Posts About "NHL Rookies"
Sweden's NHL Rookie Class of 2017-18
October 12th, 2017 A total of 30 players from Sweden signed an NHL contract before the 2017–18 season. The last time another European country produced more NHL players was more than eleven years ago. With some new Swedes on the block, we don't know yet what they will make as the storyline of this season. But we can presume. In this list of Swedish...
Teemu Selanne's Unbreakable Record
September 26th, 2017 This article was originally published in November, 2009. Everyone has a sports record locked in their mind that will live with them forever. Somebody asks a question regarding it; you automatically yell out the player, year, stats and what they accomplished that was so incredible. For myself, it’s Teemu Selanne’s rookie...
Auston Matthews: The Record Breaker
April 5th, 2017 It seems like an unbelievable story. A boy from the desolate hockey market of Arizona grows up to play in the NHL. Not only is that journey an accomplishment in and of itself, but he also breaks multiple records in his rookie season. It may still feel like a dream to most Toronto Maple Leafs fans, as it's been a long time since they...
30 Teams 30 Prospects: Team-By-Team Top Prospects
September 10th, 2016 The 2016-17 Top Prospects series continues with this final entry -- a complete team-by-team listing of all 30 NHL franchises. For review, there have been four articles so far with a focus on each division. (links below) Looking at the prospect lists as a whole, the Washington Capitals are the only team with a goaltender as their top...
Atlantic Division: Team-By-Team Top Prospects
September 7th, 2016 Continuing our top prospects series we focus on the Atlantic Division. The 2016-17 NHL season is a month away and teams are getting their training camp rosters ready with a handful of prospects ready to challenge for spots. The rookie class features some incredible talent led by two picks from the 2016 draft in Auston Matthews and Patrik...
Pacific Division: Team-By-Team Top Prospects
September 6th, 2016 Continuing our top prospects series we focus on the Pacific Division. The 2016-17 NHL season is a month away and teams are getting their training camp rosters ready with a handful of prospects ready to challenge for spots. The rookie class features some incredible talent led by two picks from the 2016 draft in Auston Matthews and Patrik...