NHL Prospect
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 More2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Dominik Badinka
The Scouting Report Dominik Badinka, 6-foot-3 and 190-pound defenseman and Chomutov, Czechia native, is a player flying under the radar. A defenseman with a solid, two-way game he can be a future captain with his gameplay and leadership. Last season, he played for the Malmo Redhawks J20 of the J20 Nationell, the Malmo Redhawks of […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Leo Sahlin Wallenius
The Scouting Report Leo Sahlin Wallenius is a 6-foot-0 and 183-pound defenseman who is mobile and offensive. The Skovde, Sweden native, is one that many scouts have an eye on due to his abilities in all three zones. One of the best offensive defensemen in this draft, he makes up for his lack of size […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Nikita Artamonov
The Scouting report The 5-foot-11 and 187-pound native of Nizhnekamsk, Russia comes with plenty of skill despite his small frame. Nikita Artamonov can play right wing or left wing and is a consistent scorer. Playing with an array of play-making abilities, and playing a physical game despite being under six feet. Playing for Chaika Nizhny […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Carson Wetsch
Carson Wetsch, 17, is a 2024 draft-eligible physically imposing player at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds. In his rookie season in the WHL for the Calgary Hitmen, he scored 10 goals, provided 11 assists, and totalled 21 points in 45 games.
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Marek Vanacker
The Scouting Report Delhi, Ontario, Canada native Marek Vanacker is a world-class talent who looks to be a late first-round pick. He has the offensive tools to be successful, but he is a small forward by NHL standards. While his 6-foot-1 height is not an issue, he weighs in at only 170 pounds. He plays […]
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