Author: Marvin Azrak

2025 NHL Draft: Top 10 Underrated American Prospects

The 2025 NHL Draft may still feel far away, but it’s never too early to spotlight the rising stars who could make a splash on draft day. While plenty of attention goes to the obvious top names, there’s a group of underrated American prospects quietly building their cases. Some of the most exciting prospects are […]

How CHL-USA Prospects Challenge Will Change Junior Hockey

I’ve wondered for several years whether top prospects showcases matter and if they make a difference in players’ draft stock or improve performance. The new CHL-USA Prospects Challenge could finally give us answers, and maybe even change the junior hockey landscape across Canada and the U.S. It’s a massive step in how two hockey powerhouses, […]

The Good, Bad, and Ugly: CHL Sweeps USA in Prospects Challenge

After Tuesday’s 6-1 blowout loss in Game 1, the USNTDP U18s came into Game 2 of the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge, looking to bounce back. Even if they didn’t win, they at least hoped to compete harder. Mission accomplished on that front, and they have a performance they can be thankful for as they enter Thanksgiving. […]

The Good, Bad, and Ugly: CHL-USA Prospects Challenge Game 1

The maiden opener of the CHL-USA prospects challenge wasn’t just a loss for Team USA, it was a lesson. The CHL’s 6-1 beatdown on Tuesday night in London, Ontario was as decisive as the scoreline suggests, with Canadian Hockey League’s top prospects putting on a masterclass in every aspect of the game, taking the USNTDP […]

3 Takeaways: Rangers Blank Penguins in Statement Season-Opening Rout

It will go under the radar in New York, and rightfully so, given the New York Mets stunning the Philadelphia Phillies, advancing to the NLCS. The Yankees also pushed the Kansas City Royals to the brink an hour later and are on the cusp of the ALCS. However, that shouldn’t take away from the Rangers’ […]

How Victor Mancini Went From Unknown Draft Pick to Rangers Opening Night Lineup

If you’ve been away from the rink all Summer, you’ll be surprised to see a tall defenseman named Victor Mancini anchoring the New York Rangers third pair on opening night against the Pittsburgh Penguins this Wednesday at PPG Paints Arena. If you’re someone that’s been paying attention, it’s a formality following a staggering training camp and a […]

2025 NHL Draft: Early Looks at American Prospects

As the 2024-25 season gets underway, scouts and fans keep a close eye on the next generation of American hockey talent. With the 2025 NHL Draft still months away, it’s never too early to start sizing up the potential top picks. In this early look, we break down some of the standout American prospects at […]

Player Profile: Zach Hyman

Zach Hyman isn’t your typical goal scorer. He may have appeared like it last season when he potted a combined 70 between the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that’s never been what defines his game. He’s also the guy who hustles, does the dirty work, and creates space for his more skilled linemates. […]

Player Profile: Leon Draisaitl

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl has spent much of his NHL career in the shadows of teammate Connor McDavid, but he’s an inspiring showman, too. The top German-born player in NHL history is a powerhouse whenever he touches a sheet of ice, especially when you put a stick in his hands. He excels as a […]

Player Profile: Connor McDavid

Connor McDavid’s rise to become the face of the Edmonton Oilers and the NHL is extraordinary. From an early age, McDavid played against older kids, honing his skills under his father’s guidance. He won four Ontario Minor Hockey Association championships with the York Simcoe Express before joining the Toronto Marlboros in 2011, where he was […]