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Prospects News & Rumors: WHL, Smilanic & Ljungman

Prospects News & Rumors: WHL, Smilanic & Ljungman

December 16th, 2020 The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced that it has delayed its season beyond the previous proposed start date of Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Florida Panthers prospect and third-round pick Ty Smilanic registered his first NCAA goal for Quinnipiac University and Dallas Stars fifth-round pick Daniel Ljungman scored his first career Swedish...
Elias Pettersson: Canucks Fans Should Be Excited

Elias Pettersson: Canucks Fans Should Be Excited

March 24th, 2018 Elias Pettersson is the best prospect in the National Hockey League. The lanky, 6-foot-2 winger was drafted fifth overall in last year’s entry draft, and the hockey world has been drooling over him ever since. Pettersson has been praised for his two-way game and his elite shooting ability, but how excited should Vancouver Canucks fans...
Canucks Prospect Pettersson Lit up the 2018 WJC

Canucks Prospect Pettersson Lit up the 2018 WJC

January 10th, 2018 If you tuned into the 2018 World Junior Championship, then you're without-a-doubt familiar with the name, Elias Pettersson — he lit up the tournament and found himself on a handful of highlight reels along the way. The Vancouver Canucks selected the talented Swede fifth overall in the 2017 NHL entry draft and are very satisfied with...
5 Unspoken Swedish League Next Ones

5 Unspoken Swedish League Next Ones

June 21st, 2016 With the 2016 NHL Entry Draft right around the corner, the main public interest tends to draw toward the top three, top ten or first round prospects. However, in the periphery of the names that regularly make the lists, a lot of potential future stars hide. In Sweden, where NHL teams seek and find great and many talents every...
THW's List Of Prospects Playing In The SHL (15-16 edition)

THW's List Of Prospects Playing In The SHL (15-16 edition)

October 19th, 2015 In the 2015-16 season, a total of 51 players will skate in the SHL, the top-tier Swedish League. Please note that this list includes only players actually playing in the SHL or the relative affiliates, but does not include prospects playing in Swedish lower-tier leagues (like Victor Crus Rydberg of the New York Islanders or Pierre...
Joel Ek Eriksson – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

Joel Ek Eriksson – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

May 9th, 2015 Joel Ek Eriksson THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 1/29/1997 Place of birth: Karlstad, Sweden Ht: 6'2"     Wt: 185 lbs Shoots: Left Position: C NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: @EkEriksson THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): not ranked Other Rankings: THW War Room Rankings (March): 29 Future...
Jesper Lindgren – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

Jesper Lindgren – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

May 9th, 2015 Jesper Lindgren THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 5/19/1997 Place of birth: Umea, Sweden Ht: 6'0"     Wt: 161 lbs Shoots: Right Position: D NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: @jeslindgren THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): not ranked Other Rankings: THW War Room Rankings (March): 80 Future...
Jens Looke – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

Jens Looke – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

May 7th, 2015 Jens Looke THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 4/11/1997 Place of birth: Gavle, Sweden Ht: 6'0"     Wt: 187 lbs Shoots: Right Position: RW/LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: @jensLooke THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): not ranked View image | gettyimages.com Other Rankings: THW War Room...
Oliver Kylington – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

Oliver Kylington – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

March 19th, 2015 Oliver Kylington THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 5/19/1997 Place of birth: Stockholm, Sweden Ht: 6'0"     Wt: 174 lbs Shoots: Left Position: D NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: @Olliekdot THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): 8 Other Rankings: THW War Room Rankings (January): 6 Future...
Jonas Johansson - The Next Ones: 2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Jonas Johansson - The Next Ones: 2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

June 24th, 2014 Jonas Johansson THW Close-Up: Team: Brynäs/Brynäs J20 Date of Birth: 09/19/1995 Place of Birth: Gävle, Sweden Ht: 6’ 3.75″     Wt:  198 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goalie NHL Draft Eligibility: 2014 Twitter: @JonasJohansoon THW Ranking: 85 Other Rankings: ISS: N/A CSS (International Goalies): 2 Future...
St. Louis Blues Draft Targets Part III: Adrian Kempe

St. Louis Blues Draft Targets Part III: Adrian Kempe

June 19th, 2014 Although the Blues have been working on a formula that equates to playoff victories, they seem to have the regular season figured out. A tenacious forecheck, never-say-die attitude and exasperating team play have resulted in 130 wins in 212 games, spanning over three seasons. The attitude in the locker room remains the same; sticking to...
2014 Winter Olympics - Roster Breakdown by Club Team

2014 Winter Olympics - Roster Breakdown by Club Team

January 8th, 2014 For two weeks in February, the sporting world will converge upon Sochi, Russia for the 2014 Winter Olympics, and the hockey world is no exception. The 2014 Winter Olympic hockey tournament truly is a global event. Not only are 12 countries competing for a gold medal, but the tournament is pulling in roughly 300 players from 19 different...

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