Locked On NHL Prospects

In this episode, we continue our weekly series updating you on an NHL team's prospects, focusing on the Chicago Blackhawks! First, we look at the young players on the Blackhawks lineup: Connor Bedard, Lukas Reichel, Nolan Allan, and Wyatt Kaiser. Next, we turn our attention to the AHL, where the Rockford Icehogs have a myriad of notable prospects, including recent 2nd overall pick Artyom Levshunov...

In this episode, we check in with a trio of players from the 2025 NHL Draft and discuss where they're ranked, how they've progressed, and if we think they're overrated or underrated to this point. We start off with Jack Ivankovic, an undersized but highly intelligent netminder who may fall further than he should on draft day. Next, we move on to William Moore, an smart but inconsistent and physica...

In this episode, we answer questions from you the viewers! In the first segment, we answer questions about Kevin He (WPG), Sam Dickinson (SJS), and the very best names in the 2025 NHL Draft. Next, we project the upsides of Porter Martone, Michael Misa, James Hagens, and Matthew Schaefer. Finally, we wrap up the show with multiple questions including a pair about how Luca Cagnoni (SJS) and Beckett...

In this episode, we continue our weekly episode accompanying our article series at Elite Prospects: Rinkside Roundup, where we break down the performances and progressions of the week's top-performing prospects! First, we take a look at Nick Lardis (CHI) and Dmitri Buchelnikov (DET) who have been lighting up the OHL and KHL respectively in top line roles. Next, we take a peek at Sam Dickinson's (S...

In this episode, we check in with a trio of first round talents from the 2025 NHL Draft and discuss where they're ranked, how they've progressed, and if we think they're overrated or underrated to this point. We start off with Cameron Schmidt, in our opinion the most underrated player of the draft so far. Next, we move on to Russian playmaking center Ivan Ryabkin who has become a rather divisive p...

In this episode, we kick off a new weekly series updating you on an NHL team's prospects, starting off with the Montreal Canadiens! First, we look at the three young players on the Habs lineup: Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Emil Heineman. Next, we turn our attention to the AHL, where the Laval Rocket have had a blistering start to the year, led by Joshua Roy, Logan Mailloux, and Owen Beck. Fi...

In this episode, we break down the progressions of 15 2025-eligible prospects from the USHL and QMJHL. First, we look at a handful of notable names from the USHL, highlighted by Adam Benák, Luka Radivojevic, and Cole McKinney. Next, we shift our focus to the QMJHL, and present players who have risen on our boards in the past month, including Justin Carbonneau and Bill Zonnon. Finally, we wrap up t...

In this episode, we look back at the 2018 NHL Draft and re-rank the top players to come out of the class. First, we dig into our revised Top 6, highlighted by Quinn Hughes and Rasmus Dahlin. Next, we round out the Top 12, including Lukas Dostal and K'Andre Miller. Finally, we wrap up the Top 15 and highlight six honorable mentions, including Alexander Romanov and Kirill Marchenko.     Follow & Sub...

In this episode, we dig into the 2025 draft-eligible prospects with the best puck skills, presenting our top 3 for each skating, IQ, and physicality alongside another 3 honorable mentions. First, we check out our top 3 skaters of the class, highlighted by Cameron Schmidt and Matthew Schaefer. Next, we shift our attention to the elite thinkers, including James Hagens and Michael Misa. Finally, we w...

In this episode, we look back at the 2020 NHL Draft and re-rank the top players to come out of the class. First, we dig into our revised Top 5, highlighted by Jack Hughes and Moritz Seider. Next, we round out the Top 10, including Bowen Byram and Kirby Dach. Finally, we wrap up the Top 15 and highlight a trio of honorable mentions, including Shane Pinto and Alex Vlasic.     Follow & Subscribe on a...

In this episode, we continue our weekly episode accompanying our article series at Elite Prospects: Rinkside Roundup, where we break down the performances and progressions of the week's top-performing prospects! First, Sebastian takes us through the Ottawa 67s vs. Brampton Steelheads game he attended, which included a great display from Luca Pinelli and a quiet game from porter Martone. Next, he b...

In this episode, we look back at the 2020 NHL Draft and re-rank the top players to come out of the class. First, we dig into our revised Top 5, highlighted by a pair of Sens: Tim Stützle and Jake Sanderson. Next, we round out the Top 10, including Alexander Nikishin who has yet to play an NHL game. Finally, we wrap up the Top 15 and highlight a trio of honorable mentions, including Kaiden Guhle of...

In this episode, we delve into some big-time breaking news in the hockey world! First, we overview how the NCAA-CHL agreement and discuss the various impacts it could -- and likely will -- have on prospects, their development, and the leagues in which they play. Next, we zero in on the effects this agreement will have on the NCAA, CHL, USHL, and Junior A leagues. Finally, we wrap up the show by fo...

In this episode, we continue our weekly episode accompanying our article series at Elite Prospects: Rinkside Roundup, where we break down the performances and progressions of the week's top-performing prospects! First, we dive into the game of Gavin McKenna, who leads the WHL in scoring following a slow -- by his standards -- start to the season. Next, we look at David Edstrom (NSH) and Porter Mar...

In this episode, we dig into the 2025 draft eligible prospects with the best puck skills, presenting our top 3 for each shooting, passing, and handling alongside another 3 honorable mentions. First, we check out our top 3 shooters of the class, highlighted by Porter Martone and Cameron Schmidt. Next, we shift our attention to the passing maestros, including James Hagens and Michael Misa. Finally,...

In this episode, we dig into the growing debate around first overall for the 2025 NHL Draft class. James Hagens remains the favourite, as we discuss in the opening segment, but as we've seen in recent years with Shane Wright, much can still change throughout the draft year campaign, especially with elite players pushing him for that slot. Next, we discuss the cases for Michael Misa and Porter Mart...

In this episode, we continue our weekly episode accompanying our article series at EP Rinkside: Rinkside Roundup, where we break down the performances and progressions of the week's top-performing prospects! First, we dive into the game of Victor Eklund who is rapidly establishing himself as a top-10 prospect in the 2025 NHL Draft with dazzling performances against pro competition. Next, we break...

In this episode, we team up with Locked On Canadiens to chat about Ivan Demidov, Michael Hage, & more! First, we discuss Michael Hage, his progression since the slow start to his draft year campaign and what he still needs to work on in order to become an impactful top-six NHLer. Next, we look at how a prospect's comfort in a given system can impact their draft stock before checking in with Ivan D...

In this episode, we answer your questions on the 2025 NHL Draft class!  First, we look at the prospects who we deem underrated early in their draft year campaigns as well as those whose draft stocks have slipped a bit. Next, we focus on which prospects would fit well in Chicago and Detroit's systems, and take a peek at the weaker 2025 Finnish class. Finally, we wrap up the show with a look at Came...

In this episode, we answer your questions! We actually had so many submitted questions that this is only part 1 of 2. In the first segment we dissect some questions about the Chicago Blackhawks' prospects, including Oliver Moore and Nick Lardis. Next, we check out multiple questions pertaining to high-flying Habs prospect Michael Hage, who may push for a spot on Canada's WJC roster despite being d...

In this episode, we continue our weekly episode accompanying our article series at EP Rinkside: Rinkside Roundup, where we break down the performances and progressions of the week's top-performing prospects! First, we dive into the games of Calder-contending Logan Stankoven, and similarly intense undersized winger Cameron Schmidt, a top prospect in the 2025 draft class. Next, we dedicate a full se...

In this episode, we dive into the games of 9 2025-eligible prospects and discuss which NHL players or prospects they bare stylistic resemblances to. Starting off with James Hagens, Michael Misa, and Porter Martone, we present some elite NHLers as comparables. Next, we look at Cameron Schmidt, who has shades of Logan Stankoven and Cole Caufield in his game, as well as the Djurgårdens pair of Swedis...

In this episode, we delve into some notable news in the hockey world! First, we break down the NCAA-CHL agreement and discuss the various impacts it could -- and likely will -- have on prospects, their development, and the leagues in which they play. Next, we have a fun segment of debate between our scouts in a prospect head-to-head inspired by the NCAA-CHL news: Sebastian backs Gabe Perreault whi...

In this episode, we continue our weekly episode accompanying our article series at EP Rinkside: Rinkside Roundup, where we break down the performances and progressions of the week's top-performing prospects! First, we dive into the games of standout 2027-eligible RD Landon Dupont who has scored 11 points through his first 7 WHL games as well as Cullen Potter who is off to a hot start at Arizona St...

In this episode, we highlight the WHL and dive into the games of some of the league's stars, ranging from draft-eligible starlets like Roger McQueen and Cameron Schmidt to established veteran stars like Andrew Cristall and Tarin Smith. We start off with the first group of draft-year players, discussing the progressions and projections of Roger McQueen, Jackson Smith, and Lynden Lakovic. Next, we d...