The Braves’ recent winning streak propelled them “up” the standings, lowering their odds of securing a relatively early pick in the draft. Tankathon notes that their odds of the first overall pick are less than ten percent; the likely outcome, which can be made far more sinister with an especially bad set of hypothetical rolls, … Read more
Kingston Frontenacs forward Tyler Hopkins earned the opportunity of a lifetime on July 1st this year when he was selected 86th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2025 entry draft. For a kid from Campbellville, Ontario, a tiny community outside of Milton, it’s been something of a pinch me summer. “It’s been a … Read more
Annelies Bergmann stood on her head season in the blue paint for Cornell (photo: Evan Volkman/Cornell Athletics). ECAC Hockey has announced its women’s preseason coaches poll and the preseason all-league team. 2025-26 ECAC Women’s Hockey Preseason Poll(First-place votes)1. Cornell – 129 points – (8)2. Colgate – 119 points – (2)3. Clarkson – 117 points – … Read more
Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images The 2024 Stanley Cup has been awarded, and the NHL Draft is rapidly approaching. On Friday, June 28, the first round of the NHL Draft will occur at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Rounds 2-7 taking place the following day. The Washington Capitals are slated to choose 17th overall, … Read more
With money still left to spend due to trading Mitch Marner, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a bottom-six splash on July 17. They acquired left-winger Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick, per the team. The 29-year-old had 14 points in 57 games last season and carries a $3.25 … Read more
There has been a lot of change in the Washington Nationals organization over the last few days. The ever present Mike Rizzo is out as GM and Davey Martinez is no longer the club’s manager. Mike DeBartolo and Miguel Cairo have taken their places. For DeBartolo, he will have to make a massive decision this … Read more
Gavin McKenna put up video game-like stats last season with the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers (photo: Randy Feere). Gavin McKenna, the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after racking up the accolades in the WHL the past few seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers, announced his decision to play … Read more
Gavin McKenna, a projected top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has reportedly decided to attend Pennsylvania State University this fall, according to a report from Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects. The five-star commitment is the most significant signing for a program that began in 1971 but returned to Division I status in 2013 with the … Read more
During Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday (June 28), the Edmonton Oilers made five selections: Tommy Lafreniere (83rd overall), David Lewandowski (117th), Asher Barnett (131st), Daniel Salonen (191st), and, finally, Aidan Park (223rd). Related: 7 Things to Know About Oilers’ Top Draft Pick Tommy Lafreniere … Read more
Buckle up, Leafs Nation, the next two weeks should be mighty interesting. Full disclosure, we spent the first few minutes of Leafs Morning Take discussing the NBA Finals as Oklahoma City won its first ever championship. After that, we got into a conversation teeing up draft week in the NHL. All in all, it’s the … Read more