Catching you up on prospects moved or being shopped at the NHL trade deadline...plus some highlights from the prospect world. Monday, March 1st, 2015 With Austin Wallace’s head buried in his textbooks preparing for his midterms (aka, watching “TradeCentre”) the two of us are swapping ramblings days so you’re stuck with me [...]
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 [...]
Analysis of the Buffalo-Winnipeg swap, breaking down Craig Button's new draft rankings and a look at the Calder Trophy race.
Thursday, February 12th
Let’s get straight to the big news that shook down Wednesday afternoon with Evander Kane and Zach Bogosian headed to Buffalo in a trade. Kevin Cheveldayoff did a miraculous job in a trade where his hands were tied (Kane being a diva with a questionable character and then add in the fact that he was out for the remainder of the season). As I was reading the return for Kane, I kept getting more and more impressed.
| Calle Andersson, D | ||
| Shoots: R | Height: 6-2 | Weight: 211 |
| Born: 1994-05-16 | Hometown: Limhamn, SWE | Drafted: 2012 by New York Rangers, 119th overall |
| Alex Roach, D | ||
| Shoots: L | Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225 |
| Born: 1993-04-19 | Hometown: Quesnel, BC, CAN | Drafted: Undrafted (Signed by Los Angeles, 2011) |
| Patrik Bartošák, G | ||
| Glove: L | Height: 6-1 | Weight: 193 |
| Born: 1993-03-29 | Hometown: Novy Jicin, CZE | Drafted: 2013 by Los Angeles Kings, 146th Overall |
Your resource to the 2015 NHL Draft and its midseason rankings - who's too high/low, Maple Leafs rant, Dylan Strome vs. Mitch Marner debate, Johnny Gaudreau and Max Domi post-WJC update...
Friday,January 30th
As a draft enthusiast and one that follows its eligible players religiously, January/February is an extremely busy time of the year. Some of the world’s best prospects have just wrapped up competing in the illustrious World Junior tournament, league play resumes shortly after for them and then the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (as well as USHL Top Prospects Game) unfolds. Following that busy stretch, it marks a time where new rankings are constructed based on first half play and those rankings are usually very close to the final lists that come out pre-draft. Of course, there’s always chance to elevate their stock down the final 20 game stretch in their schedules and a long standout playoff run can certainly help a draft stock but generally speaking, scouts have a good idea of where players will fall in the upcoming draft.
On Wednesday, I put out my updated 2015 NHL Draft rankings (Midseason version). It was the first time that I have included players outside of the OHL. I wanted to make sure that I’ve been able to catch most of the top prospects live (if possible) or through online viewing. The Top 30 ranked prospects have profiles attached to them.
CHL NHL Top Prospects Game standouts and disappointments, Lawson Crouse rant, underrated Timo Meier and always mesmorizing Connor McDavid...
Friday,January 23rd
A busy week at the rinks has these ramblings coming in on Friday morning rather than Thursday. I apologize for that; however, with the focus on the CHL NHL Top Prospects Game, you’ll get first-hand analysis of the upcoming top prospects from the 2015 NHL Draft. After heading to the Meridian Centre rink early Thursday morning to catch the Team Cherry and Team Orr practices, I spent the afternoon writing up profiles for many of these kids. I will be releasing my updated 2015 NHL Draft Rankings early next week so stay tuned.
