Chris Peters

Recent Articles written by Chris Peters

Chris Peters joined Daily Faceoff as lead Prospects Analyst in Oct. 2021. He's one of the leading experts in the NHL Draft and prospect development space and he'll provide draft rankings, organizational rankings and total in-depth coverage across all levels of hockey.

2022 NHL Mock Draft: Shane Wright tops final version
2022 NHL Mock Draft: Shane Wright tops final versionChris Peters gives his final projection of how the picks will play out in Montreal for Rounds 1 and 2.
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2022 NHL Draft: Best prospects at every skill
2022 NHL Draft: Best prospects at every skillWhich 2022 prospects are Best in Class at skating, shooting, passing and other talents?
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2022 NHL Draft: Assessing system needs for all 32 teams
2022 NHL Draft: Assessing system needs for all 32 teamsWhat are the realistic options on each franchise’s shopping list based on draft position?
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NHL Draft Mailbag: Shane Wright’s dwindling consensus, highest-ceiling players and more
NHL Draft Mailbag: Shane Wright’s dwindling consensus, highest-ceiling players and moreProspect expert Chris Peters answers your burning questions leading up to the big day next month in Montreal.
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2022 NHL Draft sleepers: Hugo Havelid, Lucas Edmonds among the most intriguing
2022 NHL Draft sleepers: Hugo Havelid, Lucas Edmonds among the most intriguingThese players didn’t crack Chris Peters’ top 100 but have some interesting upside nonetheless.
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2022 NHL Draft Rankings: Logan Cooley tops Shane Wright in final list
2022 NHL Draft Rankings: Logan Cooley tops Shane Wright in final listIt’s a three-horse race for No. 1 overall status, but Cooley gets the nod because of his superstar ceiling.
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NHL Scouting Combine notebook: Cutter Gauthier, Joakim Kemell among top performers
NHL Scouting Combine notebook: Cutter Gauthier, Joakim Kemell among top performersGauthier’s power-forward package had already generated buzz, but the idea of him playing center over the wing has scouts drooling.
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NHL Draft Stock Watch: Korchinski, Schaefer among rising players in CHL playoffs
NHL Draft Stock Watch: Korchinski, Schaefer among rising players in CHL playoffsWith the top junior-age leagues winding down their seasons, it’s the scouts’ last window to get good looks at some promising draft prospects.
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2022 NHL Draft Stock Watch: Does Juraj Slafkovsky have a higher ceiling than Shane Wright?
2022 NHL Draft Stock Watch: Does Juraj Slafkovsky have a higher ceiling than Shane Wright?At the World Championship, Slafkovsky is making some scouts reconsider the No. 1 pick
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Nashville Predators sign top goalie prospect Iaroslav Askarov
Nashville Predators sign top goalie prospect Iaroslav AskarovNashville’s AHL pipeline should have a spot for Askarov to play a large role next season.
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