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Christopher Ralph

Chris is THW's senior draft/prospect analyst and a Managing Editor. Watch for "The Next Ones" Prospect Profile series, exclusive rankings, mock drafts, as well as the annual THW NHL Entry Draft Guide. Follow @ChrisRalphYQ on Twitter as he infiltrates, dissects and analyzes all happenings of hockey prospects and the NHL entry draft. Email: cralph[at]thehockeywriters[dot]com

2017 NHL Mock Draft: The Next Ones Holiday Edition

Christopher Ralph | December 27, 2016

The Windy City Draft What if the 2017 NHL entry draft took place today? While the actual draft takes place June 23–24, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, The…

2016 NHL Draft Team Grades and Top Prospects: Central Division

Christopher Ralph | July 27, 2016

by Eldon MacDonald (edited by Chris Ralph) This is an in-depth look at the NHL’s Central Division’s team’s: Top 15 prospects 2016 NHL Draft team grades Impact prospects by team Sleeper prospects…

2016 NHL Draft Top Prospects for Fantasy Hockey

Christopher Ralph | July 25, 2016

Hand-crafted specially for fantasy hockey junkies, although certainly not exclusive to. The following rankings are based on a prospect’s pure offensive potential. Goalies get no love here. Apologies to the vital…

2016 NHL Draft Team Grades and Top Prospects: Metropolitan Division

Christopher Ralph | July 22, 2016

by Eldon MacDonald (edited by Chris Ralph) The Metropolitan Division The Metropolitan Division: Draft and Prospect Table Hurricanes Blue Jackets Devils Islanders Rangers Flyers Penguins Capitals Draft Ranking B+ A B+ B C-…

2016 NHL Draft Team Grades and Top Prospects: Atlantic Division

Christopher Ralph | July 5, 2016

by Eldon MacDonald (edited by @ChrisRalphYQ)   The Atlantic Division The Atlantic Division: Draft and Prospect Table Boston Buffalo Detroit Florida Montreal Ottawa Tampa Toronto Draft Grade B- A B- B- A A…

2017 NHL Mock Draft: The Next Ones Summer Edition

Christopher Ralph | July 4, 2016

Why even bother  go through the futile task of mock-draft creation? Given there is a complete season yet to be played, eligible players’ stocks will rise and fall, as will…

2017 NHL Draft Rankings: The Next Ones Preliminary Edition

Christopher Ralph | July 3, 2016

Goodbye Buffalo. Hello Chicago. With the highly touted, talent laden 2016 NHL entry draft now in the rear view mirror, it’s time to switch focus to the intriguing 2017 draft class…

2016 NHL Draft Results: Where The Next Ones Landed

Christopher Ralph | June 27, 2016

The 2016 NHL draft is now in the books. Auston “Powers” Matthews officially landed in T-Dot. The Fab Finns, Patrik Laine and Jesse Puljujarvi, landed in Winnipeg and Edmonton, respectively. Pierre-Luc…

The Next Ones Four Round NHL Mock Draft

Christopher Ralph | June 24, 2016

The first two rounds of The Next Ones 2016 NHL Mock Draft Final Edition have been previously posted with detailed commentary: Round 1 Round 2 The following table features picks from rounds 1…

Pierre-Luc Dubois – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Christopher Ralph | June 22, 2016

by Eldon MacDonald (edited by @ChrisRalphTHW) Pierre-Luc Dubois 2015-16 Team: #18, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles Date of birth:24-Jun-98 Place of birth:Ste. Agathe-des-Monts, QC Ht:6’2″  Wt: 205 lbs Shoots: L Position: Centre/Left Wing NHL Draft…

2016 NHL Mock Draft: The Next Ones Final Edition Round 2

Christopher Ralph | June 21, 2016

The 1st round of The Next Ones NHL Mock Draft Final Edition is already in the books. Let’s dive right into round two. Round 2 – The Picks Picks are…

2016 NHL Mock Draft: The Next Ones Final Edition

Christopher Ralph | June 21, 2016

With the Penguins hoisting Lord Stanley once again the draft slots have all been finalized. The Toronto Maple Leafs, of course, won the NHL Draft lottery, winning the prized number…

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