NHL Draft
A Look at the Type of Player that Steve Yzerman Has Drafted As Red Wings General Manager
The Detroit Red Wings selected Michael Brandsegg-Nygård with the 15th overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft. I wrote that this was a safe pick by general manager Steve Yzerman but MBN is a talented player nonetheless. The Oslo, Norway native is the first player from Norway drafted in the first round of the NHL […]
Read More
2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Daniil Ustinkov
The Scouting Report At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, defenseman Daniil Ustinkov is a defensive defenseman who can shut down the opposition. Well-rounded, he takes pride in playing a 200-foot game. Although he is not an elite point producer, he will jump into the play when needed. He is physical enough to win battles in front […]
Read More
2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Alfons Freij
The Scouting Report Alfons Freij is a 6-foot-1 and 193-pound defenseman who was born on February 12, 2006. He played for eight teams last season and combined for 27 goals and 57 assists for 84 points in 89 games to go with 64 penalty minutes. Most notably, 40 games last season were spent with the […]
Read More
2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Veeti Vaisanen
The Scouting Report Defenseman Veeti Vaisanen is a 6-foot-0 and 177-pound native of Hamina, Finland. A prospect that can round out any defense pairings, he plays a simple game from end to end. Vaisanen does not provide a lot of offense and is a sound skater but focuses more on the defensive end and shutting […]
Read More
2024 NHL Draft Player Profile: Adam Kleber
The Scouting Report: Adam Kleber is an eighteen-year-old defenseman from Chaska, Minnesota. Currently playing on the USHL’s Lincoln Stars team, Kleber is expected to play under the NCAA’s University of Minnesota-Duluth hockey squad next season. Known as being a physical defenseman, Kleber’s draft positioning has risen significantly since the beginning of last season. View All […]
Read More
Carolina Hurricanes/Chicago Wolves Collaboration Updates
As the Carolina Hurricanes continue their busy offseason, their AHL collaboration with the Chicago Wolves isn’t being overlooked. The two organizations have finally gotten back together… like ever, and will be staying together until the 2026-2027 season under a new agreement. Here’s what fans of both organizations need to know as the Hurricanes take over the hockey operations and the Wolves gain a new head coach.
Read More
2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Ryerson Leenders
The Scouting Report Ryerson Leenders is a 6-foot-2 and 179-pound goaltender who is a native of Nanticoke, Ontario, Canada. Last season, he posted a record of 24-17-4 with a 3.12 goals-against-average, a .909 save percentage, and three shutouts in 46 games for the Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Leenders is a goaltender […]
Read More
2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Kamil Bednarik
The Scouting Report Center Kamil Bednarik is an 18-year-old from Elmhurst, Illinois. A gifted skater, he has a bit of everything but is not elite at one single skill. He is a versatile player who plays with grit and physical play in his game. Last season, he played for the U.S. National U18 team, posting […]
Read More2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Raoul Boilard
The Scouting Report Raoul Boilard is a forward in this draft that may not get a lot of hype, but he can be a player that plays important roles. The 6-foot-2 and 190-pound center from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, raised some eyebrows last season by recording the most points by a rookie in the Quebec Maritime […]
Read More
2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Zeev Buium
The Scouting Report: Zeev Buium is an American defenseman who is projected to go early in the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. A graduate of the US National Development program, he spent his draft year season with the Denver University, where his game improved astronomically. He is coming off a fantastic season, […]
Read More