Stuart Miller-Davis

Kingston, Ottawa, Toronto

Writer, Broadcaster, and Editor at Freelance

Carleton Journalism grad. Sports enthusiast and storyteller. Words appeared in @TheHockeyNews, @ReadPaperPlane, and @SportsOttawa. Profile pic:@Austensanity

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Articles

Ranking the top overagers of the 2025 NHL Draft class

2 weeks ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Stuart Miller-Davis

Second time could be the charm for more than a few members of the 2025 NHL Draft class. Third time, too. Every year at the draft, some players slip through the cracks only to appear in later years as overage entries. Whether they took a step forward or showed something extra with the added time, these players should find homes with NHL clubs in this go-round.
Dual-sport star Mason West is a draft prospect with a rising stock

3 weeks ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Stuart Miller-Davis

Mason West is hard to miss. The hulking center is always the center of attention, whether that’s with Edina on Minnesota’s high-school circuit or with Fargo in the United States Hockey League. After graduating from the Minnesota high school hockey ranks this season, West impressed during a short stint where he produced almost a point-per- game with nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 10 contests before participating in a pair of playoff skates.
FCHockey releases Final ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft

3 weeks ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Stuart Miller-Davis

Matthew Schaefer, a defenseman with Erie in the Ontario Hockey League, is No. 1 on FCHockey’s Final ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft. Schaefer retains his status as the top prospect available in the 2025 draft, claiming the No. 1 spot in FCHockey’s Final ranking despite lack of playing time.
Gavin McKenna has historic scoring run come to an end

1 month ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Stuart Miller-Davis

A historic scoring streak from Gavin McKenna has ended. McKenna was held off the scoresheet in Game 2 of the Western Hockey League Final on Sunday, halting the 17-year-old’s impressive 54-game run. The loss, 6-2 to Spokane, was the first time the phenom had been held pointless since Brandon shut out Medicine Hat on Nov. 2. “The point streak itself is more of a representation of the kind of trajectory he’s on and how the WHL isn’t much of a challenge for him,” FCHockey scout Kareem Elshafey said.
These players raised their draft stock the most at the U18 Worlds

1 month ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Stuart Miller-Davis

The final showcase is in, with some members of the 2025 NHL Draft class turning in memorable performances at the U18 Worlds. Others weren’t so fortunate. The 2025 U18 Worlds, which wrapped on Saturday, featured a Canada romp of Sweden — a 7-0 bounce — to claim gold for the second consecutive event. It also saw Team USA eke out a 4-3 overtime win against Slovakia to claim bronze. Swedish winger Filip Ekberg stole the headlines with his performance in Texas for the silver medal-winning squad.
Filip Ekberg stars on big stage and other draft eligibles still rolling

1 month ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Stuart Miller-Davis

Filip Ekberg‘s adjustment to playing for Ottawa in the Ontario Hockey League during the 2024–25 season took some time. But once the speedy, playmaking winger found his groove near the end of the season, scouts started to take notice. Ekberg was a revelation at the 2025 IIHF World Under-18 Championship as he set a new tournament scoring record for Sweden with 18 points (10 goals, eight assists) — the sixth-most productive showcase in tournament history.
U18 Worlds could define next-best blueliner for 2025 NHL Draft

2 months ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Stuart Miller-Davis

The 2025 IIHF World Under-18 Championship could go a long way to determining the most coveted blueliner at the 2025 NHL Draft—after Matthew Schaefer, of course. Despite not playing any hockey since breaking his clavicle while playing for Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, Schaefer topped the FCHockey Spring ranking for the 2025 draft released near the start of March.
Caleb Desnoyers is clicking, and other draft eligibles rolling

2 months ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Stuart Miller-Davis

Caleb Desnoyers is projected to be, at minimum, a top-10 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. There’s little reason to expect otherwise as one of the draft’s top two-way players. One of the most productive players in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League, the 6-foot-2, 172-pound Desnoyers potted 84 points (35 goals, 49 assists) — leading first-time draft eligibles in points-per-game on the circuit. The freshly-turned 18-year-old, who is no.
Growth shown by Filip Ekberg has him as potential draft sleeper

2 months ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Stuart Miller-Davis

Making the move across the ocean from Europe to Canada can be a huge adjustment on and off the ice for any hockey player but especially so for a 17-year-old. Filip Ekberg made that exact move for the 2024-25 season, and his play has made him a potential steal in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Owen Griffin puts on a show and other draft eligibles pushing in playoffs

2 months ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Stuart Miller-Davis

Owen Griffin may not be one of the headliners for the 2025 NHL Draft, but his play in the postseason should grab him some extra attention. The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder had a nice jump in production in his second season with Oshawa in the Ontario Hockey League, going from a modest six points (one goal, five assists) in 2023-24 to 51 points (22 goals, 29 assists) in his draft-eligible season. Griffin has found another level in the postseason, too.