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Pete Judge

Bantam, Midget, Junior, Pro hockey scout at International Scouting Services. Hofstra University alum.

Tempering Expectations for Jimmy Vesey

Pete Judge | August 21, 2016

One of the strangest free agency scrambles in recent memory is finally over. Harvard’s Hobey Baker-winning winger Jimmy Vesey finally decided that the New York Rangers were his best landing spot, I…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects, Trending

Prospect Report: Andong Song

Pete Judge | January 6, 2016

Andong “Misha” Song made headlines over the summer when he was drafted 172nd overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, but almost none of the media attention was about what he could…

Categories Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders

Islanders and Jets are Perfect Trading Partners

Pete Judge | November 20, 2015

It’s now well-publicized that Travis Hamonic has formally requested a trade from the New York Islanders to any Western Canadian team, with the possibility of a few other Western Conference…

Categories New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets

Selects Hockey Academy

Pete Judge | November 6, 2015

The East Coast’s Shattuck St. Mary’s It’s hard to imagine a youth hockey organization feeling that they fell short of their goal for the season when their two midget hockey…

Categories College Hockey

New York Islanders Next Ones – Top 10 Prospects

Pete Judge | October 20, 2015

The Rebuild is Over Seeing Nassau Coliseum erupt as the Islanders drafted John Tavares first overall in 2009 was breathtaking. The 90s and 00s were mostly dark and offered little…

Categories Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders

New York Rangers Next Ones – Top 10 Prospects

Pete Judge | October 8, 2015

Re-stocking the shelves When you’re a perennial contender as the New York Rangers have been in recent history, you need to take risks in an attempt to put your team…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL Prospects, Rangers Prospects, Trending

Team North America Projections: Top 5 Centers

Pete Judge | September 10, 2015

  The NHL has officially unveiled a slew of information about the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, including the format and schedule, which leaves us only one thing to speculate…

Categories International Hockey, World Cup

Rangers Showcase Lack of Depth with Traverse City Roster

Pete Judge | September 4, 2015

The New York Rangers announced their Traverse City Prospects Tournament roster for 2015 this week, and it’s underwhelming to say the least. When considering some of the players that have…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects

Europe Makes Sense for Matthews, Other Top Prospects

Pete Judge | August 8, 2015

Guess who's coming to Zurich? #greatnews @A_Matthews34 pic.twitter.com/xdDwnq3Ii4 — ZSC Lions (@zsclions) August 7, 2015 It’s finally official: Auston Matthews is headed to Switzerland. The 2016 NHL Entry Draft’s top…

Categories International Hockey, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

The Rise and Possible Fall of Long Island Hockey

Pete Judge | August 5, 2015

When discussing American hockey, the debate for decades has almost always been whether Minnesota or Massachusetts is the best. Understandably so, as historically these are the two states that have…

Categories Commentary, Trending

Examining the Rangers Third Line Center Dilemma

Pete Judge | August 4, 2015

The Rangers woes down the middle have been written about for years as the team has attempted to sign or trade for virtually every high-profile center since Messier’s decline. Brassard…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects

Islanders Mini Camp Preview

Pete Judge | July 5, 2015

With the annual Blue and White Scrimmage coming this Wednesday, Islanders fans will get a chance to watch the organization’s top prospects in action at Barclays Center. The rosters have…

Categories New York Islanders
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