Prospect Ramblings: CHL Playoffs are underway and some notable NCAA signings…(Mar30)
CHL Playoffs are underway, with a few series already swept, a few teams on the brink of elimination and a few series still up for grabs. […]
DPR – Episode 14: Special Guest Craig Button
On episode 14 TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins the show to talk about the March edition of Craig’s List where he ranks the top 105 prospects for the upcoming 2017 NHL Draft and where some specific players are ranked which caught our eye. Then we move onto some already drafted players and talk [...]
Prospect Ramblings: CHL Playoffs, NCAA Bracket & a few amateur tryouts… (Mar 23)
The CHL playoffs are beginning Thursday and Friday. The OHL has three series starting Thursday night, the QMJHL has one and all the other series start Friday or Saturday. Here are the entire OHL, WHL and QMJHL matchups with my predictions for the first round. Eastern Conference Erie Otters (1) vs. Sarnia Sting (8) – [...]
DPR – Episode 13: Rising Prospects, Future Watch & NCAA with Kevin LeBlanc
Prospects on the Rise Prospects that have developed this season and have seen their fantasy value surge and yet are still widely unowned across Fantrax leagues. Look to add these players if you can: Paul's Picks 1. A.J. Greer (COL) 2. Blake Speers (NJ) 3. Cristoval Nieves (NYR) Peter's Picks 1. Paul Ladue (LA) 2. [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Trade Deadline Minor Hangover (Mar 02)
The trade deadline has come and gone, most people are paying attention to the big deals on deadline day. But let’s bring you up to date with the deals that no one talks about. There were some AHL trades made on or just before deadline day, below is a list of some of the trades. [...]
DPR – Episode 12: Trade Deadline Strategies with Steve Laidlaw
Scouting Notes from February In segment one, Paul talks to Peter about scouting notes from his viewing of live games across three leagues and two provinces. February 5th OHL – Erie Otters at Kingston Frontenacs Alex DeBrincat of the Chicago Blackhawks made another strong impression and recently posted his third consecutive 50 goals and 100 [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Marner’s injury, Kempe’s debut and Strome’s stick-trick (Feb 16)
Biggest prospect news from last night, Mitch Marner left the game early after crashing awkwardly into the boards after a hit with Boone Jenner. He played a few more shifts, but just didn’t seem to feel right. He was favouring his right arm on the bench. Marner left the game with 15 minutes left in [...]
DPR – Episode 11: Top Prospects Game with Sam Cosentino
In our eleventh episode Peter and Paul talk about the CHL Top Prospects Game, covering over a dozen 2017 NHL Draft prospects from both Team Cherry and Team Orr. Top Performers from Team Cherry Paul and Peter discuss the players they thought stood out for Team Cherry. Discussed prospects include Nolan Patrick, Owen Tippett, [...]
DPR – Episode 10: Tank for Nolan?
Fantasy Strategy 101 In our tenth episode Paul and Peter begin with a debate about the “tanking” in fantasy hockey. Is it a good strategy, is it morally correct or appropriate, how to do it correctly and when. If you are going to tear down your fantasy team and rebuild through the draft, be sure [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Interesting AHL Recalls and a Waiver Claim (Jan 19)
There has been some interesting player movement the past couple of days from AHL to NHL. Below are a few situations that I am keeping an eye on for now and the rest of the season. JAKE GUENTZEL (PIT) – Has been recalled to the Pittsburgh Penguins, he has played two games since his [...]