WHL Report: Zach Benson — One of the Smartest Players in the 2023 Draft Class
The 2023 draft class has been hyped up for being stacked for quite a while now. One WHL forward is the crown jewel of this strong class — Connor Bedard is the most electrifying prospect [...]
Getting To Know Some Impact Players from the NCAA Recruitment Period
As of August 1st, 2022 the NCAA recruitment window for the 2006 and late 2005 birth year opened up and programs have been duking it out looking to attract top talent to their schools. As [...]
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 always valued in the NHL which is why he is projected to be drafted in [...]
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 together. *** As everyone is aware, the OHL, among many other leagues, will [...]
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 prospects will be drafted but my list is set and likely not moving until the [...]
April NCAA Report: Hobey Baker and College Prospects Signing Professional Contracts
Photo Courtesy of https://www.inquirer.com Normally, our April NCAA Report would be centered around the Frozen Four, but unfortunately, that is not the case. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA canceled every winter sport collegiate tournament including the Frozen Four and March Madness. For many seniors, this [...]
AHL Report – November 2018
image courtesy of Quinte News *** Welcome back, everyone! The 2018-19 AHL season is off to an exciting start, with most team’s now more than a dozen games into their schedules. Already [...]
Consolidated 2019 NHL Draft Rankings – November 2018
A lot of independent scouts and scouting agencies have released updated rankings for the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, so now is a good time to put all those rankings together and see how things [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Easier in the East?
image courtesy of ESPN *** Last week I rambled about the old-school bias I had of preferring heavier fringe prospects to lightweights, assuming that they would at least provide more hits and [...]
2019 NHL Draft Rankings – November 2018 Edition
2019 NHL Draft Rankings – November 2018 We’re well into the scouting season and players are doing their usual shuffle up and down the draft boards. However, there remains a fine line [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Stats vs Eye Test
For a long time, the scouting world was split between those who rely on stats and those who rely on the eye test. There were a lot of battles between these groups. But more [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Do bigger rookies actually hit more?
image courtesy of NHL.com *** One trap I've fallen into in the past in deep dynasty leagues is the tendency to prefer larger fringe prospects to smaller ones. My logic is that [...]
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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 […]