DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY

Milton Gastrin isn’t just one of the top-ranked Swedish forwards in this year’s NHL Draft. He’s a player who leaves an unmistakable mark every time he steps on the ice. Projected as a top 15

Relentless and Refined: Carter Bear’s Rise as a Top NHL Draft Prospect By TheProspectDon Carter Bear is the type of player every coach wants and every team needs. A versatile offensive threat with the ability

Calm in the Chaos By The Prospect Don There’s something different about Jack Ivankovic. In a position where every mistake is magnified, and every shot can tilt the fate of a team, he doesn’t just

Braeden Cootes Scouting Report: High Motor Forward with NHL Tools and Winning Mentality By TheProspectDon If you’re looking for a player who bleeds effort, thinks the game at a high level, and thrives in the

Radim Mrtka: The Next Great Czech Defenseman? By TheProspectDon When Radim Mrtka steps on the ice, there’s no mistaking him, 6’6″, right-handed, physically imposing, and steady under pressure. The Czech-born defenseman is already drawing NHL

Malcolm Spence: Built for Today’s Game By TheProspectDon For Malcolm Spence, it’s not just about being fast, it’s about what he does with that speed. The Erie Otters forward and 2025 NHL Draft prospect has

Smart. Smooth. NHL Ready. Logan Hensler is Built for the Modern Game By TheProspectDon At just 18 years old, Logan Hensler has carved out a key role on a veteran-heavy Wisconsin Badgers blueline. The freshman

Scouting Report: Lynden Lakovic Position: Left WingShoots: LeftHeight: 6’4”Weight: 190 lbsTeam: Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)Draft Year: 2025 NHL Draft Eligible Player Overview Lynden Lakovic is a big-bodied, high-skill winger who blends top-end finesse with raw

Get to Know: Vaclav Nestrasil Position: Right WingShoots: RightHeight: 6’5”Weight: 190 lbsTeam: Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)Committed to: University of Massachusetts2024-25 USHL Stats: 59 GP – 18 G – 23 A – 41 PTS NHL teams love size and skill—and Vaclav Nestrasil brings both