NHL Entry Draft

Nail Yakupov Never Should Have Been A First Overall Pick
- Conrad Jack
- July 21, 2023
Hindsight is 20/20, but sometimes, there are signs that scouts shouldn’t avoid. Now, I’m not saying my opinion is better than NHL scouts. Though seeing how hit and miss the 2012 NHL Entry Draft was, Yakupov never should’ve been in conversation to be selected first overall. The Argument Against Nail Yakupov Being Drafted First Overall […]
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Grading All 32 Teams 2023 NHL Entry Draft
- Conrad Jack
- July 7, 2023
Each year, 32 teams select a certain amount of prospects in the NHL Entry Draft, the 2023 NHL Entry Draft is considered to be the best draft class since the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. The report card for each team is in, see how your team was graded for their draft selections in the 2023 […]
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Why Eichel Is Going to Go Off Next Season
- Patrick Hoffman
- July 6, 2023
There is always pressure when you are a high pick in the NHL Entry Draft. As soon as you come into the league, you are expected to be the team’s savior. You are expected to help your team win, produce, and be one of your team’s best players. You are supposed to do these things […]
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Coyotes Take Massive Swings in 2023 NHL Draft
- Alex Grandy
- July 2, 2023
With 12 picks, the Coyotes sent a message about the type of team they are trying to build. They drafted high-upside, quite a few high-risk players, and every one of them above 6 feet. They also showed no fear of drafting from Russia or Belarus, drafting three from that area. Let’s take a look at […]
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Penguins Draft Forward Brayden Yager 14th Overall
- Nik Shermeto
- June 29, 2023
The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Brayden Yager with the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft last night. Yager is 5’11” and weighs 170 pounds. He played for the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League last season. He was originally listed 11th among North American skaters in the draft Prospect rankings. […]
Read More2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Koehn Ziemmer
- Nathan Bondy
- June 28, 2023
Koehn Ziemmer is an exciting prospect for the 2023 NHL Draft, showcasing a unique blend of size, skill, and hockey sense. Ziemmer possesses an intriguing combination of offensive prowess and physicality, making him a valuable asset. Koehn has shown continual development throughout his junior career, landing at over a point per game on the Prince […]
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NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Rasmus Kumpulainen
- Patrick Present
- June 26, 2023
Rasmus Kumpulainen is a structurally sound, left-shot 2023 NHL Draft-eligible center. Born on August 8th, 2005, in Lahti, Finland, Kumpulainen is among the younger draft-eligible players this year and is a product of the Pelicans organization. In 2022-23, he played most of the season in the U20 division, where he was Pelicans fifth-leading scorer with […]
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What History Shows The Bruins At Pick 92
- Matt Barry
- June 25, 2023
Barring a trade to acquire a higher draft pick, The Boston Bruins head into the 2023 NHL Entry Draft without a first or second-round pick. The Bruins used their first-round pick in a trade with Washington for defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway. Then they traded their second-round pick in part of a package […]
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2023 NHL Draft Profile: Jakub Stancl
- Alex Grandy
- June 21, 2023
Jakub Stancl is the 6’3” 201 pounds Czechia-born forward for the Växjö Lakers U20 team, where he scored 11-6-17 in 35 games. Strengths Jakub comes into the draft with a nearly NHL-ready size. He has a good frame that should be able to add more strength to it. He plays a smart, safe two-way game […]
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