2026 NHL Draft Rankings: McKenna leads pre-U-18 World Championship top 75 Prepare for one of the biggest events of the NHL Draft calendar by checking out who's hot and who's not.

It's time for a new @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social #NHLDraft rankings.

Just in time for the #U18MensWorlds:

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Canada's coaching staff for the U-18 Men's World Championship in Slovakia:

Coach: Drew Bannister
Assistants: Matt Anholt and Mark O'Leary
Goalie: Dan De Palma
Video: Ryan Aasman

Michael Hage has been a star at every level he has ever played.

This weekend, he's chasing after the Frozen Four title.

And then? He'll be ready to turn pro.

My story on one of the most intriguing center prospects in hockey right now:

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Top 10 NHL prospects to watch at the 2026 NCAA men’s Frozen Four Michael Hage, Will Zellers and Jack Ivankovic are among the top stars chasing the spotlight – and a national title – at the Frozen Four.

With the Frozen Four coming up, I looked at some of the top NHL prospects to watch.

Michael Hage, Cole Reschny, Eric Pohlkamp and more:

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Rangers’ Gabe Perreault won’t win the Calder, but his rookie season deserves love After a strong college career, Perreault has adapted quite nicely for the Rangers this season.

Gabe Perreault won't win the Calder Trophy – but his second-half play has been impressive for the #NYR youngster.

I took a look at a winger with a bright future in the Big Apple:

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Who is Kade O’Rourke, the 2029 NHL Draft prospect headed for exceptional status? O'Rourke is expected to become the first American-born player to earn exceptional status.

Kade O'Rourke is expected to become the next CHLer to gain exceptional status.

What do you need to know about the right-handed defender?

I took a look at the 2029 #NHLDraft star:

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April Calder Trophy Update: Nobody can catch Schaefer… right? It's a one-horse race for the Calder – but it's a strong group overall.

Matthew Schaefer is cruising to the Calder Trophy this year.

But how does the rest of the top 10 stack up?

The #GoHabsGo, in particular, have a lot of representation:

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2026 NHL Draft: 10 top-producing CHL prospects you need to know A pair of twins led the entire CHL in scoring – and they haven't even been drafted yet.

The CHL had plenty of high-end producers during the regular season.

From the Ruck twins to some re-entrys, here's a look at some notable #NHLdraft prospects:

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Red Wings’ Trey Augustine is one of the NHL’s top goaltending prospects Augustine has the numbers and the athleticism teams crave. But the biggest challenges are yet to come.

Trey Augustine is one of the best goaltending prospects.

I took a look at the Detroit Red Wings netminder after he signed his entry-level contract today:

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Stupid voice to text 😡😤😡

What the Flyers are getting in star prospect Porter Martone Martone was one of the best players in college – someone Michigan State leaned on heavily. The Flyers are about to do the same very, very soon.

#LetsGoFlyers fans, it's an exciting time.

Porter Martone has arrived. He's one of the top prospects in hockey, and he's ready to bring size, skill and hockey sense to the lineup.

Scouting report for @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social:

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Not uncommon for young sinners to move to the wing early in their pro careers, even in the SHL.

Sorry just saw this now - he was drafted as a center and that's what he saw himself as.

We'll see him there tonight.

Scouting reports on recently signed CHL/NCAA free agents Get to know the new faces hoping to crack your favorite NHL teams in the not-so-distant future.

Did your team recently sign an NCAA UFA?

I looked at 11 recent college signings and speculated on the career paths moving forward:

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What are the Blackhawks getting in hockey’s top prospect, Anton Frondell? It’s the dawn of a new era for the Blackhawks, with their top young star getting set to make his...

What are the Chicago Blackhawks getting in Anton Frondell?

The NHL's top prospect is a dominant power forward, and now he's set to be a game-changer for the Hawks.

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Top 10 late-round NHL prospect standouts from the CHL in 2025-26 These 10 were taken in the fifth round or later in the NHL Draft but found ways to punch well above their weight.

I took a look at 10 NHL late-round drafted prospects who thrived during the @CHLHockey season.

#Isles' Jacob Kvasnicka, #NYR's Nathan Aspinall, #LeafsForever's Miroslav Holinka and more:

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2026 NHL Draft: Top 10 NCAA players you need to know McKenna, Verhoeff and Lawrence highlight a jam-packed talent pool coming out of the college hockey ranks this season.

The NCAA has seen plenty of quality #NHLDraft prospects play big roles this season.

I looked at 10 names you need to know, such as McKenna and Verhoeff, and even a few re-entry options:

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What makes Matthew Schaefer an elite defenseman? Schaefer hasn't even completed his NHL rookie season, and he's one of the best blueliners in the world already.

What makes Matthew Schaefer one of the best young defenders in the NHL?

Breaking down the skating, the skill and so much more:

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Lane Hutson showed what a smaller defenseman can do in the NHL.

Can Cole Hutson replicate his success? The #ALLCAPS sure hope so.

For @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social:

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Must not be updated, because the team signed him to a new deal in Feb.:

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Signed until 2029.

2026 NHL Free Agency: Top European UFAs to watch A few notable names move over from the KHL, SHL, Liiga, NL or Extraliga each year.

European UFAs are always a hot topic each season.

I took a look at some of the top names NHL teams could look to bring over this Spring or in the coming years:

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2026 NHL Mock Draft: Canadian teams busy in post Trade Deadline edition McKenna or Stenberg? Some franchise-changing decisions are just a few months away for NHL teams.

New NHL Mock Draft time.

Canadian teams hold the first two spots – and they'll be happy with their pickups.

My latest top 32 for @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social:

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Florida Panthers assistant GM Brett Peterson was named GM of the U.S. men's national team for the upcoming IIHF World Hockey Championship.

2026 NHL Free Agency: Top 10 NCAA UFAs to watch You likely won't find a future NHL star, but you won't complain if you can find some cheap, immediate depth.

With NHL teams already looking at NCAA UFAs to add depth, I looked at 10 college free agents worth keeping an eye on this year:

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The NHL’s top 5 value contracts in 2025-26 Even with the rising salary cap, teams are always looking for value anywhere they can find it.

It's always fun checking out the best value contracts in the NHL.

Teams love chasing value, and these five players have produced exceptionally well for their cost:

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Back to back superstar rookie seasons from defenders, you love to see it

Who is truly in the race for the Calder Trophy? The 2025-26 class is deep, but three rookies have pulled away from the pack.

With just over a month to go in the NHL season, the Calder Trophy race is down to three.

A superstar defenseman. A wizard with the puck. A next-gen power forward.

My analysis for @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social:

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A scouting report on every notable prospect moved at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline Did your team snag a future star? It's time to meet the new guy.

Every year, I analyze the prospects moved ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline so their new fanbases can get to know them.

Isak Rosen, Jonathan Castagna, Dmitri Buchelnikov and many more are profiled for @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social:

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Junior hockey team finishes with 0-50 record The Sarnia Legionnaires became the first team in Jr. B history to fail to register a single point in a season.

It wasn't a year to remember for the GOHL's Sarnia Legionnaires, who finished the season with a record of 0-50-0.

It's a SUPER young team with a lot of room to grow, so there is hope on the horizon:

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