Locked On NHL Prospects

WHY WAS LEO CARLSSON'S OFFER SHEET A LOSE/LOSE FOR ANAHEIM?

In a massive move, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Leo Carlsson to a monster 5x18 contract (that the Ducks matched after the recording). We react to the shifting NHL lands

SCOUT'S LIVE REACTION TO NHL DRAFT | Rounds 2-5

What were our reactions to the Day 2 picks of the NHL Draft? From heavy hitters to upside swings, numerous teams came out with value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c

DRAFT FLOOR WHISPERS & BIG FISH ON THE TRADE BLOCK | What's Next In Crazy Offseason?

What whispers were heard on the draft floor and what's to come from Columbus with both Werenski and Marchenko forcing their ways out? Kareem discusses his experience at t

HOW DID THE LEAFS & SHARKS WIN THE DRAFT?

Beyond simply owning the first and second picks respectively, Toronto and San Jose made the very most of each of their picks. We break down the Leafs' excellent haul of m

SCOUT'S LIVE REACTION TO TOP 10 PICKS | 2026 NHL DRAFT

What were our reactions to the top 10 picks of the NHL Draft? From Stenberg at 2 to Daxon Rudolph raising eyebrows at 4, the excitement was constant! How did you find the

SAN JOSE SHARKS DRAFT PREVIEW | Ivar Stenberg vs. Chase Reid?

With the 2026 NHL Draft just one day away, we zero in on the San Jose Sharks to discuss their options with the 2nd and newly-acquired 9th overall selections. The debate b

NHL BLOCKBUSTERS GALORE! | Byram, Nemec, Eklund, & Kyrou Traded

In perhaps the single most insane day for transactions in the past decade (or more) we saw young elite talents shipped all over the place and multiple Top 10 picks dealt.

FINAL MOCK DRAFT Part 2 | High Upside Swings Available on Day 2

Following up the first 26 picks of our Final Mock Draft which aged poorly due to trades, we look at picks 27 through 50 as the value continues into the second round. From

(A POORLY AGED) FINAL MOCK DRAFT | Who Ends Up Cracking the Top 5?

In an unfortunate series of events, our final mock of the year is tarnished by one of the craziest days of trades in NHL history, seeing multiple top 10 picks change hand

BRADY TKACHUK TRADE REVIEW | Senators Have Options With Haul of Picks

Brady Tkachuk has been traded to the Florida Panthers to team up with his brother, Matthew, while the Senators get a boatload of flexible assets in return. While the lack

WHO SHOULD THE LA KINGS DRAFT AT #17? (w/ Locked On Kings)

With the 2026 NHL Draft moving ever closer and the 17th overall selection on the horizon, the coming 10 days will prove fascinating for the LA Kings' future. An organizat

TOP 10 DEFENCEMAN RANKINGS | Loads of Top Pairing Upside?

The blueline class in the 2026 NHL Draft is hyped up for a reason, with potential top pair pieces available, like Carels, Reid, and Verhoeff. As we begin to unveil our fi

DRAFT PREVIEW: Who Will the Teams Selecting TOP 5 Be Considering on Draft Day?

The 2026 NHL Draft is notoriously open even amongst the class's top talents, with a dozen names with at least a chance of hearing their names selected inside the top 5. W

NIKITA KLEPOV SCOUTING REPORT | OHL's Leading Scorer Has Big-Time Upside!

If you're looking for a swing on high-end details, dual-threat skill, and clear top-six upside, Nikita Klepov could be a steal of a pick in the back half of the first rou

WHO SHOULD THE CALGARY FLAMES DRAFT AT #6? (w/ Locked On Flames)

With the 2026 NHL Draft moving ever closer and the 6th overall selection on the horizon, the coming weeks will prove vital for the Calgary Flames' future. With 7 selectio

ADAM NOVOTNY SCOUTING REPORT | Elite Forechecker with Top 6 Upside?

If you're looking for a swing on high-end checking ability, a heavy shot, and clear top-six upside, Adam Novotny is a gem in the 10-20 range on draft day. From impressive

BREAKING DOWN ELITE PROSPECTS FINAL RANKINGS

The final Elite Prospects rankings for the 2026 Draft have dropped and we discuss various risers & fallers throughout the top 32. While the top 5 doesn't diverge much fro

TOMMY BLEYL SCOUTING REPORT | Could the Most Electrifying Defenceman in the Class go Top 20?

If you're looking for a home run swing outside the top fifteen on elite mobility and plenty of puck-moving and power play upside, Tommy Bleyl is right up your alley. One

TOP 32 HOT TAKE MOCK DRAFT | McKenna Falls to 4 Amid Unhinged Swings

After putting together a mock draft based on needs the other week, we return with the inverse, running with hot takes and unhinged swings. From the Leafs going Ivar Stenb

WYATT CULLEN SCOUTING REPORT | Dynamic Creator On the Rise (w/ Prospect Don)

If you're looking for a home run swing outside the top five on elite skill at forward, Wyatt Cullen may be the most exciting option. The winger is one of the youngest pla