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The Draft Board Hockey Show

NHL Draft Pros
Gavin Mckenna
NHL Draft
2026 NHL Draft
World Juniors
Ivar Stenberg
NHL
Keaton Verhoeff
Xavier Villeneuve
Viggo Bjorck
2026 NHL Draft Class
Czechia
Daxon Rudolph
Chase Reed
WHL
Mathis Preston
Finland
World Junior Championship
OHL
NHL Central Scouting
Ethan Belchetz

Want to learn about the 2026 NHL Draft class?

Hosts Mark and Linc will discuss everything about this year's NHL entry draft as they do a deep analysis of the top prospects, share their draft rankings and throw in the occasional mock draft.

Join us once a week to get your hockey prospect fix!

And be sure to check out all of the video scouting reports and game highlights on our YouTube channel. more

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In this episode of The Draft Board Hockey Show, we do a head-to-head discussion of our early Top-16 NHL draft rankings for the 2027 class. We give reasons as to why we have certain prospects in each position and their strengths and weaknesses. This w... more

In the first episode of season 2 of The Draft Board Hockey Show, we are joined by a special guest, Scott Wheeler who is an NHL writer for The Athletic and introduces us to the 2027 NHL draft class, including who are the top prospects, who can contend... more

In this episode of The Draft Board Hockey Show, Linc and I recap the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. We go over each pick and decide if it's a good fit for the team and whether there was value as to where each prospect was selected. We were live a... more

In this episode of The Draft Board Hockey Show, Linc and I discuss our Top-3 characteristics for the 2026 NHL draft prospects. We pick out a few names for each category, such as skating, passing, shooting, stickhandling and hitting, then decide who t... more

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The Prospect Don
Anthony, prospect analyst
The Prospect Don
Episode: 2026 NHL MOCK DRAFT - TOP 16 LOTTERY PICKS
Anthony Donati
Prospect Don, recurring guest
The Prospect Don / hockey prospect community
Episode: KEATON VERHOEFF vs CHASE REID - Who is the Top Defenseman of the 2026 NHL Draft?
Alberts Smits
Latvian defenseman, Olympic participant
Latvia national team / professional leagues in Europe
Episode: Latvia Hockey Olympian Alberts Smits Prospect Profile
Whittaker Heart
Scout from Elite Prospects
Elite Prospects
Episode: Elite Prospects January 2026 NHL Draft Rankings Breakdown
Steven Ellis
NHL Draft analyst at Daily Faceoff
Daily Faceoff
Episode: 2026 NHL DRAFT TALK with Steven Ellis The Daily Faceoff
Corey Pronman
NHL Draft analyst and writer at The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: 2026 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS with Corey Pronman of The Athletic
Felix Sicard
A contributor from McKeen's Hockey
McKeen's Hockey
Episode: Top QMJHL Prospects from the 2026 NHL Draft Class
Derek Neumeier
Guest from McKeen's Hockey
McKeen's Hockey
Episode: SPOTLIGHT ON 2026 NHL DRAFT PROSPECT DAXON RUDOLPH
Adam Kimelman
NHL Draft analyst from NHL.com
NHL.com
Episode: 2026 NHL DRAFT PROSPECTS TALK with Adam Kimelman from NHL.com

Hosts

Mark
Host of The Draft Board Hockey Show; primary analyst and show lead.
Lincovitch Chmowski
Co-host and analyst; provides scouting commentary and context from New Wave Hockey background.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Great listen

    Pure prospect talk by well spoken, thoughtful dudes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leithal93
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great Show

    Always excited to get the notification that there’s a new episode out. Mark has become one of my favorite Hockey content creators over the past few years.

    Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casper_Jack
    United States10 months ago
  • Great pod!

    Keep up the good work boys, love the hockey talk and prospect info!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stevie19191919
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great insight

    Love listening this pod. Very informative amd entertaining. Keep it up fellas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobertt23
    Canadaa year ago

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Overall, fans appreciate the data-driven approach and clear scouting rationale.
Prospect-focused, insightful analysis with actionable takeaways for scouts and teams.
Hosts are knowledgeable and engaging; thoughtful commentary on draft strategy.
Regular guests keep the content fresh and credible; consistently high-quality discussion.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scott Wheeler from The Athletic January NHL Draft Rankings
Q: What's your take on this draft class as a whole now?
Scott expresses concerns that the 2026 draft class is below average compared to recent years, noting it may be a return to the norm.
Scott Wheeler from The Athletic January NHL Draft Rankings
Q: What led you to put Stenberg over McKenna?
Scott explains that Stenberg's consistency and competitiveness give him the edge over McKenna, despite both being top prospects.
Is the 2026 NHL Draft Class Stacked?
Q: What do you think of Tynan Lawrence's game at the Hellenca?
I thought he was good but had another level to reach, being the clear driver for the team.
2026 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS with Corey Pronman of The Athletic
Q: What do you like about Ilya Morozov?
Corey praises Morozov for his size, skill, and impressive early performance in college hockey, suggesting he's a first-round candidate.
2026 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS with Corey Pronman of The Athletic
Q: What's your take on Albert Smits?
Corey believes Smits shows all the qualities of a solid NHL defenseman, highlighting his mobility and competitiveness.

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Two hosts deliver data-driven, speculative analysis of a deep 2026 NHL Draft class, focusing on top prospects, ranking debates, and mock drafts. Episodes feature rigorous scouting rationale, player comparisons, and team-fit discussions, often with live reactions to lottery results and real-time projections. A recurring strength is blending structured spreadsheets with lively banter, plus occasional guest insights from industry insiders and prospect evaluators. A notable hook is cross-podcast collaboration and a visible YouTube scouting channel that complements the audio content, offering visual context to the rankings and projections.

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1. The Prospect Don
2. Anthony Donati
3. Alberts Smits
4. Whittaker Heart
5. Steven Ellis
6. Corey Pronman
7. Felix Sicard
8. Derek Neumeier

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