2026 NHL Draft Class Review: Czech Edition Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 15, 2026 The 2026 NHL Draft was historic for Czech hockey. After years of developing high-end goaltending talent, Czechia saw a record-breaking six netminders drafted this year — the most ever in…
Minnesota Wild’s Danila Yurov on NHL Debut, Kaprizov’s Guidance & Stanley Cup Dreams Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 15, 2026 Russian forward Danila Yurov had a strong rookie season in the league with the Minnesota Wild, after the franchise selected him 24th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. In…
Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin on Knoblauch’s Exit, Babcock’s Demands, and Future Goals Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 12, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers are pivoting into a new era with winger Vasily Podkolzin gearing up for a major role. The 25-year-old forward is coming off a breakout 2025-26 campaign where…
Canadiens Sign Bogdan Konyushkov to Entry-Level Deal Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 10, 2026 After drafting him in the fourth round (110th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens announced they had signed Russian defenceman Bogdan Konyushkov to a two-year, entry-level contract…
Blue Jackets Sign Goalie Sergei Ivanov to Entry-Level Deal Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 9, 2026 On Wednesday, General Manager Don Waddell announced that the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed 22-year-old goalie prospect Sergei Ivanov to a two-year, entry-level deal that will keep him with the…
2026 NHL Draft Class Review: Russian Edition Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 9, 2026 The curtains have closed on the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, held at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. This year’s edition saw a strong Russian presence, with a total…
Sharks’ Prospect Karmanov on Training with McDavid, OHL Hockey, and NHL Goals Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 2, 2026 Alexander Karmanov, the 7-foot-1 defenceman selected by the San Jose Sharks in the seventh round of the 2026 NHL Draft, 201st overall, has already become a curiosity piece across the…
Gleb Pugachyov – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Alessandro Seren Rosso | June 26, 2026 Gleb Pugachyov 2025-26 Team: Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL)Date of Birth: March 25, 2008Place of Birth: Almaty, KazakhstanHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 198 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings…
Alexander Sapozhnikov – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Alessandro Seren Rosso | June 23, 2026 Alexander Sapozhnikov 2025-26 Team: HC Sochi/SKA (KHL)Date of Birth: January 17, 2007Place of Birth: Tomsk, RussiaHt: 6-foot-6 Wt: 209 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 second-year eligible Rankings Alexander Sapozhnikov…
Alexei Vlasov – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Alessandro Seren Rosso | June 9, 2026 Alexei Vlasov 2025-26 Team: Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)Date of Birth: February 02, 2008Place of Birth: Chelyabinsk, RussiaHt: 5-foot-9 Wt: 179 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Left WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Alexei…
2026 NHL Draft – Top 5 Czech Prospects Alessandro Seren Rosso | June 6, 2026 Eleven players from Czechia were selected at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, with defenseman Radim Mrtka (Buffalo Sabres, #9) the highest pick, followed by forward Vaclav Nestrasil…
Canucks Sign Forward Ilya Safonov to 1-Year Contract Alessandro Seren Rosso | June 3, 2026 Through their official site, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they have signed Russian forward Ilya Safonov to a one-year, two-way deal. Safonov, who just turned 25, was originally drafted in…
