Austin Kelly

OHL Site Writer/Editor @TheHockeyNews | OHL Scout @DobberProspects | WHL Scout @RecScouting | via @CentennialJourn

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

First 2027 NHL Draft Rankings #2027NHLDraft

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@daniel_amoia @JamesNicholsNHL Had one half an hour ago. Easily an S tier candy. Another really good Canadian chocolate bar is Wunderbar, like a softer Butterfinger but with caramel.

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

@SEllisHockey @CraigJButton I had him at 60th and it took me a while to get into him because I was so focused on Denver Barkey on that London team who was quite similar in many aspects.

He took a while to get going but he was playing like a top-50 prospect late in the season for those paying attention.

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

Oh that doesn't look good for Jake McCabe. You can see blood. Struggling to get up from the ice.

[Pittsburgh Penguins @penguins]

A statement from the Pittsburgh Penguins

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Stars Prospect Ryan Brown Named 55th London Knights Captain In Franchise History @TheHockeyNews

https://t.co/klfqaN8ISQ

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@StPierreVictor1 Actually I did almost list him as a riser

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

Not doing another ranking until January but I adjusted some spots for a recent Recruit ranking #2027NHLDraft

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Dima Zhilkin (15-to-7)
Yevgeni Yakunin (18—12)
Maxmilian Mares (17—15)

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Tomas Selic (10—19)
Dorian Eklund Aspe (13—31)
Timothy Kazda (21—HM)

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

First 2027 NHL Draft Rankings #2027NHLDraft

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@Derek_N_NHL Totally agree, and Pustovoi moved up two spots for me as well. Have a second round grade on Yermolov as well right now so a lot of forward talent in Russia this year.

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

@dynazyde1 Yeah i've been disappointed there, Hlinka as well. I'll probably drop him if he continues to play as he currently is because he's remained where he is off of what he's done in the past and the raw talent + size.

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

Sorry, that's 14th* to 7th

[Ontario Hockey League @OHLHockey]

Hey #Leafs fans! 👋

Brody Pepoy just completed the hat-trick! 🎩

[Foley @NHLFoley]

Landon DuPont will sit out of tonight’s cross-conference matchup against Denver

Reportedly a minor injury. No timeline given but I’ve been told there’s no concern

We’ll see in the #2027NHLDraft 1 OA favorite is available for the rematch tomorrow. Conference games start on 10/31

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

#2027NHLDraft top prospect Landon DuPont is listed as OUT against #1 ranked Denver. Massive loss for Michigan in one of the biggest games they'll play this season. No reason disclosed.

[Michigan Hockey @umichhockey]

Tonight's lines ⬇️

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

Reyth Smith has had nine points each in both of his last two OHL seasons

He's up to 9 in his first 8 games with Niagara this season. The 6'2 center showing a lot more energy early on with the IceDogs in his final year of NHL Draft eligibility

[Ontario Hockey League @OHLHockey]

Santala's a sniper 🎯

Luca Santala unleashed a wicked wrister to give the @OHLRangers their second power play goal of the night and pulls them within one heading into the intermission!

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

@SandersScouting Was me last year taking a flyer on Tomas Kralovic. Had already been familiar with him but since he had past pro experience and was in his final year of eligibility I made sure to get some watches and felt he was a likely pick, not surprised it was Tampa.

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

Every time

[St. Louis Blues @StLouisBlues]

Everybody got a say in this year's #stlblues warmup mix!

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

@h_pauls10 @TheHockeyNews The one distant relative who actually played junior hockey didn't even have the last name Kelly

[Austin Kelly @AustinReporting]

#2028NHLDraft eligible Aiden Kelly (no relation) has committed to play NCAA Hockey at the University of Wisconsin. @TheHockeyNews

Kelly has had a dominant start to his OHL career with 14 points in his first 10 games with the Brantford Bulldogs.

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