Three weeks ago, the NHL Entry Draft seemed so far off. It was at that time that I dropped Five Bold Predictions for the first round. Well, the day has finally arrived and as we've surely learned by now, you cannot speak in definitives when it comes to draft day. As such, here are four [...]
Arthur Kaliyev is certainly an elite goal-scorer. His ability to put the puck past a netminder is among the best in this draft class. While he excels offensively, the total 200-foot game that Kaliyev plays leaves a lot to be desired. Is it a skill issue or could it be a lack of motor? [...]
We have finally reached the end of the line. The games have all been played. The battles have been plenty. The combine has tested the physical and mental fortitude of these young men. All that’s left to do is wait with sweaty palms on June 21/22 in anticipation to hear their name called. [...]
Victor Söderström Gets Low The 2019 NHL Entry Draft is not the most exciting one for us Swedes, and it suffers from being between a very good Swedish draft (2018) and a draft that could be the best one ever for Sweden (2020). But there are still a few very interesting Swedish prospects that [...]
Part Three Time! This third instalment has the smallest of margins separating them. I've been quoted for months as saying you could toss these names in a hat, randomly pull them out and it would be justifiable. That said, Turcotte and Byram have done enough to charge to the top and lock themselves in. [...]
The paths of Jack Hughes and Kappo Kakko in the lead up to this year’s NHL Entry Draft have dominated storylines. The curious mix of the next nine or so selections has taken a secondary role in draft coverage, while the seemingly annual debate of a top-ranked skilled winger versus a top-ranked six-foot-something centerman [...]
Part Two Time! We have finally reached the end of the line. The games have all been played. The battles have been plenty. The combine has tested the physical and mental fortitude of these young men. All that’s left to do is wait with sweaty palms on June 21/22 in anticipation to hear their name [...]
USHL Report – June 2019 It is always exciting covering prospects from the USHL. Draft evaluations begin to take over this time of year. However, there is always time for the latest from the league. Overall, it was a month of great plays, saves, and more. The playoffs ended as the Clark [...]
Philip Tomasino of the Niagara IceDogs is a rising prospect in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. His ability to produce at the offensive end with his well-balanced attack along with being one of the elite skaters in the draft class has led to his ascension in the scouting community. A strong second half where [...]
With the 2019 NHL Draft just 10 days away, we're ramping up our coverage. Today we have a guest feature from the man simply known as Russian Prospects (@RUSProspects). ** Tier 1 aka "The Pod"1. W Vasiliy PodkolzinLet's face it, Podkolzin is a tier of his own here. Everything has been already said and done [...]
