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Peter Kapelanski

Eat, breathe, work and live hockey since I was two ! You could say I am passionate or obsessed but either way I love everything about hockey. I work for a Hi-tech start up analyzing Professional hockey players and I am also a scout for an independent scouting website covering the QMJHL. Except for the 3 years I played Junior A hockey in New York, Connecticut, and Ontario , Montreal is my home . Go Habs !!

Top 5 Canadiens Draft Picks in the Bergevin Era

Peter Kapelanski | November 22, 2020

On May 2, 2012, the Montreal Canadiens announced that former NHL defenseman Marc Bergevin would be serving as the team’s new general manager. The announcement came a month after the…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History

Nikita Okhutyuk – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Kapelanski | June 21, 2019

Nikita Okhutyuk 2018-19 Team: Ottawa 67’s (OHL)Date of Birth: December 4, 2000Place of Birth: Chelyabinsk, RussiaHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 194 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings After being…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Layton Ahac – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Kapelanski | June 21, 2019

Layton Ahac 2018-19 Team: Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL)Date of Birth: February 22, 2001Place of Birth: North Vancouver, BCHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 187 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Anttoni Honka – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Kapelanski | June 19, 2019

Anttoni Honka 2018-19 Team: JYP (Liiga)Date of Birth: October 5, 2000Place of Birth: Jyväskylä, FinlandHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 176 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings Anttoni Honka is…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Yegor Spiridonov – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Kapelanski | June 19, 2019

Yegor Spiridonov 2018-19 Team: Magnitogorsk (MHL)Date of Birth: January 22, 2001Place of Birth: Magnitogorsk, RussiaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 192 poundsShoots: RightPosition: FNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Ronnie Attard – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Kapelanski | June 18, 2019

Ronnie Attard 2018-19 Team: Tri-City Storm (USHL)Date of Birth: March 20, 1999Place of Birth: White Lake, MichiganHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 207 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 third-year eligible Rankings NHL…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Jordan Spence – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Kapelanski | June 18, 2019

Jordan Spence 2018-19 Team: Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) Date of Birth: February 24th, 2001Place of Birth: Sydney, AustraliaHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 165 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings NHL…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Player Profiles

Gianni Fairbrother – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Kapelanski | June 17, 2019

Gianni Fairbrother 2018-19 Team: Everett Silvertips (WHL) Date of Birth: September 30, 2000Place of Birth: North Vancouver, BCHt: 6-foot Wt: 194 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Player Profiles

Jayden Struble – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Kapelanski | June 16, 2019

Jayden Struble 2018-19 Team: St. Sebastian’s School (USHS)Date of Birth: August 9th, 2001Place of Birth: Cumberland, Rhode IslandHt: 6-foot Wt: 194 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Player Profiles

Kings’ 3 Best Options with First Pick

Peter Kapelanski | June 13, 2019

After an abysmal season that saw the Los Angeles Kings finish dead last in the Western Conference, general manager Rob Blake and his staff have their work cut out for…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL Entry Draft

Habs’ Prospect Jordan Harris: Off the Radar With Great Potential

Peter Kapelanski | May 5, 2019

The Montreal Canadiens have not had the best luck the past two seasons, but that could change sooner than expected with the team lining up fresh new talent in the…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Editor's Choice

Canadiens’ Kotkaniemi Has Some Serious Potential

Peter Kapelanski | April 28, 2019

In 2018, the Montreal Canadiens were given the third overall pick in the NHL Draft, their highest pick since 2012 when the team selected offensive forward Alex Galchenyuk with the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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