Eshkawkogan named to NHL Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch list

Ottawa 67’s defenceman and M’Chigeeng First Nation native Kohyn Eshkawkogan has been named to the NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch list.

Tom Sasvari

Nov 06, 2026 - 2 min read

Eshkawkogan named to NHL Scoutings Preliminary Players to W

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OTTAWA—Ottawa 67’s defenceman Kohyn Eshkawkogan has been named to the National Hockey League (NHL) Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch list.

Kohyn, who is originally from M’Chigeeng First Nation (MFN) was one of three 67’s players of the Ontario Hockey League who were selected for the central scouting list.

“Eshkawkogan, 17, was selected twenty-first overall by the Ottawa 67’s in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. The Manitoulin Island, Ontario native has recorded five assists in 12 games so far this season. During the 2025-2026 campaign, the defenceman registered eight goals and 45 assists for 53 points in 68 regular-season games, finishing eighth among OHL defencemen in scoring. He added six assists in nine playoff appearances.” Internationally, Kohyn represented Canada at the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U18 Championship, recording one goal and one assist for two points in five games. He also earned a silver medal with Canada Red at the 2024 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, registering two assists in four games.”

Forward Brock Chitaroni and defenceman Jack Johnson of the 67’s were also on the list.