Center6’3/196LeftMiami Univ. (Ohio)/NCAA Related: Adam Novotny Ilia Morozov was born in Moscow, but moved to the U.S. to play for the Tri-City Storm of the USHL, where he had 22 points in 59 games as just a 16 year old in the 2024-25 season. Prior to that, Morozov first played for the 15U Windy CityContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT PROFILES ILIA MOROZOV”
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DEVELOPMENT PATH DISRUPTION: NCAA VS TRADITIONAL LEAGUES
Several top prospects are opting for NCAA programs over traditional junior leagues, raising questions about game volume, competition level, and long-term development impact.Let’s unpack the Development Path Disruption theme in the 2026 NHL Draft—it’s one of the most fascinating shifts in recent years, and it’s reshaping how scouts evaluate upside, readiness, and risk. Related: THEContinue reading “DEVELOPMENT PATH DISRUPTION: NCAA VS TRADITIONAL LEAGUES”
Sascha BOUMEDIENNE
Defense6’2/183LeftBoston University/NCAA Related: Haoxi WANG Sascha Boumedienne is a promising left-shot defenseman, standing at 6’1″ and 175 pounds, who plays for Boston University, where he has gained attention for his size, mobility, and offensive instincts. Boumedienne represented Sweden at the U18 World Championship, where he broke the single-tournament scoring record for a defenseman. With BU,Continue reading “Sascha BOUMEDIENNE”
Cullen PORTER
Left Wing5’9/168LeftArizona State University/NCAA Related: Carter Bear Cullen Porter is an elite skater, probably the best in this draft class at this point, who puts tons of pressure on his opponents off the rush where he is incredibly difficult to keep up with. Porter has a good shot and lots of skill with the puck,Continue reading “Cullen PORTER”
Logan HENSLER
Defenseman6’2/196RightWisconsin/NCAA Related: Matthew Schaefer One of the top defensive prospects already for 2025, it’s hard to miss the slick-skating, 6-foot-2, 196-pound defender. He moves so well, takes away space, and is a competent puck-mover, even if the numbers seem a bit lackluster. The University of Wisconsin defenseman uses his agile footwork to take away space,Continue reading “Logan HENSLER”
ZEEV BUIUM
Defense5’11/165LeftUniversity of Denver/NCAA Related: Tij Iginla Zeev Buium, a native of San Diego, has blown away expectations as a freshman at the University of Denver. With 25 points and a plus-13 in 18 games, he’s been the best defenseman on a top-five-ranked Pioneers team, vaulting himself into the conversation as a potential top-10 pick. BuiumContinue reading “ZEEV BUIUM”
ARTYOM LEVSHUNOV
Defense6’2/198RightMichigan State Univ./NCAA Related: Sam Dickinson While Sam Dickinson is still the top defenseman in this draft, Artyom Levshunov isn’t going to go quietly as he’s just as efficient leading the play from the backend. His impact to be a constant presence in the offensive zone is always noticeable, walking the line to get openContinue reading “ARTYOM LEVSHUNOV”
MATTHEW WOOD
Right Wing/Left Wing6’3/190RightUniv. of Connecticut/NCAA Related: Otto Stenberg Matthew Wood is a big-bodied shooter who can make his money in the NHL as a triggerman with a flash of skill from time to time. Wood has good hands and an even better offensive IQ to go with a strong shot. He’s dangerous inside the offensiveContinue reading “MATTHEW WOOD”
ADAM FANTILLI
Center6’2/187LeftUniv. of Michigan/NCAA Related: Matvei Michkov Adam Fantilli has the potential to be the next great power forward in the league, and he rounds out the three-headed monster at the top of the 2023 draft. With Matvei Michkov being inked to SKA St.Petersburg until 2025, it will open up the door for a player likeContinue reading “ADAM FANTILLI”
JACK HUGHES
Center6’0/165LeftNortheastern Univ./NCAA Related: Joakim Kemell Jack Hughes is not related to Jack Hughes, who was selected 1st overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2019, but he did play for the U.S National Team in the USDP and the USNTDP Juniors in the USHL. The New Jack Hughes has an entirely different array of skillsContinue reading “JACK HUGHES”
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