Posts About "Kirill Kabanov"
Shawinigan Cataractes Win 2012 Memorial Cup
May 30th, 2012 Underdogs and longshots. Those are what the Shawinigan Cataractes were considered at the 2012 Memorial Cup, despite the fact that they were the host team. The Cataractes had a month-long layoff after their premature exit from the QMJHL playoffs, losing in Game 7 of a second-round series against the upstart Chicoutimi...
An In-Depth 2012 Memorial Cup Preview
May 15th, 2012 The Memorial Cup is the most prized possession in Canadian major junior hockey. Presented each year to the champion of the Canadian Hockey League, the Memorial Cup tournament is round robin-style, with the champions from the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and the Western Hockey League, all competing for...
Analyzing The Decisions of Corey Trivino and Charlie Coyle
January 16th, 2012 During the month of December, Corey Trivino and Charlie Coyle made decisions that had various impacts on the BU Terriers men's hockey team. While Trivino and Coyle's actions were glaringly different, this piece will look into the effect that their decisions had on the BU hockey program and their individual endeavors as potential NHL...
The Russian Non-Factor - NHL Theory May Become Obsolete
August 8th, 2011 "Because a player is from Russia, will their draft stock drop?" - Is this still a valid question? For many years this has been the case with the likes of Alexei Cherepanov, Viktor Tikhonov, Alexander Khokhlachev, and even some higher profile names like Kirill Kabanov and Dmitri Kulikov. Russian hockey player's reputations have been...Kirill Kabanov - Roller Coaster Ride to the NHL
While many fans were eagerly awaiting to see where highly-coveted Brad Richards would sign on July 1st, over in Long Island a hopeful Russian was getting his chance to make a name for himself and turn over a new leaf...for good! Kirill Kabanov has been the focus of much media attention since his name was floated around as a possible...NHL Top 100 Prospect Rankings (Part 3: 26 to 50)
Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. To qualify for this list, a prospect has to be drafted or signed as a free agent and is eligible for the Calder Trophy: *Eligibility rules (as per NHL.com): 1. 26 years old or younger by September 15 of their rookie season. 2. A player cannot have played any...
Isles Files: Training Camp 2010-11, Injuries and Recent Additions
September 28th, 2010 A quick look at what is happening in Islanders country as they get set to start the pre-season
Isles Prospects Shine In Summer Scrimmage
July 11th, 2010 The New York Islanders played hockey in July as the Coliseum was the site for a scrimmage and skills competition featuring the future stars of Long Island.The Hockey Spy’s Top 10 Players to Watch Day 2 of 2010 NHL Entry Draft
Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. NHL GMs and their respective scouting teams made a mockery of the most brilliantly done mock drafts – my Three Round Mega Mock Draft included. I did manage to tie Bob McKenzie of TSN in...
The Hockey Spy’s 2010 NHL Entry Draft Preview
June 24th, 2010 Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW. Last Update: June 24th, 2010 This marks the second year my annual monster draft preview has been hosted here at The Hockey Writers (THW). For last year's detailed draft preview click here - 2009 NHL...The Hockey Spy’s 2010 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile – Kirill Kabanov
Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Please “Click Here” for “Notes Up Front” and the “Legend” for various topics covered below in my “Live Updated” NHL 2010 Draft Preview...
