Hadi Kalakeche

Mid-season @QMJHL regional rankings! Been a refreshing change to cover one region in-depth — this draft-eligible class as been so fun to scout. Going to branch out over the next few weeks before revisiting my takes in late March. #2025NHLDraft Let me know what you think!

I wrote about the Montreal Canadiens’ 2025 NHL draft haul from a scouting perspective. Lots of daring takes here. Read all about Alexander Zharovsky, LJ Mooney, and all of the #GoHabsGo draft picks — and what this haul means for the Habs’ future. habseyesontheprize.com/montreal-canad…

i don’t know how to reconcile the fact that i’m willing to spend so much time and money on this sport with the fact that i feel fundamentally disrespected by it

In case you missed it, I broke down the #Blackhawks 2025 Draft class, pick by pick. - How does Anton Frondell fit the core? - Clever swings on size and potential with Nestrašil and West - Underrated depth selections How would you grade Chicago’s class? eliteprospects.com/news/2025-nhl-…

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For some personal news... I have officially joined @eliteprospects as a scout for the OHL and QMJHL drafts. I'd like to thank @MitchLBrown @HadiK_Scouting and @laurkelly24 and cannot wait to hit the ground running!

A well-known member of the Habs’ staff saw my video on Juraj Slafkovsky and DM’d me saying I did an excellent job and to keep up the great work. I think about that every time I get impostor’s syndrome about what I do.

i am super-pumped to be joining @eliteprospects’ qmjhl + nhl drafts coverage as a maritimes/atlantic canada regional scout! i want to thank @MitchLBrown and @HadiK_Scouting for this incredible opportunity and for taking a chance on my work. can’t wait to get rollin’!

I have some news to share: I’m excited to announce that I am joining Elite Prospects as a New England Regional Scout! I want to thank @MitchLBrown and @HadiK_Scouting for this opportunity! Excited to get things going for this coming season, super excited!

I’m excited to be joining the @eliteprospects scouting team as a WHL Draft / Central European Youth Scout! Grateful to @MitchLBrown for the opportunity, I'm looking forward to the new challenge ahead.

A bit of personal news: I’m extremely excited to join @lassialanen as Co-Director of European Scouting at @eliteprospects for the upcoming season. Big thanks to @MitchLBrown and everyone at EP for the opportunity. Excited for what’s to come.

McQueen’s not Lightning-fast, but he’s certainly Flash-y. Amazing value from the Ducks if he stays healthy.

McKenna’s move to Penn State is going to shake the game up. The NCAA ruling on CHL eligibility is just starting to show its impact. We’ve already seen CHL teams’ entry draft picks trend towards more developed prospects this year. Expect higher-quality Euro commits to CHL, too.

Gavin McKenna, top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, is expected to formally announce his college commitment tonight on the 6 p.m. ET SportsCenter on ESPN.

BREAKING: Multiple sources indicate that Gavin McKenna will commit to Penn State University for 2025-26 One of the most electrifying prospects chooses the Nittany Lions. A game-changing get for PSU hockey. Read more: eliteprospects.com/news/2026-nhl-…