Timothy Liljegren – Maple Leafs Draft Steal at 17th Overall Branden Poelzer | June 26, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t believe that Timothy Liljegren fell to 17th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Last season, the Swedish defenseman was projected to be a top-5…
Anaheim Ducks Draft Review Tom Dianora | June 26, 2017 The Anaheim Ducks did not have a first-round selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, as that was the price they paid to acquire then-Dallas Stars winger Patrick Eaves, who the…
2017 Mock Entry Draft Revisited: Surprisingly Impressive Results Larry Fisher | June 26, 2017 2017 NHL Mock Draft Revisited: Comparing Team Results 2017 NHL Mock Draft: Rounds 1 to 7 2017 NHL Mock Draft: Sneak Peek This year’s NHL draft was supposed to be “wide…
Yamamoto a Big Win for the Oilers Rob Soria | June 25, 2017 For an organization that seems to have become almost obsessively focused on acquiring players with size, it was rather refreshing to hear Peter Chiarelli call the name of Kailer Yamamoto…
Sabres’ Quiet Draft Weekend is Disheartening Jeff Seide | June 25, 2017 The Montreal Canadiens. The Arizona Coyotes. The Chicago Blackhawks. The Columbus Blue Jackets. The New York Rangers. The Minnesota Wild. The Dallas Stars. The St. Louis Blues. The Philadelphia Flyers.…
Devils’ Report Card on Early Picks Jesse Kinney | June 25, 2017 So it is finally decided. With the first overall pick, the New Jersey Devils selected Nico Hischier over Nolan Patrick. Hischier is pegged as the more dynamic, creative forward and…
The USHL Makes an Impact at 2017 NHL Draft Ryan Pike | June 25, 2017 There was once a time where the United States Hockey League wasn’t considered a major developer of talent. Sure, they hosted the United States National Development Program’s under-18 touring team,…
Juuso Valimaki Adds Skill, Poise To Flames Ryan Pike | June 24, 2017 For the first time since the 2009 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames opted to take a defenseman in the first round. Eight years after Darryl Sutter selected Swedish defender Tim…
2017 NHL Draft: Blackhawks Pick Henri Jokiharju #29 Overall Jim Parsons | June 24, 2017 With the 29th Pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft the Chicago Blackhawks Have Selected Henri Jokiharju From the Portland Winterhawks in the WHL. About Henri Jokiharju Jokiharju is a 6 foot,…
2017 NHL Draft: Flyers Pick Morgan Frost #27 Overall Jim Parsons | June 24, 2017 With the 27th Pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft the Philadelphia Flyers Have Selected Morgan Frost From the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the OHL. About Morgan Frost Morgan Frost was…
2017 NHL Draft: Canadiens Pick Ryan Poehling #25 Overall Jim Parsons | June 24, 2017 With the 25th Pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft the Montreal Canadiens Have Selected Ryan Poehling From the St. Cloud State Huskies in the NCAA. About Ryan Poehling At 6 foot 2…
2017 NHL Draft: Coyotes Pick Pierre-Olivier Joseph #23 Overall Jim Parsons | June 24, 2017 With the 23rd Pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft the Arizona Coyotes Have Selected Pierre-Olivier Joseph From the Charlottetown Islanders in the (QMJHL) About Pierre-Olivier Joseph Joseph is the classic case of…