NHL prospects, current and future, will showcase their talents at the 2026 World Juniors, which begin on December 26 in Minnesota. This event is a treat to watch every single year, and hockey fans get a firsthand glimpse into the world’s best younger players. In this blog, I will focus on the top prospects inContinue reading “TOP 2026 NHL DRAFT PROSPECTS AT THE WORLD JUNIORS”
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2026 NHL Draft Rankings: October Edition
Here is an October Edition of the 2026 NHL Draft Rankings; this is the first ranking of the season. 1. Gavin McKenna (LW), 6’0/165, Penn State (NCAA) No surprise, but first on the ranking is Gavin McKenna of Penn State. While it’s too early to forecast what this draft class looks like, we do knowContinue reading “2026 NHL Draft Rankings: October Edition”
THE SIZE VS SKILL DEBATE: 2026 EDITION
The size vs skill debate in NHL prospect evaluation is as old as the draft itself—but it’s never been more nuanced than it is today. With the game evolving toward speed, creativity, and positional fluidity, scouts and GMs are constantly weighing the trade-offs between physical dominance and finesse. In my previous blog, I wrote aboutContinue reading “THE SIZE VS SKILL DEBATE: 2026 EDITION”
2026 PROSPECTS TO WATCH AT HLINKA GRETZKY CUP
Here are some of 2026 DRAFT PROSPECTS to watch at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Notable absences include Gavin McKenna, Viggo Bjorck, Ivar Stenberg, and Adam Novotny. Keaton Verhoeff- D- CAN A towering, mobile defenseman (6’4″, 212 lbs) with elite two-way instincts. He posted 45 points in the WHL and captains Canada this year. VerhoeffContinue reading “2026 PROSPECTS TO WATCH AT HLINKA GRETZKY CUP”
BEST DEFENSIVE PROSPECTS IN 2026 NHL DRAFT
In the last blog, I wrote about the best forward prospects after Gavin McKenna in the 2026 NHL Draft. In this blog, I will be focusing in on the Best Defenseman available in 2026. The 2026 draft pool is shaping up to be deep and dynamic, with several standout blueliners drawing early comparisons to eliteContinue reading “BEST DEFENSIVE PROSPECTS IN 2026 NHL DRAFT”
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