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Jesse Niinimaki: A Lesson In Why NOT To Go Off The Board

Shane Sander | April 10, 2014

In 2002 the Oilers went well off the board when they surprised everyone and drafted Jesse Niinimaki 15th overall in one of the more shallower drafts in NHL history. The…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Entry Draft

2013 World Juniors: Canada’s Goaltending Conundrum

David OConnor | December 3, 2012

Selection camp will be intense, and every player there knows it. But for the Canadian goaltenders, they’ll face incredibly tough tests in both camp and the tournament itself.

First up is making the team.

Categories CHL, International Hockey, OHL, Prospects, QMJHL, WHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

Breaking Down Canada’s World Junior Roster

David OConnor | December 16, 2011

Canada’s World Junior Roster, not as many easy choices as in years past.

Categories CHL, College Hockey, International Hockey, OHL, Prospects, WHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

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