Prospects that could be in a Kessel trade, the best defensive prospect in hockey, and more from a new rambler...

One of DobberProspects' own top prospects, Zach Hopkins, has been tearing up the scout circuit and I thought I'd give him a shot at the ramblings. I think he rocked it and let us know in the comments if you agree. Austin Wallace

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Philadelphia Flyers fans are starting to get excited again as the team marches closer to a playoff berth. As of this morning, they sit four points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Flyers diehards have another reason to be excited as top defensive prospect Shayne Gostisbehere has resumed skating and is targeting a March return for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The speedy blueliner tore his ACL back in the fall. Sam Morin, another Flyers defensive prospect, was suspended two games by the QMJHL after a check from behind in a blowout game against Saint John’s. Morin is projecting to possibly break camp with the big club next season and will need to be more disciplined in a city whose hockey franchise has affectionately been tabbed the Broad Street Bullies.

A quick look at some targetable prospects as the NHL trade deadline nears.   Friday, February 20th   With the NHL trade deadline approaching, scouts are scouring junior and collegiate rinks checking in on targetable prospects. Look towards the teams with deep prospect cupboards who are considered “contenders/buyers” to draw the most attention.   The [...]

A quick look at some targetable prospects as the NHL trade deadline nears.   Friday, February 20th   With the NHL trade deadline approaching, scouts are scouring junior and collegiate rinks checking in on targetable prospects. Look towards the teams with deep prospect cupboards who are considered “contenders/buyers” to draw the most attention.   The [...]

The 1676 goal hockey game, Leipsic traded to the Leafs and more... Along with a first round pick Brendan Leipsic was the centerpiece of the Franson/Santorelli deal and I like it from his perspective. As a small, mid-round prospect, Leipsic should feel good that he will be given opportunities by an organization that went out [...]