NHL Mock Draft: Final Projection For The 2026 NHL Draft From Chris Peters

The NHL Draft is finally here and it has already been a wild week. Trades have shaken up the top 10, which is especially rare. It has somewhat changed the outlook of what can and will happen during the draft. There’s so much intrigue, it feels like doing a mock is even more chaotic than most years.

Jun 26

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Top 75 Players Ranked By Chris Peters

There has never been a draft quite like the 2026 NHL Draft to my memory. Not as long as I've been doing dedicated draft coverage for the last 13 years. That creates excitement, some drama and a whole lot of unpredictability. Starting at the very top of this draft, the lack of certainty and the level of risk associated with each prospect creates heartburn for scouts and fans alike, but it does make things a little more interesting.

Jun 15

USHL Conference Finals Preview: Muskegon Vs. Madison; Fargo Vs. Sioux Falls

Only four teams remain in the hunt for the most coveted trophy in U.S. junior hockey. The Clark Cup Playoffs' conference finals are now set after a pair of Games 5 Tuesday night settled the last two spots.

Apr 30

USHL Clark Cup Playoffs 2026 Schedule: First Round Set To Begin Thursday

The USHL’s regular season has reached its conclusion and the best time of year is here! Twelve teams are still standing in the race for the coveted Clark Cup with eight of those 12 set for a best-of-three first round starting Thursday.

Apr 7

Des Moines Buccaneers Forward Blake Zielinski Wins USHL's Gaudreau Award

Des Moines Buccaneers star Blake Zielinski has been named the second recipient of The Gaudreau Award in the USHL, awarded annually to the player in the league that best embodies the spirit of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.

Apr 4

Why The Boston Bruins Are Sending James Hagens To The AHL To Start

The Boston Bruins announced overnight that James Hagens had signed an amateur tryout agreement with the AHL’s Providence Bruins. This news came as a surprise considering that many believed that the No. 7 overall pick of the Boston Bruins would be signing his NHL entry-level contract and join the NHL club for the remainder of the season.

Mar 24

Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medal Was No Miracle, But It Wasn't Easy

In a cynical world, there is no such thing as magic or destiny or fate. In sports, though? We’re reminded time and time again that there are things that cannot be explained, there are moments that exist that defy probabilities there are people who rise in ways we never thought possible.

Feb 22

Lightning Prospect Caleb Heil Continues To Develop And Impress In USHL

Few goalies have more USHL experience than Caleb Heil in recent years.

Jan 26

Top Prospect Tynan Lawrence Joining Boston University For Rest Of Season

In a major development as far as 2026 NHL Draft watchers are concerned, Tynan Lawrence is leaving the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks to join Boston University for the second half of the NCAA season. Lawrence is one of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft and likely the No. 1 center that will be chosen next June. The move was first reported by TSN's Darren Dreger and independently confirmed by FloSports.

Jan 6

The NHL Draft Prospects You Need To Watch At World Juniors 2026

The 2026 World Junior Championship is particularly loaded with high end prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft. You might be seeing close to half of the first round on display in this tournament including a wide variety of players that have at one point or another been viewed as challengers for the No. 1 spot in June.

Dec 26, 2025

Team USA Lineup For Final Pre-Tournament Game Vs. Finland

We're getting our last look at Team USA as they prepare for the 2026 World Junior Championship as they take on Finland in their final pre-tournament game Tuesday night in Duluth.

Dec 23, 2025

Five Takeaways As The USHL Season Reaches The Holiday Break

The holiday break is here and as USHL teams approach or reach the 30-game mark, many consider this the halfway point. The league returns to action on Dec. 27 with eight games.

Dec 19, 2025

Sabres Prospect Ryan Rucinski Leads Youngstown To Strong First Half

Ryan Rucinski brought plenty of USHL experience into this season. The Ohio native played 53 games during the 2023-24 campaign, followed by 49 last winter, along with 10 career playoff games – all for his home state Youngstown Phantoms.

Dec 12, 2025

Mason West Expected To Make Season Debut With USHL's Fargo Force

Nov. 21, 2025 – a night Mason West will never forget. The senior quarterback led Edina to a 42-35 win and a Minnesota Class 6A title – completing a goal he’d set to accomplish.

Dec 10, 2025

Team USA World Junior Camp Roster 2026 Revealed: Instant Analysis

The U.S. National Junior Team is beginning to take shape for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, which opens Dec. 26 in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn. Team USA will be going for its unprecedented third-straight gold medal on home ice and now we have an idea of who will take on that challenge.

Dec 1, 2025