NHL Draft Prospects

Aram Minnetian with the USNTDP (Photo by Jenae Anderson / The Hockey Writers)

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Aram Minnetian

National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Aram Minnetian was born in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, on March 19, 2005. The 18-year-old defenseman is a tremendous skater who is good on his edges and has a great, powerful stride. The 6-foot, 170-pound right-shot blue liner excels on the rush with good stick-handling skills. Minnetian has been […]

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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Ethan Gauthier

Ethan Gauthier is a skilled power forward known for his high hockey IQ. He’s great at positioning himself on the ice and using his physicality to create scoring opportunities. Gauthier isn’t afraid to throw his body around, which is why he’s projected to be a power forward in the NHL. He’s mentioned in interviews that […]

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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Zach Benson

The Scouting Report: Zach Benson from Langley, British Colombia, Canada, born May 12th, 2005, is a top prospect eligible for the 2023 NHL draft in Nashville. Benson is an incredible passer, and it will be interesting to see come NHL entry draft day if he moves up or falls a bit in the rankings. While […]

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NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Gracyn Sawchyn

Gracyn Sawchyn is a versatile 2023 NHL Draft-eligible center/right winger who doesn’t carry many liabilities in his game. Born January 9th, 2005, in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Sawchyn has had an interesting path to the draft thus far. He played for the vaunted Minnesota prep school, Shattuck St. Mary, for his Freshman and Sophomore years of […]

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The Western Hockey League chose Scott Ratzlaff of the Seattle Thunderbirds as the Goaltender of the Month for December. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Scott Ratzlaff

Scott Ratzlaff is the 6’1”, 172lb Canadian born goalie who spent the 22/23 season with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL. 34GP – 2.15GAA – .918 SV% – 25 W – 5SO Strengths He plays a very smart, controlled game and relies on his positioning and skating to stop pucks. He has good rebound control, […]

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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Charlie Stramel

Charlie Stramel is the 6’3”, 216 lb American-born Center currently playing for the Wisconsin Badgers. 33GP-5G-7A-59PIM Related Story: 2023 NHL Draft – Nashville Strengths The first thing that stands out when viewing Stramel’s play is his NHL-ready physical presence and stature. He plays a power forward style game, can crash the net and center lane […]

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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Jayden Perron

Jayden Perron is a 5’8”, 157lb Canadian born Winger available in the 2023 NHL Draft. He will be taking his game to the University of North Dakota (NCAA) for the 23/24 season. Let’s review his game and see where he could get drafted next. Strengths Perron has an incredibly creative, smooth offensive game. Finished first […]

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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Rainers Rullers

The Scouting Report: Rainers Rullers from Zemgale, Latvia, born on December 11th, 2004, is a draft-eligible prospect for the 2023 NHL entry draft in Nashville. The Latvian center is making waves for his skillset from a country that isn’t known for producing many hockey prospects. Rainers Rullers is a big name heading into the 2023 […]

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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Luke Coughlin

The Scouting Report: Luke Coughlin from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, born on April 11th, 2005, is a draft-eligible prospect for the 2023 NHL entry draft in Nashville. Coughlin is an incredibly mobile defenseman who can move the puck well and is known for his reliability and his strong play on the ice. Coughlin is […]

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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Aydar Suniev

The Scouting Report: Aydar Suniev from Kazan, Russia, born on November 16th, 2004, is a draft-eligible prospect for the 2023 NHL entry draft in Nashville. The Penticton Vees of the BCHL have been spoiled with the likes of Bradley Nadeau and Aydar Suniev in their lineup. Suniev has posted 45 goals and assists for 90 […]

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