NHL Draft Prospects

NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Maxim Strbak

Maxim Strbak is a 2023 draft-eligible, right-shot defenseman from Slovakia who possesses true two-way ability. Son of former professional hockey player Martin Strbak, Maxim was born on April 13th, 2005, in Kosice, Slovakia. Martin played 22 years of professional hockey in just about every major league in the world (NHL, AHL, KHL, SHL, Liiga, Slovakian […]

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NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Lenni Hameenaho

Lenni Hameenaho is a reliable and active right-handed winger from Finland who is eligible to be selected in the 2023 NHL draft. Born November 7th, 2004, Hameenaho is a talent developed out of the Assat organization in his home nation. In the three seasons before 2022-23 (his draft-eligible season), he climbed the ladder of Finnish […]

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Prospect Profile: Calum Ritchie

Oshawa Generals forward Calum Ritchie is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s NHL Entry-Draft. After spending his Ontario Hockey League career with the Oshawa Generals, Calum Ritchie has found immediate success in his first two seasons. After playing in fifty-nine games with Oshawa this season, Calum had twenty-four goals and thirty-five assists […]

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2023 Draft Prospect Profile: Andrew Cristall

Andrew Cristall is a highly-touted prospect in the upcoming 2023 NHL draft. The Vancouver native is a dynamic forward with excellent speed, agility, and puckhandling skills. He is praised for his ability to create scoring opportunities and his willingness to drive to the net. While there are still areas for him to improve on, Cristall […]

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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Arttu Karki

The Scouting Report: Arttu Karki from Viiala, Finland, born on December 8th, 2004, is a top defense prospect eligible for the 2023 NHL entry draft. One of the standout defensemen in this draft class, Arttu Karki, has the versatility to play either defensive side and the work ethic to back it up. The Finnish defenseman […]

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2023 NHL Draft: Post-Lottery Mock Draft

The NHL Draft Lottery was held on Monday evening, and the order in which teams will be selecting 1-16 in the first round is now set. To the overwhelming dismay of hockey fans, the Chicago Blackhawks have won the right to select first overall in the NHL Draft set to take place on June 28th […]

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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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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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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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