Even though the NHL lockout is nearing it’s fourth month with no end in sight, hockey fans all over the world have one upcoming annual tournament to look forward to: the World Junior Hockey Championship. Every late December and early January the best hockey players under the age of 20 from the strongest hockey nations ...
Thirty players into the 2012 NHL Draft and we’ve seen some amazing and unexpected choices. However, with Round Two set to begin in just a short while, here’s a brief rundown of the top-ten NHL Draft prospects still available to start the second round: 1.) Pontus Åberg, LW – Djurgården IF (Elitserien) After a productive ...
As we continue to count down the hours before the start of festivities in Pittsburgh, the Boston Bruins 2012 NHL Draft picture remains murky. Who should they pick in round-one? Which players will even be available? Those are the questions Peter Chiarelli & Co. are discussing at this very moment, as the clock ticks towards ...
Ludvig Byström THW Close-Up: Date of Birth: July 20, 1994 Place of Birth: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Height: 6′ Weight: 187 Shoots: Left Position: Defenceman NHL Draft Eligibility: 1st time eligible in 2012 Rankings: NHL Central Scouting (Final): 8th (European Skaters) Craig’s List (May 2012): 19th THW Top 120 (May 2012): 54th *** Click here for Notes ...
The actual 2012 NHL Entry Draft takes place on June 22nd-23rd in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Every year it seems I contemplate whether or not to go through the intriguing yet dubious task of putting together a mock draft. We all know how fascinating it is to go through the process of formulating which team should ...
Recently I published the first half of A March 2012 NHL Mock Draft. If you missed the first part, you can read it here. The order used in this mock draft is based on Stanley Cup odds, and the player rankings are based on a combination of popular opinion, as well as my personal thoughts. Picking ...
