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NHL Draft Class

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

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 shines the spotlight on the top International prospects with NHL Director of European Scouting J-P Vuorinen joining co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale. What separated forward Ivar Stenberg and defenseman Alberts Smits at the ... more

NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings of the top North American and International skaters and goalies, and Central Scouting director Dan Marr joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss the rankings, including how close th... more

NHL Central Scouting released its midseason rankings and the man in charge, Central Scouting director Dan Marr, joins co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss all the details, from Gavin McKenna at No. 1, to three defensemen in the top ... more

The 2026 World Junior Championship is a holiday season staple, and the focus of the hockey world. NHL Draft Class previews the tournament and some of the top 2026 NHL Draft talent that will be playing in it with Steven Ellis from DailyFaceoff.com. St... more

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Recent Guests

Alessandro Di Iorio
Player for the Sarnia Sting
Sarnia Sting
Episode: Alessandro Di Iorio & Beckham Edwards of Sarnia; CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Beckham Edwards
Player for the Sarnia Sting
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Episode: Alessandro Di Iorio & Beckham Edwards of Sarnia; CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Anton Frondell
Third overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, selected by Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks
Episode: First Round Recap: Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa & Anton Frondell join
Porter Martone
Captain of the Brampton Steelheads
Brampton Steelheads
Episode: Porter Martone, Brampton Steelheads captain; Nick Smith, NHL Central Scouting
James Hagens
NCAA player and top NHL draft prospect
Boston College
Episode: NHL Scouting Combine Part II: Michael Misa and James Hagens
Michael Misa
OHL player and top NHL draft prospect
Episode: NHL Scouting Combine Part II: Michael Misa and James Hagens
Roger McQueen
Forward from Brandon Wheat Kings who has faced injury struggles
Brandon Wheat Kings
Episode: NHL Scouting Combine Part I: Matthew Schaefer and Roger McQueen
J-P Vuorinen
NHL Director of European Scouting
NHL Central Scouting
Episode: J-P Vuorinen, NHL European Scouting; Top International prospects
J-F Damphousse
NHL Central Scouting expert
NHL Central Scouting
Episode: J-F Damphousse, NHL Central Scouting; QMJHL top prospects

Hosts

Adam Kimelman
Co-host; NHL.com contributor; longtime draft analyst
Mike Morreale
Co-host; former NHL player; NHL.com contributor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 155 ratings
  • Great show

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

    - Peter Harling, DobberProspects

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pharling
    Canada4 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
    Canada5 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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Hosts are very knowledgeable and connected in the hockey world
Clear, in-depth analysis with strong guest lineups
Great coverage of draft prospects and scouting insights, with notable exclusive content

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#145
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Apple Podcasts
#151
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Apple Podcasts
#158
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Apple Podcasts
#111
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#122
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#30
Belgium/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting; Midterm Rankings
Q: How do you weigh the performances of these players in the World Juniors?
While performance at the World Juniors can raise players' profiles, the overall rankings are based on long-term projections rather than just one event.
Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting; Midterm Rankings
Q: What separates the top defensemen you're ranking this year?
Each defenseman has a unique style of play, making them valuable for different reasons, particularly their ability to compete at higher levels of play.
Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting; Midterm Rankings
Q: Can you take us inside the midterm meetings, give us an idea what the discussion was like?
There was a strong consensus on the top players, specifically that Gavin McKenna was a unanimous choice for number one.
Steven Ellis, DailyFaceoff.com; World Junior Championship preview
Q: What's the reasoning behind your evaluation of Gavin McKenna?
McKenna is seen as a player that can deliver in critical moments and has the skill to score big goals, making him a standout prospect.
Alessandro Di Iorio & Beckham Edwards of Sarnia; CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Q: What was clicking so well during your rookie season?
I think just playing with Di Iorio is competitive. He likes to go for every puck.

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Two veteran hockey hosts provide in-depth, data-driven coverage of NHL Draft prospects, scouting insights, and player development. Episodes consistently feature high-level conversations with NHL Central Scouting staff, draft analysts, and top prospects, often anchored by exclusive scouting commentary and real-time draft context. The show stands out for its emphasis on the scouting process, combine performance, and cross-league prospects (CHL, NCAA, EU) with a clear focus on what teams value ahead of the NHL Draft. This blend of practical scouting knowledge and access to prominent industry voices likely makes it valuable for players pursuing NHL careers, teams planning drafts, and fans who want insider perspectives beyond game highlights.

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1. Alessandro Di Iorio
2. Beckham Edwards
3. Anton Frondell
4. Porter Martone
5. James Hagens
6. Michael Misa
7. Roger McQueen
8. J-P Vuorinen

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