The players to watch at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Mon, 05 Aug 24 14:00:01 +0000
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The start of the 2025 NHL Draft cycle begins this week with the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
It's by no means a make-or-break tournament, but it helps prospects build momentum as they enter the season. It also provides a great opportunity for players to showcase what they've been working on during the off-season.
For evaluators, it's a chance to check in with the top names, familiarize themselves with lesser-known prospects, and get an early look at prospects in future drafts.
This year's tournament has no shortage of star talent, headlined by a pair of top 2026 NHL Draft prospects.
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2025 NHL Draft
Canada U18
Canada U18 (all)
Canada U18
Czechia U18
Czechia U18
Czechia U18
Czechia U18
Finland U18
Finland U18
Finland U18
Finland U18
Sweden U18
Sweden U18
Sweden U18
Sweden U18
USA U18
USA U18
USA U18
Hlinka Gretzky Cup
WHL
OHL
J20 Nationell
Viggo Björck
Braeden Cootes
Vladimir Dravecký
Blake Fiddler
Jakob Ihs-Wozniak
Gavin McKenna
Matthew Schaefer
Cameron Schmidt
Max Westergård