Posts About "2016 NHL Draft"
Ranking the Flyers' Last 11 Drafts
September 16th, 2020 Over the last decade, the Philadelphia Flyers have undergone one of the NHL’s more subtle rebuilds. The team never bottomed out following their Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2009-10, but strong drafting and scouting have helped them establish one of the league’s best prospect pipelines. Former GMs Paul Holmgren (left) and Ron...
Revisiting Doug Armstrong's Drafts — 2016
September 16th, 2020 The easiest and most successful way to build a championship team is through the draft. Drafting well can make a NHL general manager celebrated as one of the league's best, while drafting poorly can put him in a fast lane to the pink slip. St. Louis Blues' GM Doug Armstrong is said to fall decisively into the first camp, one of those...
Oilers Prospect Update: 2016 Draft Class
June 23rd, 2019 It usually takes five years after a draft for NHL teams to really know what they have in a player. Sure, there are superstars like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, who have an immediate impact at the NHL level. But most prospects need additional time to hone their craft in junior, college, or the minor leagues before stepping into an...
Pierre Dorion's History at the Draft
June 3rd, 2019 The 2019 NHL Entry Draft will mark general manager Pierre Dorion’s fourth draft at the helm of the Ottawa Senators. Looking back over his picks, his record is pretty solid so far. He’s drafted 17 players, a number of which will be a large part of the Senators rebuild in the near future. Related: Dorion’s Trade Deadline...
Blackhawks Prospects - Juniors Report
February 15th, 2018 With the rebuild of the Chicago Blackhawks being fully upon us, now is the perfect time to check in on all of their prospects to see what the future may hold. If you missed my report on Blackhawks prospects in the NCAA, definitely check that out. But today, I want to look at the three Blackhawks prospects who are currently playing in...
Tyler Benson Back on Track for Oilers
February 13th, 2018 Over the past few weeks, we've talked about a couple of prospects in the Edmonton Oilers' pipeline. It's now time to turn our attention to a guy who's had a lot of struggles with injuries during his development, Tyler Benson. It's been the biggest concern since he was drafted 32nd overall in 2016. It's easy to quickly get the...
Kieffer Bellows - Islanders Prospect is the Real Deal
January 8th, 2018 Drafted as the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft, New York Islanders' prospect Kieffer Bellows has the tools to become a future superstar for years to come. The Edina, Minnesota native is known for his goal scoring ability, as well as the physical presence he brings to the ice. The 19-year old phenom signed a...
Leafs 2016 NHL Draft: One Year Later
June 22nd, 2017 Heading into the 2017 NHL Draft, the Leafs will have a different perspective than they did in 2016. Just one year ago, Toronto had 11 draft picks, including five in the first three rounds. This year is a different story, with just seven total picks and only two within the first 109 selections. However, the minimal number of draft picks...
Oilers 2016 Draft Picks One Year Later
June 19th, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers did quite well at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft a year ago. Edmonton added two potential top six forwards, an intriguing goaltending prospect, and several long-term projects. Jesse Puljujarvi (fourth), Tyler Benson (32nd) and Dylan Wells (123rd) look like the strongest picks of their class for Edmonton. Puljujarvi played...
Benson a Perfect Fit for Oilers
January 5th, 2017 If you're an Edmonton Oilers fan you know a few things when it comes to their history at the NHL Entry Draft. For one, the Oilers never seem to hit on anything outside of the first round and they have a horrendous record when it comes to developing and cultivating talent. Insert Tyler Benson. A week ago, the Oilers signed their...
Should Oilers Send Puljujarvi to AHL?
October 25th, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers are off to their best start in recent memory thanks to a 5-1-0 record to start the year. The team is rewarding Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli for some key moves in the off-season, and things are finally looking up in Edmonton. Everything is clicking, but one Oiler who is struggling is 18-year-old rookie Jesse...
2016 NHL Draft Winners and Losers
August 11th, 2016 This article was originally posted in June, 2016. With all the trade talk and hype surrounding draft prospects and established NHL players alike entering draft weekend, the two-day affair went down surprisingly timidly. The Toronto Maple Leafs, as expected, used their first top draft selection since 1985 to select blue-chip centre...
2016 NHL Draft Team Grades and Top Prospects: Central Division
July 27th, 2016 by Eldon MacDonald (edited by Chris Ralph) This is an in-depth look at the NHL's Central Division's team's: Top 15 prospects 2016 NHL Draft team grades Impact prospects by team Sleeper prospects Under 21 players 2016 NHL Draft results compared to rankings Stats from last season for all of the above The Central The...
