The Hockey News

In the 2023 edition of our highly anticipated Draft Preview, we count down the top 100 prospects with scouting reports on each youngster. Also, we have NHL Team Reports on all 32 clubs, looking at their current status and future needs. Finally, we have features on many of the top prospects, including Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Matvei Michkov and more.

A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN

MASTHEAD

100 HOCKEY STORIES A DAY

SELECTION OF RISK • Swinging big by trading picks for established players isn’t a bad idea for contenders, according to analysis on the success of NHL picks by round – and Tampa Bay’s GM

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

RESTOCK-O-METER • How have repeated trips to the podium helped NHL clubs restock? Here’s a look at the largest hauls of the past 20 years and some insight into how successful these bulk-buying draft days have been

IN THE CARDS

THE COUNTDOWN • All but five NHL organizations have picked a goalie in the first round. But that hasn’t equated to success, as our list of top-picked ’tenders has plenty of whiffs

2023 DRAFT ORDER

PICKS BY ROUND

INDEPENDENCE DAY • Jr. A league’s decision to sever ties with Hockey Canada centered around development fundamentals

MODELLING WITH MATH • Putting prospects into categories gives another context for projection beyond the scouts’ view. And using this model sheds even more light on the 2023 class

THE ONE AND ONLY • The spotlight has been shining on Connor Bedard since he was 12 years old – and now, he’s finally on the verge of realizing his No. 1 draft status and fulfilling his NHL destiny

ADAM’S EVE • Despite being overshadowed by You Know Who, projected No. 2 pick Adam Fantilli is also on the precipice of NHL stardom. And while his road to this point has been unusual, it’s also played a massive role in shaping him into the outstanding player, and person, he’s become

THE GREAT UNKNOWN • It wasn’t long ago Matvei Michkov was mentioned in the same breath as Bedard as the potential No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL draft. But the world has changed, and the wildly talented Russian teenager might not suit up in the NHL for years

ZACH BENSON VS. BRAYDEN YAGER • It’s a coin flip when it comes to these two top-10 prospects from ‘The Dub.’ Are you looking for a super-shooter or a pure playmaker? Does the center have an edge over the winger? Teams’ needs, and the factors detailed here, will tell the tale

LURKING IN THE DEEP • Yes, they’re bottom feeders right now, but with a bundle of picks this summer, a few exciting pieces already in the pipeline and a veteran core who wants to stick around to help, it might not be long until the San Jose Sharks are once again terrorizing Pacific Division foes

THN DRAFT RANKINGS • Bedard enters draft day at the head of the class. Here are the top 100 names most likely to be called

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UNEARTHING RARE GEMS • For teams looking to strike gold in the late rounds, these prospects are worth prospecting

TOP 100 ALPHABETICALLY

SECOND TIME’S A CHARM? • One year can make a huge difference. These 10 passed-over prospects hope it does

WHAT’S INSIDE • Where does your...