2023 NHL Entry Draft

William Whitelaw skating in the BioSteel All-American Game

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: William Whitelaw

The Scouting Report: William Whitelaw from Rosemount, Minnesota, United States, born on February 5th, 2005, is a prospect eligible for the 2023 NHL entry draft. Whitelaw has been notable since the fifth grade with Rosemount; this is definitely something that a smaller city like Rosemount will talk about for years, especially if he gets drafted. […]

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Luca Pinelli skating for the Ottawa 67's

2023 Draft Prospect Profile: Luca Pinelli

National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Luca Pinelli was born in Stoney Creek, Ontario, on April 5, 2005. Pinelli is the brother of Francesco Pinelli, who was drafted 42nd overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2021 NHL Draft. The older Pinelli is currently playing for Kitchener in the Ontario Hockey League. The 18-year-old […]

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Matvei Michkov

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Matvei Michkov

The Scouting Report: Matvei Michkov, from Perm, Russia, born on December 9th, 2004, is touted as the best Russian draft-eligible prospect since Alex Ovechkin. However, a curious case for Matvei Michkov is his contract till the end of the 2025-26 season and possibly never transitioning from the KHL to the NHL. Standing at 5’10” and […]

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Ryan Leonard skating for Team USA

2023 Draft Prospect Profile: Ryan Leonard

National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Ryan Leonard was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, on January 21, 2005. The 18-year-old center is projected by some to be chosen in the top ten of this year’s draft. Leonard is a 6-foot, 195-pound right-shot center who plays a hard game, wins puck battles, and has tremendous versatility that […]

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Leo Carlsson skating for Team Sweden

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Leo Carlsson

The Scouting Report: Leo Carlsson from Karlstad, Sweden, born on December 26th, 2004, is one of the best available prospects in the 2023 NHL entry draft. Carlsson is a dominant two-way forward with an incredibly high ceiling, as shown by his consistent development and his quest to play at a higher level. For two straight […]

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Adam Fantilli skating for the Michigan Wolverines

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Adam Fantilli

The Scouting Report: Adam Fantilli from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, born on October 12th, 2004, is one of the top three available prospects in the 2023 NHL entry draft. Adam Fantilli is a unique story, as he did not take the traditional Canadian hockey development path. Adam Fantilli would play in the Greater Toronto Hockey League […]

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Nate Danielson skating for the Brandon Wheat Kings

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Nate Danielson

The Scouting Report: Nate Danielson from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, born on September 27th, 2004, is one of the top available prospects in the 2023 NHL entry draft. Danielson is currently playing in the Western Hockey League for the Brandon Wheat Kings, where he has been a key player for over two seasons. Danielson has […]

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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Gabe Perreault

The Scouting Report: Gabe Perreault from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, born on May 7th, 2005, is a top-62 2023 NHL entry draft prospect. Gabe Perrault is the third player in the family to be eligible for an NHL entry draft. Gabe’s brother, Jacob Perreault, was selected 27th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2020 NHL […]

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2023 NHL Draft Profile: Michael Hrabal

National Hockey League 2023 prospect Michael Hrabal is an 18-year-old goaltender who hails from the Czech Republic. Prior to coming to North America, Hrabal played in Czechia in the U20 league and put up exceptional numbers going 18-3 with a 2.14 GAA, .908 Sv%, and three shutouts in 31 games. He would end up getting […]

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2023 NHL Draft Lottery First Overall Pick

Why The NHL Screwed Up The 2023 Draft Lottery

The long wait for who can claim the title as the Connor Bedard sweepstakes winner is over, and the NHL royally messed up. The Chicago Blackhawks will pick first overall for the first time in 16 years since selecting Patrick Kane first overall in 2007. The following explanation will explain why the NHL made such […]

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