The Hockey News Future Watch Show: Breaking Down The 2027 NHL Draft Class

Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank discuss the upcoming NHL draft class, the most intriguing NCAA freshmen to watch this season, and the best candidates to win the Calder Trophy in 2026-27.Welcome to first episode of The Hockey News Future Watch Show.Every Wednesday, Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank will dive into all the biggest storylines for the next generation of hockey stars from the CHL, the NCAA, and everything in between.Here's what was discussed in this episode:0:48: Breaking down the top prospects from the 2027 NHL Draft5:40: Who will be the most exciting NCAA freshman to watch this season?9:25: Reflecting on the CHL-NCAA agreement one year later14:21: Who are some recent first-round picks with the most to prove this season?18:24: Early outlook on the 2026-27 Calder Trophy race23:16: Which players will benefit the most from the NHL’s new AHL eligibility rules?26:45: Ryan Kennedy previews his weekly Prospect Watch column