Draft Scouting
What We Saw From the Predators’ 2022 Development Camp
The On The Forecheck staff shares notes and observations from public practices and the prospect game this week
Nashville Predators Draft Board: Round 1
Will the Preds go with a forward or defender tonight?
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 3
The Preds will select at picks 82 and 84 on Friday.
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 4
The Preds draft eight picks apart in the fourth round.
2022 NHL Entry Draft: July Ranking
My final ranking for next week’s draft.
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 7
Can Nashville find another late-round gem?
NHL Mock Draft 2022: Nashville Predators select Pavel Mintyukov with No. 17 pick
After years of forward investments, Nashville goes back to their blueline.
2022 NHL Entry Draft: June Ranking
My first installment in ranking this year’s draft class.
2022 NHL Draft Notebook: Gauthier, Beck, and Kulich
Taking a look at three potential first-round centers.
2022 NHL Draft Notebook: Kasper, Mešár, and Östlund
Some more potential options for Nashville in round one.
2022 NHL Draft Notebook: Yurov, Trikozov and Perevalov
Taking a look at three draft-eligible Russian forwards.
2022 NHL Draft Notebook: Salomonsson, Odelius and Hävelid
Kicking off the year with a profile on three Swedish defenders in the upcoming draft class.
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 5
Some undersized talent is likely to still be available when the Preds pick.
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 3
Some good options are available in the third round.
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 1
Who might the Predators nab with their top pick?
2021 NHL Entry Draft: July Ranking
My final ranking ahead of next week’s annual selection.
2021 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Samu Tuomaala
The forward might not be in Nashville's reach but could still be a good fit.
2021 NHL Entry Draft: June Ranking
A look at the players heading into the final few weeks before the draft.
2021 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Sean Behrens
The skilled defender is a likely second-round pick.
2021 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Isak Rosén
The Swedish winger has a lot of potential and might go early at the draft.
2021 NHL Entry Draft: April Ranking
My initial top 32 for July’s draft.
2021 NHL Entry Draft Profile: William Eklund
The Swedish winger could be the top forward taken this summer.
2021 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Simon Edvinsson
The towering Swedish defender kicks off this year’s profiles.
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 1
Tonight will be the highest Nashville has picked since 2014.
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 2
The team could add two potential NHL talents with a couple picks early on day two.
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 3
Nashville will pick nearly back to back in the 70’s.
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 5
Nashville will select at pick #135.
Nashville’s Draft Board: Round 6
Pending a trade, Nashville will be done in round six.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Final Ranking
Draft weekend is finally upon us—four months later.