Updates on Kochetkov, McKay, Koivunen, Stromgren, Rizzo
Pyotr Kochetkov 2nd round pick of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2019 has had an expanded role this season with the injury to Frederik Andersen and inconsistent play of Antti Raanta. We saw Kochetkov last season [...]
Liiga Update: December
All teams in Liiga are closing to their 30-game mark, which means the season is almost halfway through. Let’s take a look how the most relevant NHL-related prospects have been doing during the first half [...]
What Happened to the Aatu Räty of 2018-19?
Photo Courtesy of IIHF.com Not too long ago, Aatu Räty was perceived as the top player in the 2021 NHL Draft. While he was never looked at as a McDavid or Matthews caliber player, he was nevertheless considered the best player in his age group. When the 2020-21 [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Making It Reign
Welcome back to Tuesday's Prospect Ramblings. With an abundance of rookie skaters, the AHL is at an all-time high with regards to its entertainment value. Of course, we had the San Diego Gulls, who brought us a bundle of exciting pieces in Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale, and goaltender Lukas Dostal. [...]
KHL Update: March 2021
The month of March has been a momentous time in the KHL, as it has seen the conclusion of the regular season and the beginning of the Gagarin Cup playoffs. This tournament presents a unique opportunity for some of the most promising prospects in the league to prove [...]
SHL Update: March 2021
The playoffs are approaching, and the regular season is slowly coming to an end, but before the cards are all dealt on March 31st, there are still some games left. Teams are fighting for the best position in the standings. There is no rest for anyone. Many NHL [...]
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Prospect Ramblings – The New Jersey Devils and Ottawa 67’s Connection
https://postmediaottawasun.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/18-02-10-67s-v-Oshawa-00-Andr-Tourigny-00-Puck-Delivery-jp.jpg?quality=60&strip=all&w=551&zoom=2 Over the years, the Ottawa 67’s have developed a plethora of NHL talent. Since the team’s inception in 1967, the 67’s have had 175 players drafted in either the NHL [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Raw Observations of D-1 & D-2 QMJHL Players
For last Friday's Prospect Ramblings, I offered up some of my raw observations from live QMJHL competition throughout the 2019-20 campaign in which fourteen of the leagues' top draft-eligible prospects were discussed. After this [...]
DPR Episode 82: Craig Button and 2020 NHL Draft Rankings
You know what the internet needs? One more NHL Draft rankings, so here we go. Peter gives his top 31 prospects for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft with a short comment on each player. [...]
Interview: 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Joni Jurmo
Joni Jurmo is a 17-year-old Finnish defenseman who is eligible for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He has a very intriguing package of size (6-4, 190), skating ability, and skill. That type of package is [...]
OHL Report: April 2020
Nick Robertson of the Peterborough Petes. Photo by Terry Wilson - OHL Images. Hi everybody! I hope y’all are staying safe, healthy and inside. We will all get through these trying times [...]
Prospect Ramblings – Expectations for Recently Signed NCAA Drafted Prospects
Welcome to the Thursday Ramblings. I have found a topic to write about for this week. Hopefully everyone is safe. I miss sports. No idea what else to say! I could discuss where [...]