A Brief History of the 16th Overall Pick Marcy Di Michele | June 9, 2015 When the Edmonton Oilers traded David Perron to Pittsburgh back in January in exchange for a first-round pick and Rob Klinkhammer, no one anticipated the Penguins late season free-fall and…
5 Potential Power Forwards Available Later in the 2015 NHL Draft Ross Bonander | June 9, 2015 A traditional power forward has to be big. He has to throw his body around and be a physical menace on the ice. And he has to score. At 6’3″…
Flyers Find Gem in Prospect Sanheim Zach Hopkins | June 8, 2015 Last summer, the 2014 NHL draft was held in Philadelphia for the first time. The Flyers were coming off of a first round playoff exit and held the 17th selection.…
2015 NHL Draft Prospects Set to Smash “Small” Stereotype Brett Slawson | June 8, 2015 In today’s NHL, players of smaller stature and physique are often shunned and even ignored due to a perceived lack of ability in a league of predominantly large players. Of course, larger…
5 Stay-at-Home Defensemen Available in the 2015 Entry Draft Ross Bonander | June 8, 2015 Stay-at-home defensemen don’t get a lot of attention, and in the NHL they certainly don’t win any Norris trophies. A year might pass between goals credited to them, but their game…
5 Standouts From The NHL Combine Mark Scheig | June 7, 2015 Now came the hard part. The last major activity at the 2015 NHL Combine was all that was left for the top prospects. It was the fitness testing. It was…
The Next Ones NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Guide Available Now Ross Bonander | June 7, 2015 The Hockey Writers’ inaugural Draft Prospect Guide has arrived! The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Guide features 150 in-depth prospect profiles for the upcoming draft written by THW’s draft…
Buffalo Sabres Top Goalie Prospects Cam Hasbrouck | June 6, 2015 When the Buffalo Sabres talk prospects, 90% of the conversation will be directed immediately toward either Jack Eichel, or Sam Reinhart. However, if you explore Buffalo’s prospect system more thoroughly,…
3 Takeaways From Friday At The Combine Mark Scheig | June 6, 2015 The media session only lasted for 30 minutes. But that was more than enough time for major storylines to develop. Friday at the NHL Combine was highlighted by the afternoon…
McDavid-Eichel Debate Continues at NHL Combine Andrew Forbes | June 6, 2015 The scrums gathered early on the second level looking over the First Niagara rink of the HARBORCENTER in Buffalo on Friday. With four NHL prospects set to speak late Friday…
5 Puck-Moving Defensemen Available in the 2015 NHL Draft Ross Bonander | June 5, 2015 You know the kind: they weave through the neutral zone effortlessly, puck on a string, and hit a streaking winger with a pinpoint pass as he’s hitting the blue line. Or…
Pavel Zacha – The Next Ones: 2015 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Carl Maloney | June 5, 2015 Pavel Zacha THW Close-Up: Team: Sarnia Sting (OHL) Birthdate: April 6, 1997 Hometown: Brno, Czech Republic Height: 6’3″ Weight: 210lbs Position: Centre Shoots: Left NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 first year…