NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more
2 years, 6 months ago

NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more

New York Times  

The Montreal Canadiens had the No. Winners and losers from Day 1 Best available players for Day 2 The top prospects Corey Pronman’s final ranking Corey Pronman ranks the top 131 draft-eligible players in the 2022 NHL Draft. NHL Draft survey Scouts, players and staff weigh in on the 2022 NHL Draft class in Scott Wheeler’s draft survey Pronman vs. Wheeler: Debating the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler debate Juraj Slafkovsky, Cutter Gauthier and other top prospects they disagree about in this year’s draft. Wheeler: 10 NHL Draft prospects of interest who missed my top-100 ranking Players who didn’t make Scott Wheeler’s final draft ranking but who have interesting skills that make them stand out. Mock Drafts Corey Pronman’s final mock draft Corey Pronman’s complete seven-round mock draft Staff Mock 2.0 Dueling two-round mock draft: Corey Pronman and an NHL source predict the 2022 NHL Draft Scott Wheeler’s Mock Draft Corey Pronman’s Mock Draft 2.0: First-round picks, analysis Corey Pronman’s Mock Draft 1.0: The entire first round Staff Mock: Lottery picks Scouting reports Shane Wright: The makings of the likely No.

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2026 NHL Draft early rankings: Gavin McKenna, 12 other players who have already stood out
1 month ago

2026 NHL Draft early rankings: Gavin McKenna, 12 other players who have already stood out

New York Times  

Today I take my first look at the 2026 NHL Draft class. He makes highly creative plays routinely and has one of the more special offensive minds I’ve seen in a prospect in recent years. His skill and playmaking remind me a bit of Trevor Zegras at the same age, except he’s a way better skater who can make his …

NHL Draft 2025 top prospects: James Hagens leads first ranking of the season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL Draft 2025 top prospects: James Hagens leads first ranking of the season

New York Times  

With junior seasons and European leagues underway, today I’m giving my first assessment of the 2025 NHL Draft. Photo: Steven Ellis / Daily Faceoff C J20 Nationell 4 Roger McQueen Brandon Wheat Kings Shoots: R Height: 6'5.25" Weight: 197 DOB: 10/02/2006 Profile McQueen’s toolkit speaks for itself. Photo: Terry Wilson / OHL Images D OHL 10 Malcolm Spence Erie Otters …

Pick 6: Boston U’s Macklin Celebrini leads the list of the top prospects entering the NHL draft
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Pick 6: Boston U’s Macklin Celebrini leads the list of the top prospects entering the NHL draft

Associated Press  

Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini is the presumptive No. NHL Central Scouting report: “A smooth-skating defenseman with high-end puck skills. NHL Central Scouting report: “Demidov might be the most naturally skilled player in this draft class,” director Dan Marr told The Associated Press. NHL Central Scouting report: “Dynamic, offensively talented defenseman.. Poise and patience with the puck make him very …

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus our 32-item trade deadline wish list
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus our 32-item trade deadline wish list

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest NHL power rankings. Last week: 19 Sean’s ranking: 15 Dom’s ranking: 14 To trade Juuse Saros Yeah, yeah, yeah — they’ve won seven straight and have a pretty firm grip on the final playoff spot in the West. Last week: 23 Sean’s ranking: 23 Dom’s ranking: 23 A home run return for Noah Hanifin The Flames …

Anaheim Ducks get prospect Cutter Gauthier from Flyers for Jamie Drysdale and a 2nd-round pick
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Anaheim Ducks get prospect Cutter Gauthier from Flyers for Jamie Drysdale and a 2nd-round pick

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks traded defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick in 2025 to the Flyers on Monday for high-scoring college left wing Cutter Gauthier, whose unwillingness to sign with Philadelphia catalyzed this swap of highly regarded youngsters. Flyers general manager Danny Briere said he traded Gauthier, the fifth overall pick in the 2022 draft, because Gauthier …

Flyers send Cutter Gauthier to Ducks for Jamie Drysdale, 2025 draft pick: Who won the trade?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Flyers send Cutter Gauthier to Ducks for Jamie Drysdale, 2025 draft pick: Who won the trade?

New York Times  

By Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, Kevin Kurz and Eric Stephens It’s been a busy week for Cutter Gauthier. Three days after the star forward and the Americans took home gold in the 2024 World Junior Championship, Gauthier was traded from the Philadelphia Flyers to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick in the 2025 …

NHL Pipeline Rankings 2023: From the Ducks to the Bruins, the best prospects and under-23 players
1 year, 4 months ago

NHL Pipeline Rankings 2023: From the Ducks to the Bruins, the best prospects and under-23 players

New York Times  

Welcome to The Athletic’s 2023-24 edition of the NHL Pipeline Rankings, where we look at the future of the NHL, team by team. Every team will have a full ranking of the best young players in its organization, with a projection of what is expected of each player. This is done to include a team’s top prospects without aggressively graduating …

Tampa Bay Lightning rank No. 31 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Tampa Bay Lightning rank No. 31 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Lightning have gone as all in as they can be on trying to win, and have moved a ton of picks and prospects in the process. 37 in 2023 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: Above NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Analysis: Gauthier has very good skill and offensive …

Toronto Maple Leafs rank No. 27 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs rank No. 27 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Leafs have traded a lot of their draft capital the past few seasons. 38 in 2022 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Below NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Shot: Above NHL average Analysis: Minten had a good season playing a big role on a top WHL team. 64 in 2020 …

Vancouver Canucks 2023 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick
1 year, 5 months ago

Vancouver Canucks 2023 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick

New York Times  

Corey Pronman details what to expect from the Vancouver Canucks’ new prospects and how they fit into the farm system. Tom Willander, RHD, ROGLE JR. February 9, 2005 | 6′ 1″ | 180 pounds Tier: Bubble top and middle of the lineup player Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Player …

The top prospects for the 2023 NHL draft from Bedard to Fantilli to Reinbacher and more
1 year, 5 months ago

The top prospects for the 2023 NHL draft from Bedard to Fantilli to Reinbacher and more

Associated Press  

CONNOR BEDARD, center, 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, shoots right. FROM: North Vancouver, British Columbia LAST TEAM: Regina Pats, Western Hockey League ACCOMPLISHMENTS/BACKGROUND: Bedard was the WHL’s first player — and seventh Canadian junior — to be granted exceptional status in being allowed to play at 15.. And his 143 points were the most in the league since three players topped that …

2024 NHL Draft top prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s early ranking
1 year, 8 months ago

2024 NHL Draft top prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s early ranking

New York Times  

Welcome to my first official look at the 2024 NHL Draft class. Eiserman’s a dynamic shot creator who has taken whatever he has wanted all season at the NTDP this year, both with the U17 team, where he scored at a goal per game and chased down records at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, as well as more recently with …

Bills mock offseason 2023, Part 2: Buffalo finds difference-makers through NFL Draft
1 year, 9 months ago

Bills mock offseason 2023, Part 2: Buffalo finds difference-makers through NFL Draft

New York Times  

As the Bills enter the next phase of their roster construction following a successful rebuild, Bills general manager Brandon Beane knows what’s next. Stroud 7 Raiders QB Anthony Richardson 8 Steelers WR Quentin Johnson PIT gets 8, ATL gets 17, 32, 49 9 Panthers WR Jordan Addison 10 Eagles CB Devon Witherspoon 11 Titans EDGE Tyree Wilson 12 Texans CB …

Seattle Kraken rank No. 15 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Seattle Kraken rank No. 15 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022

New York Times  

Seattle shoots up from dead last in the 2021 rankings after a strong 2022 draft class, and good progress from their 2021 draftees this past season. 4 in 2022 Tier: Bubble NHL All-Star and top of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Above NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Shot: Above NHL average Analysis: …

NHL Pipeline Rankings: Breakdown of all 32 teams from Corey Pronman
2 years, 4 months ago

NHL Pipeline Rankings: Breakdown of all 32 teams from Corey Pronman

New York Times  

Welcome to The Athletic’s 2022-23 edition of the NHL Pipeline Rankings, where we look at the future of the NHL, team by team. Every team will have a full ranking of the best young players in its organization, with a projection of what is expected of each. This is used to include a team’s top prospects, without aggressively graduating players …

Who’s No. 1? Uncertainty surrounding top pick at NHL draft
2 years, 5 months ago

Who’s No. 1? Uncertainty surrounding top pick at NHL draft

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — Rather than tip his hand on who the Montreal Canadiens plan to select with the first pick in the NHL draft, general manager Kent Hughes joked they’ll end up with all three of Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley. “Everything we can know, whether it’s Shane or Logan or Juraj, we want to know to what extent …

Chicago Blackhawks 2022 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick
2 years, 5 months ago

Chicago Blackhawks 2022 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick

New York Times  

Corey Pronman details what to expect from the prospects and how they fit into the farm system. Kevin Korchinski, LHD, SEATTLE June 21, 2004 | 6 feet, 2 inches | 185 pounds Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Player comparable: Justin Schultz Background: Korchinski was a …

Seattle Kraken 2022 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick
2 years, 5 months ago

Seattle Kraken 2022 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick

New York Times  

Corey Pronman details what to expect from the Seattle Kraken’s new prospects and how they fit into the farm system. Jagger Firkus, RW, MOOSE JAW April 29, 2004 | 5′ 10″ | 151 pounds Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Shot: High-end Player comparable: Eeli Tolvanen …

2022 NHL Mock Draft: Juraj Slafkovsky goes No. 1 in Corey Pronman’s final mock of the season
2 years, 5 months ago

2022 NHL Mock Draft: Juraj Slafkovsky goes No. 1 in Corey Pronman’s final mock of the season

New York Times  

We’ve reached the eve of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Columbus Blue Jackets: Simon Nemec, RHD, Nitra While I think it’s possible someone like Kasper or Jonathan Lekkerimaki can break up the somewhat consensus group of six at the top of this draft, I still project Columbus to be in on whichever of the top six rated prospects in Slafkovsky, …

Final 2022 NHL Draft thoughts: Class superlatives, top goalies and the overagers
2 years, 5 months ago

Final 2022 NHL Draft thoughts: Class superlatives, top goalies and the overagers

New York Times  

Follow our live coverage of the 2022 NHL Draft. Class superlatives Best skaters Frank Nazar, C, U.S. NTDP Matt Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans Logan Cooley, C, U.S. NTDP David Goyette, C, Sudbury Wolves Michael Fisher, RHD, St. Mark’s School Jake Livanavage, LHD, Chicago Steel Denton Mateychuk, LHD, Moose Jaw Warriors Zakary Lavoie, RW, Mississauga Steelheads Isaac …

Which 2022 NHL Draft prospects would make the best superteam? Our experts make their picks
2 years, 5 months ago

Which 2022 NHL Draft prospects would make the best superteam? Our experts make their picks

New York Times  

Follow our coverage of the 2022 NHL Draft live. Logan Cooley, C, U.S. NTDP We’re building this team through the middle of the ice, as all great teams are built, and that starts with the two best centres in the draft. Ivan Miroshnichenko, RW, Omsk Krylia Miroshnichenko, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma earlier in the year, is a top-five …

NHL Draft 2022: Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler debate the top prospects
2 years, 6 months ago

NHL Draft 2022: Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler debate the top prospects

New York Times  

Follow our coverage of the 2022 NHL Draft live. Naoko Asano: We’re here today to debate the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft — specifically, the ones you two really disagree on. He’s another one of the very heaviest players in this draft and while he moves well for his size and actually takes a great deal of pride …

NHL Mock Draft 2022: Picks for the entire 2022 first round and analysis
2 years, 6 months ago

NHL Mock Draft 2022: Picks for the entire 2022 first round and analysis

New York Times  

Follow our live coverage of the 2022 NHL Draft. 2 I think it’s safe to say that the Kraken will select one of the two-top defencemen in the draft, after having selected centre Matty Beniers second last year. 9 and while I suspect they’re more likely to take the potential centre in Savoie if he’s here, I think they’re more …

Wheeler: Risers and fallers from the 2020 NHL Draft
3 years, 8 months ago

Wheeler: Risers and fallers from the 2020 NHL Draft

New York Times  

It’s hard to believe that we’re coming up on 200 days since the 2020 NHL Draft, but here we are. And while he has scored and created his fair share of pretty goals this year, it’s still his play below the goal line that distinguishes him on little sequences like this where he pulls the puck out of a scrum, …

What top prospects Quinton Byfield and Tim Stuetzle can offer the Kings
4 years, 2 months ago

What top prospects Quinton Byfield and Tim Stuetzle can offer the Kings

LA Times  

Sudbury Wolves standout Quinton Byfield is considered one of the top prospects available in the 2020 NHL draft. Unlike that year, however, when Drew Doughty clearly separated himself to Kings scouts, this decision has come down to two almost inseparable prospects: Quinton Byfield and Tim Stuetzle. Here’s a closer look at the two players: Quinton Byfield Quinton Byfield takes part …

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