Prospect Ramblings: Rookie TOI, Clague, Krebs, OHL notes and Caldernomics update
When it comes to a prospect panning out it comes down to talent plus opportunity. Really, the same could be said for any NHL player but it is especially true with prospects as it’s tough [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Cold Caufield, Rashevsky’s Red-Hot Start, a Word on Kayumov
Welcome to my ramblings, where I’ll be writing down my thoughts on NHL and draft-eligible prospects once a week. I’ll be using the ramblings to keep you posted on the week's events, and let you [...]
Exception Status: Connor Bedard Makes History
Photo Courtesy: Dave Watling Photography ** Editor's Note: This piece was released on the evening of March 24th. The above image was not properly sourced or credited at the time and that was completely my fault. In these tumultuous times that we're living in, giving proper credit and support to [...]
Prospect Ramblings: COVID-19 Impact On the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
COVID-19 or coronavirus has impacted the way we live our lives. At this very moment, most of the world is shut down. People are staying at home. It’s time for quarantine. The global economy is going through a recession and sports has been impacted as well. All of [...]
Talking with the USNTDP about Netflix, COVID-19 and Training
USNTDP U18 Team prior to a game against the University of Minnesota What have you been up to during the COVID-19 social distancing and quarantines? That's the main question I asked the players who had their final U.S. National Team Development Progam season cut short. I was [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Major Junior Outlook & NHL Prospect Signings
The hockey world is still reeling from the ongoing pandemic that is COVID-19. While the NHL is still persistent that a conclusion of the season in some capacity will be possible, most minor leagues have made the decision to officially cancel their remaining regular season. Somewhat ironically, the CHL [...]
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Dobber’s DraftCast S2E8: Atlantic Division Prospects with a chance to make the roster
On this episode: Pat is joined by Ben to discuss prospects in the Atlantic Division who have a chance to make the roster to start, have cups of coffee, or may be up after the trade deadline. This talk is to help fantasy hockey GMs decide on prospects to add, watch or invest in for […]
Dobber’s DraftCast S2E7: Metro Division Prospects with a chance to make the roster
On this episode: Pat is joined by Ben to discuss prospects in the Metro Division who have a chance to make the roster to start, have cups of coffee, or may be up after the trade deadline. This talk is to help fantasy hockey GMs decide on prospects to add, watch or invest in for […]
Dobber’s DraftCast S2E6: Central Division Prospects with a chance to make the roster
On this episode: Pat is joined by Ben to discuss prospects in the Central Division who have a chance to make the roster to start, have cups of coffee, or may be up after the trade deadline. This talk is to help fantasy hockey GMs decide on prospects to add, watch or invest in for […]
Prospect Ramblings: Projecting Team Finland for the U18 Worlds
The WJC is still fresh in our minds but now it’s time to start focusing on the other world tournament which is actually even more interesting for people who scout draft-eligible players: the 2019 [...]
AHL Report – All-Star Edition (January 2019)
*** Another trip around the sun and we find ourselves looking ahead to the fast approaching NHL and AHL all-star games. While the NHL All Star classic has became a slight bit of a [...]
USHL Report – January 2018
USHL Report – January, 2018 It is great to be back covering even more prospects from the USHL. The Top Prospects Game was as fun as advertised. There was also a memorable [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Streaking Draft-Eligible Players
Quick Hits Around the CHL for 2019 Draft Hopefuls (Rankings as of the last update – December 2018) WHL Bowen Byram (7th overall) is on a nice little streak. He has [...]
Prospect Ramblings – CHL Trades Galore
Welcome to the Thursday ramblings again. First an update on my World Junior pool from two weeks ago: Name Points Pat Quinn 26 Jordo 19 Darcy 16 Teepu 15 Adogg 15 [...]
DPR Episode 47: World Junior Review with Steven Ellis
Episode 47 is a special edition of the DPR show as the hour plus long interview with guest Steven Ellis reviews the 2019 World Junior Championship. Players discussed include: Brett Leason, Maxime Comtois, Grigori Denisenko, [...]