When I send out the boys prep coaches survey, I ask about the past season, the next one and big-picture topics. Fall hockey and college recruiting are popular ones. In recent seasons, players leaving early have been a big topic. And, of course, I had to ask about the NCAA's new age-eligibility rule … [Read more...]
How will NCAA’s new age-based eligibility model impact prep? Coaches weigh in
Many hockey people at all levels were in a panic in May when the NCAA floated a new rule. The rule: student-athletes would have five calendar years of collegiate eligibility, beginning during the academic year immediately after whichever of the following three occurred first: their 19th birthday, … [Read more...]
College hockey commitments: Where will the ’09 boys be playing?
The 2009-born boys hockey players are now committing to Division 1 college hockey programs. They are still far from playing in college hockey. That doesn't mean college hockey coaches haven't been watching their every move. Many '09s became eligible to commit to Division 1 programs on Aug. 1, 2025. … [Read more...]
2028 NHL Draft: 11 local prospects to watch two years from now
Two years from now, most of the 2010-born players on Earth will become eligible to be picked in the 2028 NHL Draft. Most people will wince when they realize ’10s will be getting drafted. And they will feel extremely old that kids born in 2010 will be 18. This job has made me numb to that. It’s far … [Read more...]
2027 NHL Draft: Who are the biggest names to watch for next year?
There is no doubt that in the 2027 NHL Draft, a player from the region will be taken in the first round. That should be a point of pride for New England. Yet there’s also considerable depth for the 2027 draft a year out. Carter Meyer, the player ranked No. 1, is a potential top-five pick. But the … [Read more...]
The roller coaster NHL Draft day ride of 7th round pick Myles Brosnan
NEWPORT, R.I. — For the first time all day, Myles Brosnan got to sink into a couch and take a deep breath. It was upstairs, away from the crowd of friends and family who had moved outside. There was relative silence for the time being. Brosnan had spent most of the day on a couch or in a chair. But … [Read more...]
