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MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL PROSPECT REPORT – #2 Anaheim Ducks
Prospect System Ranking – 2nd (2nd last year) The first year in a new era in Anaheim under Pat Verbeek did not yield the on-ice step forward the franchise was hoping for. They have had three...
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MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL PROSPECT REPORT – #1 New Jersey Devils
Prospect System Ranking – 1st (3rd last year) What a difference a year makes, after finishing 28th in the league with 63 points in 2021-22 to finishing third in the league with 113 points and advancing...
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MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL DRAFT – FINAL RANKINGS – TOP 32
It’s that time! The McKeen’s scouting staff has finalized our final rankings for the 2023 NHL Draft ahead of the release of our draft guide in a few weeks. As per usual, our list runs 224 players deep...
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MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL DRAFT – FINAL RANKINGS – TOP 224 Plus Honourable Mentions
It’s that time! The McKeen’s scouting staff has finalized our final rankings for the 2023 NHL Draft ahead of the release of our draft guide in a few weeks. As per usual, our list runs 224 players deep...
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STANLEY CUP FINAL: VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS – Goaltending key...
SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 07: Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) eyes Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) as he attacks with he puck during the game between the Vegas Golden Knights and...
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2023 CHL Memorial Cup Tournament Review
The CHL Memorial Cup tournament is the crown jewel of the CHL season, with the champions of the OHL, QMJHL, WHL, along with a host city team, playing for the right to be called Memorial Cup Champions....
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MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL DRAFT GUIDE – Two Round Mock Draft
First Round 1 - Chicago Blackhawks - Connor Bedard (Regina, WHL) Regardless of whether you believe that the Hawks deserved to win the first overall selection…it did happen. And the timing for the...
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MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL DRAFT GUIDE – Now Available for Download!
We are proud to release our McKeen's 2023 NHL Draft Guide as a downloadable magazine. Our team has put in tremendous work in rinks around the world these rankings and reports would not be possible...
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2023 NHL DRAFT: Movers and Shakers for 2023 – Fast second half risers
Our 2023 NHL Draft Guide has dropped (found here). As is the case every year, massive amounts of time and effort went into covering this year’s draft crop. Additionally, as is the case every year,...
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2023 NHL DRAFT: Russia – Dmitri Simashev, D, Loko Yaroslavl– Scouting...
Dmitri Simashev 2023 NHL Draft Eligible Position: D, Shoots: D H/W: 6’4”, 201lbs Date of Birth: 2004-02-04 Simashev is a huge defender who received opportunities to play in the KHL at the beginning of...
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2023 NHL Combine: Part One – Fitness Testing Overview & Results
Another NHL Combine has come and gone in Buffalo, NY this past week. For the 106 invited players, it was a week full of 1-on-1 interviews with NHL teams, interviews with the media, and a variety of...
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2023 NHL Combine: Part Two – Media Availability Interviews
Joely Stockl and Chase Rochon had the opportunity to represent McKeen’s at the 2023 NHL Combine this past weekend, and interview many players during media availability. Media Availability is the very...
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2023 NHL DRAFT: Russia – Matvei Michkov, RW, SKA St. Petersburg-HK Sochi...
FRISCO, TX USA - MAY 1: Russia's Matvei Michkov #17 skates to the bench after scoring a third period goal against the Czech Republic during preliminary round action at the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey U18...
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2023 NHL DRAFT: Canada – Luca Pinelli, C, Ottawa 67’s (OHL) – Scouting...
Luca Pinelli of the Ottawa 67's. Photo by Robert Lefebvre /OHL Images. Luca Pinelli 2023 NHL Draft Eligible 5’ 8”, 165 pounds DOB: April 5th, 2005 Ottawa 67’s Twenty years ago, a player like Luca...
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2023 NHL DRAFT: Canada – Étienne Morin, D, Moncton Wild Cats (QMJHL) –...
Étienne Morin 2023 NHL Draft Eligible Position: D, Shoots: L H/W: 6’0”, 176lbs Date of Birth: 2005-03-29 Stats to Date: 67GP – 21G – 51A – 72PTS To me, Étienne Morin is undoubtedly the best defenceman...
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MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL DRAFT GUIDE – The McKeen’s team sleeper picks
One of the questions consistently asked of us on social media is “who are your favourite sleepers this year?” The concept of a draft “sleeper,” or a player currently flying under the radar is something...
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2023 NHL DRAFT: Canada – Nick Lardis, LW, Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL) – Scouting...
Nick Lardis 2023 NHL Draft Eligible There are not many players that have elevated their draft stock as much as Nick Lardis has in the second half of the season. Here at McKeen’s, we have him ranked at...
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MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL DRAFT GUIDE – Two Round Mock Draft
First Round 1 - Chicago Blackhawks - Connor Bedard (Regina, WHL) Regardless of whether you believe that the Hawks deserved to win the first overall selection…it did happen. And the timing for the...
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2023 NHL DRAFT: Canada – Hunter Brzustewicz, D, Kitchener Rangers (OHL) –...
Hunter Brzustewicz of the Kitchener Rangers. Photo by Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Hunter Brzustewicz 2023 NHL Draft Eligible 5'11", 185 pounds DOB: 2004-11-29 The quarterback of the Kitchener Rangers,...
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2023 NHL DRAFT: Q&A with Austria’s very own David Reinbacher
EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 10: Austria's David Reinbacher #5 takes a slapshot against Sweden in Preliminary Round - Group B action at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on August...
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