The phrase “Nero fiddles while Rome burns” may not be historically accurate. Still, the meaning is familiar to most… that someone in power to deal with an issue has chosen to occupy himself with other, less urgent matters. Followers the Maple Leafs might see Burke in the role of ‘Nero’, and the fortunes of the ...
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 ...
Boston Bruins 2012 NHL Draft – The “Big-Board” The Boston Bruins possess the 24th pick in the upcoming 2012 NHL Draft and there’s considerable speculation on which players will be available – and which they should take. The following is an estimation of the Bruins’ First-Round Draft-Board. These rankings aren’t simply derived from my personal ...
The tale of the Boston Bruins 2012 NHL Draft is yet to be told but that won’t stop analysts from fantasizing over the best-case scenarios for the Black and Gold. Not wanting to buck the trend, here are the top-four ‘dream’ scenarios for the B’s on Day One of the 2012 NHL Draft: 4.) The ...
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 ...
The Boston Bruins – to the chagrin of many teams around the league – have been the beneficiaries of some good fortune in the NHL Draft in recent seasons. However, this recent prosperity comes on the heels of some very dark, dry years for the B’s in the draft… Still, will Bruins’ management’s tendencies and ...
Consider this your live home page for information for the 2012 NHL entry draft. Bookmark and check back often as it will be constantly updated leading up to hockey’s version of Christmas. THW’s 2012 NHL Entry Draft Guide – The Next Ones is your quintessential draft resource featuring: Detailed unique prospect profiles in The Next Ones format Mock Drafts Exclusive ...
Now that the 2011-2012 NHL season has wrapped up, and the Los Angeles Kings have won the Stanley Cup, the next big event for hockey fans to look forward to is the NHL Entry Draft. This year it will be hosted by the Pittsburgh Penguins at the CONSOL Energy Center on June 22 and 23. ...
There are many talented players available for selection in this year’s NHL Entry Draft, which is being held June 22-23 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Western Hockey League is filled with defensemen eligible for the draft this year, and many of them will be selected in the first round. One of them has already played for ...
Matt Finn THW Close-up: Date of Birth: February 24, 1994 Place of Birth: Etobicoke, Ontario Height: 6’0″ Weight: 197 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Defence NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 Click here for the live updated 2012 NHL Draft Preview Guide – “The Next Ones“ Matt Finn is one of the bigger surprises and fastest risers of the 2012 draft ...
