Mike G. Morreale
@mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social
Senior Draft Writer at @NHLdotcom | NJ High School Ice Hockey Hall Of Fame member (http://tinyurl.com/jvogm57) | Co-host NHL Draft Class podcast (https://rb.gy/9icvwd)
Gavin McKenna tops A-rated prospects on NHL Central Scouting preliminary players to watch list that was released Oct. 20, 2025. The Penn State freshman forward is among many standouts for the 2026 NHL Draft
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McKenna tops A-rated prospects on NHL Central Scouting preliminary players to watch list | NHL.com
Penn State freshman forward among standouts for 2026 Draft
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October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Gavin McKenna tops A-rated prospects on NHL Central Scouting preliminary players to watch list that was released Oct. 20, 2025. The Penn State freshman forward is among many standouts for the 2026 NHL Draft
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Matthew Schaefer makes family, friends ‘super proud’ in
NHL debut with the New York Islanders. Todd Schaefer: "You know what, he's chasing his dream and he's just very excited. I couldn't be prouder."
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NHL debut with the New York Islanders. Todd Schaefer: "You know what, he's chasing his dream and he's just very excited. I couldn't be prouder."
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Schaefer makes family, friends ‘super proud’ in NHL debut with Islanders | NHL.com
Defenseman’s father, brother among those in Pittsburgh to witness No. 1 pick’s 1st career point
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October 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Matthew Schaefer makes family, friends ‘super proud’ in
NHL debut with the New York Islanders. Todd Schaefer: "You know what, he's chasing his dream and he's just very excited. I couldn't be prouder."
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NHL debut with the New York Islanders. Todd Schaefer: "You know what, he's chasing his dream and he's just very excited. I couldn't be prouder."
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Matthew Schaefer 'dialed-in' for NHL debut with the New York Islanders
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Schaefer 'dialed-in' for NHL debut with Islanders | NHL.com
Will be youngest defenseman at 18 years, 34 days chosen No. 1 in Draft to play game
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October 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Matthew Schaefer 'dialed-in' for NHL debut with the New York Islanders
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Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt determined to help @newjerseydevils.bsky.social change narrative, go far in playoffs
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Hughes, Hischier, Bratt determined to help Devils change narrative, go far in playoffs | NHL.com
New Jersey's top forwards hungry 'to take the next step as a team'
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October 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt determined to help @newjerseydevils.bsky.social change narrative, go far in playoffs
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Luke Hughes happy 'to be back to work' with Devils after signing 7-year contract
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Luke Hughes happy 'to be back to work' with Devils after signing 7-year contract | NHL.com
Defenseman joins team after missing start of training camp, expects to play season opener Oct. 9
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October 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Luke Hughes happy 'to be back to work' with Devils after signing 7-year contract
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Defenseman Simon Nemec seeking larger role with @notnjdevils.bsky.social, medal for Slovakia in Olympics
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Nemec seeking larger role with Devils, medal for Slovakia in Olympics | NHL.com
Defenseman 'much more prepared' to take big step toward each objective this season
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September 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Defenseman Simon Nemec seeking larger role with @notnjdevils.bsky.social, medal for Slovakia in Olympics
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"Every time I get on the ice, just show what I can do."
Sam Dickinson isn't worried about where he stands on the #SJSharks depth chart. He's focused on what he does on the ice to impress the decision makers. Read on Sharks Hockey Digest.
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Sam Dickinson isn't worried about where he stands on the #SJSharks depth chart. He's focused on what he does on the ice to impress the decision makers. Read on Sharks Hockey Digest.
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Dickinson Not Worrying About Position on Sharks Depth Chart
San Jose Sharks top defense prospect Sam Dickinson isn't looking at the veteran defenseman ahead of him on the depth chart at training camp.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"Every time I get on the ice, just show what I can do."
Sam Dickinson isn't worried about where he stands on the #SJSharks depth chart. He's focused on what he does on the ice to impress the decision makers. Read on Sharks Hockey Digest.
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Sam Dickinson isn't worried about where he stands on the #SJSharks depth chart. He's focused on what he does on the ice to impress the decision makers. Read on Sharks Hockey Digest.
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@jonlanenhl.bsky.social provided a little insight on No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer, who is eyeing opening night roster www.nhl.com/news/matthew...
Schaefer skates with Islanders eyeing opening night roster | NHL.com
Defenseman says he feels 'super close' after 1st day of rookie camp
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September 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
@jonlanenhl.bsky.social provided a little insight on No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer, who is eyeing opening night roster www.nhl.com/news/matthew...
NHL Draft: Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is OK w/ the pressure ahead of being potential No. 1 pick at 2026 NHL Draft. Wants to help @hockeycanada.bsky.social get over the hump at World Juniors.
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McKenna OK with pressure ahead of being potential No. 1 pick at 2026 NHL Draft | NHL.com
Forward prospect will play at Penn State this season, represent Canada at World Juniors
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July 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
NHL Draft: Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is OK w/ the pressure ahead of being potential No. 1 pick at 2026 NHL Draft. Wants to help @hockeycanada.bsky.social get over the hump at World Juniors.
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World Jr Summer Showcase: @bostonu.bsky.social forward Cole Eiserman looks to help USA Hockey 3-peat at 2026 WJC. "Cole is becoming a pro off the ice. Little things ... I've honestly kind of taken things from him, but don't tell him that"-- BU def Cole Hutson
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Eiserman looks to help U.S. 3-peat at 2026 World Junior Championship | NHL.com
Islanders forward prospect says leadership role 'would be huge'
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July 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
World Jr Summer Showcase: @bostonu.bsky.social forward Cole Eiserman looks to help USA Hockey 3-peat at 2026 WJC. "Cole is becoming a pro off the ice. Little things ... I've honestly kind of taken things from him, but don't tell him that"-- BU def Cole Hutson
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Mikhail Yegorov's ability, personality make him commodity in Devils pipeline. "'Yegs' is the happiest guy on planet earth. He loves to have fun, chirps the guys and, in practice, is extremely hard on himself." -- BU defenseman Cole Hutson
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Yegorov's ability, personality make him commodity in Devils pipeline | NHL.com
Boston University teammate says goalie prospect 'happiest guy on planet earth'
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July 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Mikhail Yegorov's ability, personality make him commodity in Devils pipeline. "'Yegs' is the happiest guy on planet earth. He loves to have fun, chirps the guys and, in practice, is extremely hard on himself." -- BU defenseman Cole Hutson
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NHL Draft Class: The NHL Draft dust has settled, so in our final pod of 2024-25, we're joined by Sportsnet/NHL Network analyst Sam Cosentino to recap everything (surprise picks, teams) & look ahead to 2026
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2025 NHL Draft wrap-up, 2026 lookahead on 'NHL Draft Class' podcast | NHL.com
Cosentino of NHL Network, Sportsnet discusses Islanders, who to watch next year beyond McKenna
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July 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
NHL Draft Class: The NHL Draft dust has settled, so in our final pod of 2024-25, we're joined by Sportsnet/NHL Network analyst Sam Cosentino to recap everything (surprise picks, teams) & look ahead to 2026
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From Schaefer at No. 1 to Park at No. 223, memories were made in Los Angeles
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June 29, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Mrtka could have highest ceiling among prospects in 2025 NHL Draft | NHL.com
Defenseman joined Seattle of WHL last November, has only taken 'hockey seriously' for past 4 years
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June 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Want to know more about Mrtka? Check out this story from colleague @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social: www.nhl.com/news/radim-m...
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What will happen when the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft kicks off Friday? Funny you should ask, because we have the final mock drafts from me and @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social right here: www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...
Final Mock 2025 NHL Draft: Intrigue following 1st 4 picks | NHL.com
Predators selection at No. 5 unclear after Schaefer, Misa, Frondell, Desnoyers taken off board
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June 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
What will happen when the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft kicks off Friday? Funny you should ask, because we have the final mock drafts from me and @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social right here: www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...
Defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters is 'by far the best prospect' available in 2025 NHL Draft
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Schaefer 'by far the best prospect' available in 2025 NHL Draft | NHL.com
Erie defenseman projected to be 1st No. 1 pick from OHL since McDavid in 2015
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June 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters is 'by far the best prospect' available in 2025 NHL Draft
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Islanders could select defenseman Schaefer No. 1; Flyers hold 3 picks in 1st round
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June 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Blackhawks could take high-end center at No. 3; Predators own 3 1st-round picks, 9 overall
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June 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Sharks could shore up center depth with No. 2 pick; Kraken may add defenseman at No. 8
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June 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Canadiens seek depth with 2 picks in 1st round; Bruins, Sabres each have top 10 selection
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June 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Here's why Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer is such a unique, special player, and the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft ...
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Schaefer's talent, maturity make him likely No. 1 pick of 2025 NHL Draft | NHL.com
Erie defenseman has 'aura about him' despite countless adversities
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June 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Here's why Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer is such a unique, special player, and the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft ...
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2025 NHL Draft: Here are 10 players on the radar this year who were passed over in 2024. @nhldotcom.bsky.social
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10 players on radar for 2025 NHL Draft passed over last year | NHL.com
Epperson, Feldbergs, Gerwing among those who could be selected
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June 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
2025 NHL Draft: Here are 10 players on the radar this year who were passed over in 2024. @nhldotcom.bsky.social
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2025 NHL Draft prospects talk comparable players in League. "... Jack Hughes, just kind of the way he skates, the way he plays, handles the puck. I think there's a lot of pieces of his game that I can kind of see in mine."
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2025 NHL Draft prospects talk comparable players in League | NHL.com
Projected No. 1 pick Schaefer likens game to that of “smooth-skating defensemen” Makar, Heiskanen
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June 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
2025 NHL Draft prospects talk comparable players in League. "... Jack Hughes, just kind of the way he skates, the way he plays, handles the puck. I think there's a lot of pieces of his game that I can kind of see in mine."
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2025 NHL Draft: Exceptionally talented @bceagleincali.bsky.social center James Hagens making case to be a top pick in the 2025 Draft and help whichever club selects him in the big moments of big games. www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...
Hagens making case to be top pick of 2025 Draft | NHL.com
Boston College center honing craft, 'will compete until the very last play'
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June 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
2025 NHL Draft: Exceptionally talented @bceagleincali.bsky.social center James Hagens making case to be a top pick in the 2025 Draft and help whichever club selects him in the big moments of big games. www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...
Matthew Schaefer, the projected top pick in the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft, is one of 90 prospects invited to participate in the 2025 NHL Scouting Combine presented by Fanatics at KeyBank Center and LECOM HarborCenter in Buffalo beginning Monday.
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Schaefer, Frondell, Hagens set for NHL Scouting Combine spotlight | NHL.com
Erie defenseman, Djurgarden center, Boston College center among 90 prospects showcasing for 2025 Draft
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June 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Matthew Schaefer, the projected top pick in the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft, is one of 90 prospects invited to participate in the 2025 NHL Scouting Combine presented by Fanatics at KeyBank Center and LECOM HarborCenter in Buffalo beginning Monday.
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