<![CDATA[The Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinion: NHL Prospects & Draft]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/s/prospects-and-drafthttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!drRr!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77c9eda0-af4f-4057-ad2c-1767ecff1796_512x512.pngThe Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinion: NHL Prospects & Drafthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/s/prospects-and-draftSubstackFri, 24 Apr 2026 08:33:45 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking the Best Landing Spots for Gavin McKenna in the 2026 NHL Draft & Maple Leafs' Chances of Keeping the 5th Overall Pick]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/ranking-the-best-landing-spots-for-c38https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/ranking-the-best-landing-spots-for-c38Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:33:47 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles:

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Ranking the Best Landing Spots for Gavin McKenna in the 2026 NHL Draft

Maple Leafs’ Chances of Keeping the 5th Overall Pick in the 2026 Draft

Canucks 2026 NHL Draft Lottery Preview

Red Wings Prospects Who Could Make NHL Impact in 2026-27

From The Hockey News:

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Ferrari’s Top 75 Before The World U-18s Keeps Stenberg Over McKenna

Calgary Flames’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Abram Wiebe

Flames Fans Don’t Need to Be Concerned by Zayne Parekh’s Rookie Season

Panthers Still Have Young Talent Pool if Draft Does Not Work Out

Rangers Should Not Give Up on Scott Morrow

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]]><![CDATA[Canadiens’ Prospect Michael Hage Staying at Michigan Might Be the Best Move & Isaac Howard’s Future With the Oilers]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/canadiens-prospect-michael-hage-stayinghttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/canadiens-prospect-michael-hage-stayingFri, 17 Apr 2026 10:35:13 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

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Canadiens’ Prospect Michael Hage Staying at Michigan Might Be the Best Move

Isaac Howard’s Future With the Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Prospects Howard and Hutson Named to AHL All-Rookie Team

From The Athletic:

Jets Sign Garrett Brown to 2-Year Entry-Level Contract

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]]><![CDATA[Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect & Checking in on Sergei Murashov ]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/every-nhl-teams-most-underrated-prospect-163https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/every-nhl-teams-most-underrated-prospect-163Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:33:42 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

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Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect

Checking in on Penguins’ Top Goalie Prospect Sergei Murashov

Jets’ Brayden Yager Set to Make NHL Debut

From The Athletic:

Top 20 drafted NHL goalie prospects ranking: Jacob Fowler leads Wheeler’s 2026 list

Capitals’ Ilya Protas on NHL Debut, Playing with Brother and Ovi & Plans for the Future

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]]><![CDATA[Rangers Should Be Encouraged by Play of Rookie Defensemen Robertson and Fortescue & Blades Ready For Another Chapter in Raiders Rivalry]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/rangers-should-be-encouraged-by-playhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/rangers-should-be-encouraged-by-playMon, 13 Apr 2026 10:35:41 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

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Saskatoon Blades Ready For Another Chapter in Prince Albert Raiders Rivalry

Rangers Should Be Encouraged by Play of Rookie Defensemen Robertson & Fortescue

From Sportsnet.ca:

Top Canadiens prospect Michael Hage returning to Michigan

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]]><![CDATA[Forbes' Top 96 April Draft Rankings & Owen Michaels: Everything to Know About Oilers’ Newest Signing ]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/forbes-top-96-april-draft-rankingshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/forbes-top-96-april-draft-rankingsFri, 10 Apr 2026 10:35:11 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles:

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2026 NHL Draft: Forbes’ Top 96 April Rankings

Owen Michaels: Everything to Know About Oilers’ Newest Signing

Oilers Prospect Lewandowski Makes Big Impression in WHL Playoff Upset

From NHL.com:

Central Scouting analyzes top prospects for 2026 NHL Draft

Ilya Protas to Make NHL Debut With Washington Capitals

Coachella Valley Firebirds Check-In: Kokko, Jugnauth, Playoffs, and More

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]]><![CDATA[3 Canadiens Prospects Rising When It Matters Most in the Playoffs & Oilers' Barnett and Park Set to Compete in Frozen Four]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-canadiens-prospects-rising-whenhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/3-canadiens-prospects-rising-whenTue, 07 Apr 2026 10:33:42 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles:

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3 Canadiens Prospects Rising When It Matters Most in the Playoffs

Canucks Prospects Report: Cootes, Alcos & Chiarot Advance in CHL Playoffs

Oilers Prospects Barnett and Park Set to Compete in 2026 Frozen Four

From Bleacher Report:

8 Must‑Watch NHL Prospects Playing in the 2026 NCAA Frozen Four

Saskatoon Blades’ Tristen Doyle Is Rising to the Occassion in the Playoffs

Rangers’ Rookie Forwards Have Provided a Spark

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]]><![CDATA[Analyzing Anton Frondell’s First 5 Games as a Blackhawk & Things to Know About William Nicholl]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/analyzing-anton-frondells-first-5https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/analyzing-anton-frondells-first-5Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:35:36 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles:

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Analyzing Anton Frondell’s First 5 Games as a Blackhawk

5 Things to Know About Newly Signed Oilers Prospect William Nicholl

From Sportsnet.ca:

Scout’s Analysis: Top 19-year-olds eligible for AHL in 2026-27

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]]><![CDATA[Red Wings Sign Trey Augustine and What to Expect for His Development Path & Bruins Improving Depth With NCAA Standouts]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/red-wings-sign-trey-augustine-andhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/red-wings-sign-trey-augustine-andWed, 01 Apr 2026 10:35:44 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles:

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Red Wings Sign Trey Augustine & What to Expect for His Development Path

Bruins Improving Depth With NCAA Standouts

Flames Prospects Report: Castagna, Reschny, Laing, Hurtig & More

Canucks Prospects Report: Cootes, Patterson, Alcos, Romani & More

From The Athletic:

2027 NHL Draft ranking: Landon DuPont tops Scott Wheeler’s first top 25 list

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]]><![CDATA[5 Things to Know About New Oilers Defenceman Tomas Cibulka & Bruins Must Carefully Consider When to Debut Hagens]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/5-things-to-know-about-new-oilershttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/5-things-to-know-about-new-oilersMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:35:47 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles:

2026 NHL Draft Guide

5 Things to Know About New Oilers Defenceman Tomas Cibulka

Bruins Must Carefully Consider When to Debut Hagens

Checking in on the Anaheim Ducks’ 2025 Draft Picks

From The Hockey News:

Next Steps Underway For Top NCAA Prospects McKenna, Martone, Castagna

Bruins’ Poitras Proving He Deserves NHL Promotion With AHL Point Streak

Canucks Should Find Danila Klimovich Some Minutes in the NHL

Saskatoon Blades Playoff Series Preview vs. Edmonton Oil Kings

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]]><![CDATA[THW Prospect Corner | 2026 NHL Draft Rankings - Reimer's Top 10 & Players to Watch in CHL Playoffs]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/thw-prospect-corner-2026-nhl-drafthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/thw-prospect-corner-2026-nhl-draftSat, 28 Mar 2026 18:00:55 GMT

Check out the latest episode of Prospect Corner on YouTube!

In this episode of Prospect Corner, Matthew Zator, Peter Baracchini, and Dayton Reimer get together to dive into Dayton's top-64 2026 NHL Draft rankings for March where they look at his top-10. They also highlight some players to watch in the ongoing WHL, OHL and QMJHL Playoffs.

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]]><![CDATA[Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Tournament & Maple Leafs Can’t Let History Repeat with First-Round Pick]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/senators-represented-well-at-thehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/senators-represented-well-at-theFri, 27 Mar 2026 10:35:43 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles:

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Ottawa Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament

Maple Leafs Can’t Let History Repeat with First-Round Pick

Rangers Should Give Dylan Garand Half the Starts Down the Stretch

From Sportsnet.ca:

Scout’s Analysis: Exciting NHL prospects competing in NCAA tournament

6 Canucks Prospects Playing in the 2025-26 CHL Playoffs

Checking in on the Capitals’ 2025 Draft Selections

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]]><![CDATA[Reimer's March Top 64 Draft Rankings & In-Depth Look at How Every Oilers’ CHL Prospect Performed in 2025-26]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/reimers-march-top-64-draft-rankingshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/reimers-march-top-64-draft-rankingsWed, 25 Mar 2026 10:35:46 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

2026 NHL Draft: Reimer’s Top 64 for March

Canucks Prospects Report: Romani & Lansing Make It to NCAA Regionals

In-Depth Look at How Every Oilers’ CHL Prospect Performed in 2025-26

From NHL.com:

RELEASE: Blackhawks Recall Forward Anton Frondell from Djurgårdens IF

Bruins Prospects Report: Hagens Signs ATO & NCAA Regionals Preview

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Strong Rookie Seasons, Horcoff Developing & More

“We Opened the Door — He Walked Through It”: Inside Trevor Connelly’s Rise

2026 NHL Draft Guide

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]]><![CDATA[Canadiens Will Be Well Represented in the NCAA Tournament & Oilers Prospects Report]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/canadiens-will-be-well-representedhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/canadiens-will-be-well-representedTue, 24 Mar 2026 10:35:44 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles

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Canadiens Will Be Well Represented in the NCAA Tournament

Oilers Prospects Report: Howard, Hutson, Fischer, Vinni & More

From Yahoo Sports:

What Top NHL Prospect Anton Frondell Brings To The Blackhawks Right Now

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]]><![CDATA[Samu Alalauri Is Quietly Becoming One of the 2026 NHL Draft’s Best Value Defensemen & Islanders Prospects Report ]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/samu-alalauri-is-quietly-becominghttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/samu-alalauri-is-quietly-becomingSat, 21 Mar 2026 10:36:39 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles

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Islanders Prospects Report: Eiserman, Aitcheson, Nelson, Finley & More

Samu Alalauri Is Quietly Becoming One of the 2026 NHL Draft’s Best Value Defensemen

From NHL.com:

European notebook: NHL prospects with strong finishes

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]]><![CDATA[Breaking Down Viggo Björck’s Historic SHL Playoff Debut & Bruins Prospects Report]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/breaking-down-viggo-bjorcks-historichttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/breaking-down-viggo-bjorcks-historicThu, 19 Mar 2026 10:35:08 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

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Breaking Down Viggo Björck’s Historic SHL Playoff Debut

Bruins Prospects Report: Hagens, Letourneau, Providence’s AHL Dominance & More

From ESPN:

Islanders sign top prospect Eiserman to entry-level contract

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]]><![CDATA[Bruins’ Offense Could Receive Boost From James Hagens & Sacha Boisvert Signs ELC With Blackhawks]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/bruins-offense-could-receive-boosthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/bruins-offense-could-receive-boostWed, 18 Mar 2026 10:35:42 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles

2026 NHL Draft Guide

Bruins’ Offense Could Receive Boost From Top Prospect James Hagens

Flames Prospects Report: Gross, Wyttenbach, Basha & More

Canucks Prospects Report: Klimovich Eyes History, CHL Playoffs, NCAA Tournament & More

From Sportsnet.ca:

Scout’s Analysis: Latest ranking of NHL’s 2026 draft class

Sacha Boisvert Signs Entry-Level Contract With Blackhawks

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]]><![CDATA[Caleb Malhotra, Viggo Bjorck & Oscar Hemming 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/caleb-malhotra-viggo-bjorck-and-oscarhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/caleb-malhotra-viggo-bjorck-and-oscarMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:35:43 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

Latest 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles

2026 NHL Draft Guide

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]]><![CDATA[2026 NHL Draft Guide & First 5 Prospect Profiles]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/2026-nhl-draft-guide-and-first-5https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/2026-nhl-draft-guide-and-first-5Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:35:52 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles

2026 NHL Draft Guide

Canadiens Need to Give David Reinbacher His First NHL Look

Devils’ Prospect Stock Market: Louhivaara, Silayev & More

From CHL.ca:

OHL Futures Camp to Showcase Top 2026 Draft Prospects at Ridley College from May 1-3

Riley Patterson Is a Rising Star in the Canucks’ Prospect Pool

Bruins’ Prospect Brunet Emerging as NHL Option

Canadiens’ Playoff Push Is Complicating Prospect Decisions

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]]><![CDATA[Barracchini's Top 96 March 2026 Draft Rankings & Top 10 Goalie Prospects]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/barracchinis-top-96-march-2026-drafthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/barracchinis-top-96-march-2026-draftTue, 10 Mar 2026 10:35:37 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

2026 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 96 March Rankings

The Top 10 NHL Goalie Prospects

Devils’ Prospect Orlov on Family Influence, KHL Success, and NHL Future

From Dobber Prospects:

The Journey: Prospects Moved at the NHL Trade Deadline – Part 1

Red Wings Prospect Check-In: Bear Heating Up, Griffins Continue Rolling & More

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]]><![CDATA[Forbes' Top 64 February Draft Rankings & Canadiens Have the Prospects to Finish the Rebuild Internally]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/forbes-top-64-february-draft-rankingshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/forbes-top-64-february-draft-rankingsWed, 04 Mar 2026 11:36:04 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of writers covering NHL Prospects & the Draft.

2026 NHL Draft: Forbes’ Top 64 February Rankings

Canadiens Have the Prospects to Finish the Rebuild Internally

Islanders’ Dmitry Gamzin Is the KHL Goalie of the Week

From Bleacher Nation:

BN Blackhawks Top 20 Prospect Rankings: Pre-Trade Deadline March Updates

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