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Posts About "Zach Hamill"

2007 NHL Draft: 5 Forgotten Picks

2007 NHL Draft: 5 Forgotten Picks

December 21st, 2020 The 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus is notable for a number of reasons. It was an American-heavy draft, the first-ever in which U.S. born players went first and second overall — Patrick Kane to the Chicago Blackhawks and James Van Riemsdyk to the Philadelphia Flyers, respectively — and second-ever in which 10 Americans were drafted...
5 Biggest Busts in NHL Draft History: 2000-2010

5 Biggest Busts in NHL Draft History: 2000-2010

June 23rd, 2015 With the 2015 NHL Entry Draft commencing this Friday, June 26, fans are looking to mock drafts to see who their team's new future superstar will be. At this point, everyone expects the prospects to go on to have very successful NHL careers, or else they wouldn't be ranked so high. Of course, there's no denying that one of the top...
Late Birthday Prospects: The Biggest Risks Of The NHL Draft?

Late Birthday Prospects: The Biggest Risks Of The NHL Draft?

January 12th, 2015 On June 22nd, 2007 the Boston Bruins selected forward Zach Hamill 8th overall in that year's NHL Entry Draft. At first glance, the pick didn't look so bad. Hamill was coming off of a fantastic season with the WHL's Evertt Silvertips, where he scored 93 points in 67 games. The very next pick, 9th overall, went to the San Jose...
2007-2009: The Boston Bruins and the Dark Days of Drafting, Part 1

2007-2009: The Boston Bruins and the Dark Days of Drafting, Part 1

September 26th, 2013 You can find the rest of the series here: Part 2 Part 3 The Boston Bruins arrived at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in possession of a top ten draft pick, which carried the highest of expectations.  Instead of acquiring a building block for the future of the organization, the Bruins began a three year span that would feature countless...
2013 Washington Capitals Player Rankings: Prospects On Cusp Of NHL

2013 Washington Capitals Player Rankings: Prospects On Cusp Of NHL

January 2nd, 2013 As the calendar hits 2013, there are still questions whether there will be an NHL season. Regardless, the Washington Capitals made great strides over the past year, including key additions to their prospect pool including Tom Wilson and Filip Forsberg along with a big year in goal by potential Capitals goalie of the future, Braden...
Worst NHL First-Round Draft Picks of the 2000s

Worst NHL First-Round Draft Picks of the 2000s

November 28th, 2012 Have you wondered what would have happened if your hockey team's scouting staff had pick another player instead of the player they drafted in the first round of an NHL Entry Draft? Usually, each NHL team has a knowledgeable scouting staff whose purpose is to analyse every draft-eligible prospect and compile a list of the best players...
Hershey Bears In Search For More Offensive Production

Hershey Bears In Search For More Offensive Production

November 19th, 2012 With the lockout, the Hershey Bears knew there would be some struggles on both sides of the ice due to the heightened competition around the AHL. Hershey’s revamped squad has had to adjust to new Washington Capitals’ head coach and Bears’ co-coach, Adam Oates along with his implementation of new systems and a different team...
Boston Bruins: Which Young Gun Cracks the Lineup?

Boston Bruins: Which Young Gun Cracks the Lineup?

November 5th, 2012 While speculation runs wild on the status of a 2012-13 NHL season, one of the more interesting developments in Boston comes down to the Bruins' openings on the forwards' depth chart. With all of the lines intact as they were last year and the assumed return of right-winger Nathan Horton, a vacancy opens up on the Bruins' third line....
Washington Capitals' Zach Hamill Finding Niche with Hershey Bears

Washington Capitals' Zach Hamill Finding Niche with Hershey Bears

October 29th, 2012 It’s been a long road for Zach Hamill so far in his professional hockey career. The former 1st round pick by the Boston Bruins in the 2007 NHL entry draft has played in only combined 20 career NHL games, a total that made the Bruins decide to move on from him. The former eighth overall pick and 24 year old center was traded this...
Bruins Extend Paille, Bourque – Tim Thomas to Sit-Out Next Year?

Bruins Extend Paille, Bourque – Tim Thomas to Sit-Out Next Year?

June 1st, 2012 Friday morning the Boston Bruins announced multi-year contract extensions for forwards Dan Paille and Chris Bourque - but revelations about Tim Thomas' plans for 2012-13 may have upstaged the news of the signings. With one month until the July 1 free agency bonanza, the Bruins came to terms with two unrestricted free agent...

Capitals acquire Center from Bruins

The Washington Capitals acquired center Zach Hamill from the Boston Bruins in exchange for left wing Chris Bourque. It was announced Saturday by Vice President and General Manager George McPhee. Hamill, a native of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia was drafted 8th overall in the 1st round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft held at the...
Boston Bruins Off-Season Preview: Let's Make a Deal?

Boston Bruins Off-Season Preview: Let's Make a Deal?

May 9th, 2012 Two weeks have passed since the Boston Bruins dropped game seven in overtime to a Washington squad led by a plucky young goaltender. As the sting fades and with the free agency and NHL Draft picture clearing, we are left to debate the B’s summer plans. Despite their abrupt dismissal from this summer’s festivities, Boston fans...
With six games remaining, some important decisions looming for Claude Julien and the Boston Bruins

With six games remaining, some important decisions looming for Claude Julien and the Boston Bruins

March 28th, 2012 It might be safe to say that out of the six Eastern Conference teams still in the hunt for the playoffs, the Boston Bruins have the most difficult schedule of remaining regular season games. The Bruins will first host the 9th seed Washington Capitals, just two points out of playoff contention before heading to New York for back-to-back...
Boston Bruins' Nathan Horton Suffers Setback

Boston Bruins' Nathan Horton Suffers Setback

February 10th, 2012 By Bob Mand, Boston Bruins Senior Correspondent Boston Bruins Head Coach, Claude Julien informed members of the media today that forward Nathan Horton has stopped skating because of post-concussion symptoms. Julien told the press: “He’s been pulled back…He’s back to square one. We’re giving him some time here.”...
Do the Boston Bruins Need to Make a Trade?

Do the Boston Bruins Need to Make a Trade?

February 7th, 2012 Johnny Boychuk (BridgetDS/Flickr) By Bob Mand, Boston Bruins Senior Correspondent Despite the Boston Bruins current status as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, a virtual lock for the postseason and arguably one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup come June; they’re not without some major questions. Foremost...
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