before that, Corey gives his thoughts on some of the players that stood out during his time spent at USA Hockey U18 camp in Buffalo this week.

Plus, to close things out, the guys answer listener questions whether the Los Angeles Kings should try to move the No. 8 pick for immediate help or not, a realistic point project for Cole Caufield in a full season, how Bowen Byram would stack up against the top four defenseman in this year’s draft, and more.

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NHL Draft defensemen breakdown, Corey’s USA Hockey U18 camp dispatch, listener questions, and more