Draft Rewind: Grading Dallas’ Picks in 2011 Derek Neumeier | June 20, 2012 The 2012 NHL Entry Draft is right around the corner, but it doesn’t feel like a year has passed since Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was the darling of the 2011 draft day,…
Draft prospects for the Carolina Hurricanes Daniel Dobish | June 20, 2012 The Carolina Hurricanes have the eighth overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft Friday night. After finishing 12th overall in the Eastern Conference, and missing a playoff spot by…
Chicago Blackhawks Most Likely Draft Prospects Part 3: Defensemen Keith Hoehne | June 20, 2012 Although the Blackhawks’ defense was not the greatest during the post-season (being caught out of position, failing to clear the puck), which in large part led to their second straight…
NHL Draft Preview: Top Goalies, Darkhorses and Teams That Could Use the Help Eli Rassi | June 20, 2012 There is plenty of debate surrounding when teams should select a goaltender at the National Hockey League Entry Draft. There are teams who have benefited greatly from selecting goaltender early.…
THW 2012 Mock Draft- Round 1 Caitlin Campbell | June 20, 2012 With the draft fast approaching writers here at THW are getting into draft mode. Our writers are acting as GMs of the teams they cover throughout the season. 1. Edmonton…
NHL Draft 2012: Videos of the Top 10 Prospects Bruce Hollingdrake | June 20, 2012 The 2012 NHL Draft is nearly upon us. While many are saying the talent pool isn’t as deep as years past you just never know how these youngsters will…
2012 Lightning Draft Preview: 10th Overall Roger Gorbet | June 19, 2012 The Tampa Bay Lightning currently own the tenth and nineteenth selections in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Should the team keep the tenth overall pick, it…
Sam Kurker — The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile Steve Kendall | June 19, 2012 Sam Kurker THW Close-Up: Date of Birth: April 8, 1994 Place of Birth: Reading, Massachusetts Ht: 6-2, 205 Shoots: Right Position: Right wing, center NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 …
Edmonton Oilers: At the Draft Table Marcy Di Michele | June 19, 2012 For the past two seasons, the Edmonton Oilers have been the first team to stand up on draft day and call out a prospects name. This year, thanks to the…
Montreal Canadiens 2012 1st Round Draft Preview Fred Poulin | June 18, 2012 The 2011-12 NHL season for the Montreal Canadiens ended on a sour note after a disappointing campaign. The team finished a controversial season having fired their head coach (Jacques Martin), an…
2012 NHL Entry Draft Guide – The Next Ones Christopher Ralph | June 18, 2012 Consider this your live home page for information for the 2012 NHL entry draft. Bookmark and check back often as it will be constantly updated leading up to hockey’s version of Christmas. THW’s 2012…
2012 NHL Draft Family Ties Brendan Ross | June 18, 2012 Scouting future hockey stars remains primarily an art given that there is no guaranteed scientific test to identify the perfect fusion of skill, character and drive. Beyond on ice observations,…