NHL draft

'I had to earn it': How Matt Copponi found success for upstart Merrimack

Merrimack coach Scott Borek remembers the first time he went to watch Matt Copponi play for the Dexter Southfield School. “It was a very bad…Read More

New Englanders shut out of first round as BC commit Cutter Gauthier drafted by Flyers

New England prospects were shut out of the first round at the 2022 NHL Draft Thursday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The lack…

RinkWise podcast: Andrew Alberts on virtual reality and hockey

Andrew Alberts has been around hockey for practically his entire life. The former Boston Bruins defenseman has found a new area of hockey to explore…

2024 NHL Draft: 22 New Englanders to watch in this class

There is a plethora of talent in New England across the 2006 birth year that will be eligible for the 2024 NHL Draft. Two players…

RinkWise podcast: Central Scouting’s David Gregory talks NHL Draft

It’s NHL Draft season. The league’s annual player entry showcase will be held July 7-8 in Montreal. It’s a big day for hundreds of kids…

2023 NHL Draft: Ranking the top 13 New England prospects

The 2023 NHL Draft is shaping up to be top-heavy when it comes to the talent coming out of New England. USA Hockey NTDP teammates…

2022 NHL Draft: Ranking the top 15 New England prospects

The 2022 NHL Draft won’t go down as one of the best for New Englanders, but there are plenty of intriguing storylines as this year’s…

Prospects: B’s Matt Filipe looks to rebound

When Matt Filipe agreed to terms with the Boston Bruins last August on a two-year entry-level contract, it was a major step closer to fulfilling…

The ‘other’ Jack Hughes poised to pace New England’s 2022 draft class

Between the ’04s and late ’03s, the 2022 NHL draft class is strong throughout New England. Harvard, Northeastern, Boston College, Providence and Michigan have strong…

2021 NHL draft: Evaluating Hockey East’s top prospects

Over the past four NHL drafts, 13 Hockey East players have been drafted following their freshman seasons. Of those 13 players, 10 were in their…

Recruiting: Boston College lands NTDP center Andre Gasseau

Boston College received a commitment from U.S. NTDP U-18 center Andre Gasseau, the player announced over the weekend. Gasseau, from Garden Grove, Calif., is off…

Matt Beniers, Mackie Samoskevich top 2021 Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List

Nineteen players hailing from New England made the NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List that was released Tuesday morning. Two players, Matt Beniers…