In his debut, Harris writes about how NHL teams utilize NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings, which were released Tuesday. NHL Central Scouting is an indispensable pillar of the NHL Draft process.

NHL Draft will be held in June at a site to be determined. NHL.com will take a closer look at some of the draft-eligible ...

The NHL Central Scouting bureau released its midterm rankings of draft-eligible players this week, and the 18-year-old Axelsson landed solidly among the top North American goalies. Central ...

NHL Central Scouting released its midterm rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft on Tuesday. GO DEEPER Calder Trophy watch: Ranking the NHL's 5 best rookies of 2024-25 at the halfway mark Erie Otters ...

The NHL Central Scouting bureau deems the Erie Otters' Matthew Schaefer its top pick for this year's draft despite the ...

NHL Central Scouting released its mid-term rankings Tuesday with Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer headlining all North American skaters. Through 17 appearances with the OHL’s Erie Otters ...

Key participants this year include Jack Murtagh and William Moore, both recently named top-32 prospects on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings. The event has been held annually since 2012 ...

NHL Central Scouting had Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer ahead of Boston College center James Hagens in its midterm 2025 ...

But 2025 is shaping up differently. While U.S. center James Hagens was widely seen as the front-runner heading into this season, NHL Central Scouting pegged Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer as ...

Although Schaefer's return to action remains unknown, the NHL Central Scouting bureau still listed him as the top prospect for its midseason rankings. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 183-pounder has recorded ...

Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who's recovering from a broken collarbone, is NHL Central Scouting's top North American draft prospect in its midterm rankings. He edged Boston College center ...