Oilers’ Prospect Ziyat Paigin Happy About Move Overseas Alessandro Seren Rosso | April 9, 2017 After a rocky season due to injuries, Edmonton Oilers prospect Ziyat Paigin decided to move overseas to sign a professional tryout (PTO) with the Bakersfield Condors. In this translated interview,…
Overtime With BSC: NCAA Players Holding Leverage Brandon Share-Cohen | April 6, 2017 While NHL teams are looking to solidify their bids for the postseason at this time of year, general managers continue their roles off the ice. The job of the front…
5 KHL Prospects Poised for Breakout Season Alessandro Seren Rosso | March 31, 2017 Lately, every season the KHL sends a good number of players to the NHL. Some become stars, like Artemi Panarin or Alexander Radulov, others are less successful, like Sergei Plotnikov.…
Year in Review: Mississauga Steelheads Brett Slawson | March 24, 2017 Success is nothing new for the Mississauga Steelheads, however, neither the franchise itself nor its loyal fanbase could have predicted the prosperity the team would enjoy in 2016-17. Despite struggling…
Behind the Mask With Mikhail Berdin Alessandro Seren Rosso | March 23, 2017 A sixth-round pick in 2016 for the Winnipeg Jets, Russian goaltender Mikhail Berdin decided to cross the pond last autumn to play in the USHL, for the Sioux Falls Stampede.…
Why Haven’t the Leafs Signed Stephen Desrocher? Brett Slawson | March 20, 2017 A strong, physical defenseman with great size, lethal offensive capabilities, and sound defensive instincts. Does this description match a major need for the Toronto Maple Leafs, whose prospect pool on…
Maple Leafs CHL Prospect Update Anthony Fusco | March 16, 2017 Any fan of the NHL knows that to build a good team, you must draft well and manage your assets. Hitting on first round picks is extremely necessary, but it’s…
2017 NHL Draft Rankings: March Madness Edition Brett Slawson | March 16, 2017 The National Hockey League is a frantic and endlessly dubious beast, especially so come the month of March. With the push towards the postseason in full swing, each and every…
Talking With Kirill Kaprizov’s First Coach Alessandro Seren Rosso | March 11, 2017 To become a great player, talent is not enough most of the time. You also need a good coach to achieve that. In this translated article, originally appearing on the…
Sharks’ Joachim Blichfeld a Fit with Winterhawks Zachary DeVine | March 10, 2017 The San Jose Sharks selected Joachim Blichfeld out of the Malmo Redhawks J20 program with the 210th pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. The native of Frederikshavn, Denmark spent…
Oleg Sosunov Making Strides Towards NHL Dream Alessandro Seren Rosso | March 9, 2017 During the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, one of the biggest players to be picked was Oleg Sosunov (6’8″, 240-pounds). The Tampa Bay Lightning spent a sixth-round pick on him. Sosunov…
Cale Makar – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Ryan Pike | March 9, 2017 Cale Makar 2016-17 Team: Brooks Bandits (#8) Date of Birth: October 30, 1998 Place of Birth: Calgary, Alberta Ht: 5’11” Wt: 179 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Defenseman NHL Draft Eligibility:…