Quick Hits Around the CHL for 2019 Draft Hopefuls (Rankings as of the last update – December 2018) WHL Bowen Byram (7th overall) is on a nice little streak. He has five points in his last four games and 33 in 38 on the season. The 17-year-old is the top defensive [...]
As we prepare for the World Junior Championships, I figured this would be a nice time to update the rankings. Normally, I do this post-tournament (and I’ll probably do that as well), but since some of you may want to follow some draft-eligible players over the Holiday break, this should act as a nice [...]
Victor Söderstrom, Bringing his Smooth Game to Brynäs Things That Were Henrik Tjornqvist, RW/Timrå (Undrafted) A quick thought on winger Henrik Tjornqvist. At 22 and [...]
The Canadians always have a target on their backs at the World Junior Championships. None more than this year. The defending champions are also the hosts. The last time this tournament was on home ice, Team Canada had to watch the Americans celebrate in front of them. While the team will be [...]
The Americans were one of the last teams to release their camp roster for the upcoming World Junior Championships. There weren’t many surprises. Jack Hughes and Spencer Knight were the only 2001-born players included. Shame for those hoping to get a closer look at a handful of potential early selections this June. We'll survive [...]
A great deal has occurred in the month since the last Mailbag. Prospects have blossomed into full-time NHLers. Others have faded and been sent to the minors. Junior players are hitting new heights – or slagging down low. We're starting to see measurable results that can be chalked up as more than just streaks. [...]
A developing story came out on Thursday morning that Oliver Wahlstrom wasn’t happy with his situation at Boston College. The freshman right-winger has two goals in nine NCAA games while playing secondary offensive minutes. Not exactly the early production that Islanders' fans and fantasy owners would hope for, but not uncommon for first-year college [...]
2019 NHL Draft Rankings – November 2018 We’re well into the scouting season and players are doing their usual shuffle up and down the draft boards. However, there remains a fine line in not placing too much stock in early results while still giving credit to developmental arcs. Many hesitate to [...]
We’re starting to get to the point in the season where early hot or cold streaks are becoming trends. Many leagues have blown past the 10 games played mark and are pushing near the 20 percent of the season checkpoint. This allows us to more accurately assess what’s happened and better forecast what’s to [...]
After a long offseason of rest and reflection, the DobberProspects’ Mailbag has returned! I’ve got a ton of great questions so I won’t waste any more time with the build-up. Let’s get right into it! Question: “Wondering when/if we might see Tolvanen this year and what to expect?” Answer: After a [...]
