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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

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

Weekly 2026 Draft Eligible Three Stars

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, BCHL, Braeden Cootes, Brantford Bulldogs, Caleb Malhotra, Carson Carels, Chicago Blackhawks, Chilliwack Chiefs, Cooper Dennis, Daxon Rudolph, Djurgärdens, DraftPro, Jake O'Brien, Manny Malhotra, Marek Vanacker, Moncton Wildcats, Nikita Klepov, OHL, Price Albert Raiders, Prince George Cougars, Red Deer Rebels, Saginaw Spirit, Seattle Kraken, SHL, Sudbury Wolves, Three Stars, Tommy Bleyl, Vancouver Canucks, Viggo Bjorck, WHL

This week’s draft-eligible three stars feature a Swedish center who is on fire in his junior club’s postseason after his pro season ended; a Western Hockey League defender who piled up goals in the regular season and continues to in the playoffs; and a dynamic Ontario Hockey League center that continues to help drive the bus for one of the most dangerous outfits in Canadian major junior hockey.

Weekly 2026 Draft Eligible Three Stars

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Caleb Malhotra, DraftPro, HC Davos, Lars Steiner, Marcus Nordmark, Nikita Klepov, OHL, Owen Sound Attack, Pierce Mbuyi, QMJHL, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, Three Stars

This week’s draft-eligible three-stars highlights a Swedish winger who flourished in his team’s first round of the playoffs, an Ontario Hockey League winger helping his squad in the final push, and a Swiss forward who hasn’t let injuries get in the way of a productive draft year.

Mathis Preston Scouting Report

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Mathis Preston, OHL, Scouting, WHL

Mathis Preston: Vancouver Giants #96. Right shot right wing. 5’11/176lbs Description: Skilled forward Strengths: Highly effective at anticipating the flow of play and finding lanes to get pucks through traffic to the net. Possesses a

Weekly Draft Eligible Three Stars: The Goalie Edition

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Brady Knowling, Calgary Flames, Cole Reschny, DraftPro, Edmonton Oil Kings, Gilmour Academy, Kelowna Rockets, Lethbridge Hurricanes, NHL, NHL Central Scouting, OHL, Ottawa 67's, Parker Snell, Patrick Quinlan, Penn State, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite, Red Deer Rebels, Ryder Fetterolf, Saginaw Spirit, Sarnia Sting, Seattle Thunderbirds, Team CHL, Three Stars, Tri-City Storm, USNTDP, Wenatchee Wild, WHL

This week’s draft-eligible three stars is taking a different approach. The main focus has been on some of the top point getters among players trying to build up their stock for the 2026 NHL Draft, but this week it showcases three goaltenders.

Weekly 2026 Draft Eligible Three Stars

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Adam Novotny, Brampton Steelheads, David Egorov, Ethan Belchetz, Gavin McKenna, Halifax Mooseheads, Ivar Stenberg, Keaton Verhoeff, Kitchener Rangers, Lincoln Stars, Medicine Hat Tigers, Mountfield HK, NHL, NHL CS, Nikita Klepov, North Bay Battallion, Ohio State, OHL, Penn State, Peterborough Petes, Rimouski Oceanic, Three Stars, WBS Knights

This week’s draft-eligible three stars, a prospective number one overall pick in 2026, shows why he still deserves the hype; a Russian winger makes his first appearance after a productive week, and a Czech winger reaches a big milestone as his strong season continues.

Weekly 2026 Draft Eligible Three Stars

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026Reports2026 NHL Draft, Beckett Hamilton, DraftPro, Egor Barabanov, Nathan Aspinall, New York Rangers, NHL Central Scouting, Nikita Klepov, OHL, Saginaw Spirit, Sarnia Sting, Three Stars, USHL, WHL, Windsor Spitfires

The road towards the 2026 NHL draft continues to narrow as the season inches closer to the end. June will be here before we know it, and before that, prospects across the world will be proving they deserve to have their names called by an NHL team. This week’s three stars feature two Americans who powered their American Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team to a pair of wins this week and a Western Hockey League winger in the middle of a breakout.