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Sampo Ranta

Avalanche Prospect Pool in Question As Ranta Signs in Sweden

Erica Commisso | May 28, 2023

Ahead of free agency opening on July 1, the Colorado Avalanche have an answer regarding the future of one of the club’s prospects. Sampo Ranta, who saw limited NHL ice…

Categories Avalanche Prospects

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-3 Win Over the Predators

Len Vlahos | November 11, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche returned to Ball Arena in Denver Thursday night from a two-game trip to Finland, and a four-day break, to host the Nashville Predators. It was the first…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

4 Prospects the Avalanche Need to Come Through in 2022-23

Kerry Collins | September 24, 2022

The massive deal the Colorado Avalanche gave to Nathan MacKinnon wasn’t much of a surprise since both sides were very vocal about getting a deal done before the season. The…

Categories Avalanche Prospects

Avalanche Prospects Thriving in Shortened NCAA Season

Alex Hobson | February 1, 2021

It’s safe to say it’s not your typical year when it comes to scouting prospects. Well, it’s not your typical year when it comes to watching hockey in general. But…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, NCAA, NHL Prospects

Prospects News & Rumors: Greig, Brisson & Ranta

Greg Boysen | November 20, 2020

Heading into next month’s IIHF World Junior Championship, Canada has to be considered the odds-on-favorite for the gold medal with an absolutely stacked roster. However, they are still waiting for…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, College Hockey, Column, Golden Knights Prospects, NHL Prospects, Senators Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Vegas Golden Knights 2018 Draft Guide

Mike Manley | June 19, 2018

Just days away from the 2018 NHL Entry Draft on June 22, the Vegas Golden Knights are getting ready for their second turn at the NHL’s first offseason event (besides…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights 5 Best Options in the Second Round

Mike Manley | June 15, 2018

The Vegas Golden Knights are in an unfamiliar position. After having six draft picks in the first three rounds during last year’s entry draft, they now have only one. They…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Vegas Golden Knights

7th Annual NHL Mock Draft: 2018, Round 3

Larry Fisher | June 8, 2018

2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 1 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 2 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 4 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 5 2018 NHL Mock Draft: Round 6…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Previews and Predictions

Sampo Ranta – 2018 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Andrew Forbes | May 10, 2018

Sampo Ranta 2016-17 Team: Sioux City Musketeers (#8) Date of Birth: May 31, 2000 Place of Birth: Naantali, Finland Ht: 6’2” Wt: 192 lbs. Position: LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2018…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

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Kris Knoblauch’s Questionable Decisions in Oilers’ Loss to the Predators

Reporter Reveals Why the Maple Leafs Didn’t Acquire Flames’ Rasmus Andersson

NHL Rumors: Fleury Return, Canucks and Senators at Crossroads

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