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Finland – Ville Heinola, D, Lukko, Liiga (2019)
Marco Bombino provides a scouting report on 2019 NHL Draft Eligible defender Ville Heinola. One of the top Finnish defenseman available in this years draft he is skating against men in the Liiga and...
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USHL – Egor Afanasyev. RW, Muskegon (2019)
Currently leading the Muskegon Lumberjacks in scoring through the early part of the season, Russian born Egor Afanasyev was identified by NHL Central Scouting as a 'B' prospect as a potential second or...
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USHL – William Francis, D, Cedar Rapids (2019)
William Francis is big 6'4", 210 pound defenseman who Ryan Wagman describes as 'old school' and a commanding presence in his own end. A 'B' ranked prospect by NHL Central Scouting identifying him a...
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USHL – Cam York, D, USNTDP (2019)
One of 28 'A' prospects identified by NHL Central Scouting as a potential first rounder, Cam York leads the stacked US National U18 team and USNTDP Juniors from the back end in scoring with 14 points...
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OHL – Arthur Kaliyev, RW, Hamilton (2019)
Currently sitting at eighth place in OHL scoring including 16 goals (4th in the league) in 17 games (17-16-11-27) Arthur Kaliyev is off to a strong start to his draft year. Marked as an 'A' player to...
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WHL – Kirby Dach, C, Saskatoon
Kirby Dach has enjoyed an explosive start and is fourth in scoring in the WHL with 32 points in 19 games and projects as a high draft pick in 2019. Kevin Gibbons provides a detailed report breaking...
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WHL – Oleg Zaitsev, C, Red Deer (2019)
Russian center Oleg Zaitsev plays a strong two-way game and on both special teams. A 'B' rated player to watch by NHL Central Scouting, indicating a second or third round selection. Vince Gibbons...
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OHL – Michael Vukojevic, D, Kitchener
Big, poised, defensive minded blueliner Michael Vukojevic is relied on by his coaches in all critical situations. In the scouting report below Brock Otten describes Vukojevic as "one of the top...
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OHL – Cole Mackay, RW, Sault Ste Marie (2019)
Tenacious winger Cole Mackay demonstrates good offensive hockey smarts. Average skating ability will limit how far he moves up the board on draft day but brings other skills to the table as outline in...
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WHL – Ethan Anders, G, Red Deer (2019)
One of 33 goaltenders on the NHL Central Scouting watch list, Ethan Anders received a 'C' designation indicating a mid round selection. Vince Gibbons breaks down his game in a detailed scouting report...
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AHL Notebook: Central Division
Welcome to the first in what should be a set of recurring AHL divisional updates that we will be publishing throughout the year. Approximately once per month for each AHL division, we will be bringing...
View ArticleSweden – Philip Broberg, D, AIK, Allsvenskan (2019)
Philip Broberg is another Swedish 'A' prospect to watch from NHL Central Scouting - indicating a potential first round pick. Jimmy Hamrin sees 'A two-way defenseman with great skating and size. In...
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Sweden – Tobias Björnfot, D, Djurgården J20, SuperElit (2019)
Tobias Björnfot is designated an 'A' level player to watch by NHL Central Scouting. Jimmy Hamrin agrees and sees him as a 'being a late first round pick at this point'. He explains in a detailed report...
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November 2019 NHL Draft Ranking
The 2019 draft may still be seven months into the future, but it is not too early to start narrowing our focus on those young players who are primed to be top selections in Vancouver. Of course, some...
View ArticleSweden – Victor Söderström, D, Brynas, SHL (2019)
Victor Soderstrom is ranked 15th on McKeen's preliminary November draft rankings and the third defenseman off the board after fellow Swede Philip Broberg and Bowen Byram from the WHL. Jimmy Hamrin...
View ArticleQMJHL – Xavier Parent, LW, Halifax (2019)
Xavier Parent brought sizzling stats out of minor hockey but enters his draft year as a NHL Central Scouting 'B' prospect to watch - indicating a second or third round pick. He will be overshadowed by...
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QMJHL – Jakob Pelletier, LW, Moncton (2019)
Jakob Pelletier was ranked 22nd in our initial 2019 NHL Draft rankings and is currently tied for sixth in QMJHL scoring with 33 points in 22 games. Mike Sanderson describes Pelletier as a 'coach's...
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QMJHL – Brooklyn Kalmikov, LW, Cape Breton
Mike Sanderson provides a detailed scouting report on Brookly Kalmikov of Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. A 'C' prospect to watch from NHL Central Scouting indicating a mid round pick, his best asset is...
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NCAA – Looking at Hockey East and ECAC Conferences
The Princeton Tigers are off to a good start this season. They were nationally ranked as high as 15 in the early going. Their top line of Max Veronneau (right wing), Alex Riche (center) and Ryan...
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QMJHL – Valentin Nussbaumer, C/LW, Shawinigan (2019)
Valentin Nussbaumer was included in our preliminary honourable mentions as a player that has caught our interest but not a first rounder. It is very early in the season still but he came into it ranked...
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