In the aftermath of the draft lottery, I felt like it would be fitting to do a mock draft post draft lottery, as these results could alter the plans of teams from before. This mock is assuming they don’t move the pick before hand. 1. Toronto Maple Leafs- Gavin McKenna (LW) Penn State (NCAA) GavinContinue reading “2026 NHL MOCK DRAFT: ROUND 1”
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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”
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