European Defensemen Largely Underrated Leah Dyck | March 9, 2017 As the National Hockey League continues to evolve, the ripple effect can be seen in every league providing it young talent. Along with the demands for changing skill sets comes…
Adam Ruzicka – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Andrew Forbes | March 2, 2017 Adam Ruzicka 2016-17 Team: Sarnia Sting (#21) Date of Birth: May 11, 1999 Place of Birth: Bratislava, Slovakia Ht: 6’4” Wt: 209 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Center NHL Draft Eligibility:…
Lias Andersson – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile David Carlsson | February 28, 2017 2016-17 Team: HV71 (#23) Date of Birth: October 13, 1998 Place of Birth: Smogen, Sweden Ht: 5’11″ Wt: 198 lbs Shoots: Left Position: C/LW/RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year eligible Twitter: @Liasandersson Rankings THW…
Alexei Lipanov – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Alessandro Seren Rosso | February 24, 2017 Alexei Lipanov 2016-17 Team: HC MVD Balashikha (MHL) Date of Birth: August 17, 1999 Place of Birth: Moscow, Russia Ht: 6’0″ Wt: 165 lbs Shoots: Left Position: C/LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year…
Nikita Popugaev – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Alessandro Seren Rosso | February 21, 2017 Nikita Popugaev 2016-17 Team: Prince George Cougars (#29) (Traded from Moose Jaw on Jan. 5) Date of Birth: November 20, 1998 Place of Birth: Moscow, Russia Ht: 6’5″ Wt: 202 lbs…
Nolan Patrick – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Ryan Pike | February 20, 2017 Nolan Patrick 2016-17 Team: Brandon Wheat Kings (#19) Date of Birth: September 19, 1998 Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba Ht: 6’3″ Wt: 198 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Center NHL Draft…
Golden Knights Entry Draft Targets The Hockey Writers | February 10, 2017 The Vegas Golden Knights fans have been focusing hard on the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft, and for good reason. The very make-up of the team is defined by this draft,…
Maple Leafs Should Draft Kelowna’s Cal Foote Anthony Fusco | February 3, 2017 It’s no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs are rebuilding. That may confuse people, based their success this year but don’t let this success fool you. The Leafs are still…
February 2017 NHL Draft Consensus Rankings Ryan Pike | February 2, 2017 February Edition We’re now more than halfway through the junior and college hockey seasons. Most rankings entities have put out several lists featuring prospects for the upcoming 2017 NHL Draft,…
European Prospects Prepare for Draft Leah Dyck | January 17, 2017 Over the last couple of decades, the NHL has become more diversified. Each year we’re seeing more European players enter the league through the draft, as increased media coverage is growing…
What Happened to the Oilers 2008 Draft Picks? Shane Sander | January 12, 2017 It’s been a little while since we’ve looked into this series, but the 2008 Edmonton Oilers draft class might be the most underwhelming group of the 2000s — and that’s…
Nolan Patrick Isn’t 2017’s Tyler Benson Ryan Pike | January 9, 2017 An interesting conundrum has faced prospect writers and analysts this season in regards to the upcoming National Hockey League draft. The primary cause for debate is the absence of projected…
