QMJHL Report: December 2020
With the state of the pandemic worsening and the rules and regulations in different places across Canada ever-changing, the QMJHL season is becoming more and more difficult to play. There have been multiple instances only [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Yegor Chinakhov, Rodion Amirov, Klim Kostin
Everyone is prepared to judge what they witness over the course of the next two weeks. The 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship is set to begin on Christmas Day and, due to the pandemic, potentially [...]
DPR Episode 52: Junior Scoring Leaders, Shane Wright, and NCAA Free Agents
Episode 52 deep dives with USHL Scout Dave MacDonald as he joins the show to review the OHL Cup final, Shane Wright who is headed to the Kingston Frontenacs as the Sixth player to be granted exceptional status following John Tavares, Connor McDavid, Sean Day, Aaron Ekblad, and Joe Veleno. [...]
SHL Report – March 2019
Welcome to another edition of the SHL Report! Before taking a quick hit approach as to the latest and greatest in Swedish hockey prospects, if you do not follow the SHL closely it is important to mention that the 2019 SHL Playoff brackets are now underway! Concluding the 52-game [...]
Prospect Deep Dive: Ville Heinola
Finnish defenseman Ville Heinola is one of the top defenders available for the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He may not wow you with speed, a big slap shot or big hits. But his all-around package is very intriguing for the modern NHL. In all likelihood, Bowen Byram will be [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Pre-playoff rests are coming
image courtesy of NHL.com *** With roughly 10 games to go in the regular season, wild card spots and home ice advantage have yet to be locked-in for most playoff matchups. Teams are beginning to be mathematically eliminated from the post-season, while others have almost clinched. Because of the top-heavy [...]
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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 […]
July 31-In-31: New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils won the Entry Draft lottery despite the NHL’s fifth-worst record and just an 8.5% chance of landing the top spot. In all they selected 11 prospects – six forwards (four centers [...]
Prospects Ramblings: There Is No Off-Season In Fantasy Hockey
There is no off-season in fantasy hockey and with hockey prospects, with the majority of NHL Development Camps wrapping up the focus shifts to some upcoming tournaments. Before we move on, let’s look back first. [...]
July 31-in-31: Montreal Canadiens
In what has been a roller coaster off-season for Montreal, the draft was a bright point as the Canadiens put together what looks like a very strong haul. Aside from locking down two skilled centerman [...]
July 31-in-31: Columbus Blue Jackets
A talented team that seemed to have lost its way before getting back on track last season hopes it has taken steps to carry it even closer to its first Stanley Cup. The Blue Jackets [...]
July 31-in-31: Nashville Predators
The Predators have been doing wonderful things in the NHL Entry Draft these past few years. After Barry Trotz left town, it seems that the Preds have drafted more skilled forwards than they did when [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Remaining RFAs
We're getting into the doldrums of the offseason, but several talented young players are waiting for contracts. Lots of these players are high-profile names that don't quite qualify as prospects anymore, but I do think [...]