Sam Cosentino's Draft Update + Canada's World Cup Roster with James Sharman

Brent Gunning and Zack Bodenstein open the second hour talking with Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet NHL and prospect analyst. They discuss the upcoming NHL Draft Combine, Ivar Stenberg’s strong performance for Sweden at the World Hockey Championship, Gavin McKenna’s NCAA move, and how the draft could unfold beyond the consensus No. 1 pick. The trio also touch on the San Jose Sharks' ability to shape the board at No. 2 and debate the idea of picking the best player available versus positional need. Later, the guys are joined by James Sharman (27:05), host of the Footy Prime podcast and Sportsnet soccer analyst, to talk about excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto! They dive into Canada’s roster announcement, Jesse Marsch’s contract extension, Alphonso Davies’ status and importance to the squad, the form of Canadian players abroad, the United States’ roster decisions, and which under-the-radar Canadians could emerge as impact players at the World Cup.

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