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USNTDP: Spencer Knight, G
It has long been clear that Spencer Knight is the top netminder available in the 2019 draft class. The question that the season has sought to answer is whether he would make for a good first round...
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NCAA Playoffs (Pt.1): (1) Massachusetts (national 4th seed) vs (4) Harvard...
This is the best time of the year. Teams are now in the big tournament and they will start to get picked off one at a time. Win and you keep going. Lose now, and there are no other options, you go...
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NCAA Playoffs (Pt.2) – St. Cloud State (top national seed) vs (4) American...
As the NCAA rudely does not split the regional tournaments based on geographic point of origin, while Russ and I cover the various conferences according to geography, our previews are based on matchups...
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OHL: Petr Cajka, C, Erie
Despite being a late 2000-born forward with less than appealing stats, Cajka should definitely be an NHL draft pick this June. The Erie Otters are a rebuilding club and Cajka was one of their most...
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OHL: Nick Robertson, LW, Peterborough
There is a lot to like about Nick Robertson. He has everything you look for in a future top six winger. While undersized, his tenacity makes up for this deficit. On offensive upside alone, his ceiling...
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USA: Cameron Rowe, G, USNTDP
It is easy to get caught up in Cameron Rowe’s relatively poor numbers, especially when compared to his partner in twine, Spencer Knight. I have had some NHL scouts comment to me how remarkable it was...
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OHL: Graeme Clarke, RW, Ottawa
Average size. Average skating ability. And yet he is a potential offensive force because of the individual skill level he possesses. Graeme Clarke should challenge for an OHL scoring title by the time...
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WHL: Lassi Thomson, D, Kelowna
Lassi Thomson is an offensively skilled defender who can play a good two-way game. He can make a difference with his skills, smarts and athleticism. He is a coveted right shot defenseman who is a great...
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WHL: Brett Leason, RW, Prince Albert
I have had five viewings this year of Brett Leason and he has grown on me a bit more each time. He was always an impressive physical presence but has continued to add more layers to his game. Besides...
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McKeen’s April 2019 NHL Draft Rankings – Top 93 – For Subscribers
A powerhouse 2018-19 USNTDP dominates the 2019 draft rankings. Here we are with the penultimate draft rankings for the 2019 class. Many players considered for the list below have finished their...
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McKeen’s April 2019 NHL Draft Rankings – Top 31
A powerhouse 2018-19 USNTDP dominates the 2019 draft rankings. Here we are with the penultimate draft rankings for the 2019 class. Many players considered for the list below have finished their...
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WHL: Matthew Robertson, D, Edmonton
While there isn’t a lot of dynamic type skill in Robertson’s game, he has the makings of an excellent two-way defender. He has elements of his game that could make him an elite defender in his own zone...
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WHL: Aliaksei Protas, C, Prince Albert
Aliaksei Protas is a large throwback type player that finishes checks and keeps opponents honest on the ice. His frame is used to wrap guys up, clog up lanes, or end cycles in the defensive zone. In...
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WHL: Brayden Tracey, LW, Moose Jaw
Brayden Tracey is an interesting prospect as his production has been among the best of all the draft eligible players in the WHL this year. I think his speed and size keep him from being in a higher...
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QMJHL: Mikhail Abramov, C, Victoriaville
To answer the first question, no; Mikhail is not related to Vitalii, the flashy Ottawa Senators prospect who made his NHL debut last month. And no, the Tigres did not take the same jersey and give it...
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QMJHL: Egor Serdyuk, RW, Victoriaville
Egor Serdyuk and his teammate Abramov played together with Team Russia at several tournaments previous to them joining the Tigres, most notably the 5Nations U17 last season, and they developed some...
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USA: Marshall Warren, D, USNTDP
Marshall Warren has emerged from relative obscurity (relative, as there really aren’t any obscure players on the USNTDP) to emerge as potentially the second blueliner drafted from this year’s vaunted...
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Sweden: Albert Johansson, D, Farjestad
Albert Johansson is a raw talent who has emerged over the course of the second half of this season. Earlier, the potential was there but he didn’t take charge of games, playing more on the safe side....
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Post Lottery 2019 NHL Mock Draft
Earlier than usual, just a few hours ago, in the evening of April 9, 2019, with presumptive first overall pick Jack Hughes in attendance, the NHL held its annual draft lottery, geared at awarding the...
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QMJHL: Brett Budgell, LW, Charlottetown
Brett Budgell did not see the growth in his game many had hoped for this year. His points improved, but his points-per-game regressed on a team with less depth at forward this season, and he struggled...
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