NHL Draft Class

National Hockey League

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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152 episodes
Updated June 30

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Jul 14, 2021 · 28 min
S3: David Gregory, NHL Central Scouting
NHL Central Scouting senior manager David Gregory joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to share his thoughts on several of the top players for the draft, including Michigan's big three of Owen Power, Matthew Beniers and Kent Johnson. He also has some interesting comparisons for a few of the top defensemen, including Simon Edvinsson, Luke Hughes and Brandt Clarke.
Jul 7, 2021 · 30 min
S3: Al Jensen, NHL Central Scouting; Goalie prospect analysis
NHL Central Scouting goalie guru Al Jensen joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top goalies for the draft, including Jesper Wallstedt of Lulea in the Swedish Hockey League and Sebastian Cossa of Edmonton of the Western Hockey League.
Jun 30, 2021 · 19 min
S3: J-F Damphousse, NHL Central Scouting; QMJHL draft prospect analysis
J-F Damphousse joins NHL Draft Class to discuss several of the top 2021 NHL Draft Prospects from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, including Shawinigan center Xavier Bourgault, Rimouski forward Zachary Bolduc and Quebec defenseman Evan Nause. Hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale also preview some of the NHL Draft content they have planned for NHL.com.
Jun 23, 2021 · 35 min
S3: Joey Tenute, NHL Central Scouting; OHL draft prospect analysis
Joey Tenute of NHL Central Scouting joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to talk about some of the top prospects from the Ontario Hockey League, including Peterborough forward Mason McTavish and Barrie defenseman Brandt Clarke, and also explains how difficult it was for him to scout prospects in a season when the OHL didn't play because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Jun 15, 2021 · 25 min
S3: John Williams, NHL Central Scouting; WHL draft prospect analysis
John Williams of NHL Central Scouting joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top 2021 NHL Draft prospects in the Western Hockey League, including Edmonton forward Dylan Guenther and Winnipeg defenseman Carson Lambos, and says Edmonton's Sebastian Cossa could be a first-round pick and potentially a franchise NHL goalie.
Jun 8, 2021 · 46 min
S3: Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting & Lottery Mock Draft
Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting to discuss Central Scouting's final ranking, and how long the discussions were surrounding certain top players and how to rank them. Hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale also spent time going over their first mock draft, based on the NHL Draft Lottery results.
May 27, 2021 · 36 min
S3: Greg Rajanen, NHL Central Scouting
NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings, and hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale break down the top players, the biggest surprises and more. And Greg Rajanen of Central Scouting joins the show to discuss some of the top draft prospects from the United States Hockey League and the NCAA ranks.
May 13, 2021 · 25 min
S3: Goran Stubb, NHL Director of European Scouting
Goran Stubb, NHL Director of European Scouting for NHL Central Scouting, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to talk about some of the top International prospects for the 2021 NHL Draft, Nikita Chibrikov of Russia, forward Samu Tuomaala and Aatu Raty of Finland, and goalie Jesper Wallstedt and defenseman Simon Edvinsson of Sweden. They also discuss the just-completed Under-18 World Championship, and look ahead to the World Championship in Latvia, which will feature a pair of top 2021 draft prospects.
Apr 14, 2021 · 43 min
S3: Dan Muse, NTDP U-18 coach; Sasha Pastujov & Chaz Lucius NTDP U-18 Fs
USA Hockey National Team Development Program U-18 coach Dan Muse and forwards Sasha Pastujov and Chaz Lucius join hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to talk about their season and preparing for the upcoming World Under-18 Championship. Lucius also discusses his knee injury and Pastujov tells the amazing story of how his parents met working at the circus.
Mar 24, 2021 · 42 min
S3: Cycling Down Low with Chris Peters, Kenzie Lalonde, Aaron Vickers & Brock Otten
Hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale cycle the prospect talk around the North American junior leagues, with Chris Peters from Hockey Sense discussing the top prospects from the USHL and the USA Hockey National Team Development Program; Kenzie Lalonde from Eastlink Community Television on the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League; Aaron Vickers from FC Hockey on the Western Hockey League; and Brock Otten from McKeen's Hockey on the Ontario Hockey League. They also have details on the changes to the NHL Draft Lottery.
Mar 3, 2021 · 52 min
S3: Red Deer coach Brent Sutter and top prospect Jayden Grubbe
Red Deer coach Brent Sutter and forward Jayden Grubbe join hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to talk about their unique living conditions this season at their arena, Western Park Centrium, and how they're approaching the 24-game Western Hockey League season that started Feb. 26.
Feb 10, 2021 · 29 min
S3: USHL commissioner Tom Garrity and top prospect Matt Coronato
Tom Garrity, commissioner of the United States Hockey League, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com to discuss how the USHL is handling its return to play protocols, while also making sure players are staying visible for college and NHL scouts. Matt Coronato, an A-rated forward for the 2021 NHL Draft, also joins the show to discuss his growth into one of the league's top scorers in his second USHL season.
Jan 20, 2021 · 37 min
S3: Guests: CHL president Dan MacKenzie & top prospect Brandt Clarke
Dan MacKenzie, president of the Canadian Hockey League, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com, to discuss how the CHL is handing return to play protocols for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League and the Western Hockey League, as well as player development while waiting for games to begin again. Brandt Clarke, a top defenseman for the 2021 NHL Draft with Barrie of the OHL, also joins the show to discuss playing in Slovakia and how he's adjusting to things this season.
Dec 15, 2020 · 34 min
S3: Top prospect Owen Power & Michigan coach Mel Pearson
Michigan defenseman Owen Power, a candidate to be the No. 1 pick of the 2021 NHL Draft, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale. Power talks about why he chose to play NCAA hockey, and what he would say to an NHL GM if he asked why Power should be the top pick. Power's coach, Mel Pearson, also joins the show to discuss Power and two other A-rated 2021 draft prospects at Michigan, forwards Matthew Beniers and Kent Johnson
Nov 18, 2020 · 29 min
S3: 2021 NHL Draft first look; Guests: Dan Marr and David Gregory, NHL Central Scouting
Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting, and David Gregory, Senior Manager of NHL Central Scouting, join hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale to discuss Owen Power, Aatu Raty and some of the other top prospects for the 2021 NHL Draft. They also talk about the Players To Watch list and the challenges of scouting during a pandemic.
Oct 8, 2020 · 44 min
S2: Guest: Craig Button, TSN director of scouting; 2020 Draft recap
Craig Button, TSN director of scouting and NBCSN analyst, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to break down all the happenings from the 2020 NHL Draft. They review the first round, discuss the potential late-round surprises, share their favorite memories and look ahead to the 2021 Draft.
Sep 29, 2020 · 25 min
S2: Guest: Nico Daws, Guelph, OHL; Goalies available in 2020 Draft
Nico Daws of Guelph of the Ontario Hockey League, the top-rated player in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American goalies for the 2020 NHL Draft, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com. Daws discusses how being passed over in the 2019 draft motivated him to make a drastic change to his off-ice habits and led to his rise in the eyes of scouts. Adam and Mike also discuss some of the other top goalies available, and the full order of selection for the draft, which will be held Oct. 6-7.
Sep 21, 2020 · 31 min
S2: Guest: Jamie Drysdale, Erie, OHL
Jamie Drysdale of Erie of the Ontario Hockey League, the top-rated defensemen in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters for the 2020 NHL Draft, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale. Drysdale discusses his season, how he reconfigured his house to work out while gyms were closed, playing for Canada at the 2020 World Junior Championship and his plans for next season. Adam and Mike also discuss some of the other top defensemen available for the 2020 draft, which will be held Oct. 6-7.
Sep 15, 2020 · 21 min
S2: Guest: Marco Rossi, Ottawa, OHL
Marco Rossi of Ottawa of the Ontario Hockey League, the leading scorer in the Canadian Hockey League and No. 6 in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com. Rossi discusses what he liked about his second OHL season, possibly playing for Austria at the 2021 World Junior Championship and his plans for next season. Adam and Mike also talk about how a few teams have a surplus of picks for the 2020 NHL Draft, which will be held Oct. 6-7.
Aug 12, 2020 · 27 min
S2: NHL Draft Lottery mock draft 1.0
The New York Rangers are the center of attention after winning the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft in the Second Phase of the NHL Draft Lottery. Hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale discuss the Rangers likely taking Rimouski forward Alexis Lafreniere with the first pick, and review their mock draft covering the first 15 selections of the draft.