5 Underrated Prospects on NHL Central Scouting’s 2026 Preliminary Watch List
The NHL’s Central Scouting released its Preliminary Watch List for the 2026 Draft on Oct. 20. It is always interesting and fun to see where the prospects who could hear…
Category Archives: 2026 NHL Entry Draft
7 Spitfires Named to Preliminary 2026 NHL Draft Watch List
The Windsor Spitfires could be busy at the 2026 NHL Draft. On Monday afternoon, Central Scouting released its preliminary NHL Draft Watch List for next summer’s draft, and the organization…
Which NHL Teams Will Be Frontrunners for Gavin McKenna in the 2026 Draft?
The 2026 NHL Draft looks like it could be a game-changer for certain franchises. Keaton Verhoeff and Ivar Stenberg are among the top prospects, but of course, there’s Gavin McKenna.…
Prospects News & Rumors: McKenna, Hurlbert, Klepov & More
As the NHL and American Hockey League (AHL) prepare to start their seasons in the next week or so, the NCAA and Canadian Hockey League (CHL) have already played their…
2026 NHL Draft: Preseason Top 10 WHL Players
The Western Hockey League (WHL) kicked off the 2025-26 season recently, giving many fans the first look at the top names heading into the 2026 NHL Draft. Of course, many…
5 Finnish Overagers Who Should Be Taken in the 2026 NHL Draft
Overagers are the draft market’s leftovers, but Finland keeps turning those leftovers into useful pros. Many North American overagers squeeze one more year out of junior. Finnish late bloomers often…
2026 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 32 Preseason Rankings
Welcome to my preseason rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft. With a number of junior leagues and players playing overseas already kicking off their draft year, the scouting season is…
Keaton Verhoeff Finds a Home at North Dakota While Chasing NHL Dreams
Grand Forks, North Dakota, felt familiar to Keaton Verhoeff. The people, the hometown feel, and the hockey heartbeat reminded him of where he grew up, and the University of North…
5 2026 NHL Draft-Eligible OHL Players to Watch For
With the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) seeing its teams close to wrapping up the 2025-26 preseason, there are plenty of players who are eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft. The…
Blackhawks & Red Wings Should Have Finnish Prospect Juho Piiparinen on Their 2026 Draft Boards
When I sat down to do an early check on Finland’s 2026 draft class, I started with the Oscar Hemming buzz. His move to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) means…