On Friday's episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, the Prospect Series crew did a live mock draft of next week's first 32 picks.

NHL Draft is rapidly approaching. The defending champions, the Florida Panthers, have just over a week to recuperate before beginning next season's first piece of business. This year's draft is set to be an exciting one due to the question marks lurking throughout the first round.

The Dallas Mavericks have reportedly finished conducting their pre-draft workout with Cooper Flagg; executives and assistant coaches were thoroughly impressed with the Duke phenom.

The NBA has finalized its list of green room invitations for the 2025 draft, with five additional players receiving the coveted call this week, bringing the total to 24.

The Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets and New Orleans Pelicans are all "interested" in moving up to select Rutgers star Ace Bailey in the 2025 NBA draft, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Late Wednesday night, Rutgers freshman and potential top-three pick Ace Bailey canceled a scheduled visit with the Philadelphia 76ers -- the team slated to pick third in the NBA Draft-- prompting questions about the curious handling of his pre-draft process and where his stock sits leading into next Wednesday's draft.