Picks and prospects will prove to be valuable commodities leading up to the NHL trade deadline. GMs of teams that emerge as buyers (seemingly the vast majority of the league) might have to dangle key assets to land the perceived difference making players they desire in their quest to hoist hockey’s Holy Grail. In no way am I ...
There was much anticipation before Marc Bergevin’s first NHL Entry Draft. Montreal’s new general manager and fans were eager to see what the team would do this weekend. Trevor Timmins’ scouting staff evidently did their homework as the Canadiens made several great selections, including Alex Galchenyuk, who, unless he turns into the second coming ...
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 ...
Taking Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman at his word, there will already be a shiny new prospect in the fold when Tampa Bay is on the clock again with the nineteenth selection Friday night. Anything is possible when it comes to the draft, but it would make sense for the Lightning to use both first-round ...
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. A duo from the Sarnia Sting highlight the top forwards, and they are joined by many other great prospects from around the world. Below you will find a group of the top ...
Sebastian Collberg THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 2/23/1994 Place of birth: Mariestad, SWE Ht: 5’11″ Wt: 174 Shoots: Right Position: RW/LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW Ranking (May): 15th *Click here for Notes Up Front for various topics covered below in the live updated NHL 2012 Entry Draft Guide – The Next Ones home ...
Filip Forsberg THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 8/13/1994 Place of birth: Östervåla, SWE Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 181 Shoots: Right Position: Forward NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW Ranking (May): 5th *** *Click here for Notes Up Front for various topics covered below in the live updated NHL 2012 Entry Draft Guide – The ...
Now that the Edmonton Oilers will have the first overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft for an astounding third time in three years, things are beginning to shape up near the top of the draft board. The number one question still remains though: will the Oilers pick a dynamic offensive threat, or a potential ...
