NHL Scouts Have These 6 Minnesota High School Hockey Players on a Watch List

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; The draft board is seen following the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Many NHL players have roots in Minnesota high school hockey, and on Monday, NHL Central Scouting identified six players competing for Minnesota high school programs among its prospects to watch for the 2027 NHL Draft. Some of Minnesota’s elite youth hockey players leave their high school programs for junior hockey or national development teams, but these six remain associated with their Minnesota high school teams. The NHL’s preliminary watch list is not a ranking of the best players in order. Instead, it groups prospects according to their projected draft potential. The ratings are: A rating: Potential first-round selection. B rating: Potential second- or third-round selection. C rating: Potential fourth- or fifth-round selection. W rating: Potential sixth- or seventh-round selec