In what appears to be a weaker year for Swedish goalie prospects, Nilsson is positioninghimself as one of the top options. His puck tracking is a clear strength. He consistently findssightlines, even through traffic, and
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2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Martin Psohlavec (G)
Psohlavec has been a favorite of mine throughout the season. His size and efficiency make hima reliable presence in the crease. In this game, his awareness stood out. He consistentlygathered information and tracked the puck
Continue Reading2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – David Vermirovsky (G)
Recently ranked third among international goalies by NHL Central Scouting, Vermirovsky clearlyhas traits that attract attention. He is not a traditionally polished technical goalie, but he brings astrong toolkit. His size and skating ability stand
Continue Reading2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Matvei Karbainov (G)
Karbainov showed both high-end flashes and inconsistency in this game, reinforcing the ideathat he is still developing into a reliable draftable prospect. On the positive side, his gameshowed purpose. His movements were calculated, and his
Continue Reading2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Gleb Peshkov (G)
Peshkov is one of the most entertaining prospects in this class, but also one of the toughest toevaluate due to his unique style. If one word defines him, it is electric. He is highly dynamic
Continue Reading2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Yuri Ivanov (G)
Yuri Ivanov: There is a lot to like in Ivanov’s game, starting with his skating and overall quickness. Hispushes are strong and crisp, allowing him to cover space faster than many goalies in this class.What
Continue ReadingEvaluating the Crease: 2026 NHL Draft Goaltender Spotlight
After completing at least three viewings on each goalie listed below in the latter part of their respectiveseasons, I wanted to put together a more complete spotlight on some of the most intriguing draft-eligiblegoaltenders in
Continue ReadingIIHF U18 World Championships Goaltending Game Reports
Anton Wilde2026/04/24 vs USA (0–2)Wilde delivered an outstanding performance, stopping 54 shots and giving Denmark a chanceto compete until the final whistle. What stood out most was his game management. Heremained calm and composed against
Continue ReadingU18 World Championship – Goaltending Review: Who Rose, Who Fell, and Who Came Out of Nowhere
The goaltending picture at the 2026 U18 World Championship was, as usual, a mix ofconfirmation, disappointment, and genuine surprise. Some prospects used the tournament as alaunching pad. Others reminded us why evaluation is never a
Continue ReadingGoalie Spotlight CHL Edition
The CHL continues to be one of the richest pipelines for goaltending talent, and the 2026 NHLDraft class is shaping up to be no exception. Across the three leagues, a variety of promisingnetminders are emerging
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