Philipp Kurashev scored over a point a game with 60 in 59 games, good for second in scoring on the Remparts. Named to Switzerland WJC team he lands in the late third round of our [...]
By McKeen's Hockey, May 22nd, 2018
McKeen’s 2018 NHL Draft Guide (Releasing June 1st, 2018) Digital Magazine of bestselling annual McKeen’s 2018 NHL Draft Guide. Perfect for Tablets and e-Readers. Downloadable to a PDF Top 300 exclusive rankings Player scouting reports and [...]
With the CHL leagues now into the second round of their respective playoffs, the NCAA season completed (congrats to new champions Minnesota-Duluth!), European leagues beginning to wrap up and the USHL with only one more [...]
Joe Veleno is currently ranked #11 on McKeen's mid-season rankings, having finished his QMJHL season at 10th in league scoring. Six games after joining the Voltiguers in early December after carrying a heavy load for [...]
By Michael Sanderson, May 25th, 2018Philipp Kurashev scored over a point a game with 60 in 59 games, good for second in scoring on the Remparts. Named to Switzerland WJC team he lands in the late third round of our [...]
By Michael Sanderson, May 25th, 2018Fast and mobile Gabriel Fortier brings a high motor and lot to like about his game. Michael Sanderson notes below 'Gabriel Fortier is everything you could want in a hockey player, and is very fun [...]
By MIchael Sanderson, May 25th, 2018Partnered with Nicolas Beaudin, Xavier Bernard may hear his name called a little later in the draft. A strong skating defender with size and defensive responsibility. Michael Sanderson provides a detailed scouting report below. A [...]- By Michael Sanderson, May 25th, 2018Nicolas Beaudin tied for second in scoring for QMJHL defenders with 69 points in 68 games, McKeen's has him ranked in the late second round in our upcoming rankings. Michael Sanderson provides a detailed scouting report [...]
- By McKeen's Hockey, May 22nd, 2018McKeen’s 2018 NHL Draft Guide (Releasing June 1st, 2018) Digital Magazine of bestselling annual McKeen’s 2018 NHL Draft Guide. Perfect for Tablets and e-Readers. Downloadable to a PDF Top 300 exclusive rankings Player scouting reports and [...]
By Scott Crawford, May 21st, 2018Solid Kitchener Rangers defender Giovanni Vallati brings a physical dimension bolstered by a strong hockey IQ and positional play. A likely mid- round pick, Scott Crawford provides a detailed scouting report below. A note on [...]
By Viktor Fomich, May 21st, 2018Ranked near the end of the third round, Ivan Morozov is a complete player with a reliable defensive mindset. Viktor Fomich profiles his game below and discusses his offensive upside and the ability to improve. [...]
By Jimmy Hamrin, May 20th, 2018Marcus Westfalt acquitted himself well this season playing with men in the SHL, albeit in a fourth line role. Jimmy Hamrin has followed his career and provides insight into his game and potential. A note [...]
By Jimmy Hamrin, May 20th, 2018Swedish 2018 NHL Draft prospect Oscar Back brings size and skill to the table and McKeen's ranked him in the third round in our most recent rankings. Jimmy Hamrin breaks down his game in detail [...]
By Tom Dorsa, May 19th, 2018Ranked in the middle of the second round by McKeen's high school prospect Jay O’Brien brings a strong set of skills. Tom Dorsa provides a detailed scouting report below. A note on the 20-80 scale [...]
TOP 31 / McKeen's 2018 NHL Draft Rankings
| RANK | PLAYER | POS | TEAM | HT/WT | DOB | GP-G-A-PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasmus Dahlin | D | Frolunda (Swe) | 6-2/185 | 2000-04-13 | 41-7-13-20 |
| 2 | Andrei Svechnikov | RW | Barrie (OHL) | 6-2/185 | 2000-03-26 | 44-40-32-72 |
| 3 | Filip Zadina | RW | Halifax (QMJHL) | 6-0/195 | 1999-11-27 | 57-44-38-82 |
| 4 | Quinn Hughes | D | Michigan (B1G) | 5-10/175 | 1999-10-14 | 37-5-24-29 |
| 5 | Brady Tkachuk | LW | Boston University (HE) | 6-3/195 | 1999-09-16 | 40-8-23-31 |
| 6 | Evan Bouchard | D | London (OHL) | 6-2/195 | 1999-10-20 | 67-25-62-87 |
| 7 | Oliver Wahlstrom | RW | NTDP (USHL) | 6-1/205 | 2000-06-13 | 54-40-43-83 |
| 8 | Adam Boqvist | D | Brynas (Swe Jr) | 5-11/170 | 2000-08-15 | 25-14-10-24 |
| 9 | Joe Veleno | C | SNB-Dru (QMJHL) | 6-1/195 | 2000-01-13 | 64-22-57-79 |
| 10 | Noah Dobson | D | Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) | 6-3/180 | 2000-01-07 | 67-17-52-69 |
| 11 | Isac Lundestrom | C | Lulea (Swe) | 6-0/185 | 1999-11-06 | 42-6-9-15 |
| 12 | Joel Farabee | LW | NTDP (USHL) | 5-11/165 | 2000-02-25 | 54-27-37-64 |
| 13 | Barrett Hayton | C | Sault Ste Marie (OHL) | 6-1/190 | 2000-06-09 | 63-21-39-60 |
| 14 | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | Assat Pori (Fin) | 6-1/190 | 2000-07-06 | 57-10-19-29 |
| 15 | Bode Wilde | D | NTDP (USHL) | 6-2/195 | 2000-01-24 | 53-11-25-36 |
| 16 | Ty Smith | D | Spokane (WHL) | 5-10/180 | 2000-03-24 | 69-14-59-73 |
| 17 | K'Andre Miller | D | NTDP (USHL) | 6-3/205 | 2000-01-21 | 50-7-17-24 |
| 18 | Akil Thomas | C | Niagara (OHL) | 5-11/170 | 2000-01-02 | 68-22-59-81 |
| 19 | Jared McIsaac | D | Halifax (QMJHL) | 6-1/195 | 2000-03-27 | 65-9-38-47 |
| 20 | Grigori Denisenko | LW | Loko Yaroslavl (MHL) | 5-11/175 | 2000-06-24 | 31-9-13-22 |
| 21 | Serron Noel | RW | Oshawa (OHL) | 6-5/200 | 2000-08-08 | 62-28-25-53 |
| 22 | Rasmus Kupari | C | Karpat Oulu (Fin) | 6-1/185 | 2000-03-15 | 39-6-8-14 |
| 23 | Ryan McLeod | C | Mississauga (OHL) | 6-2/200 | 1999-09-21 | 68-26-44-70 |
| 24 | Ryan Merkley | D | Guelph (OHL) | 5-11/170 | 2000-08-14 | 63-13-54-67 |
| 25 | Mattias Samuelsson | D | NTDP (USHL) | 6-3/215 | 2000-03-14 | 50-9-19-28 |
| 26 | Rasmus Sandin | D | Sault Ste Marie (OHL) | 5-11/185 | 2000-03-07 | 51-12-33-45 |
| 27 | Nils Lundkvist | D | Lulea (Swe) | 5-11/180 | 2000-07-27 | 28-2-3-5 |
| 28 | Alexander Alexeyev | D | Red Deer (WHL) | 6-3/200 | 1999-11-15 | 45-7-30-37 |
| 29 | Calen Addison | D | Lethbridge (WHL) | 5-10/180 | 2000-04-11 | 68-11-54-65 |
| 30 | Jacob Olofsson | C | Timra (Swe 2) | 6-2/190 | 2000-02-08 | 43-10-11-21 |
| 31 | Dominik Bokk | LW | Vaxjo Lakers (Swe Jr) | 6-1/180 | 2000-02-03 | 35-14-27-41 |
