Draft Scouting
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.
2020 NHL Entry Draft July Ranking
This month my draft ranking expands to two rounds.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Topi Niemelä
The Finnish defender impressed the Liiga at just 17 years old.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Marat Khusnutdinov
Khusnutdinov has been a fast-rising skater among evaluators this season.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Zion Nybeck
Sweden’s diminutive forward has electrifying skill.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Jacob Perreault
The son of a former Predator made a definitive mark on the OHL this season.
2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Lukas Cormier
Cormier has the tools to stand out from the QMJHL pack.
2020 NHL Entry Draft April Ranking
My first installment in ranking prospects for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.