2026 NHL Draft News & Stories
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Sat, 15:42NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: This is Jesper Wallstedt’s world, we’re just living in it
In this month's edition of Goalies Stock Watch, Jacob Titus examines the biggest storylines between the pipes.
Dec 4th, 15:21NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryan Rucinski outworks everyone
Through November, the USHL has seen huge performances from undrafted breakout stars, late-round selections, and draft-eligibles alike, with the dogged competitors seeing particular success.
Dec 2nd, 15:02NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: 16-year-old Frans Karjalahti shining with HIFK U20
Lassi Alanen takes a look at the risers and fallers in Finland over the last month, and breaks down the changes coming to Liiga structure soon.
Nov 27th, 15:582026 NHL DraftTop performances at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Xavier Villeneuve, Wyatt Cullen lead our list of standouts from the second-ever CHL USA Prospects Challenge.
Nov 25th, 16:492026 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects November top-50 2026 NHL Draft Ranking
The race for No. 1 opens, defencemen dominating, and major risers highlight our second ranking of the 2026 NHL Draft class.
Nov 24th, 14:162026 NHL DraftRyan Lin is pushing offensive boundaries for the Vancouver Giants in NHL draft year
Cam Robinson spent time with top 2026-eligible defender Ryan Lin to discuss his season and focus in his NHL draft season.
Nov 20th, 15:372026 NHL DraftFive top goaltenders to watch for the 2026 NHL Draft
Jacob Titus takes as look at goaltenders you need to watch this season for the 2026 NHL Draft.
Nov 14th, 17:38NHL Prospect ReportQMJHL Stock Watch: Justin Carbonneau's game is evolving in fascinating ways
Hadi Kalakeche highlights the growth curves of the QMJHL's top prospects over the past month.
Nov 13th, 14:59NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Michael Hage driving the offence for the hottest program in the country
Unexpected freshmen are challenging to win the scoring race and the top candidate to be the NHL's 2026 first overall selection faces some growing pains adjusting to college hockey.
Nov 12th, 17:46NHL Prospect ReportCentral Europe Stock Watch: Petr Sikora’s comeback marks a strong start to the season
Honza Zoufal takes a look at the top performers around Central Europe over the last month.
Nov 11th, 17:072026 NHL DraftWhat's going on with Gavin McKenna at Penn State?
Why Gavin McKenna is doing better than you might think, and how he can take his game to the next level.
Nov 11th, 14:582026 NHL DraftStandouts from the U18 5 Nations Tournament in Ulricehamn, Sweden
It's the beginning of November, which means it's time for some international hockey. Janik Beichler takes a look at the top NHL draft-eligible performers from the U18 5 Nations in Sweden.
Nov 8th, 15:34NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: Sergei Murashov catches pucks, NHL call-up to Pittsburgh
Jacob Titus takes a look at the top performing goaltenders around the world, starting with the netminder who received an early call-up to the NHL.
Nov 8th, 13:552026 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Distinct scoring habits emerging for 2026 NHL Draft prospects Malholtra, Mbuyi, Williams, and Klepov
Jesse Marshall breaks down distinct scoring habits that have emerged for four top 2026 NHL Draft prospects in the OHL and WHL.
Nov 6th, 15:27NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: James Scantlebury highlights unstoppable rookies
The USHL season is well and truly underway, and the next generation of young stars is making an early mark, led by the Chicago Steel’s James Scantlebury..jpg)
Nov 5th, 15:11NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Capitals prospect Lynden Lakovic continues to evolve
Lynden Lakovic, Carson Carels, Chase Surkan, Max Heise, and more feature in this month's WHL Stock Watch.
Nov 3rd, 19:582026 NHL Draft"New world order" for prospects in CHL, USHL, and NCAA a key focus for NHL to figure out
The NHL hosted a meeting of the key stakeholders last week in New York to discuss the future.
Oct 28th, 18:352026 NHL DraftMeet the Team: The CHL's roster for the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Ethan Belchetz, Xavier Villeneuve, and more feature in this player-by-player look at Team CHL.
