Austin Garret
@austin716.bsky.social
Sabres Draft content at https://www.expectedbuffalo.com/
North American scout at smahtscouting.com
Love thy neighbor, y'all
North American scout at smahtscouting.com
Love thy neighbor, y'all
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Austin Garret
@austin716.bsky.social
· Oct 7
Smaht Talk: North American Musings 10/7 - Smaht Scouting
Smaht Talk returns with Austin Garret’s latest “North American Musings” — breaking down early-season standouts from the CHL, USHL, and NCAA. From Julien Maze’s dynamic playmaking to Nikita Klepov’s ri...
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Bringing back the bi-weekly blog posts until I get into December and start just writing scouting reports. Some general thoughts to start the year and a tiered ranking of North American players as of Sunday:
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Watching The Beast in Me to wrap up the night after hockey and the FBI agent role should be Mark Ruffalo and you're not convincing me off that opinion
November 16, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Watching The Beast in Me to wrap up the night after hockey and the FBI agent role should be Mark Ruffalo and you're not convincing me off that opinion
That, and the fact that the more you endorse a party who embraces 4chan language that you are shocked that antisemitism comes with it as well
Makes me nuts about Northeastern conservatives like Portnoy: He talks about wanting the whole country to be like the South, but then he spends a tiny bit of time around the dipshits we got down here and he's like "all of this sucks----but I want that for the rest of you, back to Nantucket"
Dave Portnoy's antisemitic heckler was arrested in Mississippi for disturbing the peace.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
That, and the fact that the more you endorse a party who embraces 4chan language that you are shocked that antisemitism comes with it as well
Oliver Tulk should've been drafted and he's amazing and I hope he gets to shove it down everyone's throats when he's in the NHL
November 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Oliver Tulk should've been drafted and he's amazing and I hope he gets to shove it down everyone's throats when he's in the NHL
Oliver Ozogany might be my favorite bet for an "out-of-nowhere" player for the 2027 NHL draft that sneaks into the top 20 a year from now in consensus rankings
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Oliver Ozogany might be my favorite bet for an "out-of-nowhere" player for the 2027 NHL draft that sneaks into the top 20 a year from now in consensus rankings
At the point of the NHL draft scouting season where every new North American player I put on at least makes it an entertaining 30 minute watch and I'm not bored to tears hoping to get done with it.
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
At the point of the NHL draft scouting season where every new North American player I put on at least makes it an entertaining 30 minute watch and I'm not bored to tears hoping to get done with it.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Omg I’m dying 😂😂😂…so…So Emily Austin, a right wing 'influencer' who works for Bibi and the GOP, launched 'Hot Girls for Cuomo'.
Guess who didn't bother to register the URL when she did that? What do you think Hot Girls for Cuomo dot com leads to now?... 😄 Enjoy.
[ HotGirlsforCuomo.com ]
Guess who didn't bother to register the URL when she did that? What do you think Hot Girls for Cuomo dot com leads to now?... 😄 Enjoy.
[ HotGirlsforCuomo.com ]
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Omg I’m dying 😂😂😂…so…So Emily Austin, a right wing 'influencer' who works for Bibi and the GOP, launched 'Hot Girls for Cuomo'.
Guess who didn't bother to register the URL when she did that? What do you think Hot Girls for Cuomo dot com leads to now?... 😄 Enjoy.
[ HotGirlsforCuomo.com ]
Guess who didn't bother to register the URL when she did that? What do you think Hot Girls for Cuomo dot com leads to now?... 😄 Enjoy.
[ HotGirlsforCuomo.com ]
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Early candidate for the Trey Fix-Wolansky award: Masun Fleece. Kid can boogie
November 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Early candidate for the Trey Fix-Wolansky award: Masun Fleece. Kid can boogie
Right when I'm convinced to put Hurlbert ahead of Preston, he goes ahead and does this sh*t (2 in white)
October 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Right when I'm convinced to put Hurlbert ahead of Preston, he goes ahead and does this sh*t (2 in white)
Love going to bed and waking up seeing we're in the second Cold War
October 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Love going to bed and waking up seeing we're in the second Cold War
My child's school just emailed about SNAP benefits and fundraising to provide meals to kids over weekends.
This is where America is in 2025
This is where America is in 2025
October 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My child's school just emailed about SNAP benefits and fundraising to provide meals to kids over weekends.
This is where America is in 2025
This is where America is in 2025
First time I've watched an NHL prospect and the first thought was of Flash the slot from Zootopia
October 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
First time I've watched an NHL prospect and the first thought was of Flash the slot from Zootopia
Watching some Markus Ruck and hooo boy this might be the best hit I've seen all year by Baur Dumanski
October 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Watching some Markus Ruck and hooo boy this might be the best hit I've seen all year by Baur Dumanski
Michigan/Western Michigan and Denver/BC on the same night is a college hockey fan's dream
October 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Michigan/Western Michigan and Denver/BC on the same night is a college hockey fan's dream
Adam Valentini with the PP goal. Gahhhh what am I going to do with this kidddd in my rankings
October 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Adam Valentini with the PP goal. Gahhhh what am I going to do with this kidddd in my rankings
Michael Hage is a demi-god.
October 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Michael Hage is a demi-god.
Jayden Perron is so gross this year
October 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Jayden Perron is so gross this year
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🚨 New on Smaht Scouting — @austin716.bsky.social’s latest, “The Ranking Before the Ranking,” is live!
He shares his thoughts and early rankings ahead of our first 2026 NHL Draft rankings call of the year. See which players are making their case. 🔍
smahtscouting.com/2025/10/23/b...
He shares his thoughts and early rankings ahead of our first 2026 NHL Draft rankings call of the year. See which players are making their case. 🔍
smahtscouting.com/2025/10/23/b...
Bi-Weekly Musings: The Ranking Before the Ranking - Smaht Scouting
Smaht Scouting’s Austin Garrett breaks down his early 2026 NHL Draft rankings ahead of the first team call, highlighting five prospect tiers. From top pick contender Gavin McKenna to rising WHL and OH...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🚨 New on Smaht Scouting — @austin716.bsky.social’s latest, “The Ranking Before the Ranking,” is live!
He shares his thoughts and early rankings ahead of our first 2026 NHL Draft rankings call of the year. See which players are making their case. 🔍
smahtscouting.com/2025/10/23/b...
He shares his thoughts and early rankings ahead of our first 2026 NHL Draft rankings call of the year. See which players are making their case. 🔍
smahtscouting.com/2025/10/23/b...
There needs to be a NHL/scouting term for a player who is physical and hits people, but only does so in situations that doesn't impact the play.
For example, watching a player and they only finish checks on people who have just passed the puck.
For example, watching a player and they only finish checks on people who have just passed the puck.
October 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
There needs to be a NHL/scouting term for a player who is physical and hits people, but only does so in situations that doesn't impact the play.
For example, watching a player and they only finish checks on people who have just passed the puck.
For example, watching a player and they only finish checks on people who have just passed the puck.
Well...first it was Julien Maze.
Now...it's Tommy Bleyl. Wooo boy that kid fun to watch #2026NHLDraft
Now...it's Tommy Bleyl. Wooo boy that kid fun to watch #2026NHLDraft
October 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Well...first it was Julien Maze.
Now...it's Tommy Bleyl. Wooo boy that kid fun to watch #2026NHLDraft
Now...it's Tommy Bleyl. Wooo boy that kid fun to watch #2026NHLDraft
Michigan plays Western Michigan on Thursday and that is what is getting me through this week.
October 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Michigan plays Western Michigan on Thursday and that is what is getting me through this week.
The US government showing up on Bluesky the day before No Kings is about as ominous as it gets
October 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The US government showing up on Bluesky the day before No Kings is about as ominous as it gets
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