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: Keaton Verhoeff
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…
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…
2026 Draft-Eligible Keaton Verhoeff Is a Generational Defensive Prospect
In early 2026 NHL Draft discussions, two names have dominated the headlines: Gavin McKenna and Keaton Verhoeff. The former, who surpassed Connor Bedard‘s draft-minus-one totals in the Western Hockey League…
2026 Draft-Eligible Players to Watch at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Every year, the Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the start of the draft season. For prospects up for the 2026 NHL Draft, it’s starting to generate a great amount of buzz.…
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini’s Way-Too-Early Top 32
With the 2025 NHL Draft in the books, it’s never too early to start looking towards next year’s crop of top prospects. The 2026 draft class is starting to shape…
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini’s Way-Too-Early Top 32
With the 2025 NHL Draft in the books, it’s never too early to start looking towards next year’s crop of top prospects. The 2026 draft class is starting to shape…