Posts About "2019 NHL Draft"

5 Standouts from Hlinka Gretzky Cup

August 13th, 2018 There were no shortage of stellar performances at this year’s Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which didn’t disappoint in terms of entertainment value as the annual summer under-18 tournament played out in primetime from Edmonton for the first time. It wasn’t without some controversy, with the United States getting robbed of a chance to play...

Pike's Picks: 2019 NHL Draft Rankings - Preliminary Edition

August 13th, 2018 The first installment of the newly-rechristened Hlinka Gretzky Cup has been completed, with Canada hosting the championship trophy. As such, the hockey world has stopped swooning over the 2018 NHL Draft class and turned its gaze upon the fresh-faced 16 and 17-year-olds that will be selected (eventually) in the 2019 NHL Draft in...

2019 NHL Draft: The Top-10 Prospects

August 9th, 2018 The 2018 NHL Draft this past June was defined by elite skill as well as remarkable depth. In fact, impactful players could be found deep into the first round, as prospects of varying position and potential waited impatiently to hear their names called by an NHL franchise. However, the 2019 NHL Draft -- scheduled to be held on Jun....

Handicapping the Hlinka Gretzky Cup

August 5th, 2018 Ladies and gentlemen, the 2018-19 hockey season kicks off with the 2018 edition of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The tournament features teams from eight countries comprised of their best 2001-born players, and is seen as the annual kick-off to the scouting season for the upcoming NHL Draft class. The event has been re-branded the...

Canada Roster for Hlinka Gretzky Cup a Little WHL-Heavy

August 2nd, 2018 Team Canada has historically been a dominant force in the annual under-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. The event has been transformed into the Hlinka Gretzky Cup beginning this year as part of a partnership that will bring the tournament to Canadian ice in 2018, 2020 and 2022. Following a five-day camp in Calgary, Hockey...