Locked On NHL Prospects

In this episode, our scouts break down their respective rankings for the Top 10 2024 NHL Draft eligibles playing in the WHL! First, they take a glance at some honourable mentions and the lower end of their rankings, including players like Julius Miettinen, Clarke Caswell, and Miguel Marques. Next, they shift toward the tier of prospects who could hear their names called in the first round of the 2...

In this episode, our scout break down their respective Top 10 lists for 2024 NHL Draft eligibles playing in the OHL! First, they go over their honourable mentions and 8-10 ranked prospects, including names like Jett Luchanko, Sam O'Reilly, and Ben Danford. Next, they go over the mid-range of the rankings, hitting on some intriguing prospects such as Cole Beadoin and Beckett Sennecke. Last, they di...

In this episode, our scouts recap the 2024 CHL Top Prospects game, and break down the notable performances, the standouts from the on-ice testing, and the players who may well have raised their draft stocks! First, they look at some standout forwards, including 2-goal and 3-point man Raoul Boilard, who continues to impress Hadi. Next, they take a look at the defensemen, including Carter Yakemchuk,...

In this episode, our scouts dig into the top end of the 2025 NHL Draft class, highlighted by potential superstar James Hagens. First, they take a look at the prospective top 4: Hagens (NTDP), Porter Martone (Mississauga), Michael Misa (Saginaw), and Logan Hensler (NTDP). Next, they look at 4 more intriguing names who will likely be picked in the first half of the first round: Roger McQueen, Luca R...

In this episode, our scouts dig into a variety of prospects who have yet to get much draft coverage in media, including CHL Top Prospects Game testing starlet Jett Luchanko, potential late riser Dominik Badinka, and the pride of Habs' Hockey Royalty: Aatos Koivu. First, they check out a few OHLers that Hadi has recently scouted including Luchanko and Sam O'Reilly. Next, Sebastian delves into the g...

In this episode, our scouts analyze Bob McKenzie's midseason 2024 NHL Draft Rankings, focusing on players ranked 33 to 80 and the honourable mentions, as they zeroed in on the Top 32 in the last episode. First, they highlight 7 players in the top half of Bob's 2nd round, including overage defenseman Jesse Pulkkinen, smooth-skating blueliner Henry Mews, and potential late riser Dominik Badinka. Nex...

In this episode, our scouts break down every first-round player in Bob McKenzie's newly released rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft! First, they check out the 1-10 range, highlighted by Macklin Celebrini and two rangy defensemen: Anton Silayev and Artyom Levshunov. Next, they look at the players that Bob has ranked between 11 and 20, including Zeev Buium, Tij Iginla, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård. Las...

In this episode, our scouts take a closer look at a selection of NHL rookies who have not received enough attention on the podcast or in media overall, including Josh Roy (MTL), Simon Nemec (NJD), Matthew Knies (TOR), and Ridly Greig (OTT)! First, they break down Roy's NHL debut and quick progression in the games following his quiet first NHL game. Next, they shift their focus to some defensemen r...

In this episode, our scouts dig into rounds 2-7 of the 2023 NHL Draft to highlight 21 players who have progressed impressively since hearing their names called in Nashville last June. First, they look at many of the promising players picked in the 2nd round, including Gavin Brindley (CBJ), Andrew Cristall (WSH), and Trey Augustine (DET). Next, they look a the standouts in the late 2nd and 3rd roun...

In this episode, our scouts check in with the players selected in the 1st round of the 2023 NHL Draft, to see how they have developed in the 6 months since being selected! First, they go over the players selected in the top 8, including 3 full-time NHLers. Next, they look at the 9 to 16 range, which includes some swings for the fences and some safer selections. Last, they look at the players picke...

In this episode, our scouts make their mid-season top 16 mock draft for the 2024 class, working with the current bottom 16 team in point percentage! First, they go over the top 5, highlighted by the unsurprising names of Macklin Celebrini and Artyom Levshunov. Next, they delve into the 6-10 range, which features some excellent fits such as Sam Dickinson to Minnesota and Liam Greentree to Montreal!...

In this episode, our scouts delve into the NCAA to highlight some impressive performers among notable NHL prospects and to deconstruct how their development has progressed! First, they check in with some standouts among NCAA forwards including Bradly Nadeau (CAR), Gavin Brindley (CBJ), and Jack Devine (FLA)! Next, they shift their focus to some standout blueliners, such as Lane Hutson (MTL), Seamu...

In this episode, our scouts break down the top 15 skaters on the recently released NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings for both European and North American skaters! First, they look at the NA Top 15, highlighted by Macklin Celebrini and Artyom Levshunov. Next, they analyze the European Top 15 skaters, including bullish stances on Anton Silayev and Emil Hemming. Last, they shift their focus to th...

In this episode, our scouts take a look at some 2024 draft-eligible players who have made their marks as risers in recent months or been surpassed by others in consensus rankings. First, they take a deep dive on the 2 big risers coming out of the 2024 World Junior Championships: Zeev Buium and Jesse Pulkkinen. Next, they look at some more players whose draft stocks got a boost, whether it be from...

In this episode, our scouts spend all three segments breaking down Monday's blockbuster trade between the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks: Cutter Gauthier for Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 2nd-round draft pick. First, they discuss what makes Gauthier such a seamless fit in Anaheim, and what Ducks fans can expect from their new blue-chip prospect! Next, they take a look at Jamie Drysdale, and why...

In this episode, our scouts look at some young NHLers, ranging from Connor Bedard and his injury to Marco Rossi and his spectacular 5v5 production! First, they discuss Connor Bedard's injury, the hit that caused it, the disappointment of losing him for the All-Star Game, and whether his stranglehold on the Calder Trophy could be loosened with missed time! Next, they look at the Minnesota Wild, who...

In this episode, our scouts break down their 3 Players of the Tournament for each and every one of the 10 teams present at the 2024 WJC! First, they dig into the top performers of the 3 teams that finished on the podium: USA, Sweden, and Czechia, all of which were led by their most skilled and established players! Next, they delve into the standout players who made their marks on 4 of the non-podi...

In this episode, our scouts break down the Bronze and Gold Medal games of the WJC, dive into the performances of the notable 2024 draft-eligible players at the tournament, and each draft their personal Team of the Tournament! First, they take a look at Czechia's incredible comeback to claim Bronze and the onslaught of skill and creative offensive play that allowed the USA to vanquish the defensive...

In this episode, our solitary scout analyzes the 6 games so far of the elimination rounds of the 2024 World Junior Championship, including some huge upsets! First, Sebastian breaks down the 4 quarterfinal games, which included 3 spectacular games and saw Team Canada eliminated against Czechia. But why did this iteration of Team Canada struggle so mightily despite the depth of Canadian talent in th...

In this solo episode, Sebastian breaks down the final 6 WJC games of 2023 and previews the 4 quarterfinal matchups! First, he breaks down the 6-2 victories that Latvia and Switzerland had over Germany and Norway respectively, followed by the 10-2 American thrashing of Slovakia! Next, he digs into the other games on December 31, highlighted by Finland's wonderful comeback and underdog upset over Sw...

In this episode, our scouts break down the games on Day 4 of the WJC, including the big Canada vs. Sweden and USA vs. Czechia games! First, they break down the first 3 games of the day, which featured a dominant performance from top 2024 draft-eligible Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, a tight and hard-fought victory for the States over Czechia in a shootout, and Finland's most convincing performance yet...

In this episode, our scouts break down the 6 games played on days 2 and 3 of the 2024 World Junior Championship and select their 3 stars for both days! First, they take a look at the 4 games on Day 2, highlighted by Canada's 10-0 romping of Latvia and Macklin Celebrini's 5-point performance in less than 14 minutes of ice time! Next, they look at the two entertaining games on Day 3: USA's dominant...

In this episode, our scouts recap and analyze Day 1 of the WJC! First, they go over each of the 4 games, noting which players and teams stood out. Next, they throw a spotlight on Finland's surprise of the tournament so far: Jesse Pulkkinen, a 6'6" defenseman with excellent mobility and handling. Last, they break down their 3 stars of the day: Macklin Celebrini, Filip Bystedt, and Filip Mešàr! Foll...

In this Christmas Day episode, our scouts look at some fun - or even jolly - storylines including double lacrosse goals and undrafted players who could be standouts at the 2024 World Junior Championships. First, they break down the pre-tournament 6-5 barn-burner between Team USA and Team Canada, won in overtime by Lane Hutson. Next, they check out some undrafted players who have raised their draft...

In this episode, our scouts focus on young NHL defensemen, highlighted by Minnesota's 30-minute-a-night man: Brock Faber! First, they discuss just how impressive Brock Faber has been and whether he should be playing 30 minutes a night! Next, they analyze Jayden Struble's impressive first month as an NHLer; which leads into their final discussion of the episode: Montreal's logjammed blueline, espec...