NHL Draft Lottery
2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Marek Vanacker
- Richard Jelinek
- June 1, 2024
The Scouting Report Delhi, Ontario, Canada native Marek Vanacker is a world-class talent who looks to be a late first-round pick. He has the offensive tools to be successful, but he is a small forward by NHL standards. While his 6-foot-1 height is not an issue, he weighs in at only 170 pounds. He plays […]
Read More2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Liam Greentree
- Richard Jelinek
- May 30, 2024
Liam Greentree is from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, was born on January 1, 2006, and could be one prospect to watch in the early going of the 2024 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-2 and 198-pound right-winger has elevated his game both in offensive production and leadership qualities, which led him to be named captain of the Ontario […]
Read More2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Charlie Elick
- Dylan Robillard
- May 30, 2024
Charlie Elick is one of the most well-rounded defensemen in the 2024 NHL Draft class. He has the makings of being an impactful presence on any team’s blueline with a reliable calm presence offensively and defensively.
Read More2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: EJ Emery
- Richard Jelinek
- May 26, 2024
The Scouting Report A good, solid defenseman, EJ Emery is an up-and-coming player who is still developing but has the chance to be a second-pairing star. The native of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, is effective at both ends of the ice and contributes offensively when he has the green light. More of a defensive defenseman, […]
Read More2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Carter Yakemchuk
- Richard Jelinek
- May 24, 2024
The Scouting Report Defenseman Carter Yakemchuk is one of the better two-way defensemen in the 2024 NHL Draft. At 6’3″ and 194 pounds, he has the size to be effective in the defensive zone yet is mobile enough to be productive on the offensive end. He increased his draft stock during the 2023-24 season with […]
Read More2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Macklin Celebrini
- Sam Wismer
- May 22, 2024
The Scouting Report: Celebrini is going to be an entertaining player to watch as he develops and grows into himself. Ever since he returned to play from his shoulder surgery last year, he has been on a tear. During this season with Boston University, Celebrini played in 38 games and notched 32 goals with 32 […]
Read MoreNHL Teams With the Worst Draft Lottery Luck
- Austin Gibbons
- May 6, 2024
With the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery only a few days away, I decided to go through and record all the teams that have suffered the most from the NHL Draft Lottery in the last 5 years. Detroit Red Wings (-5 Spots) Detroit has one of the best U23 rosters in the NHL, despite getting unlucky […]
Read MoreAnaheim Ducks Draft Lottery (Bad) Luck
- Austin Gibbons
- April 10, 2024
When building an elite playoff-contending team, you need a bit of luck to go your way. Sometimes, you get that luck through a late draft pick turning into a star for years to come, but the best way to strike a pot of gold is by moving up or even winning the NHL draft lottery. […]
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