2026 NHL Draft News & Stories
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Fri, 16:212026 NHL Draft2026 NHL Draft prospects Will Manchuso, Neilan Johnson shine in NEPSAC Elite 8 playoffs
NHL Draft prospects and NCAA commits hit the ice for New England's prep school postseason.
Mar 11th, 15:34USHS-MNStandouts from the 2026 Minnesota High School State Hockey Tournament
One of the most exciting tournaments on the hockey schedule is in the books.
Mar 11th, 14:43NHL Prospect ReportCentral Europe Stock Watch: Rising Simas Ignatavičius showcasing offensive potential in Swiss league
2026 and 2027 NHL Draft-eligibles headline this month's edition.
Mar 10th, 14:42NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Gavin McKenna’s improved details launch him into scoring race
The NCAA's biggest stars came to play in the last month of the regular season, as Gavin McKenna reignites his dynamic scoring while Porter Martone keeps growing into a dominant power forward.
Mar 9th, 17:56NHL Prospect ReportOHL Stock Watch: Nikita Klepov, Dima Zhilkin driving Saginaw's offensive explosion
2026 NHL Draft-eligible players lead this edition of OHL Stock Watch.
Mar 6th, 16:53NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: Re-entries Tvrznik, Parsons, Henriquez proving worthy of second look
Re-entry goaltenders for the 2026 NHL Draft take centre stage in this month's edition.
Mar 5th, 16:29NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Jack Hextall catching fire as NHL Draft nears
Highlighted by Jack Hextall and Mason West finding their best hockey when moved to the middle of the ice, the USHL has been heating up in terms of both storylines and stars vying to drag their respective teams to a championship.
Mar 4th, 17:09NHL Prospect ReportQMJHL Stock Watch: Ivan Ryabkin settling into his offensive role in Charlottetown
Ivan Ryabkin's offensive growth, Maxim Massé's continued scoring streak, and Caleb Desnoyers' continued QMJHL dominance in this month's Stock Watch.
Mar 3rd, 16:58NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Tij Iginla cements status as league's best
Tij Iginla's ridiculous season, Carter Bear's surge, and a pair of names to watch for future drafts.
Feb 13th, 17:172026 NHL Draft16 NHL draft-eligible standouts from the U18 Five Nations in Kloten, Switzerland
The U.S. National U18 team swept the showcase this time around.
Feb 13th, 16:16NHL Prospect ReportSweden Stock Watch: Viggo Björck's draft stock climbing since World Juniors
A look at the most notable performing players in Sweden as the playoffs approach.
Feb 12th, 16:10NHL Prospect ReportCentral Europe Stock Watch: Tomáš Galvas, Matěj Kubiesa light up their last chances to be drafted
2026 NHL Draft-eligible re-entry prospects lead this month's edition.
