NHL Draft

Charlie Elick, Brandon Wheat Kings (Photo Credit: Rick Elvin)

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Charlie Elick

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.

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Cole Beaudoin

The Scouting Report Cole Beaudoin is a 6-foot-2 and 209-pound center who is coming off of a career year with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The native of Kanata, Ontario, Canada is a player who is not elite at one thing but is the complete package because he can do many […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: EJ Emery

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, […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Maxim Massé

The Scouting Report: Maxim Massé is a Canadian right wing from Rimouski, Québec. Born April 7, 2006, he developed his play in Québec and, in 2022, was drafted third overall in the QMJHL Entry Draft to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. He was named QMJHL Rookie of the Year for the 2022-2023 season. He notched 65 points […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Henry Mews

The Scouting Report: Henry Mews is a right defenseman from Ottawa, Ontario. Born March 9, 2006, Mews made the transition from center to defense and played with the Toronto Jr. Canadians at the U16 AAA level for the 2021-2022 season. He participated in the OHL Cup that season and totaled five points in six games. […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Beckett Sennecke

The Scouting Report: Beckett Sennecke is a prospective forward hailing from Toronto, Ontario. Born on January 28, 2006, he developed in the GTHL with the Toronto Marlboros, gaining a reputation for his creative playmaking and vision on the ice. Sennecke currently plays for the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League. For the 2023-2024 season, […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Carter Yakemchuk

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 […]

Christian Humphreys, USNTDP (Rena Laverty / USA Hockey’s NTDP)

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Christian Humphreys

Christian Humphreys has shown consistent performance as a two-way forward. Standing at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, he is a promising prospect who has the potential to exceed expectations and become a steal in the draft.

Anaheim Ducks Draft Lottery (Bad) Luck

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. […]

When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?

When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.