Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale of @nhldotcom are your go-to resources on the NHL Draft. From ranking top prospects and dissecting team needs to chatting with scouts and executives and conducting mock drafts, NHL Draft Class provides comprehensive and exclusive coverage of the NHL Draft that can’t be found anywhere else.
S5: Janne Vuorinen, NHL Central Scouting & Leo Carlsson; European draft prospect analysis
Jun 14, 2023
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Leo Carlsson, arguably the top draft prospect from Europe, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale (22:55) to discuss his season, whether he's a center or a wing at the next level and how he's overcome some personal adversity to shine on and off the ice. Also on the show is Janne Vuorinen (1:57) of Central Scouting to provide insight on some of the top International players available for the draft.
S5: NHL Scouting Combine - PART II: Adam Fantilli & Will Smith
Jun 08, 2023
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Adam Fantilli, who could be the No. 2 pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, sat down with co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale for a wide-ranging discussion, including whether he plans to return to Michigan for a second season or jump right into the NHL. The hosts also spent time with William Smith, a likely top-five pick in the draft, to talk about his record-setting World Under-18 Championship and expectations heading into next season at Boston College.
S5: NHL Scouting Combine - PART I: Connor Bedard & Mike Doneghey
Jun 07, 2023
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Connor Bedard, the expected No. 1 pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, sat down with co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale at the NHL Scouting Combine to discuss his season, his expectations for the combine and how much he's starting to learn about the city of Chicago (1:41). The hosts also spent time with Blackhawks director of amateur scouting Mike Doneghey (15:38) to talk about their approach to the No. 1 pick as well as No. 19 in the first round, how Chicago approaches the combine and much more.
S5: David Gregory, NHL Central Scouting; Combine preview and OHL prospect analysis
Jun 01, 2023
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We preview the NHL Scouting Combine with director of NHL Central Scouting David Gregory, who talks about the event's growth and how many prospects will be taking part. Gregory also discusses some of the top Ontario Hockey League players, including Owen Sound forward Colby Barlow and London defenseman Oliver Bonk, and also shares his opinion on the top two players available for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Regina forward Connor Bedard and Michigan center Adam Fantilli.
S5: Pat Cullen, NHL Central Scouting; Top United States prospect analysis
May 25, 2023
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Pat Cullen of NHL Central Scouting joins the show to discuss the top 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft prospects from playing in the United States, among them forwards William Smith, Ryan Leonard and Gabriel Perreault from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-18 team, and Warroad High School forward Jayson Shaugabay, who was voted Mr. Hockey in Minnesota. Cullen also touches on the potential for a position change for NTDP forward Danny Nelson.
S5: J-F Damphousse, NHL Central Scouting; QMJHL draft prospect analysis
May 15, 2023
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J-F Damphousse of NHL Central Scouting joins the show to discuss the top 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft prospects from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, among them Sherbrooke right wing Ethan Gauthier, Moncton defenseman Etienne Morin and Halifax center Mathieu Cataford.
S5: Mock Draft 1.0; NHL Draft Lottery
May 09, 2023
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The NHL Draft Lottery set the order for the first 16 selections, starting with the Chicago Blackhawks winning the No. 1 pick. That means it's time for the first mock draft of the 2023 NHL Draft season. Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale each believe Connor Bedard will be the first player picked, but after that? You'll have to listen to discover the reason behind their picks.
S5: Al Jensen, NHL Central Scouting; Top goalie prospects
Apr 27, 2023
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NHL Central Scouting goalie guru Al Jensen joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top North American goalies for the 2023 NHL Draft, among them Carson Bjarnason of Brandon in the Western Hockey League, Trey Augustine of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and more. There's also a look-ahead to the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery on May 8.
S5: Dan Marr, VP, NHL Central Scouting; Final Rankings
Apr 18, 2023
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Dan Marr, VP of NHL Central Scouting, joins the show to discuss the final rankings of North American and International skaters and goalies for the 2023 NHL Draft. Marr goes in-depth on how the lists were put together, how much time was spent debating Connor Bedard at No. 1, and discusses why certain players were able to move up from the midterm rankings in January. Hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale also discuss the NHL Draft Lottery, which will be held May 8.
S5: Brandon Naurato, Michigan men’s hockey coach
Mar 22, 2023
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University of Michigan coach Brandon Naurato joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss two of the top prospects for the 2023 NHL Draft, forwards Adam Fantilli and Gavin Brindley, their growth this season as college freshmen and Michigan’s preparation for the NCAA Tournament. There’s also some Connor Bedard talk, including Mike’s time in Regina with the projected No. 1 pick of the draft, and his mom.
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