Future Watch brings together Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank for a weekly deep dive into hockey’s next generation. From top prospects and emerging stars to draft picks, scouting insights and overlooked talent, the show spotlights the best up-and-coming players currently developing outside the NHL—and what fans can expect when they reach the next level.
Revisiting Michael Hage's Decision To Stay At Michigan
Here's what was discussed in this episode:
0:00: Will Jayden Perron challenge for the NCAA scoring title this season?
3:18: Revisiting Michael Hage’s decision to stick in college this season
7:02: Could Ethan Wyttenbach be an impactful NHL player as soon as next season?
12:07: What does Tynan Lawrence’s solid start to the NCAA season mean for Boston University?
18:05: How close is Daxon Rudolph to being NHL-ready?
22:36: What can Brayden Yager bring to the Winnipeg Jets?
26:40: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column
14 Oct 2026
Projecting Team CHL's Roster For The CHL USA Prospects Challenge
0:00: Can Trevor Connelly play a big role for the Vegas Golden Knights this season?
4:37: Has Luca Cagnoni established himself as a top offensive-defensemen for the San Jose Sharks?
8:50: What impact will Roger McQueen have with the Anaheim Ducks?
12:19: Projecting Team CHL’s roster of forwards for the upcoming CHL USA Top Prospects Challenge
17:04: Projecting Team CHL’s defensemen
20:28: Which players will challenge for spots on Team CHL’s roster?
24:10: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column
7 Oct 2026
Breaking Down Landon DuPont's NCAA Debut, Top Prospects In The AHL
0:00: Recapping Landon DuPont’s NCAA debut
4:40: Will Sammy Nelson be able to produce offensively at the NCAA level?
8:28: With Jacob Fowler dominating the AHL, what will the Montreal Canadiens do in net?
10:35: Will Trey Augustine get any NHL action with the Detroit Red Wings this season?
12:13: How will Anton Silayev’s game translate to the AHL in his first season in North America?
15:07: Will Kashawn Aitcheson be able to carry over his offensive production to the AHL level this season?
17:18: Were the Nashville Predators right to keep Brady Martin in the AHL this season?
19:44: What areas does Caleb Desnoyers need to focus on improving at the AHL level this season?
21:44: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column
30 Sept 2026
Previewing The 2026-27 NCAA Hockey Season
Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Eric Cruikshank and Frank Zawrazky discussed int his episode:
0:00: Reacting to USA Hockey’s pre-season rankings poll for NCAA Division I
5:53: Which NCAA freshman class are you most excited to watch?
9:26: Can Boston University put together a bounce-back season?
14:36: Early Hobey Baker Award predictions
17:33: Which NCAA programs are being slept on heading into the college hockey season?
21:32: Predicting the winner of the NCAA title
24:44: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column
22 Sept 2026
2027 NHL Draft Standouts, Calder Candidates and the CHL–NCAA Shift
Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank break down the early outlook for the 2027 NHL Draft, including top prospect Landon DuPont and the biggest standouts from the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
The crew also looks at the highly touted freshmen entering the NCAA, how expanded NCAA eligibility is reshaping the CHL, and which former first-round picks have the most to prove this season. Plus, they debate the leading Calder Trophy candidates and examine the young players who could benefit most from the NHL’s new AHL eligibility rules.
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