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DRAFT LOTTERY REACTION | What This Means for Toronto & San Jose?

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The draft lottery was full of surprises, and our resident Leafs fan, Kareem, is over the moon. It means the world to that fanbase, and we talk through...

WHY DIDN'T KADE O'ROURKE GET EXCEPTIONAL STATUS? | Hockey Canada Mistake?

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Despite putting up a dominant season playing up in age groups with the Toronto Junior Canadiens, Hockey Canada surprisingly blocked his bid for except...

CARSON CARELS SCOUTING REPORT | His Case as the Best Defenseman in the 2026 NHL Draft

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your team is on the lookout for a potential number 1 defenseman in the 2026 NHL Draft, there are a couple great options, and Carson Carels may well...

BREAKING DOWN ELITE PROSPECTS TOP 100 RANKINGS

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The penultimate Elite Prospects rankings for the 2026 Draft have dropped and we discuss various risers & fallers. In a bit of a debate-style format, K...

ETHAN BELCHETZ SCOUTING REPORT | Big Skilled Power Forward Made for the Playoffs

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your team is on the lookout for a power forward in the 2026 NHL Draft, there aren't endless high-skill options, and Ethan Belchetz is the best of t...

TYNAN LAWRENCE SCOUTING REPORT | Could the Falling Centre End Up as a STEAL on Draft Day?

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your team is on the lookout for a centre in the 2026 NHL Draft, the options are limited, and Tynan Lawrence is right there with the best of them. A...

TOP 32 2026 NHL MOCK DRAFT w/ Prospect Don

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Though the playoff picture is still unfolding and the lottery has yet to occur, we ran a simulation on DraftProsHockey and put together a full top-32 ...

Vancouver Canucks 2026 Draft Targets | Could McKenna Turn the Team Around?

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special crossover episode with Trevor Beggs from Locked On Canucks, we discuss the top draft targets for the Vancouver Canucks in the first ro...

FINAL CALDER TROPHY BALLOTS | Schaefer, Demidov, Sennecke, Dobeš & more

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just how special has Matthew Schaefer's rookie season been, truly? Are any other rookies truly contenders to win the award? Hosted by Simplecast, an ...

JUST HOW GOOD ARE TJ HUGHES & VINNY BORGESI? | NCAA Free Agents Breakdown

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In perhaps the season with the most concentrated talent we've ever seen in college hockey, the focus has been on top-draft picks and draft-eligibles b...

CHASE REID SCOUTING REPORT | Is the Next Werenski the Top D in the 2026 NHL Draft?

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your team is on the lookout for a modern puck-moving RD, Chase Reid should be at the top of the list. He's on an unusual development curve, going f...

OHL CUP REVIEW | Why Did Kade O'Rourke & JRC Fall Short In the Finals?

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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IS MATTHEW SCHAEFER HAVING THE MOST IMPRESSIVE ROOKIE SEASON SINCE 2000?

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just how special has Matthew Schaefer's rookie season been, truly? We take a look at some chart-breaking analytics, his record-setting scoring, and as...

OSCAR HEMMING SCOUTING REPORT | The Most Dominant Power Forward in 2026 NHL Draft?

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your team is on the lookout for a heavy, mean, deftly skilled, and heavy shooting power forward in the draft, Oscar Hemming is the premier option i...

OHL CUP PREVIEW | Why Kade O'Rourke Will be the CHL's Next Exceptional Status Diamond

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we are joined by our colleague at Elite Prospect, Ben Jordan to analyze the OHL Cup and the prospects slated to challenge for top-fiv...

WHO ARE THE STARS OF TOMORROW? | GTHL Playoffs Recap

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we are joined by our colleague at Elite Prospect, Ben Jordan to analyze the GTHL Playoffs and offer insights on the prospects slated ...

WHO WILL WIN THE HOBEY BAKER? | Breaking Down All 10 Nominees

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In one of the most stacked seasons of NCAA hockey in recent memory, there is no lack of high-end candidates for the most prestigious individual award ...

HOW SPECIAL IS ROMAN KANTSEROV & DOES HE FIT IN CHICAGO?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst an ever-growing collection of high-skill undersized forwards in the Chicago Blackhawks' organization, we check in with Roman Kantserov's progre...

PREDICTING THE 2010 USNTDP GROUP | How Special Is Joey Cullen?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we are joined by our colleague at Elite Prospect, Whittaker Heart, to break down a crop of players he knows inside and out: 2010-born...

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE BLACKHAWKS' MOST EXCITING POWER FORWARD? | Václav Nestrašil Interview (Part 2)

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we continue our conversation with Chicago Blackhawks prospect and UMass Minutemen star power forward Václav Nestrašil. We catch up ...

CHECKING IN WITH BEDARD'S FUTURE LINEMATE? | Václav Nestrašil Interview (Part 1)

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we are joined by Chicago Blackhawks prospect and UMass Minutemen star power forward Václav Nestrašil, who obliterated his goals for...

MASON WEST EXCELLING AT CENTRE! | USHL Stock Watch

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we check in with the risers and fallers across the USHL, highlighted by Chicago Blackhawks 1st round pick Mason West, who still has a...

COLE HUTSON SIGNS WITH CAPITALS | Which Hutson Bro Will Be the Best?

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We focus on Cole and Lane Hutson on today's show, as the younger sibling has officially departed college hockey after two seasons, making his NHL debu...

TOP 16 2026 NHL MOCK DRAFT | Lottery Win For McKenna

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While the regular season hasn't finished just yet, we ran a Tankathon draft lottery sim and break down the players we have slotted in those theoretica...

CALEB MALHOTRA SCOUTING REPORT | Could The Top Centre in 2026 Draft Go Top 5?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beyond the hockey bloodlines, Caleb Malhotra is a special talent in the 2026 NHL Draft, who has exploded onto the scene as an OHL rookie, leading the ...

LOOKING BACK AT NHL TRADE DEADLINE | Blues Winning & Leafs Losing

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As we're 10 days past the trade deadline, we're looking back at the moves made, the teams on the right track, and those appearing directionless. We ta...

RANKING TOP DEFENCEMEN IN 2026 NHL DRAFT | Reid, Verhoeff, Villeneuve, etc

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a draft class that remains wide open on the top end as playoffs in various leagues start to begin, there's arguably no bigger glut of talent than o...

GAVIN MCKENNA SCOUTING REPORT | Why the Whitehorse Phenom Should Still Go First Overall

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a tumultuous draft-eligible campaign for Gavin McKenna, but he's gaining steam at the right time, showcasing a degree of dynamic handling,...

IS EASTON COWAN'S DEVELOPMENT BEING MISHANDLED? | Leafs Need Changes Yesterday

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a season where nothing seems to go right in Toronto, with the team's present now in as much doubt as its future, Easton Cowan's development plan le...

HOW MACKLIN CELEBRINI RETURNED FROM THE OLYMPICS AS A GENERATIONAL TALENT | Scouts' Analysis

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While the NHL has resumed in full force and the Olympics fade further into the past with each passing game, let us rewind to the tournament where Mack...

NHL ROOKIE WATCH | Kapanen, Greene, & Sourdif On The Rise

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While the Calder race gets most of the media attention, we zero in on 7 rookies outside that debate who have played increasingly vital roles for their...

CZECHS & SWEDES THROUGH TO GOLD MEDAL GAME | What Went Wrong for Team Canada?

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The World Juniors Semifinals saw end-to-end action and the better teams winning both nail-biting games. The Czechs downed the Canadians for a third st...

HOW HIGH IS IGOR CHERNYSHOV'S UPSIDE? | Power Forward On Fire with Celebrini Chemistry

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favourite power forwards from the past few drafts, Igor Chernyshov has gotten off to a great start to life in the NHL with 8 points in his f...

REVIEWING MY 2025 DRAFT RANKINGS | What Went Wrong, What Went Right?

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the last day of 2025, we look back at my 2025 Draft Rankings, which has aged well in certain respects, and poorly in others. We dig into all the ri...

WHICH TOP PROSPECTS HAD THE BEST 2025? | Biggest Risers of the Year

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the final day of 2025, we look back at the prospects who have improved the most, risen their stocks, and outright surprised! Who did we miss? First...

FINAL WORLD JUNIORS PREDICTIONS | Medal Winners, MVP, Risers & Fallers

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The World Junior Championships are almost halfway through as the Round Robin concludes today. We lock in our final predictions for the tournament winn...

2025-26 CALDER RACE | Who Are the Favourites At 2025's Close?

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025-26 season is about halfway through and three players have separated themselves at the top of the Calder race: Schaefer, Demidov, and Sennecke...

DECEMBER 31 WORLD JUNIORS MATCHUPS PREVIEW | What All 8 Teams Needs to do to Win

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The World Junior Championships are almost halfway through as the Round Robin concludes today. We break down what today's games mean and how each team ...

IS THE CENTRE DEPTH IN 2026 DRAFT REALLY THAT BAD? | Ranking Top 17 Centres

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The centre position is truly the wildcard of the 2026 draft with a lack of high end talent. Reaches on pivots seems inevitable, but has this narrative...

TOP 50 2026 DRAFT RANKINGS | Locked On NHL Prospects Midterms Rankings

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our first official rankings of the season are here, as we break down our top 50! 2026 is a unique draft class for various reasons but it's tightness a...

WHY 2026 IS THE DRAFT CLASS OF DEFENCEMEN | Ranking Top 12 Blueliners

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is 2026 the Draft of defencemen? It most certainly is. We break down the distinct tiers among first-round quality blueliners in this episode, highligh...

ANALYZING PRONMAN'S TOP 31 2026 DRAFT RANKINGS | McKenna at 4?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're in draft rankings season and on today's show we take a look at Corey Pronman's spicy first round rankings at The Athletic. From centre Tynan Law...

DEFENCEMAN BRYCE PICKFORD LEADS WHL IN GOALS? | CHL Prospect Updates

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we break down three of the top CHL goalscorers, one from each league: Bryce Pickford, Marek Vanacker, and Justin Carbonneau. First, we...

WHY KEATON VERHOEFF DESERVES 1st OVERALL CONSIDERATION | 2026 NHL Draft

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keaton Verhoeff's thunderous beginnings to life in college has earned him an invite to Team Canada's World Juniors Camp as a rare 17-year-old defencem...

DID CANUCKS DO WELL IN UNWINNABLE TRADE? | Quinn Hughes Blockbuster Grades

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest trade in recent NHL memory dropped out of nowhere last night, sending Quinn Hughes to Minnesota and returning a variety of prized assets t...

IS PORTER MARTONE ALREADY THE BEST POWER FORWARD IN COLLEGE? | NCAA Risers & Fallers

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The past month has seen some tremendous NCAA performances, from Porter Martone's dominance to William Horcoff's insane goalscoring run. We break down ...

IS JACOB FOWLER THE NEXT BIG THING IN HABS' CREASE? | Dominant Debut Display

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With a goaltending crisis, the Habs turned to professional rookie Jacob Fowler, who delivered on high expectations with a standout debut performance, ...

TEAM SWEDEN WORLD JUNIORS ROSTER ANNOUNCED! | Can Frondell & Stenberg Lead Sweden to Gold?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The World Junior Championships are under a month away and the Team Sweden training camp roster has been officialized, so we try our hand at predicting...

TEAM CANADA WORLD JUNIORS ROSTER ANNOUNCED! | Can Elite Roster Bring Gold Medal Home?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The World Junior Championships are under a month away and the Team Canada training camp roster has just been officialized, so we try our hand at predi...

TEAM USA WORLD JUNIORS ROSTER ANNOUNCED | Skilled Enough to Beat Canada for a 3rd Straight Year?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The World Junior Championships are under a month away and the rosters have been announced, so we try our hand at predicting the lines and pairings. El...

CELEBRINI'S SCORING RATE COMPETING W/ GRETZKY, LEMIEUX, & CROSBY | Sharks' Bright Future

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we complete our trio of Sharks episodes by delving into Macklin Celebrini's historic production this season. His season currently sits 4th all ...

SHARKS YOUNGSTERS ON FIRE | feat. Askarov, Celebrini, McKinney, & Mutryn

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we break down some of the hottest young guns in the Sharks' system. From the NHL with elite performances in net from Askarov, Celebrini's domin...

AHL's HOTTEST ROOKIES | feat. Musty, Chernyshov, Lardis, & Yakemchuk

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we break down the progressions of 13 of the AHL's top-performing rookie skaters. First, we highlight a quintet of scoring wingers, including Ni...

WHICH 2025 DRAFT PICKS HAVE RAISED THEIR STOCKS THE MOST? | Prospect Check-Ins

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025-26 season is about a quarter way through and we can now see which 2025 draft picks have hit the ground running the most. From Porter Martone ...

2025-26 CALDER RACE | Schaefer Leads with Goaltenders On His Heels

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025-26 season is about a quarter way through and the Calder Race is clarifying, with a pair of expected elite talents at the front, in Matthew Sc...

HOW HAS SENNECKE ADAPTED TO NHL STARDOM SO QUICKLY? | Anaheim Ducks Updates

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Ducks are off to a strong start to the season, and in this episode, I break down the standout performances from Beckett Sennecke, who's riding a 7...

HOW GOOD IS IVAR STENBERG? | The Swedish Winger Among Hall of Fame Company Pushing for 1st Overall

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ivar Stenberg's season has been nothing short of extraordinary. He's at almost exactly a point per game through 23 contests in one of the best leagues...

WHAT COULD THE MATHESON EXTENSION MEAN FOR HABS' 2C SEARCH?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the 5 year extension to Mike Matheson, the Habs have locked up their top three defencemen for the next half decade, freeing up blueline prospects...

RANKING THE PAST 11 FIRST OVERALL PICKS | Is Matthew Schaefer Top 5?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First overall picks are the most coveted abstract asset in the sport for a reason, they can change the outlooks of entire franchises. Today, we rank a...

2026 NHL MOCK DRAFT 1.0 | A Way Too Early Top 16

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 Draft is beginning to crystallize and while the NHL standings are still entering a blender every week, we're kicking off our first mock draft...

TEAM USA WORLD JUNIORS ROSTER PREDICTIONS | Can They Repeat Gold?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The World Junior Championships are under a month away and the rosters will be announced in the coming week, so we try our hand at predicting the lines...

TEAM CANADA WORLD JUNIORS ROSTER PREDICTIONS | Loads of Talent, Who Makes the Cut?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The World Junior Championships are under a month away and the rosters will be announced in the coming week, so we try our hand at predicting the lines...

MCKEEN'S TOP 32 RANKINGS | Swinging Hard On Upside in 2026 NHL Draft

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're in draft rankings season and on today's show we take a look at McKeen's recently-released top 32 board. From keeping Gavin McKenna at #1 to swin...

CHL-USA PROSPECTS CHALLENGE TAKEAWAYS | Risers, Fallers, & Storylines

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 showcase between the top prospects of the CHL against the NTDP did not disappoint for drama or upsets, as the underdog Americans came out wit...

RANKING TOP NCAA & USHL PROSPECTS IN 2026 NHL DRAFT | Elite Prospects Top-50

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With our November rankings at Elite Prospects completed, here are the 9 USA-based prospects who cracked our top 50 as well as the 4 named as honourabl...

WHO COULD LEAPFROG GAVIN MCKENNA AT FIRST OVERALL? | Elite Prospects Rankings Debate

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 Draft is beginning to crystallize with distinct tiers, but no player has entrenched themselves at #1 as Gavin McKenna has stumbled a bit out ...

ELITE PROSPECTS TOP 50 RANKINGS | Is The 2026 Class As Strong As We Thought?

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 Draft is beginning to crystallize with distinct tiers, but plenty of debates from first overall to a glut of second-round talents. First, we ...

JAMES SCANTLEBURY HIGHLIGHTS ROOKIE TAKEOVER | USHL Stock Watch

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The month of October saw a trio of USHL rookies driving offence at a rate unexpected for 16-year-olds in this league. James Scantlebury highlights the...

WHO IS ILIA MOROZOV? | The Youngest Player In College Hockey

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Against all expectations, Ilia Morozov advanced his NCAA commitment by a year to play as a 17-year-old this season. All he has done is defy expectatio...

ARE THE PENGUINS FOR REAL? | Kindel Leads Youth Movement

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to shock the entire NHL with their hot start to the year. In this show, we break down what has made them tick and whe...

2022 NHL RE-DRAFT | Lane Hutson Over Logan Cooley at #1?

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We roll back the clock to the 2022 NHL Draft and re-draft the top talents from the class, featuring big-time risers and fallers alike. First, we focus...

JAMES HAGENS' ELITE UPSIDE & MICHAEL HAGE'S DOMINANT START | NCAA Roundup

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Boston Bruins love picking players from their own backyard, as we look at three of their Boston College prospects, highlighted by James Hagens' dy...

CUTTER'S SNIPING & CARLSSON'S DOMINANCE | Anaheim Ducks Updates

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Ducks are off to a solid start to the season, and in this episode, I break down the standout performance from their gutsy shootout win over the Fl...

IS CONNOR BEDARD A SUPERSTAR? | Chicago Blackhawks Updates

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blackhawks won a huge game against the Ottawa Senators, and Connor Bedard was by far the best player on the ice, potting a hat-trick, adding a hel...

IS MACKLIN CELEBRINI A SUPERSTAR? | San Jose Sharks Updates

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have gotten off to a rocky start, but nothing has held back Celebrini from lighting up the NHL through his elite mind, creative playmaking,...

LUCHANKO RETURNED TO OHL & MARTONE COMPETING FOR THE HOBEY BAKER? | Philadelphia Flyers Updates

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Flyers returned Jett Luchanko to the OHL after 4 games played for a second straight season, and we ask: "Was he given enough opportunities to win ...

HARRISON BRUNICKE VS. COLE HUTSON HEAD-TO-HEAD | Top 7 2024 Draft Steals

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Harrison Brunicke looks solid in the NHL as a rookie and has taken huge strides in his two-way development since being drafted by Pittsburgh, but is h...

KINDEL & ZHAROVSKY ON FIRE | Top 10 2025 Draft Potential Steals

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 NHL Draft already has some potential steals rising to the top, from Matthew Schaefer's electrifying NHL start to Ben Kindel's solid debut wit...

IS EMMITT FINNIE A BIGGER STEAL THAN ZACH BENSON? | Top 7 2023 Draft Gems

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emmitt Finnie has come out of nowhere as a slam-dunk piece for the Detroit Red Wings, defying the odds as a recent 7th-round pick, but is he a better ...

2022 DRAFT HITS & MISSES | Why I Was So High on Frank Nazar & Lane Hutson

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We roll back the clock to the 2022 NHL Draft and highlight 6 players I was particularly high on, breaking down why they hit/missed, how their careers ...

IS WYATT JOHNSTON THE STEAL OF THE DECADE? | 2021 NHL Draft Gems Revisited

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We roll back the clock to the 2021 NHL Draft and highlight 6 of the biggest steals from that class, breaking down why they fell, how their careers hav...

IS SETH JARVIS THE CANES' BEST FORWARD? | 2020 NHL Draft Steals Revisited

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We roll back the clock to the 2020 NHL Draft and highlight 7 of the biggest steals from that class, breaking down why they fell, how their careers hav...

HOW THE HABS CONSTRUCTED A BLUEPRINT FOR REBUILDING TEAMS

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four years into the Montréal Canadiens rebuild, things are looking splendid, with a 6-2-0 record to lead the Atlantic Division, led by the young star...

MATTHEW SCHAEFER'S UNPRECEDENTED NHL START | Franchise Defenceman In The Making?

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everything Matthew Schaefer has done through 6 NHL games has been nearly unprecedented, from leading his team in ice time to scoring 7 points, and he'...

SCOUT ANALYZES NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING PRELIMINARY 2026 RANKINGS | J.P. HURLBERT'S METEORIC RISE

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 Draft cycle is upon us, with NHL Central Scouting releasing its preliminary rankings. We discuss the highballers destined for 1st round glory...

IS XAVIER VILLENEUVE THE NEXT LANE HUTSON? | 4 QMJHL Prospects Pushing For 2026 Draft 1st Round

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The QMJHL is back as an NHL prospect factory, following some dark years with few players of note, we now have four pushing for 1st round consideration...

TOP 10 HOTTEST STARTERS AMONG NHL ROOKIES | Buium, Sennecke, & Schaefer

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025-26 season is well and truly underway, and a number of rookies have hit the ground running. We break them down in a Top 10 ranking, working ou...

HOW SPECIAL IS KEATON VERHOEFF? | Scout Breaks Down All 6 2026 Draft-Eligible NCAA Prospects

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While college hockey is not typically the arena where 17-year-olds flourish, the hockey landscape is shifting and all six first-time draft-eligibles t...

COULD GAVIN MCKENNA HAVE COMPETITION AT 1ST OVERALL?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin McKenna has been a superstar in the making for nearly 4 years now, but could his grasp on #1 in the 2026 NHL Draft be slipping? We discuss his b...

HOW BIG A STEAL IS LANE HUTSON'S 8x8.85 EXTENSION FOR THE HABS?

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lane Hutson shook off any looming stress of an ongoing negotiation by signing the dotted line on a contract that will only look better as time goes on...

2025-26 CALDER PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS | Demidov The Favourite But Faces Staunch Competition

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025-26 season is upon us, and to celebrate, let us break down the Calder Trophy race, featuring some elite-level talent. First, we spend ten minu...

2025-26 NTDP PREVIEW | No Superstars But Plenty of Noteworthy Talents

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025-26 season is upon us, and to celebrate, let us break down the NTDP U18 depth chart for this season, highlighting the standout prospects who c...

NHL SCOUTS' EARLY TOP 15 DRAFT RANKINGS | Cam's Consensus Filling Bob McKenzie's Void

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Bob McKenzie's retirement, there is a hole for NHL scout-polled rankings; in steps Cam Robinson. We break down the September top 15 of eight NHL ...

HOW GOOD WILL EASTON COWAN BE THIS SEASON? | Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Pool Analysis

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Maple Leafs are far from the deepest NHL team in prospect upside or depth but they have some of the most lovable -- or hateable -- prospec...

IS MCQUEEN BETTER THAN SENNECKE? | Anaheim Ducks Prospect Pool Analysis

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Anaheim Ducks have been hoarding young talent in the past few years, and the addition of Roger McQueen brings significant dynamism. Will Beckett S...

HOW GOOD IS THE HEAVIEST PROSPECT POOL IN THE NHL? | Utah Mammoth Prospect Rankings

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Utah organization has approached the previous three drafts with very clear goals in mind: get bigger and play hard. With one of the best Top-5 pro...

IS MATTHEW SCHAEFER NHL-READY? | New York Islanders Prospect Rankings

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After spending the past decade with a middling prospect pool, the New York Islanders took one big U-turn this past year, accumulating assets and winni...

MICHAEL MISA HEADLINES THE BEST PROSPECT POOL IN THE LEAGUE | San Jose Sharks Prospect Rankings

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Among 32 NHL teams, one stood out this summer as the deepest in blue-chip talent and strongest across the board: the San Jose Sharks. Michael Misa add...

ELITE PROSPECTS TOP 32 RANKINGS | Why 2026 NHL Draft Is So Strong

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 Draft cycle is upon us, and we kick off our coverage by breaking down our first Elite Prospects ranking of the season. Gavin McKenna is the p...

IS IVAN DEMIDOV THE BEST (DRAFTED) PROSPECT IN HOCKEY? | Ranking Montreal Canadiens Top 29 Prospects

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the graduation of Lane Hutson, the Canadiens hung on to the #4 spot in our Elite Prospects NHL pool rankings, led by the dynamic Ivan Demidov....