2016 NHL Draft Dark Horses: Carsen Twarynski Ryan Pike | December 21, 2015 Across the hockey world, in arenas big and small, scouts are looking high and low for players that will make their organizations better. Not only are the 30 National Hockey…
Pavel Buchnevich Not Interested In AHL Alessandro Seren Rosso | December 17, 2015 After a good KHL season, pretty much everyone expected Pavel Buchnevich to sign with the New York Rangers this summer. Instead, he opted to play a further year in Russia…
Edmonton Oilers Pipeline is Running Dry Brett Slawson | December 15, 2015 Believe it or not, the Edmonton Oilers pipeline of top young prospects is beginning to run dry. Known league-wide for their high draft position on a yearly basis, the Oilers have…
First Overall in Sight, Gold in Mind Dennis Schellenberg | December 15, 2015 With the World Junior Championship in Helsinki just 10 days away from puck drop, the most important weeks of the year for U20 national teams are just around the corner. Training…
Maple Leafs News: Bernier Back and Prospects at the Juniors Anthony Fusco | December 14, 2015 Following the franchise that is the Toronto Maple Leafs very rarely, if ever, has a dull moment. Take the past few days for example. The Leafs centennial season is fast…
Get To Know Kirill Kaprizov Alessandro Seren Rosso | December 14, 2015 One of the top prospects in Russian junior hockey, Minnesota Wild draft pick Kirill Kaprizov is an exciting winger with a great nose for the net and excellent puck skills.…
Nahshville’s Viktor Arvidsson Making Most of Second Chance Dan Mount | December 11, 2015 Viktor Arvidsson is no stranger with having to go the long way around. The 22-year-old Swedish forward for the Nashville Predators made a long journey to the National Hockey League…
Canada Already Has World Junior Camp Shake-Up Dustin Nelson | December 10, 2015 There wasn’t the same level of shock and controversy as when USA Hockey announced their 2016 World Junior Selection Camp roster, but Hockey Canada is keeping things interesting with some…
Edmonton Oilers Holding Hidden Gem in Minors Brett Slawson | December 9, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers perpetual issues on defense are well documented and seemingly never ending. Lacking a legitimate first pairing defenseman since the departure of Chris Pronger following the 2005-06 season,…
Calgary Hitmen Break Records With 21st Teddy Bear Toss Ryan Pike | December 7, 2015 The hockey world is known for its charitable nature, particularly around the holiday season. While the Teddy Bear Toss is a time-honoured tradition throughout minor and junior hockey, the Western…
Top Group Expands In November Central Scouting List Ryan Pike | December 7, 2015 The National Hockey League’s Central Scouting Service has released the November edition of its annual watch list, identifying and classifying the top few hundred prospects for the upcoming 2016 NHL…
Checking in With 3 Top Maple Leafs Prospects Anthony Fusco | December 6, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally fully committed to rebuilding their organization and turning the franchise back in the direction of respectability. They have hired a top notch management team…