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The Detroit Red Wings take the top spot with the
#1
prospect pool in the NHL, led by prospect Simon Edvinsson!
Discover detailed scouting reports and exclusive hockey insights with the upcoming release of McKeen's 2024 NHL Prospect Report.
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The Detroit Red Wings hold the top spot in the NHL prospect pool rankings. With a deep roster of young talent, including Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper, and Nate Danielson, the future looks bright. Eleven of their prospects feature in McKeen’s top 200, showcasing the strength of
Montreal Canadiens fans have a lot to be excited about with the 4th best prospect pool in the NHL, led by the 5th overall pick in the 2023 Draft, David Reinbacher.
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The Detroit Red Wings boast the
#1
prospect pool in the NHL, with future stars like Simon Edvinsson, Nate Danielson, and Marco Kasper leading the charge.
Stay tuned for the upcoming release of McKeen's 2024 NHL Prospect Report including the full article on the Red Wings'
MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL PROSPECT REPORT –
#1
New Jersey Devils
The
#NJDevils
have the top ranked prospect pool prior to the 2023 NHL Draft. Three prospects in our top ten overall in Nemec (
#2
), L. Hughes (
#4
) and Holtz (
#7
).
Top 10 profiles by
@JoshuaBell31
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The Washington Capitals rank
#14
in the NHL prospect pool. After a challenging couple of seasons, their future looks bright with emerging talents like Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall, and Ivan Miroshnichenko.
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The Buffalo Sabres are on the rise! With the 2nd best prospect pool in the NHL, led by prospect Matthew Savoie, the future looks incredibly promising.
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The San Jose Sharks rank
#9
in the NHL prospect pool. GM Mike Grier has started to shape the team, adding promising prospects like Will Smith and Quentin Musty. With the potential addition of Macklin Celebrini, Sharks fans have a bright future ahead.
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McKeen’s 2024 NHL Draft Guide: Top 32 Final Rankings
Our scouting team has finalized the top 32 ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft! Macklin Celebrini remains our top pick, with Ivan Demidov, Sam Dickinson, Cayden Lindstrom, and Tij Iginla rounding out the top 5.
Explore the full
The Montreal Canadiens rank
#4
in the NHL prospect pool. GM Kent Hughes has built a strong future, highlighted by prospects like David Reinbacher and Lane Hutson on defense.
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The Nashville Predators rank
#6
in the NHL prospect pool. In their first full season under GM Barry Trotz and Coach Andrew Brunette, they made a surprise playoff appearance. Their success is supported by a strong prospect pool, with Yaroslav Askarov in net leading the way.
Read
Our two-round mock draft is here! Get insights on likely pick selections at every position for the first two rounds of the 2024 NHL Draft.
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Discover detailed profiles of many top prospects, including the
The Philadelphia Flyers rank
#17
in the NHL prospect pool. New GM Daniel Briere has been busy, making strategic moves to rebuild the team. The Flyers landed Matvei Michkov with the seventh pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and also brought in towering goaltender Ivan Fedotov from
The Buffalo Sabres hold the
#2
spot in the NHL prospect pool. With top prospects like Matthew Savoie, Devon Levi, and Jiri Kulich, their future looks incredibly promising.
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Exciting times ahead for the Utah Hockey Club, boasting the 3rd best prospect pool in the NHL, led by star prospect Dmitri Simashev. The Arizona Coyotes' move to Utah in 2024 brings a bright future!
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The future looks bright for the Minnesota Wild! Check out our top 10 prospect ranking, highlighting why they have the 5th best prospect pool in the NHL.
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2024 NHL DRAFT: FULL FIRST ROUND MOCK DRAFT – 32 PICKS
@German_Spitfire
breaks down the first-round mock draft for the upcoming NHL Draft with insights on top prospects and potential picks. From high-flying forwards to promising defenders, this draft is full of surprises. Don't
The Chicago Blackhawks rank
#19
in the NHL prospect pool. With Connor Bedard and another elite pick, their future is bright. They’ve had five first-round picks in the last two drafts, setting the stage for a formidable rebuild.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Ben Danford with the
#31
overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Danford is a highly underrated prospect with high-end skating, good size, and excellent defensive instincts, crucial in Oshawa’s rise to the OHL finals. Named the top defensive
McKeen’s Hockey Pool Yearbook – Montréal Canadiens Top 15 Prospects
Coming in at number 2 as we continue to count down to the top prospect pool in the NHL.
Introduction:
@davehall1289
Prospect Profiles:
@Derek_N_NHL
This article provides a team overview and some in depth
2022 NHL DRAFT: Let’s Have a Conversation about Lane Hutson ..
@sam_mcgilligan
finished his series on divisive prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. He explores Montreal canadiens
#GoHabsGo
draft pick Lane Hutson's game in a deep dive with video. 🔓for bit.
MCKEEN’S HOCKEY 2022 NHL DRAFT FINAL RANKINGS.
Tremendous work by the entire team. Big thank you to
@BrockOtten
for his leadership this season.
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The Winnipeg Jets rank
#13
in the NHL prospect pool. After a strong season under Rick Bowness, they secured a 100-point finish and are looking to capitalize on their championship window. Promising talents like Brad Lambert and Ville Heinola are set to make an impact soon.
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The Carolina Hurricanes rank
#11
in the NHL prospect pool. Under Rod Brind’Amour’s leadership, they’ve consistently advanced in the playoffs while building a strong young core. Top prospects like Alexander Nikishin and Scott Morrow highlight their impressive scouting and
The Utah Hockey Club ranks
#3
in the NHL prospect pool. As the newest team in the league, they are set up for success with top-tier prospects like Dimitri Simashev, Daniil But, and Conor Geekie.
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Discover comprehensive
The Calgary Flames rank
#12
in the NHL prospect pool. With new management making bold moves, they’ve added promising talent like Yegor Sharangovich and Hunter Brzustewicz. Top prospects Dustin Wolf, Matthew Coronato, and Samuel Honzek are poised to make significant impacts.
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The Seattle Kraken rank
#8
in the NHL prospect pool. In their third year, they took a step back with 83 points, securing another high draft pick. New coach Dan Bylsma aims to build on the team's early success.
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Over the past few weeks, we’ve unveiled McKeen's 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings. To recap, our organizational rankings are based on an algorithm that considers the number of prospects within the top 200, weighted by their rankings.
A weight is assigned to each group, and we
Surprise surprise!
The wait is finally over, as we have finally released our preliminary rankings for the
#2021NHLDraft
. From the 'Michigan Three' to Luke Hughes, check out how our top-32 rankings shape up!
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McKeen’s Hockey Pool Yearbook – Detroit Red Wings Top 15 Prospects
Coming in at number 3 as we continue to count down to the top prospect pool in the NHL.
Introduction:
@davehall1289
Prospect Profiles:
@JoshuaBell31
This article provides a team overview and some in depth
The New York Rangers rank
#18
in the NHL prospect pool. With a strong veteran core and promising young talent, they're in their window to win the Cup. Key prospects include Gabe Perreault, Brennan Othmann, and Drew Fortescue.
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The wait is finally over. 👀
After hours of hard work from our team, the McKeen's
#2021NHLDraft
Guide is now available for download!
Over 140 pages of NHL Draft content such as feature articles, player profiles on 300+ prospects, and so much more.
🔗:
MCKEEN’S 2022 NHL DRAFT GUIDE – NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!
Very proud of our team and hope you enjoy our annual Draft Guide.
Much more analysis to come for subscribers on the site prior to Montreal! Stay tuned!
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The Pittsburgh Penguins rank
#23
in the NHL prospect pool. With an aging core and a mixed season, the team faces a crossroads: push for the playoffs or rebuild?
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SCOUCHING
#9
– Adam Sýkora - HK Nitra
8 days from being eligible for the 2023 draft and playing pro in Slovakia
"Sýkora is arguably one of the best raw defensive forwards playing pro hockey eligible for the 2022 NHL Draft" -
@Scouching
#2022NHLDraft
The Boston Bruins rank
#27
in the NHL prospect pool. After losing key veterans, the team saw their first graduations in a few seasons, with John Beecher and Mason Lohrei stepping up.
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THE FILM SQUAD: Rookie Watch
#1
– Lucas Raymond, Detroit Red Wings
1st installment of the season from
@Scouching
@sam_mcgilligan
and
@CoachRevak
If you love to go deep with video, stats and thoughtful commentary, come on in ..🔓for a bit
We have some news
Thread .. 1/ McKeen’s Hockey is very pleased to announce that
@BrockOtten
will be leading our NHL prospects coverage as Director of Prospect Scouting and Analysis. He has been a key contributor and leader on the McKeen’s team for the last number of years.
NHL: Marshall – Dylan Larkin and the concept of ‘200-foot hockey’
@jmarshfof
takes a deep look at the Red Wings captain, Dylan Larkin who recently signed an 8-year, $69.6 million contract extension with an $8.7 million cap.
🔓for a bit. Enjoy
#LGRW
MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL DRAFT – FINAL RANKINGS – TOP 32
After a ton of work from the McKeen's team this season .. here it is - Our final
#2023NHLDraft
ranking
Our top 32 is FREE to read.
@BrockOtten
provides an overview
Magazine will release early June
🧵
Ben Danford is a hidden gem in the 2024 NHL Draft. Our latest scouting report provides in-depth analysis, video breakdowns, and grades on this dynamic defender from the Oshawa Generals.
Read the full article here:
Discover a detailed profile of Danford
The Toronto Maple Leafs rank
#25
in the NHL prospect pool. Despite another first-round playoff exit and cap challenges, there are promising signs with recent standout Easton Cowan and key graduations like Nicholas Robertson and Matthew Knies.
Read the full article here:
MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL PROSPECT REPORT – NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!
Subscribers can download the magazine now.
We will be making a print edition, or direct download without a subscription, available for order soon.
More updates to come .. enjoy
2022 NHL DRAFT: SCOUCHING
#17
– Brad Lambert – C/RW – The Most Misunderstood Player Available in the 2022 NHL Draft
Only a couple of more
@scouchings
to go .. As promised here is the Lambert profile🔓for all to read .. let the discussion begin
MCKEEN’S 2024 WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GUIDE – Team Slovakia
McKeen's
@MatoDeraj
provides a team overview and analysis along with 10 players to watch with profiles plus a sleeper.
2022 NHL DRAFT: SLOVAKIA – Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra by
@MatoDeraj
- 🔓for a bit
#2
on our board in the McKeen´s mid-season ranking. Nemec is a mature, two-way defenseman with a more than decent offensive touch.
2020 NHL Draft: Top Sleepers - a tremendous long read put together by
@BrockOtten
-
@mckeenshockey
analysts around the world were asked for their personal
#2020NHLDraft
sleeper - the result 4000+ words w/ 12
#NHLDraft
prospects to consider - FREE for a bit
The Anaheim Ducks rank
#7
in the NHL prospect pool. With six consecutive seasons missing the playoffs, GM Pat Verbeek has focused on accumulating high draft picks and promising prospects like Cutter Gauthier and Olen Zellweger.
Read the full article here:
2022 NHL DRAFT: SLOVAKIA – Juraj Slafkovský, LW, TPS Turku, Liiga -
@MatoDeraj
🔓for a bit
"Has been compared to all-time greats such as Jaromír Jágr and Marián Hossa before .. a really high ceiling and his skills and size should make him a very high pick"
Tij Iginla is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft. Our latest scouting report dives into his impressive season with the Kelowna Rockets, offering video breakdowns and grades on this lethal scorer and dynamic playmaker.
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Check out McKeen’s 2024 NHL Prospect Report – Risers and Fallers to see which players have dramatically risen or fallen in the rankings this year. Some have climbed, while others have dropped out of the Top 300 entirely.
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To
There is some great
#WorldJuniors
content here - almost 4000 words with a profile on a surprise player to date and a player that is critical to medal hopes - our weekly feature for
@rotoworld
and
@NHLonNBCSports
- Happy New Year
🚨 It's finally here. 🚨
Our final rankings for the
#2021NHLDraft
is now officially LIVE! Top 32 available to all readers, while our complete rankings can be accessible to McKeen's subscribers.
Check it out!
TOP 32:
TOP 217:
EJ Emery's growth this season has been phenomenal, making him one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft. Our latest scouting report provides in-depth analysis, video breakdowns, and grades on this emerging talent from the United States National Team Development
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Getting back to civilization .. I should have mentioned 99 out of our top 100 were drafted. Our best result ever in many years of doing this. Very proud of this team
Went back to check how close some of our final rankings at
@mckeenshockey
got to the real draft order, and these late-round ones are great:
Thomas Milic: ranked 153, went 151
Vojtech Port: ranked 158, went 161
Connor Levis: ranked 214, went 210
Owen Beckner: ranked 199, went 204
2020 NHL DRAFT FINAL RANKING - Heads up - releasing our final rankings tomorrow - We may tweak whenever the
#NHLDraft
is but a seasons worth of analysis is done - Over 170 scouting reports on the
#2020NHLDraft
class on the site .. Agree or disagree our team has put in the work
VIDEO TEAM: Why I am ranking … Rihito Hamano
While not on many radars this
#2022NHLDraft
eligible prospect from
@stanstead1872
caught
@Scouching
's eye
Leaving it 🔓for a bit so he can make his case.
Ivan Demidov is one of the most electrifying prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft. Our latest scouting report dives into his standout season with SKA-1946 St. Petersburg, highlighting his incredible skill and playmaking abilities.
Read the full article by
@Derek_N_NHL
here:
2023 NHL DRAFT: SLOVAKIA/USHL – Martin Mišiak, RW/C – Scouting Report/Video Review
A deep look by
@MatoDeraj
with video on an interesting prospect currently ranked in our 3rd round.
FREE for a bit.
MCKEEN’S 2024-25 NHL HOCKEY POOL YEARBOOK – NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!
Subscribers can now download the magazine on the website.
Absolutely packed with information!
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MCKEENS 2022 NHL DRAFT GUIDE IS NOW AVAILABLE!
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"The short term returns are in on this trade, but both players involved aren’t done playing hockey after this year."
@AlisonL
's first article re-visits the Josh Anderson/Max Domi trade, giving an in-depth analysis on their impact this season.
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NHL DRAFT PROSPECTS: 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Preview – Players to Watch
The kick off to the
#2024NHLDraft
scouting season - Director of Scouting
@BrockOtten
takes you through the players you will want keep an eye on.
FREE 🔓- mid-summer treat.
The wait is over! Our 2024 NHL Draft Guide is officially out! Get access to both the comprehensive Draft Guide and the 2024 NHL Prospect Report with one subscription for $16.50 CDN. Dive into detailed player profiles, mock drafts, and exclusive insights from our team of 16 global
The Nashville Predators have selected Yegor Surin with the
#22
overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Surin stands out as an exceptionally physical forward with notable finesse and offensive skills. Known for his relentless energy, he excels in physical play, forechecking, and
The Minnesota Wild rank
#5
in the NHL prospect pool. Despite a disappointing season and a coaching change, the Wild boast some exceptional young talent.
Read the full article here:
Explore in-depth scouting reports and exclusive hockey insights in
The Dallas Stars rank
#10
in the NHL prospect pool. Under Jim Nill’s leadership, they've balanced contention with adding elite young talent.
Read the full article on all Stars prospects here:
Dive into comprehensive scouting reports and exclusive hockey
Very excited to announce a new regular column for
@mckeenshockey
by
@ShutdownLine
- NUMBERS AT WORK - this week Corey Sznadjer looks at how Colorado gets the most out of their defensemen - Unlocked for a bit to check it out
MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL PROSPECT REPORT – Releasing next week!
We are very excited to release a new annual, The NHL Prospects Report, that will follow the end of the NHL season.
We will start to release the content next week for subscribers.
More .. 🧵1/4
2022 NHL DRAFT: SCOUCHING
#14
– Juraj Slafkovsky – W – TPS Turku – The Giant of Kosice
@Scouching
breaks down the big wingers game using video and analytics.
Should he go
#1
?
2023 NHL DRAFT: MCKEEN’S MID-SEASON RANKING
It's Live!
#2023NHLDraft
ranking - Top 100 + 20 Honourable Mentions!
A lot of work from the entire team led by
@BrockOtten
+
@Derek_N_NHL
Top 32 (Free)
Top 100 + 20 HM (Subscribers)
"He truly stands on his own this year when it comes to pure, unrelenting creativity and uniqueness."
In his latest,
@Scouching
breaks down one of the most talented players in the
#2021NHLDraft
, Michigan's and
@BCHLSmokeEaters
alum Kent Johnson.
📰🔗:
Exciting News! McKeen's 2024 NHL Draft Guide releases tomorrow, June 13th! Dive into 148 pages of in-depth player profiles, mock drafts, and exclusive insights from our team of 16 global scouts.
Learn more about the Draft Guide and key subscription details:
Excited to announce a new weekly column from
@JeffVeillette
- Oh, Canada will take a weekly look at the teams in the North division - Leaving it unlocked for a while
You are going to want to check out this series by
@sam_mcgilligan
Sam goes deep on the top ranked
#2021NHLDraft
prospects by
@mckeenshockey
team by skill set/characteristics in our scouting reports
We start with Smarts/Hockey IQ .. free for tonight
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2022 NHL DRAFT :WHL – Kevin Korchinski, D, Seattle Thunderbirds
"Projects anywhere from a solid top-four defenseman who can put up points in the NHL, to a guy that ends up a career all-star in the AHL and that’s simply because of his decision making"
The Detroit Red Wings boast the top NHL prospect pool! With Simon Edvinsson, Nate Danielson, and Marco Kasper leading the charge, the Yzerplan is in full swing.
Read the full article here:
For the complete breakdown of the Red Wings' prospects and more,
OHL: Jack Thompson, D, Sudbury (2020)
@BrockOtten
- Not all
#NHLDraft
eligible D are polished products but w/ mobility, elite level shot + aggressiveness as offensive defender, he possesses among the highest upside of any
#2020NHLDraft
OHL defender avail.
Brad Lambert: A Star Fallen, a Lesson Learned, and a Triumphant Resurgence. Once a top prospect, Lambert's journey has been a rollercoaster. From excelling in the Finnish U20 league to a challenging draft year, his story is one of resilience and growth.
Read the full article by