Meet Keaton Verhoeff, former goalie turned top D prospect in the #2026NHLDraft.
My feature, with insight and background from North Dakota, the kid, his family, his strength coach, and more:
https://nytimes.com/athletic/67601…
🆕 at @TheAthletic@sportsbots.xyz: My November #2026NHLDraft ranking is out!
- First top 64
- 28 honorable mentions
- Full reports, tiers and more
“He’s probably the best practice player that I’ve ever seen.”
“He’s got tons of swagger.”
My feature on #2026NHLDraft prospect Vladimir Dravecky, with insight from Bulldogs staff and more:
https://nytimes.com/athletic/67191…
The inaugural QMJHL Prospects Game is tonight in Sherbrooke (and on @FloHockey@twitter.com).
Xavier Villeneuve, Egor Shilov, Olivers Murnieks, Rian Chudzinski and Maddox Dagenais highlight the rosters.
Keep an eye on the smooth-skating Tommy Bleyl (Moncton/Michigan State). #2026NHLDraft
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