2024 Draft Prospects

IIHF UA18 Game Recap: Team USA vs. Team Latvia | 04/28/2024

Team USA was looking to extend their undefeated streak in the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship. Team USA had another fast and powerful start yesterday when they faced Team Norway, beating them in regulation by a score of 8-2. Some standout performances included that of Cole Eiserman, who scored two goals in the contest. […]

IIHF UA18 Game Recap: Team USA vs Team Norway | 04/27/2024

Team USA came off its first win earlier in the tournament as they faced Team Norway today. In the hunt for back-to-back gold medals, Team USA was looking to strike fast and often in today’s faceoff with Norway. In the history of the U18 Championship, the U.S. and Norway have only faced off three times, […]

IIHF Game Recap: Team Canada vs. Team Czechia | 04/26/2024

Team Canada won bronze in the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship in what was a stunning overtime win with the medal-winning goal made by Macklin Celebrini, edging out Slovakia for the medal 4-3. Yesterday, Team Canada secured a notable victory against Sweden with a final score of 6-3, with two goals credited to […]

IIHF Game Recap: Team USA vs Team Slovakia | 04\25\2024

Today, the International Ice Hockey Federation kicked off the 2024 IIHF ICE HOCKEY U18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP tournament. The tournament will be played in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland, from April 25, 2024, through May 5, 2024. The 10 teams are divided into two five-team groups in the Preliminary Round. Today’s game featured Team USA against Team Slovakia […]

When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?

When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.