Brandon Saad was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round 43rd overall in 2011, after playing two NHL games he was returned to the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit where he continued his progression and development. This season Brandon Saad is making a name for himself in the Windy City, making the team out of ...
With the 14th selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the Dallas Stars selected Jamie Oleksiak from Northeastern University. Oleksiak, listed at 6’7″, 254lbs is a hulking defenseman with a deceivingly polished offensive upside. After being drafted, Oleksiak took his talents from the NCAA to the OHL, spending time with both the Saginaw Spirit and ...
Belligerence. Pugnacity. Truculence. They’re what Brian Burke seeks in a hockey player. In Tyler Biggs, a first-round selection of the Leafs in 2011, all three can be found.
Yesterday the Montreal Canadiens announced that Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu has been assigned to the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL. Beaulieu was the Canadiens 17th overall pick in this years 2011 NHL Entry Draft in Minnesota. He was selected 68th overall in the fourth round of the 2008 QMJHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-3, 191 pound, ...
When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened — John M. Richardson, Jr., American University. After two straight conference finals losses, a big move had to be made. With Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley, ...
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was full or surprises, trades, risers, and fallers just like everyone had suspected. With large trades the day before, and some looming over the draft, it was clear that it was going to be an interesting draft weekend. It’s hard to give each team a grade, when so many ...
After two days chock full of significant trades, signings and intrigue, the 2011 NHL Entry Draft is complete. Here’s a brief breakdown and early analysis of the Boston Bruins’ six selections from St. Paul, Minnesota: 1. Dougie Hamilton, D – Niagara Ice Dogs, OHL (6’5, 195) The ninth overall selection was more than a bit ...
After a relatively quiet off-season things picked up for many of the NHL teams just before the draft got under way Friday night. The Philadelphia Flyers kicked things off with their shocking trades involving Jeff Carter and Mike Richards Thursday afternoon. About 24 hours later Colorado got in on the action making a trade of ...
The Kessel Trade: What A long, strange trip it’s been… On one of the last days of summer, 2009, the Boston Bruins shocked their fans and hockey analysts alike by agreeing to deal their young sniper, Phil Kessel to Toronto for three future draft picks. The young RFA was immediately signed to a five-year, $27 ...
Dougie Hamilton is now a Boston Bruin. The nearly 6’5” defender with both shutdown and high-end offensive potential will be an excellent addition to Boston’s continually deepening prospect corps. Congratulations to the Bruins on a wonderful choice. However, it’s time to look towards the second round, and the Bruins’ chances at selecting another impact ...
