2025 NHL Draft News & Stories

Marek Novotny brings the Central Europe stock watch, with an eye on 2025 NHL Draft.

In this year's first edition of WHL Stock Watch, Mitch Brown looks at a trio of Everett Silvertips, Brayden Yager, and more.

The newly created CHL–USA Prospects Challenge will offer scouts an early-season look at some of the best talent in the 2025 draft class. Cam Robinson provides an early prediction of the CHL's roster.

Elite Prospects' first 2025 NHL Draft ranking has arrived, headlined by James Hagens, Roger McQueen, and Michael Misa.

Lassi Alanen looks at the start of the seasons for Viktor Eklund, Viggo Nordlund, and other top Swedish prospects.

In the first of a new weekly feature, Sebastian High looks at the hot starts of Ivan Demidov, Matvei Michkov, Roger McQueen, and more.

Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with 2025 NHL Draft prospect and Barrie Colts defenceman Kashawn Aitcheson.

Viggo Nordlund is flying under the radar going into his draft year, but don't be surprised if that's changed in a big way by the 2025 NHL Draft.

Victor Eklund, the younger brother of San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund, could be the surprise top-Swede in the 2025 NHL Draft.

These are the big takeaways from the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

The Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the start of any scouting season. These are the standout players from this year's tournament.

Adam Benák is breaking records at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, but he's got his eyes set on revenge and a gold medal.

The Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the start of the scouting season. These are the players you need to keep an eye on at this year's tournament in Edmonton, Alberta.

The Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the start of the scouting season. Get up to speed on this year's tournament with Daniel Gee's comprehensive preview.

Jakob Ihs-Wozniak put together one of the most productive draft-minus-one seasons in the J20 level in a long time, and now he's ready to put on an encore in his draft year.

Ilya Ryabkin scored at a historic rate in his draft-minus-one season and now he's ready to distinguish himself as a top-five pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Anton Frondell isn't a contender for first overall as currently constituted, but his playmaking and a diligent two-way game could get him in the conversation.

James Hagens is the undisputed top prospect coming into the year, but there are six other players who could challenge him for first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.

James Hagens is marching his way towards history at the U18 World Hockey Championships. But his focus remains squarely on bringing another gold medal home. Cam Robinson has the story.

Russ Cohen talks to the hockey family of tomorrow in this exclusive interview on EP Rinkside.

The QMJHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Maveric Lamoureux, Alexandre Blais, Alex Huang, Ethan Gauthier, and Tyler Peddle.