World Junior Summer Showcase: Is Canada in trouble?

World Junior Summer Showcase: Is Canada in trouble?

August 6, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the outcomes of the World Junior Summer Showcase and Hlinka Gretzky Cup, focusing on Canada and US prospects.

With the World Junior Summer Showcase in the books and the Hlinka Gretzky Cup wrapping up this weekend, the guys get together to give their thoughts on the tournaments, including the outlooks for Canada and the US, and discuss which players stood out and which didn’t. Plus, thoughts on how 2027 and 2028 NHL Draft prospects, including the potential No. 1 pick in next summer’s draft, Landon DuPont, have fared so far at the Hlinka Gretzky. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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