Concerning this year’s draft, attached is a synopsis of the central scouting bureau’s evaluation of (1) North America’s top 5 skaters, (2) North America’s top goaltending prospect (Ravensbergen), and (3) the top international skater (Eklund). What adds significant depth to this analysis are the comparisons of these prospects to established NHL players. It really assists in getting a much better grasp on what the bureau looks for in its evaluations.
https://www.nhl.com/news/central-scouting-analyzes-top-prospects-for-2025-nhl-draft