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Grading Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ Draft Classes

Ryan Womeldorf | January 31, 2026

As we approach the 2026 NHL Draft, it’s time to take a look back to see how former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams did with the drafts during his…

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Canadiens’ Fifth-Overall Pick Has Been Better Than First Before

Ryan Szporer | January 30, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens likely won’t end up with the player of the 2024 draft class at No. 5 overall, like they did in 1965 (Pierre Bouchard).

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Detroit Red Wings’ 2018 Draft Regrets

Evan Sabourin | January 30, 2026

We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t move forward if you’re always looking back”. This rings true for the Detroit Red Wings organization when you refer to the mishap that occurred…

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Success Rates of NHL Draft Picks

Jacob Billington | January 25, 2026

Throughout the history of the NHL draft, there have been generational players, late-round steals, high-pedigree busts, and even made-up players in the case of Taro Tsujimoto. When draft time rolls…

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Caleb Malhotra Proving Why He Should Be First OHLer Selected in 2026 NHL Draft

Peter Baracchini | January 23, 2026

The 2026 NHL Draft is already generating a good amount of discussion when it comes to the top of the board. Is Gavin McKenna still the favourite or will Ivar…

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Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Dubious 2012 Draft After 13 Years

Brian Swane | January 22, 2026

Every year when the draft approaches, little is different from 13 years ago when the 2012 NHL Draft was all anyone in Edmonton talked about for months beforehand. There had…

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Grading Buffalo Sabres’ First-Round Picks in the Pegula Era

Ryan Womeldorf | January 20, 2026

*This archive was originally written by Matthew Morris The Buffalo Sabres have made 18 first-round NHL Entry Draft selections since Terry Pegula purchased the franchise midway through the 2011 season.…

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Top 3 Finnish Skaters on the NHL Central Scouting 2026 Draft Board

Andrew Epps | January 20, 2026

NHL Central Scouting’s International Skaters list is one of the tools scouts and fans can use to get a temperature check on how NHL evaluators are stacking the draft class…

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Flyers News & Rumors: Offsetting the Slump, Standings Projection, & More

Justin Giampietro | January 18, 2026

It’s been a tough six-game stretch for the Philadelphia Flyers. They’re 0–5–1 in this span, falling to 12th place in the Eastern Conference after being third during the league’s Christmas…

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2026 NHL Draft: Sorting Out the Goalie Class

Dayton Reimer | January 18, 2026

For the last several years, there have been one or two top goalies to keep an eye on heading into the second half of the season. Last season, it was…

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3 Prospects the Canadiens Should Target in the 2026 NHL Draft

William Bourget | January 17, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild has been built around patience, smart drafting, and identifying value where others might hesitate. This summer, the Habs could look to target prospects with strong upside,…

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2013 NHL Entry Draft: Where Are They Now?

Eugene Helfrick | January 17, 2026

With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft more than 10 years old, let’s look back at the top picks to see how their careers have progressed. So, have the top-10 picks…

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