Flint Firebirds

Host Jesse Cohen is joined by several Kings prospects for a pair of interviews, highlighting those who played together as teammates last season. First, Flint Firebirds teammates Jimmy Lombardi and Alex Kostov join the program, after Kostov was selected by the Kings at the 2026 NHL Draft, followed by the title-winning trio of Kristian Epperson, Brendan McMorrow and James Reeder, who won an NCAA championship together at Denver University.

Host Jesse Cohen is joined by several Kings prospects for a pair of interviews, highlighting those who played together as teammates last season. First, Flint Firebirds teammates Jimmy Lombardi and Alex Kostov join the program, after Kostov was selected by the Kings at the 2026 NHL Draft, followed by the title-winning trio of Kristian Epperson, Brendan McMorrow and James Reeder, who won an NCAA championship together at Denver University. Find Us 👇 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lakings Twitter: http://twitter.com/lakings Facebook: http://facebook.com/lakings Web: http://lakings.com #LAKings #NHL #GoKingsGo

This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played.  Join us for OHL in the System! The Panthers’ prospect pipeline is sharpening its claws. Today, we’re spotlighting the young talent ready to pounce.   Ryder Cali (C) – North Bay Battalion (2024-26) Selected: 2nd Round, 48th Overall (2026) OHL Career Stats: 135 GP, 46G, 49A, 95 PTS, -9 Age: 17 With the 48th overall pick, the Florida Panthers selected forward Ryder Cali of the North Bay Battalion. A hard-nosed, physical winger, Cali recorded 36 points (16-20–36) in 47 regular-season games during his first full OHL season with the Battalion. He is committed to Providence College for the 2026-27 season.   

25 OHL players have been invited to take part in the 2026 USA Hockey Boys National 17 Festival, running from July 7-13 at the Northtown Center in Amherst, New York. This event gathers top American-born 2009-born players registered with USA Hockey for a week of elite development. While structured as a district-based tournament, the emphasis is on individual growth and showcasing talent through on-ice drills, small-area games, and off-ice training like strength and conditioning, team building, nutrition, and mental skills. Participants will be evaluated for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Camp, with the top performers earning spots on the 2026 U.S. Under-18 Select Team competing at the prestigious Hlinka Gretzky Cup in August.   List of OHL Players at the USA Hockey Boys 17 Festival: (Note: Excludes drafted players who have not signed Standard Player Agreements)   Atlantic (3):

This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played. Join us for OHL in the System! Today, let’s check in with the Calgary Flames’ OHL-heavy prospect pool.   Egor Barabanov (C) – Saginaw Spirit (2025-26) Selected: 4th Round, 100th Overall (2026) OHL Career Stats: 68 GP, 28G, 63A, 91 PTS., -2 Age: 20 Egor Barabanov emerged as one of the OHL's premier playmakers, joining forces with linemates Nikita Klepov and Dima Zhilkin in Saginaw to record 91 points (28-63–91) over 68 games. The 2006-born centreman was selected by Calgary after going undrafted in each of the previous two NHL Drafts.   Simon Katolicky (LW/RW) – Sarnia Sting (2026-27) Selected: 5th Round, 132nd Overall (2026) 2025-26 Career