About this episode

The episode features discussions with Brampton Steelheads captain Porter Martone and NHL Central Scouting's Nick Smith about OHL prospects and the upcoming NHL Draft.

NHL Draft Class is back from the NHL Scouting Combine and focused on the best of the Ontario Hockey League, starting with Brampton forward Porter Martone, who discusses his season, being a captain and his favorite backyard goalie, Jeff. Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale also talk to Nick Smith of NHL Central Scouting to get his opinions on some of the top 2025 NHL Draft prospects from the OHL, including Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, Jake O'Brien and more. There's also some mock draft talk.

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Kimelman, Mike G. Morreale

Guests: Porter Martone, Nick Smith

Topics covered

• NHL Draft
• Ontario Hockey League
• scouting
• mock draft
• hockey prospects

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHL Central Scouting, Ontario Hockey League

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