Blackhawks & Red Wings Should Have Finnish Prospect Juho Piiparinen on Their 2026 Draft Boards Andrew Epps | September 9, 2025 When I sat down to do an early check on Finland’s 2026 draft class, I started with the Oscar Hemming buzz. His move to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) means…
2026 Draft-Eligible Keaton Verhoeff Is a Generational Defensive Prospect Justin Giampietro | August 14, 2025 In early 2026 NHL Draft discussions, two names have dominated the headlines: Gavin McKenna and Keaton Verhoeff. The former, who surpassed Connor Bedard‘s draft-minus-one totals in the Western Hockey League…
Flyers Finishing in the Murky Middle in 2025–26 Wouldn’t Be So Bad Justin Giampietro | August 12, 2025 While they didn’t exactly have an aggressive offseason, the Philadelphia Flyers made improvements. Adding depth and a hopeful top-line center in Trevor Zegras, the 2024–25 basement-dwellers might see a slight…
2026 Draft-Eligible Players to Watch at Hlinka Gretzky Cup Peter Baracchini | August 9, 2025 Every year, the Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the start of the draft season. For prospects up for the 2026 NHL Draft, it’s starting to generate a great amount of buzz.…
Success of CHL-to-NCAA Pipeline Hinges on Gavin McKenna Dayton Reimer | July 20, 2025 It was rumoured for months, but on July 8, 2025, it was finally confirmed that Gavin McKenna, the projected top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is heading to Penn…
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini’s Way-Too-Early Top 32 Peter Baracchini | July 19, 2025 With the 2025 NHL Draft in the books, it’s never too early to start looking towards next year’s crop of top prospects. The 2026 draft class is starting to shape…
Flyers Should Set Sights on Viggo Björck, Not Gavin McKenna for 2026 NHL Draft Justin Giampietro | July 11, 2025 Even hockey consumers who don’t pay attention to prospects already know Gavin McKenna’s name. The 17-year-old phenom has been recognized as the top prize of the 2026 NHL Draft for…
Ottawa Senators Must Find a Way to Keep 2026 Pick Dayton Reimer | May 20, 2025 For the first time in years, the Ottawa Senators and their faithful had little interest in the NHL Draft Lottery. Their 2024-25 playoff appearance ended a seven-season drought, and although…
Gavin McKenna and Viggo Bjork Lead Historic 2026 NHL Draft Class Michael Ostrower | July 19, 2024 The 2024 NHL Draft was a few weeks ago, and all eyes have now turned to the 2025 NHL Draft. This class features elite talents like James Hagens and Porter…