Author Archives: Josh Tessler

Josh Tessler, Alexander Appleyard, Gray Matter, Nathan Hutchinson, SpokedZ, Chris Ford, Austin Garret, Iván Ortiz, Thomas Gagné, Tom Watson and Dan Haurin combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting Midseason 2026 NHL Draft Rankings, a comprehensive look at the top prospects eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft. The rankings reflect monthsContinue reading “Midseason 2026 NHL Draft Rankings”

The World Junior Championship remains one of the most revealing tournaments in hockey, offering a unique intersection of elite talent, developmental variance, and high-pressure international play. With this year’s tournament set in Minnesota, players will be challenged not only by the quality of competition but also by the intensity that comes with playing on NorthContinue reading “2026 World Junior Championship Primer”

Josh Tessler, Alexander Appleyard, Gray Matter, Nathan Hutchinson, SpokedZ, Chris Ford, Austin Garret, Iván Ortiz, Thomas Gagné, Tom Watson and Dan Haurin combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2026 NHL Draft Preliminary Rankings, a comprehensive early look at the top prospects eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft. The rankings reflectContinue reading “Preliminary 2026 NHL Draft Rankings”

Introducing the Smaht Scouting 2026 NHL Draft Mock Simulator (V1) We’re excited to launch Version 1 of the Smaht Scouting 2026 NHL Draft Mock Simulator, a free, interactive tool that lets you simulate all seven rounds of the 2026 NHL Draft. Whether you’re building your own mock, analyzing prospect depth, or just exploring how thingsContinue reading “2026 NHL Draft Simulator”

The 2025 NHL Draft class is built on projection. With no unanimous No. 1 and a tightly packed group of prospects through the first two rounds, this year’s draft is more about team identity, organizational need, and draft philosophy than ever before. From dynamic playmakers and towering defenders to athletic goaltenders and high-motor depth pieces,Continue reading “2025 NHL Mock Draft”

Alexander Appleyard, Gray Matter, Ben Jordan, SpokedZ, Chris Ford, Josh Tessler, Austin Garret, Iván Ortiz, Thomas Gagné, Tom Watson and Dan Haurin combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2025 NHL Draft Final Rankings. #1 – Michael Misa – C/LW – Saginaw Michael Misa remains our top prospect for the 2025Continue reading “Final 2025 NHL Draft Rankings”

The 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship is set to begin, offering a premier stage to evaluate top draft-eligible prospects from around the globe. This post takes a closer look at each participating nation, highlighting key players, positional strengths, and overall team outlooks. From perennial powerhouses like Canada and Sweden to rising programs like Slovakia andContinue reading “2025 IIHF U18 World Championship Preview”

Alexander Appleyard, Gray Matter, Ben Jordan, SpokedZ, Chris Ford, Josh Tessler, Austin Garret, Iván Ortiz, Thomas Gagné, Tom Watson and Dan Haurin combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2025 NHL Draft Spring Rankings. #1 – Michael Misa – C/LW – Saginaw Michael Misa holds the same spot in our 2025Continue reading “Spring 2025 NHL Draft Rankings”

Alexander Appleyard, Gray Matter, Ben Jordan, SpokedZ, Chris Ford, Austin Garret, Iván Ortiz, Thomas Gagné, Tom Watson and Dan Haurin combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2025 NHL Draft Preliminary Rankings. #1 – Michael Misa, C/LW, Saginaw In a year containing a handful of contenders to go first overall, MichaelContinue reading “Preliminary 2025 NHL Draft Rankings”

Alexander Appleyard, Gray Matter, Ben Jordan, SpokedZ, Chris Ford, Austin Garret and Josh Tessler combined their draft rankings and put together the official Smaht Scouting 2024 NHL Draft Final Rankings. Below you will find the rankings and a high level summary on each player. #1 – Macklin Celebrini – Center – Boston University I feelContinue reading “Final 2024 NHL Draft Rankings”