Archive - College Hockey Insider by Mike McMahon

Preseason Power Rankings: Maryville begins its Division I program

Plus: Michigan hiring Chris Lazary, three coaches receive extensions, Brad Berry's return to hockey, and more

Jul 23 • Mike McMahon

Yale AD Vicky Chun extended through 2031

Plus: Mailbag questions, on Michigan, an All Star game, outdoor venues, notes on Harvard assistants, and more

Jul 17 • Mike McMahon

What does Thursday's injunction on graduating seniors receiving a fifth year mean for college hockey?

On Thursday, an Ohio judge granted 24 NCAA basketball players who exhausted their fourth season of eligibility this past year a temporary injunction…

Jul 11 • Mike McMahon

Tennessee State once again cancels inaugural season

Opening Faceoff

Jul 10 • Mike McMahon

Unlimited on-campus coaches one of several proposals by Division I Men's Hockey Oversight Committee

Plus: 31 rules proposals were approved, and a ton of coaching staff news across nine programs

Jul 10 • Mike McMahon

June 2026

Mailbag: How are NCAA general managers different from the CHL/NHL, and should the recruiting calendar change?

Plus: RPI adding an assistant coach, Lowell close to a hire, note on Michigan, age-based eligibility, and more

Jun 24 • Mike McMahon

Mailbag: Best NCAA free agents? How do teams handle schedules?

Plus: More mailbag questions, the latest on Landon DuPont and a bunch of assistant coaching notes

Jun 19 • Mike McMahon

Michigan's Rob Rassey offered the Harvard job

Plus: Who might fill out the Harvard staff? Where might Michigan look? Pat Ferschweiler interviews with Toronto, and more

Jun 17 • Mike McMahon

Harvard should have a new head coach this week

Plus: Charlottetown (QMJHL) wants to hire a coach with "NCAA relationships," RIT opting into House, Brandon Bussi's amazing year, and more

Jun 15 • Mike McMahon

McMahon's NHL Draft Top 32

Will this year's draft set a new record for NCAA players picked in the first round?

Jun 13 • Mike McMahon

Mailbag: What has been the biggest "big picture" takeaway from the first year of the CHL rule change?

Plus: Assistant coach updates, Landon DuPont, Harvard getting closer, Carter Meyer, and more

Jun 12 • Mike McMahon

2026 Transfer Portal: Breaking down the numbers

Plus: Notes on assistant coaches, the Spengler Cup, and a minor Harvard note

Jun 10 • Mike McMahon

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