NHL Rookies Archives

10 Rookies Making an Impact on Their Team

Casey Bridge | February 16, 2015

1. Filip Forsberg (NSH): When the Nashville Predators received the young Swedish forward from the Washington Capitals in 2013 they could not know what kind of a rookie season he would…

Prospects Making an Early Impression at Rookie Camp

Michael Porfirio | September 17, 2014

Rookie camp has begun and now is the time for NHL prospects to make their mark within their respective organizations. With tournaments being held and games being played, young guns…

5 Ways the Lightning Make the Stanley Cup Finals

Michelle Timian | August 25, 2014

The last time hockey fans saw the Tampa Bay Lightning they were in the handshake line following a sweep by the Montreal Canadiens in the opening round of the playoffs. …

Rookie Seth Jones Making Things “Just Happen” in Nashville

Hannah Stuart | March 13, 2014

“I think we’re the best team. We have a lot of speed up front, we’re great defensively, and we have good goaltending, so I think we have all the pieces…

Blue Jackets Finalize Roster, Murray and Jenner Make the NHL Team

Andrew Roman | September 29, 2013

The Blue Jackets made their final roster moves today placing 5 players on waivers and passing 3 players directly through to the minors. Two players not assigned to the minors…

Why Don’t More Defensemen Win the Calder Memorial Trophy?

Andrew Roman | September 22, 2013

Since 1931-32, the Calder Award has been handed out to the NHL’s best first-year player. In 1937-38 it was immortalized in the Calder Memorial Trophy and in that time the…

Top Ten Rookies to Watch in 2013-14

Carl Maloney | August 22, 2013

Each year when the new NHL season kicks off, one of the most interesting elements is which young, up and coming stars will take the league by storm. Inevitably there…

NHL Rookie Vladimir Tarasenko Comes Out Firing

David OConnor | January 22, 2013

Vladimir Tarasenko of the St. Louis Blues is off to a fantastic start. Ask those who’ve been around him for a while, and they’ll tell you it’s no surprise.

Scheifele Jets marquee name in collector world

Jon Waldman | February 11, 2012

Today is Hockey Day in Canada, and while the Winnipeg Jets will be battling on the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins, their biggest name – Mark Scheifele will be hotly…

Colorado Avalanche Rookie Stefan Elliott Continues to Shine

Cheryl Bradley | December 14, 2011

With an average age of 25.6, the Colorado Avalanche is the youngest team in the National Hockey League. They must be young when 25-year-old Alternate Captain Paul Stastny is considered…

Shots From The Slot – Prospect Watch

Christopher Ralph | November 20, 2010

“Shots From The Slot” (SFTS) scans hockey cyberspace for all the latest and greatest articles, news and videos focusing on prospects.

How do you like the 2010 Draft Class so far? This edition of Shots From The Slot highlights videos of brilliant finishes by hockey prospects.