1999: The Worst NHL Draft Class Ever? Nathaniel Oliver | January 15, 2026 Before the 1999 NHL Draft took place in Boston, MA on June 26, many believed it was to have a deep amount of talent to choose from – a treasure…
Top Performers From the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game Peter Baracchini | January 15, 2026 After a strong showing from a number of top prospects at the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge and even the World Junior Championship, it was time for the Ontario Hockey League’s best…
Miami’s Ilia Morozov Climbing 2026 NHL Draft Boards Matthew Buhrmann | January 14, 2026 17‑year‑old Miami RedHawks centerman Ilia Morozov is climbing many 2026 NHL Draft boards as the second half of the season gets underway. On Monday, Jan. 12, he was ranked eighth…
Alberts Šmits Has a Chance to Solidify Top-10 Status in 2026 NHL Draft Jordan Orth | January 14, 2026 Latvia has not seen many players from their country selected highly in the NHL Entry Draft. The highest-drafted Latvian-born player is Zemgus Girgensons, who was selected 12th overall by the…
2026 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 64 January Rankings Peter Baracchini | January 13, 2026 We’re four months into the draft and scouting season and with the World Junior Championship in the books, prospects are continuing to improve their value in the NHL Draft and…
20 Years of 1st Overall Draft Picks – Power Rankings Jacob Billington | January 12, 2026 *updated Jan. 2026 Every year, the NHL welcomes the best teenagers in the world to the top league. Of course, in each draft, someone has to be selected first, and…
Canucks’ 2011 Draft Remains Worst in Franchise History Adam Kierszenblat | January 9, 2026 Fourteen years ago, the Vancouver Canucks drafted what some consider the worst class in franchise history. The 2011 NHL Entry Draft saw the team make eight selections, resulting in a…
The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever Dayton Reimer | January 7, 2026 The 2026 Draft is set for June 26 and 27The majority of top NHL draft picks do work out in some form or fashion, but not always. In 1993, the…
The Worst First-Overall Draft Picks in NHL History Josh Bell | January 7, 2026 Ever since the NHL Draft began in 1963, NHL teams have been utilizing it as the main way to bring in talent to their teams. For the teams that have…
Who Has the Edge to Go First Overall in the 2026 NHL Draft After the World Junior Championship? Peter Baracchini | January 7, 2026 Coming into the 2026 NHL Draft season, everyone had Penn State winger Gavin McKenna as the consensus first overall pick. Last season, he showcased why as he had 129 points…
Gavin McKenna Put Doubts to Rest at the World Junior Championship Jim Precourt | January 7, 2026 Coming into the World Junior Championship (WJC), Canada’s Gavin McKenna was the main discussion, but not for praising his game. McKenna, 18 years old, is one of the favorites to…
Canadiens’ Biggest Draft Busts of the 2010s THW Archives | January 2, 2026 With an NHL-leading 24 Stanley Cups, the Montreal Canadiens are a bit of an enigma. They have the pedigree, but consistent success eludes them year to year, leading fans and…
