2017 NHL Draft: Analyzing Central Scouting’s Prospect Grades Brett Slawson | October 5, 2016 The NHL Draft is a highly entertaining, annual event, which sees players from all parts of the globe realize their life-long dream of being selected by an NHL franchise. The…
Steelheads Swim in Opening OHL Weekend Brett Slawson | September 26, 2016 It is no secret that the Mississauga Steelheads are carrying monumental expectations on their shoulders this season. A mere year ago in 2015-16, the Trout not only clinched a playoff…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Prospect Brett Slawson | September 23, 2016 To say the Leafs are stacked with elite young talent would be an understatement of massive proportions. Up front, in particular, the Maple Leafs boast an immense amount of skill.…
Zach Werenski: Columbus’ Calder Trophy Favorite? Brett Slawson | September 22, 2016 It is no secret that the National Hockey League thrives on elite, young talent. In fact, some of the best players in the NHL today have an incredibly low amount…
Joey Benik: A Diamond in Edmonton’s Oil? Brett Slawson | September 21, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers are poised to be a greatly improved team in the coming 2016-17 NHL season. Note the emphasis on “poised“. In the off-season of 2016, General Manager Peter…
Conor Garland: The Arizona Coyotes’ Forgotten Gem Brett Slawson | September 13, 2016 It’s no secret that the Arizona Coyotes are loaded with elite young talent, with a number of which poised to be significant long-term contributors at the NHL level. Up front,…
Oilers and Flames Ready to Ignite Brett Slawson | September 9, 2016 When it comes to rivalries in the modern day NHL, arguably none are as heated as that of the perpetual feud between provincial rivals the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames.…
5 Oilers to Watch in 2016-17 Brett Slawson | September 5, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers’ 2016-17 season officially gets underway on October 12th, and when it does, there will be a seemingly endless number of storylines to follow as the campaign progresses.…
Meet the L.A Kings’ Latest Late-Round Gem Brett Slawson | August 31, 2016 The Los Angeles Kings have a captivating history in the annual NHL Entry Draft, especially so when it comes to selecting players in later rounds of the event. While the…
Is Connor Ready to Captain the Oilers in 2016-17? Brett Slawson | August 23, 2016 Throughout his incredibly short career to date, Connor McDavid has been shattering expectations. No matter his age or the level of hockey being played, McDavid has long outperformed his opponents,…
Why the Oilers Inked Matthew Benning Brett Slawson | August 22, 2016 Don’t look now, but the Edmonton Oilers signed another free agent College defenseman, yet, this time, his name isn’t Justin Schultz. Despite making a number of massive changes to their…
Oilers: Is Brandon Davidson Ready to Explode? Brett Slawson | August 17, 2016 The coming 2016-17 NHL season is ripe with opportunity for a number of Edmonton Oilers players. At forward, Jesse Puljujarvi and Drake Caggiula will be provided with legitimate shots to make…
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