Mon Sep 01 2025

The LA Kings selected Slovakian forward Ján Chovan with the 184th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Finnish hockey enthusiast Andrew Epps joins the program to talk about Chovan's development path from Slovakia through Finnish junior hockey. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the program to discuss the Kings scouting process and the decision for Chovan to play in the CHL. Finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Chovan and shares his evaluation of the young forward.