Takeaways from the Preliminary Round at the 2025 U18 World Championships
I had the opportunity to attend the U18 World Championships in Frisco and Allen, Texas this week, seeing 22 players from Dobber Prospects' most recent ranking. The annual spring U18s are among the most important [...]
Team Sweden’s WJC-18 Preview
By: Ethan Lindley It is surely an exciting time of year in the hockey prospect industry. The U18 World Championship is the last tournament of the season for scouts and analysts to evaluate the best [...]
KHL Report: Drafted Prospects for Fans to Watch for in the Coming Seasons
As we approach the end of the KHL season, it's a good time to examine the top unsigned Russian prospects and their performance to date. These players have excelled in Russia's top league and will be prime candidates to sign their first NHL contracts in the next two seasons. Ivan [...]
NCAA Update: March
The NCAA hockey regular season has come to a close, and with that the seasons of many teams’ notable prospects. Last month, I took stock of the best NCAA player within each Eastern Conference pipeline. A month later, it is time to head over to the Western Conference. Central Division [...]
5 AHL Rookie Defenseman Making Noise
Well over the halfway point in the season, rookies in the AHL are truly starting to find their footing. For a defenseman, this transition can be more difficult than for forwards, as they now have to defend against players that are more than likely bigger, stronger, and faster than anybody [...]
The OHL Round Up: February
By: Andrew Barrett Disclaimer: All listed statistics are as of the morning of March 1st. California Dreamin’ – Three California Based Prospects to Watch: Los Angeles Kings - Liam Greentree (LW) Shooters shoot, that’s what they say anyway, and Liam Greentree, that young man can shoot the puck. With 42 [...]
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Dobber’s DraftCast S2E8: Atlantic Division Prospects with a chance to make the roster
On this episode: Pat is joined by Ben to discuss prospects in the Atlantic Division who have a chance to make the roster to start, have cups of coffee, or may be up after the trade deadline. This talk is to help fantasy hockey GMs decide on prospects to add, watch or invest in for […]
Dobber’s DraftCast S2E7: Metro Division Prospects with a chance to make the roster
On this episode: Pat is joined by Ben to discuss prospects in the Metro Division who have a chance to make the roster to start, have cups of coffee, or may be up after the trade deadline. This talk is to help fantasy hockey GMs decide on prospects to add, watch or invest in for […]
Dobber’s DraftCast S2E6: Central Division Prospects with a chance to make the roster
On this episode: Pat is joined by Ben to discuss prospects in the Central Division who have a chance to make the roster to start, have cups of coffee, or may be up after the trade deadline. This talk is to help fantasy hockey GMs decide on prospects to add, watch or invest in for […]
AHL: Four 2023 First Round Picks Making Statements in the AHL
By: Nick Bass *** Just two years removed from being drafted, ten of the 32 first round picks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft have made it to professional hockey in North America. While six [...]
Prospect Ramblings; Three Prospects You Need To Know
Welcome back to the DobberProspects Ramblings. After an extended scouting assignment, we are back and ready to share our thoughts, observations, and opinions regarding prospects on a weekly basis. This week I think a good [...]
Dobber Prospects’ 2025 Draft Top 32
Luke Sweeney—Just under five months removed from the 2024 NHL Draft, and after many long days and nights spent poring over tape, we at the Dobber Prospects scouting team are ready to share our [...]
Scouting OHL: Early Season Roundup
*** By: David Saad *** Another OHL season is underway, and this year promises to be a treat. With the drama of a potential CHL/NCAA split, the first ever CHL/USA Top Prospects challenge and the [...]
Scouting Finland: Top 10 Prospects to Watch for the 2025 NHL Draft
*** By: Anni Karvinen *** It is no secret the 2025 NHL draft class from Finland will be weaker than the 2024 class. It wouldn’t be surprising if no players from the Finnish leagues [...]