Territory Talk: Malloy Talks 2021 NHL Draft, EA Sports Ratings & More!

With the 2021 NHL Draft coming up later this month, author and host of Hockey Prospect Radio Shane Malloy joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to assess the draft class, give insights into which players could be available for the Panthers in the first round and much more. Also, have you ever wondered how hockey players get their ratings in video games? Well, Malloy is the person that makes that call for EA Sports. Peeling back the curtain a bit, he explains to co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive just how much work goes into getting those digital numbers right with each new installment of the game.Highlights of the episode include:It’s time to start talking looking ahead to the upcoming NHL Draft. (1:30)Hockey Prospect Radio’s Shane Malloy joins the show! (4:30)Malloy talks about which players could fall to the Panthers at No. 23. (10:40)Malloy shares some takeaways from his recent interview with Panthers general manager Bill Zito. (19:40)Malloy talks about his process for rating players for EA Sports. (22:12)The Panthers have added a new assistant coach. (37:00)