The NHL Central Scouting Bureau released its preliminary players to watch list on Wednesday. This list serves as an early assessment of 2025 draft-eligible prospects, providing graded evaluations from all major development leagues.

When looking at players for the NHL Draft, one of the most difficult things to judge is whether the player can reach the ceiling suggested by what they look like now. A player with elite athleticism, a big frame, or some skills that could make them dangerous at the next level are especially enticing. Often, however, there are other factors that have to be considered and there are always reasons why a player may not ultimately reach the lofty ceiling predicted for them.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – As it often does, the 2024 NHL Scouting Combine is a great place to gather information, meet prospects and get one last feel for where the 2024 NHL Draft is going.

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When the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup opens July 31 in Breclav, Czechia and Tencin, Slovakia, Canada will enter as the heavy favorites. With a roster comprised almost exclusively with players from the Canadian Hockey League, some players have already established themselves among the top-tier players for the 2024 NHL Draft, with others looking like good bets to go early in 2025.