Draft Scouting
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.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Vasili Ponomaryov
The Russian forward should be a second-round target for Nashville.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Noel Gunler
The offensive-minded Swede could be an option at 11th overall.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Brock Faber
Faber may be the second U.S. Development Program defender off the board in October.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Rodion Amirov
The Russian should be taken off the board in the 10-20 range.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Ozzy Wiesblatt
The Prince Albert Raider should be an early second round pick come October.