About this episode
The Ontario Hockey League is in the spotlight today with Nick Smith from NHL Central Scouting joining co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale. Is Chase Reid the best defenseman in this year's draft class? Nick touches on that, as well as shares his thoughts on Brantford center Caleb Malhotra, Saginaw forward Nikita Klepov, Windsor forward Ethan Belchetz and more. Mike and Adam also discuss some highlights from the NHL Scouting Combine, and review their most recent mock drafts.
Get every episode summarized
Each time NHL Draft Class publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from NHL Draft Class
Craig Button, TSN; 2026 Draft Wrap-Up, 2027 Draft Look-Ahead
NHL Draft Class
Jun 30, 202642:20pending
Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Caleb Malhotra, Daxon Rudolph, Alberts Smits; NHL...
NHL Draft Class
Jun 27, 202637:16pending
Jason Bukala, Sportsnet draft analyst; 2026 NHL Draft preview
NHL Draft Class
Jun 23, 202639:51pending
Pat Cullen, NHL Central Scouting; Best of the U.S. West
NHL Draft Class
Jun 17, 202632:48pending