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NHL Combine

NHL Extends Buffalo’s Agreement to Host Combine Through 2022

January 13, 2020 by The Canadian Press
Mads Søgaard Medicine Hat Tigers

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL’s top prospects will continue making their pre-draft stops in Buffalo for at least another three years. The league on Monday announced an extension of its …

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Categories NHL Entry Draft Tags NHL Combine

NHL Releases Combine Fitness Testing Schedule

May 29, 2017 by Mark Scheig
Nolan Patrick

We finally know which prospects will attend the NHL Combine in Buffalo this week. The NHL on Monday released their schedule for Saturday’s fitness testing in Buffalo. All told, 103 of …

Read moreNHL Releases Combine Fitness Testing Schedule

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Prospects Tags NHL Combine, Nico Hischier, Nolan Patrick, Top Story

Emptying The Combine Notebook

June 7, 2016June 6, 2016 by Mark Scheig
Buffalo Sabres

From now until the NHL Entry Draft, we will have a series of articles helping you get ready for both the draft and the combine. Today, I empty my notebook from the …

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Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft, Trending Tags 2016 NHL Draft, NHL Combine

The Draft’s Top D – Olli Juolevi?

June 4, 2016 by Andrew Forbes
Olli Juolevi, London Knights, NHL Combine, NHL Draft

If you ask London Knights’ defenceman Olli Juolevi who the top defenceman in this year’s NHL Draft is, he’ll tell you in plain and simple terms that it’s him. After …

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Categories CHL, NHL Entry Draft, OHL, Other Leagues, Prospects Tags London Knights, NHL Combine, Olli Juolevi, Patrik Laine

Can Combine Injuries Change Rankings?

June 4, 2016 by Andrew Forbes
Patrik Laine

With fitness tests kicking off at HarborCenter in Buffalo for the NHL Combine, there are some notable prospects that won’t be taking part – fully – in the testing thanks …

Read moreCan Combine Injuries Change Rankings?

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Prospects Tags Jesse Puljujarvi, Matthew Tkachuk, NHL Combine, Patrik Laine

McDavid-Eichel Debate Continues at NHL Combine

June 6, 2015 by Andrew Forbes
Connor McDavid Jack Eichel

The scrums gathered early on the second level looking over the First Niagara rink of the HARBORCENTER in Buffalo on Friday. With four NHL prospects set to speak late Friday …

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Categories NHL Entry Draft, Prospects Tags Connor McDavid, Dylan Strome, Jack Eichel, NHL Combine

The NHL Combine: Behind the Scenes

June 10, 2014 by Andrew Forbes

Curtains at the end of a long hallway hide the future NHL draftees at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Each player concentrating – readying themselves for the strenuous fitness …

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Categories NHL Entry Draft, Prospects Tags 2014 NHL Draft, Brendan Lemieux, Jared McCann, NHL Combine

Exploring The 2010 NHL Combine And Draft With Emerson Etem

January 24, 2014 by Ted Warren

Before the Anaheim Ducks called Emerson Etem’s name in the first round of the NHL Entry draft 29th overall in 2010 at the Staples Center in his home state of …

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Categories Anaheim Ducks, Norfolk Admirals Tags 2010 NHL Draft, Emerson Etem, NHL Combine

NHL Combine 2013: An Epic Retelling

June 3, 2013 by James McClure

Prologue When CHL stars Seth Jones, Nathan MacKinnon, and Jonathan Drouin declined to participate in the fitness tests at the 2013 NHL Combine, few commentators subjected this decision to scrutiny. Why? …

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Categories Humor, Prospects Tags Jonathan Drouin, NHL Combine, NHL Draft Busts

Chris Calnan—The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile

June 18, 2012 by Ross Bonander

Chris Calnan — THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 5 May 1994 Place of birth:  Norwell, MA Ht: 6′ 2″ Wt: 187 Shoots: Right Position: Right Wing NHL Entry Draft Eligibility: …

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Categories Player Profiles, Prospects Tags Boston College, Jeremy Roenick, NHL Combine, The Next Ones

Hockey Headlines

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 26

Montréal Canadiens’ Last 4 Games Are a Microcosm of Their Season

Minnesota Wild Notes: Kaprizov, Zuccarello & Rask Stepping Up Strong

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 25

Where Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ Series Finale – Goalies

5 Golden Knights With Disappointing Starts to the Season

NHL Faces Complex Decision With Next US Television Deal

Canucks’ Potential Trade Offers for Pearson

Checking in on Former Islanders Greiss, Toews & Brassard

Prospects News & Rumors: Dugan, Zohorna & Ruzicka

Rangers’ Kreider Steps up Amid Panarin Absence

Oilers’ Draisaitl Can Reach 500 NHL Points in 2020-21

Flyers Leadership Returns to Lineup After COVID Battle

Capitals’ Iconic Playoff Goals From Joel Ward & Devante Smith-Pelly

Stars: A Look at the First Quarter of the Season

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Recent Posts

  • Today in Hockey History: Feb. 26
  • Montréal Canadiens’ Last 4 Games Are a Microcosm of Their Season
  • Minnesota Wild Notes: Kaprizov, Zuccarello & Rask Stepping Up Strong
  • Today in Hockey History: Feb. 25
  • Where Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ Series Finale – Goalies