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  • • Dalibor Dvorsky – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
    Dalibor Dvorsky 2022-23 Team: AIK (HockeyAllsvenskan)Date of Birth: June 15, 2005Place of Birth: Zvolen, SlovakiaHeight: 6-foot-1, Weight: 201 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting…...2023
  • UNH Commits Update 2-1-2023: NHL Draft Prospects
    • UNH Commits Update 2-1-2023: NHL Draft Prospects
    Connor MacPhersonRanked #134 Ryan ConmyRanked #211 Ryan MacPhersonRanked #223 News & Notes NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings On January 13th the NHL Central Scouting Service (NHL CSS) published their 2023 Draft Prospect Midterm Rankings. 3 players committed to the University of New Hampshire - Connor MacPherson (3/2/05), Ryan Conmy (10/23/04) and Ryan MacPherson (3/2/05) - were added to C...2023
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  • • Consolidated midterm 2023 NHL Draft rankings
    In mid-January, Central Scouting released their midterm draft rankings for the 2023 NHL draft. This, coupled with the completion of the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championships, has prompted many junior hockey experts and enthusiasts to release updated 2023 draft rankings as well. The 2023 NHL Draft has a clear cut number one player in Connor … The post Consolidated midterm 2023 NHL Draft rank...2023
  • • Maple Leafs: 5 Early 2023 Draft Targets
    Recently, NHL Central Scouting released their mid-term rankings for the 2023 NHL Draft. If you haven’t been keeping tabs, this is poised to be a very deep draft with generational…...2023
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  • • UNH Commits Update 2-1-2023: NHL Draft Prospects
    Connor MacPhersonRanked #134 Ryan ConmyRanked #211 Ryan MacPhersonRanked #223 News & Notes NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings On January 13th the NHL Central Scouting Service (NHL CSS) published their 2023 Draft Prospect Midterm Rankings. 3 players committed to the University of New Hampshire - Connor MacPherson (3/2/05), Ryan Conmy (10/23/04) and Ryan MacPherson (3/2/05) - were added to C...2023
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Jonathan Lekkerimaki may be the best pure goal scorer in the draft
    Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images The Swedish sniper would be a great value pick at #12 It’s that time of year again! We’re less than a month away from the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, on Thursday, July 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking at #6 and #12. Jonathan Lekkerimaki Position: RWTeam: Djugardens (SHL)Date of Birth: July 24, 2004Birthplace: Huddinge, Sw...2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: David Jiricek could solidify the top defensive pairing for the next decade
    Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images With the glut of young forwards in the system, would Jarmo go defense with his top pick in the 2022 NHL Draft? It’s that time of year again! We’re less than a month away from the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, on Thursday, July 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking at #6 and #12. David Jiricek Position: DefensemanTeam: HC Skoda Plzen (...2022
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Zachary L’Heureux is a loose cannon with a cannon shot
    Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images Can he light the cannon in Columbus? Ok, I’ll stop with this now We are less than a week away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. Zachary L’Heureux Position: CenterTeam: Ha...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Fyodor Svechkov is a savvy passer and defensively adept
    Ominous sign when this is the one photo Getty Images has of Svechkov (#9) ... | Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images Can one ever have too many Russian prospects? We are less than two weeks away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that ro...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - Corson Ceulemans
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Ceulemans is a talented prospect, but one with inconsistencies and a tendency to get beaten by overcommitting. We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and ...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Oskar Olausson has lots of overlooked talent
    Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images The smooth-skating winger could be a great addition late in the first round We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. Oskar Olausson Position: LW/...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Cole Sillinger has a high ceiling and Columbus connections
    Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images He’s the son of former Blue Jacket Mike Sillinger We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. Cole Sillinger Position...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Chaz Lucius may be the best goal scorer in the draft
    Photo: Rena Laverty Should the Jackets reach for the young centerman at #5? We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #30 or #31. Chaz Lucius Position: CTeam: USA Hockey National Team Devel...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Brandt Clarke the next big Blue Jackets D-man?
    Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images Could Clarke be wearing the Union blue next season? We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #30 or #31. Brandt Clarke Position: DefensemanTeam: HC Nove...2021
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  • 2023
    "Recently, NHL Central Scouting released their mid-term rankings for the 2023 NHL Draft."

  • 2022
    "Here are the top prospects according to NHL Central Scouting."

  • 2021
    "2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Brandt Clarke the next big Blue Jackets D-man?"

  • 2020
    "Before his selection by the Flyers in the 2019 draft, Brink committed to the University of Denver as the program’s top recruit, having been listed as the 19th-ranked North American skater on the NHL’s Central Scouting list ahead of his selection at 34th overall."

  • 2019
    "NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr pegged US-born Jack Hughes as a potential top draft prospects while attending a skills camp in Toronto two years ago         "

  • 2017
    "The 18-year-old has gone from being unranked on to noticed by NHL's Central Scouting."

  • 2016
    "NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr said negotiations are ongoing and supports the Sabres' bid because of B."

  • 2015
    "The London Knights and Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League each had three players earn A ratings from NHL Central Scouting in its November players to watch list for the 2016 NHL Draft, released Tuesday."

  • 2014
    "Listed 18th among North American goalies in NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings, he jumped all the way to fifth in that agency’s final list."

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  • • UNH Commits Update 2-1-2023: NHL Draft Prospects
    Connor MacPhersonRanked #134 Ryan ConmyRanked #211 Ryan MacPhersonRanked #223 News & Notes NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings On January 13th the NHL Central Scouting Service (NHL CSS) published their 2023 Draft Prospect Midterm Rankings. 3 players committed to the University of New Hampshire - Connor MacPherson (3/2/05), Ryan Conmy (10/23/04) and Ryan MacPherson (3/2/05) - were added to C...2023
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  • • Consolidated midterm 2023 NHL Draft rankings
    In mid-January, Central Scouting released their midterm draft rankings for the 2023 NHL draft. This, coupled with the completion of the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championships, has prompted many junior hockey experts and enthusiasts to release updated 2023 draft rankings as well. The 2023 NHL Draft has a clear cut number one player in Connor … The post Consolidated midterm 2023 NHL Draft rank...2023
  • • Maple Leafs: 5 Early 2023 Draft Targets
    Recently, NHL Central Scouting released their mid-term rankings for the 2023 NHL Draft. If you haven’t been keeping tabs, this is poised to be a very deep draft with generational…...2023
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  • 2023 NHL draft: Midseason prospect rankings, led by Connor Bedard
    • 2023 NHL draft: Midseason prospect rankings, led by Connor Bedard
    The NHL's Central Scouting Bureau released its midseason prospect rankings, featuring 400 players....2023
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  • • Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #25 Ivan Zhigalov
    Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images The organization’s newest and youngest goalie prospect hopes to move up the list. The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Mile High Hockey staff. Eight writers have ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2022, in the Colorado Avalanche organization. Each participant used their own metric of value to rank each player. No...2022
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  • • 2022 NHL Draft: Blue Jackets Day Two Recap
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images How did the Blue Jackets fair in rounds 2-7? After a rollercoaster of a day one that welcomed two new Blue Jackets in David Jiricek and Denton Mateychuk, Jarmo and company shifted their focus to day two and rounds two through seven. They likely had two main objectives: draft a center and a goalie. They did just that, and more. Here’s what went down. #44:...2022
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  • • Avalanche select Chris Romaine with 193rd pick
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Avalanche select Chris Romaine of USPS-Prep in the 6th round. The Colorado Avalanche didn’t have a pick until late in the 6th round in this years draft. Still there is work to be done in the second day of the NHL Entry Draft. The Avalanche used their first pick on 18-year-old Chris Romaine out of Milton Academy with the 193 pick. Congratulations to 04...2022
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  • • Draft Mailbag: Bring on the third round!
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images A look at the options and opportunities the Avalanche have with their four-pick 2022 draft class. With the NHL entry draft in Montreal first up in the order of the offseason events the Colorado Avalanche still celebrating their Stanley Cup victory will take a backseat in the festivities holding only four draft picks. Unless moves are made their 2022 dra...2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Marco Kasper is the year’s top European center
    Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images Smart, hard-working could fit the Jackets’ style The first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft is tomorrow, y’all! The Columbus Blue Jackets pick at #6 and #12. Could this player be one of their selections? Marco Kasper Position: CTeam: Roge BK (SHL)Date of Birth: August 8, 2004Birthplace: Innsbruck, AustriaHeight: 6’2”Weight: 187 lbsShoots: Left Ranking...2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Liam Ohgren has no flaws
    Jarmo’s made several off-the-board picks recently; will Liam Ohgren be next? It’s that time of year again! We’re less than a week away from the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, on Thursday, July 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking at #6 and #12. Next up, Liam Ohgren: Liam Ohgren Position: LWTeam: Djurgardens IFDate of Birth: January 28, 2004Birthplace: Stockholm, SwedenHeight: 6’1...2022
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  • • UNH Commits Update 2-1-2023: NHL Draft Prospects
    Connor MacPhersonRanked #134 Ryan ConmyRanked #211 Ryan MacPhersonRanked #223 News & Notes NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings On January 13th the NHL Central Scouting Service (NHL CSS) published their 2023 Draft Prospect Midterm Rankings. 3 players committed to the University of New Hampshire - Connor MacPherson (3/2/05), Ryan Conmy (10/23/04) and Ryan MacPherson (3/2/05) - were added to C...2023
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  • • Draft Mailbag: Bring on the third round!
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images A look at the options and opportunities the Avalanche have with their four-pick 2022 draft class. With the NHL entry draft in Montreal first up in the order of the offseason events the Colorado Avalanche still celebrating their Stanley Cup victory will take a backseat in the festivities holding only four draft picks. Unless moves are made their 2022 dra...2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Profile: Conor Geekie has the size and power to make NHL teams salivate, but his skating leaves a lot to be desired
    Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images He could be a hit, or he could not live up to his profile. His development at the next level will be critical. It’s that time of year again! The first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft is tonight, Thursday, July 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking at #6 and #12. Our next profile: Conor Geekie. Conor Geekie Position: CenterTeam: Winnipe...2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Marco Kasper is the year’s top European center
    Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images Smart, hard-working could fit the Jackets’ style The first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft is tomorrow, y’all! The Columbus Blue Jackets pick at #6 and #12. Could this player be one of their selections? Marco Kasper Position: CTeam: Roge BK (SHL)Date of Birth: August 8, 2004Birthplace: Innsbruck, AustriaHeight: 6’2”Weight: 187 lbsShoots: Left Ranking...2022
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  • • NHL Mock Draft 2022: Columbus Blue Jackets select Cutter Gauthier with sixth pick
    Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images He could add the size and skill we need at forward With the sixth selection in the 2022 SBNation NHL Mock Draft, on behalf of the Columbus Blue Jackets we are happy to select forward Cutter Gauthier out of the U.S. National Team Development Program. The full mock draft can be followed here. The first five selections were: 1. Shane Wright - MTL2. Logan ...2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Matthew Savoie packs a powerful playmaking punch
    Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images Despite his vertical challenges, Savoie is impossible to ignore It’s that time of year again! We’re less than a month away from the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, on Thursday, July 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking at #6 and #12. Next up, Matthew Savoie: Matthew Savoie Position: CTeam: Winnipeg IceDate of Birth: January 1, 2004 (same...2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: David Jiricek could solidify the top defensive pairing for the next decade
    Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images With the glut of young forwards in the system, would Jarmo go defense with his top pick in the 2022 NHL Draft? It’s that time of year again! We’re less than a month away from the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, on Thursday, July 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking at #6 and #12. David Jiricek Position: DefensemanTeam: HC Skoda Plzen (...2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Juraj Slafkovsky is the next great power forward
    Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images With a comparison to a Columbus legend It’s that time of year again! We’re less than a month away from the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, on Thursday, July 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking at #6 and #12. Next up, another top prospect: Juraj Slafkovsky Position: LWTeam: TPS (Liiga)Date of Birth: March 30, 2004Birthpl...2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Simon Nemec is a two-way defenseman
    Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Most think he’s a top five pick, but if not... It’s that time of year again! We’re less than a month away from the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, on Thursday, July 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking at #6 and #12. Simon Nemec Position: DefensemanTeam: HK Nitra (Slovakia)Date of Birth: February 15, 2004Birthplace: Lipt...2022
  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Francesco Pinelli is a creative, playmaking center
    Another candidate for our late first round picks We are less than a week away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. Francesco Pinelli Position: CenterTeam: Kitchener Rangers (OHL)Date of Birth: April 11, 2003Birthplace...2021
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  • • Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #25 Ivan Zhigalov
    2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Matthew Savoie packs a powerful playmaking punch
    2022
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Brennan Othmann
    Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images We are less than two weeks away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. Brennan Othmann Position: Left WingTeam: Flint Firebirds (OHL)Date of Birth: 1/5/2003Birthplace: Scarbo...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Isak Rosén
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images With his speed and strong shot, Rosén has a bright future in the NHL. We are less than two weeks away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #30 or #31. Isak Rosén Position: LW/RW...2021
  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Aatu Räty comes in with high potential after a little bit of adversity
    Photo by Peter Kovalev\TASS via Getty Images On paper it looks like Aatu Räty fills a need for the Blue Jackets. We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #30 or #31. Aatu Räty Position: Ce...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Chaz Lucius may be the best goal scorer in the draft
    2021
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  • • 2021 Blue Jackets Draft Prospect Profile: Luke Hughes could be much-needed bolster to CBJ defense
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images And the CBJ defense has some gaping holes to fill. We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #30 or #31. Position: DefensemanTeam: U.S. National TeamDate...2021
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  • • 2020 Draft Prospect Profile: A creative, shot-savvy winger with an NHL family history? Sign us up for Lukas Reichel
    Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images When can he start? Every day leading up to the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft on Tuesday, October 6, we will be profiling prospects who are likely to be in range of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ selection at #21. Lukas Reichel Position: LWTeam: Eisbären Berlin (DHL)Date of Birth: May 17, 2002Birthplace: Nuremberg, GermanyHeight: 6’0”Weight: 17...2020
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  • • 2020 Draft Prospect Profile: Hendrix Lapierre could be a late first round wild card, but comes with injury concerns
    Photo by Mathieu Belanger/Getty Images After an injury-plagued season, the talented center from the QMJHL is a wild card in the 2020 draft. Every day leading up to the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft on Tuesday, October 6, we will be profiling prospects who are likely to be in range of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ selection at #21. We will continue our player reviews of the forwards later in th...2020
  • • 2020 Draft Prospect Profile: Jacob Perreault could bring sniper shot to CBJ
    Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images As long as he beefs up on his defense, we’d love to have him. Every day leading up to the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft on Tuesday, October 6, we will be profiling prospects who are likely to be in range of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ selection at #21. We will continue our player reviews of the forwards later in the week as well. Jacob Perreault Position: ...2020

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  • • Sabres in talks with NHL to continue hosting rookie combine
    BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Sabres are in talks with the NHL to have Buffalo continue hosting the league's annual pre-draft rookie combine. NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr said negotiations are ongoing and supports the Sabres' bid because of B......2016
  • • Tkachuk, Nylander earn top Central Scouting grades
    The London Knights and Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League each had three players earn A ratings from NHL Central Scouting in its November players to watch list for the 2016 NHL Draft, released Tuesday. Among the players Central......2015
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  • • Players Boston Bruins Should Target with No. 14 Overall Pick
    2015
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  • • Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel Lead CSS’ Midterm 2015 NHL Draft Rankings
    The midterm 2015 NHL draft rankings from Central Scouting Service were released Tuesday and there aren’t......2015
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  • Top prospects for the 2022 NHL draft, led by Shane Wright, Logan Cooley, Juraj Slafkovsky
    • Top prospects for the 2022 NHL draft, led by Shane Wright, Logan Cooley, Juraj Slafkovsky
    The NHL draft is coming up on July 7 and 8. Who will your team take? Here are the top prospects according to NHL Central Scouting....2022
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  • • NHL Draft 2016: Predicting Where Elite Talent Will Land in 1st-Round Mock Draft
    2016
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  • • 2015 World Junior Championship Gold Medal Game Rosters for Canada and Russia
    Team Canada Roster NOTE: "2015" under NHL Status indicates player eligible for 2015 NHL Draft * Indicates "A"-level Player to Watch, according to NHL Central Scouting ** Indicates "B"-level Player to Watch, according to NHL Central Scouting **......2015
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  • • Avalanche select Chris Romaine with 193rd pick
    2022
  • • DU Pioneers freshman Bobby Brink is having a year to remember
    Photo by Katie Friedman/NHLI via Getty Images From being named the USHL Foward of the Year, to being 2nd-round NHL draft pick, to the youngest member of Team USA, to one of the NCAA’s top freshman, it’s been quite a year for the DU Pioneer MAGNESS ARENA — Denver Pioneers freshman Bobby Brink is having quite the year to remember. After being named the USHL Forward of the Year, and shortly befor...2020
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  • • Central Scouting to present E.J. McGuire Award
    SUNRISE, Fla. -- The late E.J. McGuire, who served as director of NHL Central Scouting for seven years before dying of cancer in April 2011, has always remained in the hearts and minds of those attending the NHL Scouting Combine and NHL Draft each......2015
  • • NHL Combine 2016 Results: Full Results, Measurements, Highlights, Top Prospects
    2016
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  • • Matthews, Tkachuk atop NHL Central Scouting Bureau's mid-season prospect rankings
    2016
  • • 2016 NHL Mock Draft: Latest Predictions for All 1st-Round Prospects
    2016
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  • • Erie Otters centre Connor McDavid tops NHL Central Scouting Bureau list
    NEW YORK, N.Y. - Erie Otters centre Connor McDavid remained in top spot Tuesday as the NHL Central Scouting Bureau released its mid-season rankings for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. McDavid has 60 points (21 goals, 39 assists) in 23 games this se......2015
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  • • Draft Mailbag: Bring on the third round!
    2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Profile: Conor Geekie has the size and power to make NHL teams salivate, but his skating leaves a lot to be desired
    2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Marco Kasper is the year’s top European center
    2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Pavel Mintyukov has a lot of upside
    Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images There’s a lot to like about a big, mobile, and agile defenseman. It’s that time of year again! We’re two days away from the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, on Thursday, July 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking at #6 and #12. Pavel Mintyukov Position: DTeam: Saginaw Spirit (OHL)Date of Birth: November 25, 2003Birthplace: Moskva, RussiaHe...2022
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  • • 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Simon Nemec is a two-way defenseman
    2022
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Xavier Bourgault could be a late first round steal
    The Quebec native has NHL translatable skill We are less than two weeks away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31. Xavier Bourgault Position: Center/Right WingTeam: Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)Date of Birth: October 2...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Isak Rosén
    2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Sebastian Cossa is the other top goalie in the class
    Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images The Top Ranked North American Goalie for this Year’s Draft We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #30 or #31. Sebastian Cossa Position: GoalieTeam: Edmo...2021
  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Mason McTavish is a big, skilled center
    Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images Teams are going to hate playing against this kid We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #30 or #31. Mason McTavish Position: CenterTeam: Peterborough ...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Kent Johnson, another center, another Wolverine
    South Bend Tribune-USA TODAY NETWORK This scoring centerman is needed in Columbus We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #30 or #31. Kent Johnson Position: CenterTeam: University of Mich...2021
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  • • 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Sasha Pastujov a solid scorer, possibly a later round selection?
    Photo by Donny DiCaprio/NHLI via Getty Images Sounds like the skating needs work, but he can score. We are less than a month away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #30 or #31. Sasha Pastujov Position: Left Wing ...2021
  • • 2016 NHL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Order and Final Landing Spots for Top Prospects
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  • • NHL Draft 2015: Predicting Where Elite Talent Will Land in 1st-Round Mock Draft
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  • • The Latest Buzz on the Top Prospects in the 2015 NHL Draft Class
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