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The Draft Analyst Podcast: Ep. 308 (U18 Hlinka Preliminary Round Recap)
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Steve Kournianos
1:56:23
2026 Draft: World Junior Summer Showcase (McKenna, Stenberg, Bjorck)
NASHVILLE (The Draft Analyst) — Hockey, at least the niche kind, resurfaced in Minnesota most of last week so that a bunch of dean’s list prospects can…
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2025 Draft Recap: Toronto Maple Leafs
Treliving’s vision for a tougher Maple Leafs identity crystallizes in another draft class heavy on muscle and edge.
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The Draft Analyst Podcast: Ep. 307 (2026 Draft, McKenna, Bjorck, Stenberg, Novotny)
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Steve Kournianos
1:37:32
2026 Draft: Gavin McKenna vs Finland U20 (WJSS Shift by Shift)
Even the crown jewel of the 2026 class couldn’t escape the grind laid out by the disciplined Finns.
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July 2025

2025 Draft Recap: Vancouver Canucks
Reaching for positional need is a Canucks hallmark, so why would 2025 be any different?
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2025 Draft Recap: Vegas Golden Knights
Finishing with only four picks for a third straight draft looks a lot better when you snag a pair of offensive catalysts.
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2025 Draft Recap: Washington Capitals
An elite winger was the last thing their pipeline needed, but the Caps went out and got one anyway
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2025 Draft Recap: Winnipeg Jets
No team since 2020 has drafted fewer prospects than the Jets, but that hasn’t stopped them from prioritizing skill regardless of size.
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2025 Draft Recap: Philadelphia Flyers
Beef is in, but not the crosstown kind.
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June 2025

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