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NHL Draft Class

National Hockey League
NHL Draft
NHL Central Scouting
NHL Scouting Combine
Matthew Schaefer
Macklin Celebrini
Gavin Mckenna
World Junior Championship
James Hagens
Michael Misa
Dan Marr
Porter Martone
Ontario Hockey League
World Juniors
2026 NHL Draft
San Jose Sharks
Roger Mcqueen
NHL
QMJHL
Ivar Stenberg
2024 NHL Draft

Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale of @nhldotcom are your go-to resources on the NHL Draft. From ranking top prospects and dissecting team needs to chatting with scouts and executives and conducting mock drafts, NHL Draft Class provides comprehensive and exclusive coverage of the NHL Draft that can’t be found anywhere else.

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NHL Draft Class kicks off its ninth season with Karl Stewart, the new director of NHL Central Scouting, joining hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to cover some of the A-rated prospects on Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list. K... more

It's time to put a wrap on the 2026 NHL Draft, as TSN director of scouting Craig Button joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss all the happenings during the two days in Buffalo, from Gavin McKenna's selection with the No. 1 pick... more

The first round of the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft is in the books, and co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale cover all aspects. They spoke with Gavin McKenna moments after he was chosen by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the No. 1 pick, as well as ... more

The 2026 NHL Draft is finally upon us, and to preview the big weekend in Buffalo, co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale are joined by Jason Bukala, Sportsnet draft analyst and founder of The Pro Hockey Group. Who would Bukala, a former amateur ... more

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Karl Stewart
Director of NHL Central Scouting
NHL Central Scouting
Episode: Karl Stewart, Director of NHL Central Scouting; 2027 Preliminary Players to Watch List
Craig Button
TSN analyst and former NHL General Manager
TSN
Episode: Craig Button, TSN; 2026 Draft Wrap-Up, 2027 Draft Look-Ahead
Gavin McKenna
Top draft prospect, first overall pick (as discussed in interview)
Undrafted at time of interview
Episode: Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Caleb Malhotra, Daxon Rudolph, Alberts Smits; NHL Draft First-Round Recap
Jason Bukala
Sportsnet scout and analyst, runs Pro Hockey Group
Sportsnet/NHL Network
Episode: Jason Bukala, Sportsnet draft analyst; 2026 NHL Draft preview
Pat Cullen
Regional Scout, NHL Central Scouting
NHL Central Scouting
Episode: Pat Cullen, NHL Central Scouting; Best of the U.S. West
Nick Smith
Ontario Hockey League specialist
NHL.com
Episode: Nick Smith, NHL Central Scouting; Top OHL prospects
Markus Ruck
Professional hockey player, Medicine Hat Tigers
Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Episode: NHL Scouting Combine Part III: Liam and Markus Ruck join
Liam Ruck
Professional hockey player, Medicine Hat Tigers
Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Episode: NHL Scouting Combine Part III: Liam and Markus Ruck join
Mark Leach
Director of Amateur Scouting, Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Episode: NHL Scouting Combine Part II: Mark Leach, Toronto Maple Leafs amateur scouting director

Hosts

Adam Kimelman
NHL.com hockey reporter covering the NHL Draft.
Mike Morreale
NHL.com hockey reporter covering the NHL Draft.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Great show

    Adam and Mike are great hosts and have great guests. Love the show

    - Peter Harling, DobberProspects

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pharling
    Canada5 years ago
  • It’s pretty good

    Yes

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Patdadsmen
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing

    Great coverage on everything

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eliteprospects1515
    Canada5 years ago
  • Phenomenal

    Outstanding podcast. Love the guests. Can’t get enough. Great work guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBatesy
    Canada6 years ago
  • Fascinating to see player evaluation

    I stumbled upon this podcast by accident when it first came out and have been hooked and dialed in ever since. There is soooo much nfl draft coverage and to finally have in-depth comprehensive breakdown of NHL prospects is awesome. Especially with all the coverage they get on non-North American players I can’t watch outside of the world juniors. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam20361966
    United States6 years ago

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Guests and interviews are frequently cited as a strength, including perspectives from different leagues and regions.
Reviews highlight thorough prospect analysis and detailed coverage of draft possibilities.
Listeners praise Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale as knowledgeable, engaging hosts.
Some listeners want more balanced attention to every team during mock-draft discussions.

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#246
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Apple Podcasts
#45
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Apple Podcasts
#247
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Apple Podcasts
#28
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Apple Podcasts
#43
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#57
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Karl Stewart, Director of NHL Central Scouting; 2027 Preliminary Players to Watch List
Q: Is Landon DuPont the absolute number one pick, or are there a group of players teams are considering for that top spot now?
Stewart says there are many good players, but DuPont has a longer scouting record and offers more certainty. If the draft were held then, Stewart would pick DuPont first.
Karl Stewart, Director of NHL Central Scouting; 2027 Preliminary Players to Watch List
Q: What have you liked about defenseman Landon DuPont five games into his collegiate career at the University of Michigan?
Stewart says DuPont has adjusted well to the faster, more physically mature college game, is creating chances and setting up teammates, and has given scouts no cause for concern.
JF Damphousse, NHL Central Scouting; Top QMJHL prospects
Q: What impact does Gavin McKenna's documentary and reality of a freshman season at Penn State have on his perception as the potential No. 1 pick?
The documentary and McKenna's maturation during a challenging freshman year emphasize resilience and leadership, underscoring that character, media narrative, and family background can enhance a player's appeal to teams beyond raw on-ice metrics.
JF Damphousse, NHL Central Scouting; Top QMJHL prospects
Q: What has Tommy Bleyl done this season to go from midterm rankings to a top-20 final ranking, and what does that say about his development curve?
Bleyl's breakout season featured elite skating, high-speed offensive transition from the blue line, and multiple awards as a rookie defenseman, all signaling a rapid development trajectory that positions him as a likely first-round pick, especially given his production and recognition in the QMJHL.
JF Damphousse, NHL Central Scouting; Top QMJHL prospects
Q: So, J-F, when it comes to Powell-Fords, there might be several to choose from in this draft. We've heard all about Ethan Belchatz, Oscar Hemming, Maddox Dagenais. How far behind Belchatz and Hemming is Dagenais in terms of power and stability in the trenches?
Dagenais shows a strong combination of size and power, with a developing offensive game, but he is still behind the top two in terms of overall two-way consistency and physical impact; his long-term potential remains solid as a power forward, but breaking into the top tier will require continued growth in playmaking and endurance in the forecheck.

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What is NHL Draft Class about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale offer detailed coverage of NHL Draft prospects, team needs and the decisions that shape draft day. Their discussions combine rankings, mock drafts and analysis of player strengths and development paths with interviews from NHL Central Scouting, team scouting departments and other hockey analysts. Prospects also join to discuss their seasons, backgrounds and expectations as they approach the draft.

Coverage spans North American junior and college leagues as well as European hockey, giving listeners a view of the scouting landscape beyond the most familiar names. The hosts explain how teams weigh potential, position, maturity and organizational fit, while adding practical context from scouts and executives. It... more

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2. Craig Button
3. Gavin McKenna
4. Jason Bukala
5. Pat Cullen
6. Nick Smith
7. Markus Ruck
8. Liam Ruck

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