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Mason McDonald

2014 NHL Entry Draft: 5 Forgotten Picks

Declan Schroeder | April 13, 2022

The 2014 NHL Entry Draft in Philadelphia produced a number of current star players, with eight of the first 10 picks having already played 300-plus NHL games as of April,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Flames Face Looming Decisions In Net

Ryan Pike | September 24, 2017

In hockey, teams often live and die by their goaltending. Good goaltending can cover up for a lot of a team’s shortcomings, but very few things can cover up for…

Categories Calgary Flames

Daniel Sprong Making a Lasting Impression on the Penguins

Devin Slawson | October 1, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins first pick of the 2015 NHL Draft didn’t come until midway through the second round when they selected Daniel Sprong at 46th overall. Originally projected to go…

Categories Commentary, Pittsburgh Penguins

Are the Calgary Flames Going to Trade for Robin Lehner?

Devin Slawson | June 23, 2015

With just 8 days until the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, trade rumours are beginning to swirl. Multiple superstars are known to be available, with tons of teams calling for them.…

Categories Calgary Flames, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Reviewing The Calgary Flames 2014 Draft Class

Ryan Pike | June 28, 2014

The Calgary Flames added six prospects and a roster player during a fairly positive, albeit uneventful 2014 NHL Entry Draft. THE RUNDOWN In the first round, the Flames addressed what…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL Entry Draft

Mason McDonald – The Next Ones: 2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Anatoliy Metter | June 3, 2014

Mason McDonald THW Close-Up: Team: Charlottetown Islanders Date of Birth: 04/23/1996 Place of Birth: Halifax, Nova Scotia Ht:  6’ 4″     Wt:  178 lbs Catches: Right Position: Goalie NHL Draft Eligibility: 2014 Twitter: @Mmcdonald96 THW Ranking: 103 Other Rankings:…

Categories NHL Entry Draft

NHL Draft War Room: Mason McDonald

Christopher Ralph | May 19, 2014

by Eldon MacDonald (edited by @ChrisRalphTHW) Mason McDonald THW’s NHL Draft War Room Rankings – Apr-14: #71 THW’s NHL Draft Rankings – The Next Ones Edition (aka Chris’s List): #103 (March 2014)…

Categories NHL Entry Draft

Q & A With 2014 NHL Draft Prospect Mason McDonald

Anatoliy Metter | February 11, 2014

Last year, Zach Fucale and Philippe Desrosiers were taken within the first 60 picks of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft – something that the QMJHL must have been extremely proud…

Categories NHL Entry Draft

Top Prospects Game Standouts

Ryan Pike | January 22, 2014

In the middle of January, roughly three dozen of the top draft-eligible players in the Canadian Hockey League converged on Calgary for the annual BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. The…

Categories NHL Entry Draft

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