As a player in the CHL every shift is crucial. Every shot is being scrutinized. Every play being analyzed by scouts and coaches and hardcore draft enthusiasts. being a newcomer to the league and the country, as well as being in your draft year can magnify that pressure bigtime. Welcome to the world that Henrik Samuelsson lives in. ...
Just as the title suggests, this is a list in no particular order of prospects that could prove to be valuable commodities leading up to the NHL trade deadline. GMs of teams that emerge as buyers might have to dangle such prospects to land the perceived difference- making players they desire in their quest for ...
Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. To qualify for this list, a prospect has to be drafted or signed as a free agent and is eligible for the Calder Trophy: *Eligibility rules (as per NHL.com): 1. 26 years old or younger by September 15 of their rookie season. 2. A player cannot ...
#61 Zack Kassian BUF F Drafted: 2009-13th
One-Timer: Kassian is one of the OHL’s toughest players and doesn’t shy away from donnybrooks, but needs to show more discipline after sometimes taking needless penalties. (Since I wrote that portion for my 2009 draft profile, he unfortunately took it to a new level last season.)There is no doubting the size, skill and energy he brings to the table, but he does need to continue to work on his skating and likewise getting quicker.
86 Jordan Weal LAK F Drafted: 2010-70th
Only Hall and Seguin have compiled more points last season in the CHL amongst draft eligible players. To accomplish this in the toughest of the three CHL leagues, the Dub (WHL) that is, is all the more impressive. In fact, Jordan Weal became the first 17-year-old player in over a decade to record 100 points in a season in the WHL (WHL.ca).
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Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. Today’s article embarks on my final mock draft of the season – 3 Rounds with 10 bonus picks! Here are my previously complete mock drafts: Olympic Edition Playoffs Edition Take a look ...
Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW. Last Update: June 24th, 2010 This marks the second year my annual monster draft preview has been hosted here at The Hockey Writers (THW). For last year’s detailed draft preview click ...
Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. {A special thanks to THW’s Buffalo Sabres Correspondent, Angela Stefano, who provided exceptional assistance in preparing this prospect profile.} “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Please “Click Here” for “Notes Up Front” and the ...
Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Please “Click Here” for “Notes Up Front” and the “Legend” for various topics covered below in my “Live Updated” NHL 2010 Draft Preview article. Riley Sheahan (Click on ...
