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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 football?* How does it work when a team (like North Dakota) sells jerseys with a player’s name on it?* How are NIL and rev-share deals actually paid?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 Substack. 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

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 soonThey 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?* Why can’t NCAA players participate in NHL training camps?* What’s the outlook on UNH if they finish below .500?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 Substack. 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

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-radar freshmen?* Who is our sleeper program this season?* What are some of the consequences to all of these rule changes?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 Substack. 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

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’s Harvard’s plan for a third goaltender?* And, with the UFC landing a mega deal with Paramount, is it time for college hockey to seriously pursue its own streaming partner?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 Substack. 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.comShane 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 by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your f…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.comOn 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): College Hockey Insider subscribers will hear our…

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 EVP 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

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 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 Substack. 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

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 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 Substack. 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

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 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 Substack. 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

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 Substack. 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

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 Team of the Week after sweeping New Hampshire, and moving into the 11th spot in the Pairwise. In fact, Hockey East teams currently take up seven of the top 13 spots. ... Then, back to the topics, as Denver athletic director Josh Berlo joins to discuss how his department will handle all of the NCAA changes to come.• 0:00 Intro• 4:33 Week in Review• 12:50 TOTW Connecticut• 37:15 Josh Berlo, Denver athletic director 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.comThis 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 of the punch?If you have submissions for our next mailbag pod, reply to any newsletter or email mike@collegehockeyinsider.com today.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.comThis 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 about Wisconsin?* Could the NCAA put “CHL caps” on the number of CHL players per NCAA team?If you have submissions for our next mailbag pod, reply to any newsletter or email mike@collegehockeyinsider.com today.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.comThis 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 settlement?* Who makes the decision to opt-in or opt-out, and does it impact all sports?* How are my preseason rankings calculated?* Does the reclassification proposal mean St. Thomas will be championship eligible one year early?* What are Northeastern’s plans while Matthews Arena is under construction?* Would college hockey be better off governing itself?If you have submissions for our next mailbag pod, reply to any newsletter or email mike@collegehockeyinsider.com today.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack.

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 Mike at mike@collegehockeyinsider.com or find him on Twitter (@MikeMcMahonCHN)Shane’s company can be found at fractalhockey.com and you can find him on Twitter (@ShaneMalloy)Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “The Mack Report Podcast” 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 Substack. 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

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 consequences? 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 Mike at mike@collegehockeyinsider.com or find him on Twitter (@MikeMcMahonCHN)Shane’s company can be found at fractalhockey.com and you can find him on Twitter (@ShaneMalloy)Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “The Mack Report Podcast” 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 Substack. 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.comThis 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 guarantee games like in football?* Could CHL teams potentially block players from going to the NCAA due to player contracts?If you have submissions for our next mailbag pod, reply to any newsletter or email mike@collegehockeyinsider.com today.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.comThis week’s mailbag podcast features the following topics:* We had a lot of questions today on Rhett Pitlick’s transfer to Minnesota State, so we begin trying to give you the latest on that situation. Why was it so late? When did things start rolling? How did Pitlick transfer without entering the transfer portal?* Is UVM’s slow renovation hurting recruiting?