Posts About "2018 NHL Draft"
THW Throwback – Revisiting the 2018 NHL Draft Guide
June 2nd, 2020 Take a walk down NHL Draft memory lane by taking a look at all of our great coverage of the 2018 Entry Draft. Check out where our prospect experts got their rankings right, and where they were a little off. See what the draft professionals were saying about these guys before they were selected. Refresh your memory on how the draft went...
Flames Trio Looks to Impress at Prospect Camp
September 8th, 2019 It’s the beginning of back-to-school activities for many teens, but for three youthful Calgary Flames hopefuls, it’s already time for a performance review. Five players were selected by the Flames at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and three are in Calgary to participate in the 2019 Flames prospect camp. Reporting to camp are Martin...
Can Sharks' Ryan Merkley Be Fixed?
September 1st, 2019 Hyped before his draft year as a potential top-five selection in 2018's deep draft class, defenseman Ryan Merkley has all the tools to be an elite defenseman. He ended up falling to the 21st pick where he was drafted by the San Jose Sharks. Why the fall? Ryan Merkley, San Jose Sharks, 2018 NHL Draft, Dallas Texas, June 22, 2018...
Revisiting Preseason Rankings for 2018 NHL Draft
August 14th, 2019 Scouting is not an exact science and hindsight can be hilarious at times. The draft year offers a ton of time for development and so much can change from September to June. Still, it’s both fun and educational to look back — to laugh and learn. After publishing my preseason rankings for the 2020 NHL draft — my top 124...
Trent Miner – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
June 7th, 2019 Trent Miner 2018-19 Team: Vancouver GiantsDate of Birth: February 5, 2001Place of Birth: Souris, ManitobaHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 181 poundsCatches: L Position: GNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 6th (Among NA goaltenders)Future Considerations: 65thThe Hockey Writers: 100thTSN's Craig's...
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,...
2018 NHL Mock Drafts Revisited: Pick-By-Pick Results
July 13th, 2018 2018 NHL Mock Drafts Revisited: By-The-Numbers Breakdown 2018 NHL Draft: Consensus Last Minute Mock 2018 NHL Draft: Consensus Mock, Team Results 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 1 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 2 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 3 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 4 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 5 ...
2018 NHL Mock Drafts Revisited: By The Numbers
July 13th, 2018 2018 NHL Mock Drafts Revisited: Pick-By-Pick Results 2018 NHL Draft: Consensus Last Minute Mock 2018 NHL Draft: Consensus Mock, Team Results 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 1 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 2 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 3 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 4 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 5 2018...
