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U18 World Championship – Goaltending Review: Who Rose, Who Fell, and Who Came Out of Nowhere

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Anton Wilde, CHL, Goaltending, Martin Psohlavec, OHL, Patriks Plumins, pyry lammi, U18 World Championship, Viggo Tamm, WHL

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

Weekly 2026 Draft Eligible Three Stars

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026Features2026 NHL Draft, Barrie Colts, Braeden Cootes, Brantford Bulldogs, Caleb Malhotra, Daniel Sedin, Daxon Rudolph, DraftPro, Henrik Sedin, Ivar Stenberg, Jake O'Brien, Medicine Hat Tigers, NHL, OHL, Prince Albert Raiders, Seattle Kraken, SHL, Three Stars, Vancouver Canucks, Viggo Bjorck, WHL, World Juniors

This week’s three stars feature a Western Hockey League defenseman leading the postseason in scoring while driving his team toward a title, an Ontario Hockey League center continuing to anchor one of the league’s top contenders, and a Swedish winger transitioning seamlessly from junior and professional success to the international stage.

2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Ethan Belchetz (LW)

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, CHL, Ethan Belchetz, OHL, Prospect Report, Windsor Spitfires

Ethan Belchetz:Projection: Middle 6 WingerStrengths: Physically mature game, Ability to drive the play, Strong shotWeaknesses: Needs to grow into his skates, Lack of creativity andadaptability, Weak transition game Analysis:Ethan Belchetz is another big power forward

Game Report – Moncton Wildcats 6 vs Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 2 – April 27th, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Bill Zonnon, Blainville Boisbriand Armada, Caleb Desnoyers, CHL, Game Report, Jan Golicic, Justin Carbonneau, Maël Lavigne, Moncton Wildcats, Niko Tournas, QMJHL, Spencer Gill, Tommy Bleyl, vincent desjardins, Xavier Villeneuve

April 27th, 2026 Round 3, Game 3 Moncton Wildcats 6 VS Blainville Boisbriand Armada 2 Venue: Centre Excellence Sports Rousseau #21 D, Jan GolicicTeam: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, QMJHLHeight/Weight: 6’5″, 201 lbsShoots: LeftDOB: June 30th, 2006 Overview: Jan

2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Marcus Nordmark (LW)

May 2, 2026May 2, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Marcus Nordmark, Prospect Report, SHL

Marcus Nordmark is a player I go back and forth on because the skill level is genuinelysensational, but there are a lot of red flags in his overall game. He has elite hands and is

2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Oliver Suvanto (C)

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, LIIGA, Oliver Suvanto, Scouting

Projection: Middle 6 ForwardNote: He has played on the wing this year in the Liiga, but can playcenter pretty effectively, tooStrengths: Size, Two-way play, CompeteWeaknesses: Skating, creativity, and playmaking Analysis:Oliver Suvanto is a very good

2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Caleb Malhotra (C)

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Caleb Malhotra, CHL, OHL, Prospect Report

Caleb Malhotra (Ranked #8 on my list):Projection: Top 6 CenterStrengths: NHL Release, Physicality, 200-foot game, Deceptiveplaymaking, SkatingWeaknesses: Faceoff ability, Defensive lapses Analysis:Caleb Malhotra is a very strong two-way center man who has elements ofoffensive creativity

2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Gavin McKenna (LW)

April 27, 2026May 1, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna, NCAA, Penn State, Prospect Report, Scouting

Gavin McKenna (Ranked #2 on my list):Projection: First LinerStrengths: Handles and playmaking, Hockey IQ and vision, Skating and footworkWeaknesses: Defensive aspects of the game, Physicality Analysis:The best way I could describe McKenna’s game would be

2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Keaton Verhoeff (RD)

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Keaton Verhoeff, NCAA, North Dakota, Prospect Report, Scouting

Keaton Verhoeff is a right-handed two-way defenseman who brings a steady, reliable presence with strong instincts on both sides of the ice, backed by a good motor and good compete to match, and he also

Weekly 2026 Draft Eligible Three Stars: U18 World Championship Edition

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026Features2026 NHL Draft, Alexander Command, Boston University, DraftPro, Elton Hermansson, Muskegon Lumberjacks, Three Stars, Tynan Lawrence, U18 World Championship

While many prospects continue their playoff pushes at the club level, a significant portion of the 2026 draft class has taken center stage internationally at the IIHF U18 World Championship in Slovakia. The tournament provides