Matt Murray
| Matt Murray, G | ||
| Catches: L | Height: 6-4 | Weight: 166 |
| Born: 1994-05-25 | Hometown: Thunder Bay, ON, CAN | Drafted: 2012 by Pittsburgh Penguins, 83rd Overall |
Conor Sheary
Conor Sheary, LW/RW Shoots: L Height: 5-8 Weight: 175 Born: 1992-06-08 Hometown: Winchester, MA, USA Drafted: Signed as free agent, 2015 Observations: June 2017 – The Little Guy Who Could won’t be listed here among prospects much longer because he’s proved he belongs with the big boys whether joining Jake Guentzel to flank [...]
Stuart Percy
| Stuart Percy, D | ||
| Shoots: L | Height: 6-1 | Weight: 193 |
| Born: 1993-05-18 | Hometown: Oakville, Ont | Drafted: 2011 by Toronto Maple Leafs, 25th Overall |
Prospect Ramblings: Did free agents help themselves at bargaining table?
The mystifying Matt Puempel did himself no favours by virtually vanishing during his contract year. As if they’re not busy enough preparing for the annual entry draft and an expansion draft, 30 NHL general managers must also consider which of their free agents they wish to re-sign, and for how much. While older players [...]
Josh Shalla
| Josh Shalla, LW | ||
| Shoots: L | Height: 6-1 | Weight: 192 |
| Born: 1991-09-25 | Hometown: Whitby, ON, CAN | Drafted: 2011 by Nashville Predators, 94th overall |
Prospect Ramblings: Isles land goalie, Karlsson signs in Sweden (May 13)
Excelling in spite of Asperger Syndrome and ADHD, Swedish goalie Linus Soderstrom signed an entry-level NHL contract this week with the New York Islanders. A contract inked by New York Islanders’ puck-stopping prospect Linus Söderström highlighted a smattering of signings this week by NHL teams. Oh, and by the way, Erik Karlsson signed with [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Transactions continue underneath playoff excitement (May 6)
In a move that has supporters and critics, the Maple Leafs inked blueliner Nikita Zaitsev to a seven-year deal. While the attention of media and fans is understandably focused on post-season action, front-office transactions continue under the radar. In the past week alone, the Maple Leafs dished out a seven-year deal to a player [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Some youngsters shining in AHL playoffs (April 29)
Carolina prospect Lucas Wallmark of the Charlotte Checkers is tied for the scoring lead so far in Calder Cup action. There’s nothing like the crucible of playoff hockey to accelerate the development of young players. This week, we examine a few prospects who are doing well early in the American Hockey League playoffs. C [...]
Prospects Rambling: And the Calder Trophy envelope, please (April 22)
Auston Matthews displays the intense focus that has positioned him to receive the NHL's rookie-of-the-year award. In this new instant-rookie stardom Age of Wonders for NHL-watchers, Calder Trophy voters can expect to have a difficult decision more often than not. After choosing sensational Blackhawk Artemi Panarin a year ago over Oiler savior Connor McDavid [...]
Prospect Ramblings: How are youngsters faring in playoff cauldron?
Signed to an entry-level NHL contract just two days before the Stanley Cup playoffs were to begin, 19-year-old Charlie McAvoy is on the spot to solidify Boston's blueline, which has been ravaged by injuries. The NHL playoffs are the most gruelling championship gauntlet in pro sports. After a daunting 82-game audition that challenges the [...]