WhyHockey 6.17.26: Scouching on the 2026 Draft
About this episode
Will Scouch returns to discuss the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft and the implications for various teams.
Will Scouch, or Scouching, is one of WhyHockey’s favorite draft experts, and with the Panthers picking in the top 10 for the first time in forever, it was time to bring him back to the show to talk about how it might play out, including: 3:45: Which previous draft does this remind Will the most of? 9:15: The Leafs are taking McKenna first, right? 13:45: Will San Jose go for positional need at pick two? 19:15: How does the draft change based on what the Sharks might do? 23:00: So what should the Panthers do at nine if they haven’t traded it by then? 29:15: Who is Scouch’s ride or die player in this draft? 32:00: When does the first goalie go off the board? 34:15: Any surprises? 35:45: Favorite name in the draft this year Enjoy the show! Thanks for reading Whyhockey Periodical! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Remember that the Substack is your new full time home for the podcast, Matt’s written pieces and much more, so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t yet! Enjoy the show and please give it a five star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us on social media: Matt Lichtenstadter is @MattsMusings1 on Bluesky and Twitter…
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Hosts: Matt Lichtenstadter, WhyHockey
Guest: Will Scouch
Topics covered
- 2026 NHL Draft
- hockey analysis
- draft strategy
- NHL teams
- player evaluation
Keywords
- 2026 Draft
- NHL
- hockey
- Scouching
- Panthers
- Leafs
- San Jose
- draft experts
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Organizations: San Jose, Panthers, Leafs
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