Archive - College Hockey Insider by Mike McMahon

A full breakdown of college hockey schools opting in to the House settlement (#576)

Also: WHL commish Dan Near on CHL/NCAA, staffing updates, Hockey Canada exploring a November WJC camp, and more

Jul 17 •

How good is UND recruit Keaton Verhoeff? One scout says "he's a unicorn" (#575)

Also: Staff updates at RMU, Merrimack, and Quinnipiac, Tennessee State's launch, Howard signs NHL deal, Vermont will opt in, BGSU loses a recruit to the…

Jul 15 •

Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State (#574)

Also: Several top prospects discussing futures with NHL clubs, assistant hires, and BU officially commits Ryder Ritchie

Jul 8 •

Notes: Gavin McKenna nearing an NCAA commitment? (#573)

Also: Another top CHL’er could go to the NCAA, a clarification on draft rights, new assistants at UVM and Alaska, another portal window, House…

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Total of 76 NCAA players selected at the 2025 NHL Draft

The Boston Bruins selected James Hagens with the No.

Jun 29 •

NHL Standardizing Draft Rights + a Mailbag

On this episode of the College Hockey Insider podcast, Mike McMahon breaks down the latest news from our College Hockey Insider newsletter, including…

Jun 26 •

58:24

Sources: Here's what standardized NHL draft rights will likely look like (#572)

Also: Quinnipiac and Penn State are running assistant searches, and more coaching updates

Jun 24 •

NHL talking about standardizing draft rights (#571)

Also: Home-site regional discussion needs to include ESPN, can the Frozen Four get an ABC slot? Mason West commits to MSU but will still play football…

Jun 23 •

NCAA says players who leave for CHL mid-season cannot be replaced on roster (#570)

Also: More House Settlement notes, Adam Nightingale’s extension, Dartmouth arena renovations, Denver in on McKenna, and roster notes at RPI, Colorado…

Jun 20 •

Maryville University exploring Division I hockey (#569)

Also: Gavin McKenna has not committed anywhere yet, NCAA hockey to the Spengler Cup, a ton of House-related updates, NHL/CHL agreement could change…

Jun 13 •

Everything you need to know about the House settlement and what changes impact college hockey (#568)

Jun 9 •

Keith Fisher will be named the new head coach at Lindenwood

Penn State associate head coach Keith Fisher will be named the new head coach at Lindenwood University, sources confirmed to College Hockey Insider on…

Jun 7 •

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