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Ville Koivunen

Blackhawks Should Target These 3 Hurricanes in Kane Trade

Connor Smith | February 18, 2023

It could be days before Patrick Kane finally decides on his future. The three-time Stanley Cup champion and former MVP could very well be playing his final games in a…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Trade Deadline

2 Hurricanes’ Prospects to Watch at the 2023 World Juniors

Mack Gordon | December 23, 2022

The 2023 World Junior Championship is set to begin in just a few days on December 26th. COVID-19 has impacted the last two versions of the event, so this should…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, World Junior Hockey Championship

Flyers: 3 Young Hurricanes Trade Targets

Rob Couch | February 21, 2022

Here’s another contending team that should be interested in these Philadelphia Flyers players who will likely be on the move. This time it’s the Carolina Hurricanes, whose Stanley Cup window…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Hurricanes Prospect Takeaways From Days 1 & 2 of 2022 WJC

Brandon Stanley | December 28, 2021

The 2022 IIHF World Junior Championships (WJC) Men’s U20 tournament got underway Sunday afternoon, with back-to-back four-game slates of action featuring many of tomorrow’s NHL stars. The Carolina Hurricanes, with…

Categories Hurricanes Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Hurricanes Prospects: Guslistov, Koivunen, Rizzo & More

Alex Ohari | December 28, 2021

Welcome back to the fourth installment of the weekly “Future Canes” prospect series! In this column, we take a look at Carolina Hurricanes prospects that are standing out and enjoying…

Categories Column, Hurricanes Prospects

Hurricanes Prospects: Jarvis, Mäkiniemi, Koivunen & More

Alex Ohari | November 9, 2021

Welcome to the first installment in what I plan to build into a weekly segment at The Hockey Writers — checking in on Carolina Hurricanes prospects. In this column, we’ll…

Categories Hurricanes Prospects, NHL Prospects

Hurricanes’ 2021 Draft Class Loaded with Intriguing Talent

Alex Ohari | July 27, 2021

The Carolina Hurricanes were a major factor at the 2021NHL Entry Draft. They traded back five times throughout the draft, acquired a 2022 3rd-round pick from Chicago in the process,…

Categories Hurricanes Prospects, NHL Entry Draft

Blackhawks 2021 Second Round Draft Targets

Greg Boysen | July 22, 2021

This is a hectic offseason across the National Hockey League and especially for the Chicago Blackhawks. With general manager Stan Bowman throwing out the dreaded “R word” last year, he…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Entry Draft

Ville Koivunen – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

James Sneddon | May 26, 2021

Ville Koivunen 2020-21 Team: Kärpät Date of Birth: Jun. 13, 2003Place of Birth: Oulu, FinlandHt: 6-foot Wt: 165 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: LW/RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting:…

Categories NHL Entry Draft
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