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Prospects News & Rumors: Holtz, Raymond, ECAC & Smilanic
July 9th, 2020 Sweden is likely to produce two top-10 picks in the upcoming National Hockey League draft and their international head coach had plenty to say about them. Plus, college hockey is starting to take hits as conferences drop out of fall and winter sports. Finally, we profile one of the top college hockey recruits heading into the 2020-21...
Injuries Slowing Red Wings' 2018 Draft Class
July 9th, 2020 Red Wings' 2019 Draft Class Headlined by first-round picks Filip Zadina and Joe Veleno, the Detroit Red Wings’ 2018 draft class initially looked like a gold mine for the rebuilding franchise. That favorable evaluation was based on then-current talent levels and potential. And potential can only be achieved through player...
Today in Hockey History: July 9
July 9th, 2020 The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the National Hockey League, both on the ice and in the front office. There were trades, free agent signings, births and retirements. Sakic Hangs Them Up On July 9, 2009, Joe Sakic announces his retirement just two days after his 40th birthday. He spent his...
Devils Hire Ruff as Head Coach
July 8th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils have hired Lindy Ruff as their new head coach, as per NHL.com's Kevin Weekes. https://twitter.com/KevinWeekes/status/1280990513525596161 Ruff, 60, has served as an assistant coach with the New York Rangers since the 2017-18 season. He will cross the Hudson River to take on his first head coaching gig since...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Rangers, Golden Knights, Canucks, More
July 8th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Chris Tanev talks about wanting to play alongside Quinn Hughes, while there's talk about Hughes and Elias Pettersson extension. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights could be seeking a backup goalie. Where will they find one? For both the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers, they could be without two key...
Prospects News & Rumors: Forwards, Kalynuk, Gunler
July 8th, 2020 While the 2020 NHL Draft may be months away, this hasn't stopped THW's own Larry Fisher from breaking down and ranking literally hundreds of hopeful draft prospects. Today we will look at his recent article about the 2020 forward class (spoiler, it's a fantastic group). Also, we will discuss the Chicago Blackhawks likely signing a...
Brothers in the NHL
July 8th, 2020 - latest update: July 2020 Table of Contents: Jamie and Jordie BennJesper and Adam BoqvistHaydn and Cale FleuryMarcus and Nick FolignoQuinn and Jack HughesCaleb and Seth JonesCharlie and Ryan LindgrenBrock and Jamie McGinnWilliam and Alex NylanderBrett and Nick RitchieBuddy and Eric RobinsonBrayden and Luke SchennJordan and...
Today in Hockey History: July 8
July 8th, 2020 This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League’s annual Entry Draft and the usual dealings that go with it. Over the years, it has also seen some veteran players end up in new places and a successful coach getting his first job in the league. A Busy Day in 1995 Due to the late start and...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Blackhawks, Recapture Penalties, More
July 7th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the type of contract the Edmonton Oilers might offer Ethan Bear, news on Jake DeBrusk not taking a hometown discount to stay with the Boston Bruins, the Chicago Blackhawks are expected to sign a top defensive prospect, and other top prospects have a small window to sign with their NHL...
Canadiens Need Kotkaniemi to Bounce Back vs. Penguins
July 7th, 2020 It’s an exaggeration to suggest the Montreal Canadiens’ chances against the Pittsburgh Penguins in their play-in round rest on sophomore-forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s shoulders. Only a slight one though. Price Leads the Way for Canadiens Obviously, the Canadiens will look primarily to goalie Carey Price to steal a few games....
Prospects News & Rumors: Rankings, Second Pick & Perfetti
July 7th, 2020 One of the top prospects experts has released his annual top 50 rankings of NHL prospects that have already been drafted. Also, the real drama of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft will begin with the second pick and we profile one of the centers of this year’s draft class. Wheeler’s Top 50 Scott Wheeler of The Athletic is one of the...
Red Wings' 2019 Draft Class Trending Up
July 7th, 2020 Red Wings’ 2018 Draft Class When the Detroit Red Wings shocked the hockey world by taking Moritz Seider sixth-overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, there was mixed sentiment about both Seider and Detroit’s 2019 draft class. A year later, Steve Yzerman’s initial draft as the Red Wings’ general manager can be viewed much more...
Today in Hockey History: July 7
July 7th, 2020 July 7 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it easier for players from Europe to come over, forever changing the game. There were also a handful of coaching moves and the birth of a Hall of Famer who is beloved in the Mile High City. Devils Pave the Way On July 7, 1989, the New...
