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Ben Novosyolok

Hi! I'm Ben Novosyolok -- a 19-year-old rising college sophomore from New Jersey, currently studying at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Alongside my academics, I compete on the university's rowing team and serve as the play-by-play announcer for our ice hockey squad. A lifelong hockey fan and player (go Rangers!), I launched my own YouTube channel at 14, where I interviewed some of the NHL's top prospects - check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaxandBenTalkhockey. In high school, I dove deep into sports broadcasting, covering nearly every sport imaginable. A couple of my basketball clips even made it to ESPN thanks to some viral plays. Sports media and broadcasting are a huge part of who I am, and I'm always looking for new ways to grow in this space.

2019 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?

Ben Novosyolok | November 20, 2025

The 2019 NHL Draft was the first time I started learning about prospects and how a player gets drafted into the NHL. 13 year-old me was immediately hooked, and wanted…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Top 10 Lists

2020 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?

Ben Novosyolok | October 23, 2025

The 2020 NHL Entry Draft was the first of two virtual drafts conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, five years later, we can assess the top ten picks from that…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Top 10 Lists

Biggest Steals From the 2015 NHL Draft

Ben Novosyolok | September 12, 2025

Ten years later, here is a look back at the biggest steals from the 2015 NHL Draft. We will go over who stood out the most in rounds two to…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Biggest Steals From the 2014 NHL Draft

Ben Novosyolok | September 4, 2025

With the 2014 NHL Draft now 11 years behind us, it is time to look at the biggest steals from the draft in Rounds 2-7. In a draft with some…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Biggest Steals From the 2013 NHL Draft

Ben Novosyolok | August 29, 2025

The 2013 NHL Entry Draft saw some fantastic players taken. Headlined by Nathan MacKinnon, who went first overall to the Colorado Avalanche, the draft saw some game-changing talent being chosen.…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Biggest Steals From the 2012 NHL Draft

Ben Novosyolok | August 25, 2025

Thirteen years later, we can now confirm the biggest steals of every round of the 2012 Entry NHL Draft, excluding the first round. We will look at where they are…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Biggest Steals From the 2011 NHL Draft

Ben Novosyolok | August 17, 2025

With the 2011 NHL Draft being 14 years behind us, we can finally talk about the biggest steals from the draft. Besides an absolutely loaded first round, there was and…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Biggest Steals From the 2010 NHL Draft

Ben Novosyolok | August 7, 2025

With the 2010 Draft 15 years behind us, it is time to look at the biggest steals from that draft. I will go through each round, excluding the first round,…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Projecting the New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Opening-Night Roster

Ben Novosyolok | July 18, 2025

With most of the off-season moves now taken care of, here’s a look at the New York Rangers’ projected opening-night lineup for the 2025-26 season, along with who may be…

Categories New York Rangers, Season Previews

New York Rangers 2025-26 Prospect Pyramid

Ben Novosyolok | July 11, 2025

I first discovered the prospect pyramid as a 14-year-old, sitting in bed watching the famous hockey YouTuber Steve Dangle create one for his favorite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. I…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects

Grading the Rangers’ 2025 NHL Draft Class

Ben Novosyolok | July 6, 2025

With the 2025 NHL Draft a week behind us, it is time to grade each pick that the New York Rangers made, as well as to give the team an…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft, Rangers Prospects

Analyzing the Rangers’ Decision to Trade 12th-Overall Pick to the Penguins

Ben Novosyolok | June 25, 2025

The New York Rangers just announced that they will be opting to keep their 2026 first-round pick, thus giving their divisional rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the 12th-overall pick in the…

Categories New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins
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