Posts About "Akil Thomas"

10 Blue Jackets' Targets at 18th Overall

May 7th, 2018 The NHL Draft is less than two months away. With the calendar turning to May, it's time to start compiling huge lists of prospects that could hear their name called on the floor of American Airlines Center in Dallas. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they will pick 18th at the draft assuming they keep their pick. We'll talk about draft...

The Grind Line: Red Wings 'Other' High-Impact Draft Picks

April 23rd, 2018 Much has been made about the top-eight draft pick the Detroit Red Wings have in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. For a rebuilding franchise, that selection has the opportunity to turn into a game-breaker and help the team return to glory sooner rather than later. The Red Wings also have another first-round pick – the one acquired from the...

Akil Thomas - 2018 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

April 15th, 2018 Akil Thomas 2017-18 Team: Niagara IceDogs (#44) Date of Birth: January 2, 2000 Place of Birth: Brandon, FL Ht: 5'11” Wt: 170 lbs Shoots: Right Position: C NHL Draft Eligibility: 2018 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term: 10th (North American) Future Considerations: 26th (Winter) ISS Hockey: 26th...

Niagara IceDogs Primed for Playoff Run

March 17th, 2018 For about 20 minutes on Friday night, the Niagara IceDogs looked completely disinterested. Although they got a quick goal just 2:22 into the game from Oliver Castleman, they had the look of a team that thought they could waltz into Erie with less than full effort and sleep walk through the game. The Erie Otters gave the IceDogs a rude...

OHL Power Rankings: Owen Sound Attacking on All Fronts

October 17th, 2017 With the continued growth of junior hockey coverage here at The Hockey Writers, some of our most tenured OHL writers decided to band together to deliver our readers some power rankings - for at least one of the CHL’s leagues for now. With that in mind, here’s how it works. Our team of OHL writers involved in the ranking process...

Q & A with Top Prospect Akil Thomas

October 16th, 2017 The OHL's Niagara Icedogs are off to an impressive 6-2-1 start. Their 13 points is good for second in their division and third overall in the Eastern Conference. The Icedogs Go-To Player The Icedogs are led by one of the top prospects in the 2018 NHL Draft in Akil Thomas. The Icedogs drafted him 12th in the 2016 OHL Priority Selection...