Category: Central Scouting
NHL Central Scouting Preliminary 2024 Rankings: First Reactions
NHLThe NHL’s Central Scouting bureau releases multiple draft rankings throughout each season, beginning in the Fall with their “Preliminary Players to Watch List”. Unlike Central Scouting’s rankings that will follow,…
Read moreTop prospects from NTDP, USHL, high schools heading into 2023 NHL Draft
BioSteelThe 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The first round will be June 28 (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are June 29 (11 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN, TVAS). NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and ot...
Read moreTop QMJHL prospects discussed ahead of 2023 NHL Draft
Central ScoutingThe 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The first round will be June 28 (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are June 29 (11 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN, TVAS). NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and ot...
Read moreMarr talks Bedard's No. 1 final ranking on 'NHL Draft Class' podcast
Dan MarrNHL Central Scouting needed little time determining Connor Bedard was No. 1 in its final ranking of North American skaters presented by BioSteel for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft.
Read moreCarlsson tops Central Scouting International ranking for 2023 NHL Draft
Connor BedardLeo Carlsson, a center with Orebro in the Swedish Hockey League, is No. 1 on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of International skaters presented by BioSteel for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft.
Read more2023 NHL Draft Diary: Adam Fantilli
Adam FantilliAdam Fantilli of the University of Michigan is filing a draft diary for NHL.com this season leading up to the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 28-29. The 18-year-old freshman center (6-foot-2, 195 pounds), who was born in Nobleton, Ontario, is No. 2 on NHL Central Scouting's...
Read moreMaple Leafs: 5 Early 2023 Draft Targets
Connor BedardRecently, NHL Central Scouting released their mid-term rankings for the 2023 NHL Draft. Based on Central Scouting’s rankings, they still have a chance of selecting a high-end, quality prospect. At the moment, the Maple Leafs want to hang onto their first-round pick, on 32 Thoughts the Podcast (37:0...
Read moreErie Otters Weekly: Carey Terrance Named Player to Watch
Central ScoutingYou’ve made it through another long week. Welcome back to Erie Otters Weekly. This is our weekly look inside the Otters’ locker room with a look back at past games,…
Read moreNHL Draft 2022: Islanders select wingers Matthew Maggio and slapshot eater Daylan Kuefler (174)
Central Scouting“Okay what about this kid who ate a slap shot?” | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Isles take a chance on some guys who’ve grown after being passed over in prior drafts. The New York Islanders stayed in the CHL with their final two picks in the 2022 NHL Draft, selectin...
Read moreFlames select Topi Ronni 59th overall in 2022 NHL Draft
CalgaryCalgary Flames General Manager Brad Treliving speaks at a press conference in Calgary on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. The have selected Topi Ronni with the 59th-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Ronni enjoyed his most productive stretch last season while a member of Tappara's Under-20 squad, scoring 2...
Read moreRinzel plays similar to Parayko, scout says on 'NHL Draft Class' podcast
Sam RinzelSam Rinzel, the top-rated high school player in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters for the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft, plays a style similar to St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, according to Greg Rajanen of Central Scouting.
Read moreWright, Slafkovsky top Central Scouting final 2022 NHL Draft rankings
Ontario Hockey LeagueShane Wright, a center with Kingston of the Ontario Hockey League, is No. 1 in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters for the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft.
Read moreStop Worrying About Central Scouting's Draft Rankings
Central Scouting BureauThe NHL's in-house bureau may not get everything right, but it does provide a service for the average fan.
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