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.

Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer is No. 1 on NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking of North American skaters, but it was a very close vote, according to Central Scouting director Dan Marr.

17 CHL players are ranked by NHL Central Scouting among the top-20 North American skaters, while all North American goalies ranked in the top 12 are from the CHL The Canadian Hockey League (CHL ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...