A panel of experts predicts Russian center German Rubtsov will be drafted 16th overall by the Detroit Red Wings. Welcome back to my weekly Prospect Ramblings column! This week, I have decided to post the second-half results of the first round of a mock draft of the upcoming NHL entry draft. To [...]
Son of former NHLer Michael Nylander and younger brother of Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect William Nylander, Alexander Nylander has future star written all over him. In this mock draft, he's taken fourth overall this year by Edmonton. Welcome back to my weekly Prospect Ramblings column. This week, I post the results of the [...]
Welcome back to my weekly Prospects Ramblings column! While I had planned on unveiling a mock draft that was conducted by myself and a few other members of the scouting community, the multiple seven game series have delayed that to next week. Stay tuned, as I’ll unveil the first round next Friday, coupled with the [...]
Cam Dineen of the OHL's North Bay Battalion rose from 117th to 39th among North American skaters, as ranked by NHL Central Scouting. Welcome back to my weekly Prospect Ramblings column! This week I’ll look at some of the big risers in the NHL Central Scouting final rankings. * * * While the [...]
Welcome back to my weekly Prospect Ramblings column! After last week’s examination of the Atlantic and Central Divisions, this week I will look at prospects in the AHL’s North and Pacific Divisions who may be in the NHL next season. * […]
Is Thatcher Demko (VAN) a No-Go in Vancouver? This statement is two things – a bit of a play on words (har-dee-har-har), but also the worst fears of many a Vancouver Canuck fan. With the case of Jimmy Vesey making the headlines as a potential beneficiary of the CBA loophole involving drafted players [...]
The CHL has suspended controversial owner Rolf Nilsen of the Flint Firebirds for five years. The case of the Flint Firebirds just grew more precarious – and I doubt anyone is surprised. After the utter storm of incompetence that was the club’s inaugural 2015/2016 season, which featured not one but two direct [...]
Take a glance at your calendar, people. The Frozen Four is upon us… and it couldn’t come a minute too soon. […]
Owen Tippett caught the eye of one of Dobber's many prospect scouts. Photo courtesy Mississauga Steelheads. I recently attended a Mississauga Steelheads/Oshawa Generals, in anticipation of checking out some of the more notable names for the 2016 NHL entry draft. We’ve all heard the name Alexander Nylander, courtesy of the pedigree that his father [...]
Vancouver free-agent signing Nikita Tryamkin is being compared to Zdeno Chara. Photo courtesy Lockerdome After months of speculation, the Vancouver Canucks made it official this week by inking hulking defenseman Nikita Tryamkin to a two-year entry level contract. Worth noting is that Tryamkin will have an “AHL out clause,” allowing him to return to [...]
