Alexander Burmistrov Archives

THW’s List Of Prospects Playing In The KHL (14-15 edition)

Alessandro Seren Rosso | September 2, 2014

In the 2014-15 season, a total of 25 prospects will skate in the KHL (or in their affiliate teams in the VHL or MHL). Please note that this list includes…

Alexander Burmistrov Could Return to the NHL in 2015-16

Eric McKelvie | August 18, 2014

For some Winnipeg Jets fans it may come as a shock. For others, it’s news they’ve been expecting, but not hoping for. Regardless, it is the most interesting story of…

Wasted Potential: The Most Mishandled Prospects Part I

Bill Schoeninger | April 8, 2014

In today’s salary cap world, it is increasingly important for teams to develop talent in-house. Drafting and developing young players can give teams very valuable cap savings due to the…

Hockey News: Coyotes are Staying in Phoenix; Remembering Shawn Burr

Marcy Di Michele | August 6, 2013

Sad day in the hockey world as former Detroit Red Wings player Shawn Burr has passed away. [CTV] It looks as though the ownership drama surrounding the Phoenix Coyotes is…

What Will Jets Do With Alexander Burmistrov?

Luke Dixon | June 5, 2013

As the calendar turns to June and the Stanley Cup playoffs head down the stretch, the 2013 National Hockey League offseason begins to pick up, especially for the squads not…

Thomas Vanek’s Potential Landing Spots

Ryan Womeldorf | May 17, 2013

The 2013 NHL Draft was already set to be an exciting time for both the league and the Buffalo Sabres. A draft this deep could turn around the fortunes of…

Jets Lose 5th Straight, Will Some Home Cooking Help?

Luke Dixon | April 5, 2013

Winnipeg seemed to respond to the lineup changes head coach Claude Noel made as Alexander Burmistrov scored his first goal in 18 games to give the Jets the early advantage. Burmistrov,…

NHL’s Loss is AHL’s Gain

Carl Maloney | October 1, 2012

With the NHL locking out its players on September 15th, one has to look pretty hard to find any positives in the situation. Even harder to find is anyone who is actually…

With Parise Gone, Should the Devils Trade Travis Zajac?

Dan Rice | July 5, 2012

With Zach Parise taking his talents to the Twin Cities, the New Jersey Devils now find themselves asking, ‘How do we replace Parise’s offense and his presence on the team?’…

Fantasy – The Waiver Wire and Shooting Percentages: Tlusty, Brassard, Purcell and more

Brandon Landry | February 25, 2012

Painting a Picture with Shooting Percentages Shooting percentage is often a key determinant when evaluating a player’s production or lack thereof. It is often overlooked, as in fantasy leagues, one…

Kris Letang’s Suspension: Penguins Getting What they Asked For

James Conley | October 19, 2011

Kris Letang was suspended Tuesday for a hit on Winnipeg’s Alex Burmistrov Monday night. The two-game suspension saw Letang miss his first contest last night in Minnesota, and he’ll also…

Shots From The Slot – Prospect Watch

Christopher Ralph | November 20, 2010

“Shots From The Slot” (SFTS) scans hockey cyberspace for all the latest and greatest articles, news and videos focusing on prospects.

How do you like the 2010 Draft Class so far? This edition of Shots From The Slot highlights videos of brilliant finishes by hockey prospects.