National reporter (NHL Draft/prospects) at The Athletic. Author of On The Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Toronto Maple Leafs at the NHL Draft.
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🆕 2026 NHL Mock Draft 2.0 at @TheAthletic.com!
My post-Combine predictions for the first 32 picks, packed full with nuggets (free to read link):
www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...
It was a “whirlwind” year but Mathis Preston still has things you can’t teach.
My feature on the #2026NHLDraft talent, with insight from the Giants, Hockey Canada, scouts, and more, free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...
Croskery. Zurawski. Hrenak. McLaughlin. Olsson. Ruzicka. Sparks. Sivertson.
30 intriguing #2026NHLDraft prospects who just missed the cut for my upcoming final draft board. 🎁 Free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...
How Chase Reid turned himself into the #2026NHLDraft’s No. 1 D prospect.
My feature on his incredible journey, with insight from the Soo, Victory Honda, Michigan State, his longtime skating coach and more:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...
My final #2026NHLDraft ranking is out @theathletic.com!
- Top 100, with full reports
- Player tiers, features, and more
- Sortable user interface
🎁 Free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...
My final #2026NHLDraft ranking is out @theathletic.com!
- Top 100, with full reports
- Player tiers, features, and more
- Sortable user interface
🎁 Free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...
How Chase Reid turned himself into the #2026NHLDraft’s No. 1 D prospect.
My feature on his incredible journey, with insight from the Soo, Victory Honda, Michigan State, his longtime skating coach and more:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...
My story from the Memorial Cup final:
- The numbers behind Kitchener’s incredible season
- On Ahokas and McKenzie
- Update on Humphreys’ foot
- History, still, for Everett
www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...
Memorial Cup news and notes:
- What I’m hearing on Landon DuPont’s NCAA decision
- Next steps for Cameron Reid, Sam O’Reilly and more
- Four draft eligibles finish strong
More, unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...
Lucas Beckman’s checklist:
- Best goalie in the Q ✅
- Memorial Cup
- World Juniors gold
- Someday, Hockey Hall of Famer
My feature from Kelowna on the Sens goalie prospect, who is “like an artist.”
With insight from Chicoutimi, Ottawa and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
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For a long time, Preston was viewed as one of the very top prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft, but scouts aren't as high on him today.
