Posts About "2018 NHL Draft"
Reviewing Maple Leafs' 2018 Draft Class
June 7th, 2019 With the 2019 NHL Entry Draft just around the corner, let's take a look back at last year's draft to get an idea of what could be in store this time around. Kyle Dubas' first season as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs is now in the rear-view mirror and we have had a full season to look at the progress of his first draft...
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...
Joe Veleno: A Key Piece of the Red Wings' Future
May 1st, 2019 The 2018 NHL Entry Draft has had promising early returns for the Detroit Red Wings. Filip Zadina, who the team got sixth overall, is unquestionably the headliner as his flashy offensive prowess has fans envisioning him filling opponents' nets with pucks. Likewise, Halifax Mooseheads' defenseman Jared McIsaac looks like a steal at 36th...
The Red Wings Next Generation of Z
September 27th, 2018 The 2018 offseason has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Detroit Red Wings fans. On the evening of June 22, tensions were high for a fanbase hungry for a game-changing prospect. With Rasmus Dahlin and Andrei Svechnikov locked in for the first two picks, the Montreal Canadiens presented the first real question at pick No. 3, though...
Ranking the Last Decade of NHL Draft Results
September 18th, 2018 What follows is a team-by-team analysis of the last 10 years of the NHL draft – 2008 until 2017, inclusive – with regards to the success of said teams’ draft picks at the NHL level. Methodology for Judging NHL Draft Success This article revolves around the definitely-scientific-and-not-at-all arbitrary Drafting Score measure,...
Bouchard Poised to Transform Oilers' Blue Line
August 2nd, 2018 It's no secret that the Edmonton Oilers' blue line desperately needs to be upgraded. After reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs during their 2016-17 season owing to strong team play and a sound defensive approach, the Oilers plummeted back to Earth in their most recent campaign. Mired by inconsistent goaltending and dreadful defending,...
