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2008 NHL Draft

2008 NHL Draft: Five Forgotten Picks

February 19, 2021 by Declan Schroeder
Viktor Tikhonov Arizona Coyotes

The 2008 NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa will always be notable as the draft which produced generational player Steven Stamkos. It is also notable for the number of defensemen drafted …

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Categories Archives, NHL Entry Draft Tags 2008 NHL Draft, Eric O'Dell, Nikita Filatov, Viktor Tikhonov

Ottawa Senators’ 2008 Draft Review

September 7, 2020 by Dayton Reimer
Erik Karlsson Senators

In 2007, the Ottawa Senators appeared in their very first Stanley Cup Final. Although they lost in five games to the bruising Anaheim Ducks, it was the best the modern …

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Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Senators History Tags 2008 NHL Draft, Erik Karlsson, Mark Borowiecki, Patrick Wiercioch

Revisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 2008

June 6, 2019 by Kyle Gipe
Revisiting David Poile's Drafts Nashville Predators

Recently, I’ve been diving into David Poile’s draft history as general manager of the Nashville Predators. Since he’s been the franchise’s only GM, he’s been at the helm for every …

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Categories Predators History Tags 2008 NHL Draft, Colin Wilson, David Poile, Roman Josi

Blackhawks Failed the 2008 NHL Draft

February 23, 2018February 18, 2018 by Matt Morrow
Erik Karlsson - Ottawa Senators

Looking at the list of players selected in the 2008 draft, the amount of longtime NHLers is appalling. While the Blackhawks clearly did something right in the few years leading …

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Categories Chicago Blackhawks Tags 2008 NHL Draft, Adam Henrique, Erik Karlsson, Gustav Nyquist, Top Story

What Happened to the Oilers 2008 Draft Picks?

January 12, 2017 by Shane Sander
Jordan Eberle

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 …

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Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Entry Draft, Oilers History Tags 2008 NHL Draft, Chris Pronger, Dustin Penner, Jordan Eberle, Top Story

Red Wings Draft Recap: 2008

June 8, 2015 by Spencer Meisner
Gustav Nyquist Red Wings

2008 was a great year for the Detroit Red Wings. They won the Presidents’ Trophy as the league’s top team (54 wins and 115 points), and the team seemed to …

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Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags 2008 NHL Draft

Paul MacLean Needs to Lengthen the Leash on Patrick Wiercioch

October 11, 2014 by Esten McLaren
Patrick Wiercioch

The Early Stages Coming off career highs in points (23) and games played (53), Ottawa Senators defenseman Patrick Wiercioch is ready for more responsibility and needs Head Coach Paul MacLean to lengthen …

Read morePaul MacLean Needs to Lengthen the Leash on Patrick Wiercioch

Categories Ottawa Senators, Player Profiles Tags 2008 NHL Draft, Patrick Wiercioch, Paul MacLean

2008 NHL Draft Review: Defensemen and Goalies

November 16, 2017March 13, 2014 by Adam Stafki

The Defensemen Drafted in 2008 The NHL landscape is littered with highly touted defensemen who could never quite fulfill the expectations that come along with a 1st round selection. In …

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Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft Tags 2008 NHL Draft, Alex Pietrangelo, Drew Doughty, Erik Karlsson

Sooner Than Later: The State Of The Canucks’ Cupboard

February 25, 2014 by M.A. Dillon

  With the Canucks season on the brinks, is it time to dig deep in the franchise’s pockets for a solution? Has Mike Gillis provided that answer over his tenure? …

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Categories AHL, Hockey History, Vancouver Canucks Tags 2008 NHL Draft, 2009 NHL Draft, Andy Bathgate, Mike Gillis

2007-2009: The Boston Bruins Drafting Problems, Part 2

February 26, 2018October 7, 2013 by Kirk Vance

You can find the rest of the series here: Part 1 Part 3 After having a top ten selection in the 2007 draft, the Boston Bruins headed to the 2008 …

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Categories Boston Bruins, NHL Entry Draft, Prospects Tags 2008 NHL Draft, Jamie Arniel, Joe Colborne, Maxime Sauve, Michael Hutchinson

Washington Capitals’ Tomas Kundratek Gets Chance In NHL

January 23, 2013 by Matthew Speck
Tomas Kundratek

A trade in hockey can certainly rejuvenate a player and get them on the right track following a few stumbling blocks at the beginning of their career. For the Washington …

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Categories Washington Capitals Tags 2008 NHL Draft, Adam Oates, Tomas Kundratek

The Ottawa Senators Top 5 First Round Picks

November 27, 2012 by Rick Emrith
Erik Karlsson - Ottawa Senators

A first round draft choice is a valuable commodity no matter how high or low the pick is. First round draft choices are expected to turn into NHL players but …

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Categories Ottawa Senators Tags 2008 NHL Draft, Alexei Yashin, Chris Phillips, Erik Karlsson, Jason Spezza, Marian Hossa
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