Grading the Blue Jackets’ 2 First-Round Picks
General manager Don Waddell’s second draft in charge of the Columbus Blue Jackets saw a couple of interesting swings in the first round. I thought the opening round moves were…
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Top 10 Overagers Ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft
Heading into an NHL Draft, there are always a few players who went undrafted for many reasons but are still on the board as overage prospects. With NHL rights now…
Miami Loses Artemi Nizameyev to Pro Deal in Russia
According to the team’s official announcement, 19-year-old forward Artemi Nizameyev has signed a two-way contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk for the 2025–26 season, allowing him to play for Chelmet in the…
Patrik Kerkola – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Patrik Kerkola 2024-25 Team: KalPa U20 Date of Birth: May 29, 2007Place of Birth: Siilinjärvi, FinlandHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 194 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoalieNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Patrik Kerkola plays a…
Julius Saari – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Julius Saari 2024-25 Team: Jokerit (Mestis)Date of Birth: Mar 7, 2007Place of Birth: Vantaa, FinlandHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 187 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Julius Saari is a defensive…
Miami RedHawks Offseason Update With Head Coach Anthony Noreen
After going 3-28-3 and finishing winless in NCHC play last season, Miami Hockey needed a full roster reset. It’s been one of the wildest offseasons in college hockey. The Canadian…
Aidan Park – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Aidan Park 2024-25 Team: Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) Date of Birth: Jan. 6, 2006Place of Birth: Hermosa Beach, CaliforniaHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 190 poundsShoots: Right Position: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: second-year eligible Rankings Aidan…
Nicolas Sykora – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
2024-25 Team: Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)Date of Birth: May 24, 2007Place of Birth: Roseland, New JerseyHt: 6-foot-0 Wt: 174 poundsShoots: Left Position: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Nicolas…
Brady Peddle – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Brady Peddle 2024-25 Team: Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL)Date of Birth: May 23, 2007 Place of Birth: Antigonish, Nova ScotiaHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 203 poundsShoots: Left Position: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings eliteprospects.com:…
Sean Barnhill — 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Sean Barnhill 2024-25 Team: Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)Date of Birth: Jan. 8, 2007Place of Birth: Scottsdale, Arizona Ht: 6-foot-5, Wt: 214 pounds Shoots: Right Position: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year draft…