Explore our complete rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft with 105 top prospects and unique scouting insights from our team.

The Smaht Scouting 2026 NHL Draft Guide is the only guide built on original evaluation from a team of 11 scouts who watched this draft class all season — not recycled rankings, not aggregated boards, ...

Discover Smaht Scouting’s 2026 NHL Draft Midseason Top 64 — detailed player evaluations, updated rankings, and analysis of the draft’s top prospects.

Check out another one of Austin Garret's bi-weekly musings as he looks at several players catching his eye in the 2026 NHL Draft class.

Check out another one of Austin Garret's bi-weekly musings as he looks at several players catching his eye in the 2026 NHL Draft class.

This piece was written by Austin Garret — you can follow him on BlueSky @Austin716. As we head to the American Thanksgiving holiday I find myself having just a few players left on my preliminary list ...

Learn about potential breakout players for the 2026 NHL Draft as they separate themselves in the OHL season.

Smaht Scouting’s Austin Garrett breaks down his early 2026 NHL Draft rankings ahead of the first team call, highlighting five prospect tiers. From top pick contender Gavin McKenna to rising WHL and OH...

Smaht Talk returns with Austin Garret’s latest “North American Musings” — breaking down early-season standouts from the CHL, USHL, and NCAA. From Julien Maze’s dynamic playmaking to Nikita Klepov’s ri...

Explore Smaht Scouting's 2025 Final Draft Rankings – an in-depth look at the top NHL Draft prospects with expert analysis, player breakdowns, and rising talent to watch.

The Smaht Scouting team put together their preliminary top 32 prospects and honorable mentions for the 2025 NHL Draft.

In Austin Garret's latest post for Smaht Scouting, he talks about where things stand for his own rankings prior to Smaht Scouting draft call.

Check out Austin Garret's Bi-Weekly Musings for Smaht Scouting. Austin takes a thorough look at the USNTDP.