Locked On NHL Prospects

In this episode, our scouts break down the styles and projections of 3 elite prospects who signed their ELC's in the past week: Cutter Gauthier, Frank Nazar, and Gavin Brindley. First, they check-in with the recently-dealt Ducks prospect, who projects as a top 6 scorer, potentially down the middle. Next, they shift their focus to Frank Nazar, who scored in his Blackhawks debut and should become a...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a violent smooth-skating defenseman: Stian Solberg! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit, discussing why he is falling down...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a highly-intelligent scorer out of the USHL: Sacha Boisvert! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit, discussing why he is fall...

In this episode, our scouts break down the styles and projections of 5 key prospects who signed their ELC's in the past week for the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens. First, they check-in with the Hurricanes' young studs: Scott Morrow and Bradly Nadeau. Next, they analyze two other excellent prospects signed by the Canes with significant offensive ceilings: Gleb Trikozov and Jackson Blak...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a highly-intelligent scorer out of the WHL: Terik Parascak! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit, discussing why he is falli...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of another gifted blueliner from the Hutson family: Cole Hutson! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit, discussing why he is fal...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a tremendously mobile RD: Adam Jiricek! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit, discussing why he is falling down rankings, in...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a divisive but dynamic winger: Trevor Connelly! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit, discussing why he is falling down rank...

In this episode, our scouts break down the best the 2024 NHL Draft has to offer in 16 specific categories ranging from skating and shooting to physicality and rush-defending, selecting a different player for each category. First, they look at the puck skills and skating categories, which feature two of the best individual tools the 2024 class has to offer in Cole Eiserman's shot and Ivan Demidov's...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a goalscorer with a wicked shot but some consistency concerns: Emil Hemming! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit, discussin...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a highly-mobile playmaking defenseman: Henry Mews! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit, discussing why he is falling down r...

In this episode, our scouts break down the progressions and projections of some of the NHL's top sophomore forwards, ranging from a 1st overall pick to high-motor players who have already outperformed their draft stocks. First, they look at Juraj Slafkovsky, who - after a slow start with 7 points through 31 games - has picked up the pace as a consistent top-line contributor and scorer for the Mont...

In this episode, our scouts break down the 2024 Frozen Four teams, matchups, and potential winner! First, they delve into the Boston University vs. the University of Denver matchup, highlighted by star players like Macklin Celebrini, Lane Hutson, Tom Willander, Zeev Buium, and Jack Devine. Next, they shift their attention to Boston College vs. the University of Michigan, two teams loaded with skil...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a pacy playmaker with elite-level skating ability: Luke Misa! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit, discussing why he is fal...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a certain Jarome's son, whose intelligence, skill, and goalscoring prowess will get him picked inside the Top 15 come draft day: Tij Iginla! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they sh...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of one of the most underrated high-upside swings in the 2024 NHL Draft Class: Michael Hage! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolki...

In this episode, we cover David Reinbacher in depth, as he's made the leap to North America with the Laval Rocket. First, we look at his excellent debut performance highlighted by a beautiful 1st AHL goal. Next, we look back at his season with Kloten in the Swiss National League, marred by chaotic systems and multiple coaching changes. Last, we look ahead to his NHL projection, upside in both role...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of the most potent goalscorer and most divisive player in the 2024 NHL Draft Class: Cole Eiserman! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a physical, mobile, and strong breakout-passing RD: Dominik Badinka! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit. Last, they debate...

In this episode of the Prospect Spotlight series, our scouts take a half-hour deep dive into the game of a mobile, dynamic, and versatile LD: Alfons Freij! First, they introduce the player with his profile, statistical production, and his trifecta of puck skills: shooting, passing, and handling. Next, they shift their attention to his habits, tools, and toolkit. Last, they debate Freij's projectio...

In this episode, we cover the second half of our Top 32 mock draft, digging into picks 17 to 32! First, Sebastian breaks down some high-end swings on upside by the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks on Igor Chernyshov and Adam Jiricek respectively. The next span of picks features a divisive player going to the LA Kings and the overage unicorn Jesse Pulkkinen heading to the Maple Leafs. The...

In this episode, we cover the top 16 of our March mock draft! First, we break down the top 5, highlighted by Calgary and Montreal winning the draft lotteries in a tankathon draft lottery simulation, enabling them to select Macklin Celebrini and Cayden Lindstrom respectively. Next, we check out the 5-10 range, including some big swings on upside such as Tij Iginla to the Columbus Blue Jackets and C...

In this episode, our scouts dig into USHS-Prep (high school) hockey and break down what makes scouting prospects from that level so challenging in projecting NHL upside and roles. First, they introduce the league and explain, in broad terms, what makes scouting it challenging and why players choose that path in their development. Next, they introduce a handful of drafted prospects who played in US...

In this episode, our scouts dig into the NHL's Calder Trophy race, headlined by a soon-to-be superstar! First, they discuss Connor Bedard's rookie season and his return from injury before pivoting to one of the feel-good stories of the year in Marco Rossi. Next, they check out some of the defensemen who have played impactful hockey as rookies, including Brock Faber and Simon Nemec. Last, they chec...

In this episode, our scouts wrap up their trade deadline coverage by breaking down the styles and projections of the notable prospects moved in the leadup to the trade deadline. First, they dissect the Jacob Perreault for Jan Mysak trade between the Canadiens and the Ducks, and argue that the deal matches both organizations' needs quite well. Next, they break down the games of some recently-acquir...