Josh Bell
Starting out at an Ottawa Senators contributor for The Hockey Writers, Josh is now an editor and at-large contributor, focusing on prospects, the NHL Draft, hockey history, and breaking news stories.
Author's Posts
Weekly Prospect Report: Batherson, Tracey, Askarov, Daws & More
December 2nd, 2019 Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: Seider, Abramov, Lundell,...
Weekly Prospect Report: Seider, Abramov, Lundell, Lapierre & More
November 25th, 2019 Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: Puistola, Knight,...
2020 NHL Draft: Bell's Top-93 November Rankings
November 25th, 2019 This is a very good draft. When updating my rankings, I had a hard time with the top-10, because there are definitely 12 (maybe even 14) players I want in the top-10. This is my first update to my initial preseason rankings and there are some massive changes. To take a look back at my initial rankings, here's the link: 2020 NHL...
Maple Leafs Fire Babcock, Name Keefe Head Coach
November 20th, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Mike Babcock, naming the AHL's Toronto Marlies coach, Sheldon Keefe, as the replacement. https://twitter.com/LeafsPR/status/1197265900874977286 Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan broke the news to the hockey world, announcing the coaching move in a press release. “Mike’s...
Flames' Prospect Zavgorodniy a Star in the Making
November 19th, 2019 With the news that Calgary Flames prospect and Rimouski Océanic star Dmitry Zavgorodniy is out 8-12 weeks with a fractured collarbone, now is the perfect time to reflect on what the young player has done so far this season. His injury is a big loss both to Rimouski and to Team Russia at the 2020 World Junior Championship. The 198th...
Weekly Prospect Report: Puistola, Knight, Askarov, Lundell & More
November 18th, 2019 Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: Seider, McMichael, Rossi &...
