Posts About "2019 NHL Draft"
3 Canucks Prospects From 2019 Draft Who Could Surprise
September 22nd, 2020 The Vancouver Canucks have a very deep prospect pool right now with Vasili Podkolzin, Nils Hoglander, and Jack Rathbone leading the way. They even have some potential gems that were drafted in the later rounds who could surprise everyone by becoming solid NHL players. Last year's draft had three such players that could do that in the...
Injuries Slowing Red Wings' 2018 Draft Class
July 9th, 2020 Red Wings' 2019 Draft ClassRed Wings’ 2017 Draft Class Headlined by first-round picks Filip Zadina and Joe Veleno, the Detroit Red Wings’ 2018 draft class initially looked like a gold mine for the rebuilding franchise. That favorable evaluation was based on then-current talent levels and potential. And potential can only be...
Red Wings' 2019 Draft Class Trending Up
July 7th, 2020 Red Wings’ 2018 Draft ClassRed Wings’ 2017 Draft Class When the Detroit Red Wings shocked the hockey world by taking Moritz Seider sixth-overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, there was mixed sentiment about both Seider and Detroit’s 2019 draft class. A year later, Steve Yzerman’s initial draft as the Red Wings’ general manager...
Best Drafts in Hurricanes/Whalers History
June 28th, 2020 The 2020 NHL Entry Draft could be a pivotal one for the Carolina Hurricanes. With the potential for five picks in the first three rounds, the Canes have a special opportunity to add key assets to their organization. This upcoming draft is projected to be one of the deepest and most talented groups in years. But general manager Don...
Red Wings' Draft History & Tendencies
June 17th, 2020 As the Detroit Red Wings make the final tweaks to their draft board, several years’ worth of scouting and strategizing will all be condensed down into a list of about 30-40 names. All of those road trips, cross-country flights, and time away from family will culminate with two action-packed nights that will determine the...
Philadelphia Flyers’ 2019 Draft Catchup
April 28th, 2020 It’s hard to imagine that every selection in the NHL Draft from now on will be born within the 2000s. As we’ve seen in the past decade, the league has gone younger as teams are preparing for draft day. The Philadelphia Flyers are no different, making seven selections in the 2019 Draft consisting of three defensemen, three forwards,...
2019 NHL Draft in Review: Risers and Fallers
April 18th, 2020 With junior hockey seasons over, we've completed our first campaign since the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. There were many storylines to follow from this draft class and many questions surrounding certain picks. With an additional season under the belt's of these prospects, let's take a look at some of the biggest risers and fallers from the...
Bruins' 2019 Draft Catch-Up
March 26th, 2020 With the sports world on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the remainder of the National Hockey League season in doubt, it is time to look back and thus forward; recapping last year's Boston Bruins draft picks. The B's have been known to both make great picks as well as fairly questionable ones, so it is always important to look...
Maple Leafs 2019 NHL Draft Picks: Grading Abruzzese, Koster & Loponen
March 25th, 2020 As I noted in a recent post, the Toronto Maple Leafs are similar to other NHL teams in that they build their roster in several ways, including free agency, trading current players for others, and through the NHL’s annual Entry Draft. During the 2019 draft, the team entered without a first-round pick; however, general manager Kyle...
New York Rangers 2019 Draft Catchup
March 24th, 2020 The NHL and the world of sports is on pause in the midst of the outbreak of the coronavirus. Hockey might resume in June, or July, or not at all for the rest of the season. No one truly knows how long the ongoing pandemic will last. Related: 2007 NHL Draft: The 16 Defensemen Selected Before PK Subban However, the New York Rangers...
Maple Leafs 2019 Draft Picks: Grading Robertson, Kokkonen & Abramov
March 23rd, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs – like any other NHL team – are made up players, but what will the team look like in the future? That’s one of the most interesting aspects of being a fan, the makeup of a team evolves over time as players come and go. Related: Bill Barilko, the Tragically Hip & the Most Famous Goal in Maple Leafs...
Blue Jackets' 2019 Draft Picks Exceeding Expectations
March 11th, 2020 Three. That's the number of draft picks that general manager Jarmo Kekalainen and the Columbus Blue Jackets brass had to work with during the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The club pushed hard during last year's trade deadline in an attempt to add some meat to their roster in hopes of a deep playoff run. Unfortunately, they fell short,...
Lightning: 2019 Draft Catch-Up
January 10th, 2020 With the Tampa Bay Lightning reaching the midpoint of their season, January is the perfect time to check back in on their selections at the 2019 NHL Draft. This draft represented an important one for the Lightning, as the franchise needed some positive news after they melted down in the playoffs. As Tampa Bay Lightning prospects like...
