2026 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 64 January Rankings
We’re four months into the draft and scouting season and with the World Junior Championship in the books, prospects are continuing to improve their value in the NHL Draft and…
Category Archives: 2026 NHL Entry Draft
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Doan, Tuch, 2026 Draft and More
The Buffalo Sabres are currently in the midst of a hot streak as they enter the week of Jan. 12-19, 2026. Sitting in a playoff position with a 24-15-4 record,…
Who Has the Edge to Go First Overall in the 2026 NHL Draft After the World Junior Championship?
Coming into the 2026 NHL Draft season, everyone had Penn State winger Gavin McKenna as the consensus first overall pick. Last season, he showcased why as he had 129 points…
2026 NHL Draft-Eligible Players to Watch at the WJC
With the 2026 NHL Draft scouting season well-under way and scouts tuning into every league and major showcases, none are bigger than the World Junior Championship. Every year, there are…
Ivar Stenberg Has Surpassed Gavin McKenna in the 2026 NHL Draft
Entering the 2025–26 season, winger Gavin McKenna was the consensus favorite to go No. 1 in the 2026 NHL Draft. Considering his jaw-dropping numbers last season in the Western Hockey…
Top 5 CHL Defencemen in the 2026 NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Draft is still many months away, but the top of the class is starting to take shape. It is almost all defencemen, and a majority of them…
Top Performers From the 2025 CHL/ USA Prospects Challenge
After a successful sweep at the inaugural Top Prospects Challenge last year, the top prospects from the Canadian Hockey League once again took on the United States National Team Development…
The Blues Can Benefit From Going for Gavin McKenna in the 2026 NHL Draft
After a successful postseason in 2024-25, the St. Louis Blues should have been in a good spot to make the playoffs again in 2025-26. But that’s not the case right…
Maple Leafs Can Look to Draft Lottery if the Season Continues to Go South
We’re quickly approaching the American Thanksgiving Day mark for the NHL, which ultimately is a good indicator of who’s likely to make the postseason. Close to 80% of the playoff…
2026 NHL Draft Watch List: Scouting 3 Saskatoon Blades’ Draft-Eligible Players
The NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Player to Watch List is the official start of the draft season. It’s the first time the top draft-eligible players have all compiled into one…