NHL Prospects Archives

Book Review: The Art of Scouting

Christopher Ralph | March 28, 2011

Be sure to stop by THW’s “Book Room” page dedicated to book reviews. The Art of Scouting: How The Hockey Experts Really Watch The Game and Decide Who Makes It…

The Next Ones – Mark Scheifele – NHL 2011 Draft Prospect Profile: Schiefele the ‘Safe’ Pick

Brian Huddle | March 28, 2011

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Penguins Blueprint: Stocking the Shelves for Free

Mike Colligan | March 25, 2011

Stephane Da Costa is the latest potential diamond in the NCAA rough – a late-blooming talent who is a free agent because he was never drafted by an NHL team. The native of Paris, France received a few NHL offers following his freshman season but chose to return to school to work on his game. It seems to have paid off.

2011 NHL Entry Draft Rankings Top 100 – March Madness Edition

Christopher Ralph | March 20, 2011

The 2011 NHL Entry Draft takes place on June 24-25th in St. Paul, Minnesota. Once again, I love the dates – the 24th and 25th representing hockey’s version of Christmas!…

Pair of USHL Forwards Amongst Top 20 Prospects

The Hockey Writers | March 20, 2011

The United States Hockey League has not always been a consistent producer of young talent, but with the rise of college hockey, the USHL has developed two potential first round…

Nugent-Hopkins Leading Race for First Overall Pick

The Hockey Writers | March 18, 2011

With the exception of the 2005 and 2008 NHL drafts’ when Sidney Crosby and Steven Stamkos were selected first overall respectively, the race for the number one pick has been…

Head shots not only an issue in the NHL…

Jeff Blay | March 18, 2011

Several suspensions have been levied in the National Hockey League following the recent General Managers meeting held in Boca Raton, Fla. Dany Heatley of the San Jose Sharks was suspended…

Catenacci Flourishing in Second OHL Season

The Hockey Writers | March 15, 2011

Though he struggled as an OHL freshman, Soo Greyhounds centre Daniel Catenacci is flourishing in his second season and embracing the pressure of being a former first overall pick.

10 Might Join Jarome Iginla in the 10 x 30 Club

Christopher Ralph | March 8, 2011

By now you’ve seen Jarome Iginla has added quite a monumental feather in his cap. He becomes amazingly only the 10th member of the exclusive 10 x 30 Club –…

Ten Prospects That May Be Moved on Trade Deadline Day

Christopher Ralph | February 23, 2011

Just as the title suggests, this is a list in no particular order of prospects that could prove to be valuable commodities leading up to the NHL trade deadline. GMs…

Getting To Know Recent Maple Leafs Acquisition Jake Gardiner

Jeff Blay | February 11, 2011

Toronto Maple Leafs most recent acquisition, Jake Gardiner, shows plenty of potential, but still has a lot of work to do to get NHL-ready. Coming to Toronto via trade with Joffrey Lupul in exchange for Francois Beauchemin, the young blue-liner has Leaf fans anticipating his development.

Maple Leafs Prospect Jerry D’Amigo Makes Immediate Impact in the OHL

Jeff Blay | February 7, 2011

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Jerry D’Amigo has made an immediate impact with the Kitchener Rangers since his NHL club announced they would be loaning him to the Ontario Hockey League team last Thursday.