NHL Draft

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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NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Tom Willander

Tom Willander is a steady and smooth right-handed defensive prospect out of Sweden who is eligible to be selected in the 2023 NHL draft. Born on February 9th, 2005, Willander has spent the last five seasons climbing the Swedish hockey ladder playing for three different organizations (Flemingsberg IK, AIK, and Rogle BK). In 2022-23, his […]

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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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Matvei Michkov

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Matvei Michkov

The Scouting Report: Matvei Michkov, from Perm, Russia, born on December 9th, 2004, is touted as the best Russian draft-eligible prospect since Alex Ovechkin. However, a curious case for Matvei Michkov is his contract till the end of the 2025-26 season and possibly never transitioning from the KHL to the NHL. Standing at 5’10” and […]

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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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Leo Carlsson skating for Team Sweden

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Leo Carlsson

The Scouting Report: Leo Carlsson from Karlstad, Sweden, born on December 26th, 2004, is one of the best available prospects in the 2023 NHL entry draft. Carlsson is a dominant two-way forward with an incredibly high ceiling, as shown by his consistent development and his quest to play at a higher level. For two straight […]

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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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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Tanner Molendyk

The Scouting Report: Tanner Molendyk from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, born on February 3rd, 2005, is a draft-eligible prospect and a reliable offensive defenseman. Standing at 5’11” and 176 pounds, Molendyk definitely uses his size to his advantage on the ice. Known for his feisty play, Molendyk isn’t a lock to go in the first […]

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