After missing the playoffs for the first time since 1990 the Red Wings entered the 2017 NHL Entry Draft with the 9th overall pick, their first top ten pick since 1991 where they had selected Martin Lapointe 10th overall. With 11 picks in this year’s draft and six in the first three rounds, the Wings [...]
For the first time since 2014, the Chicago Blackhawks had a first round pick (amongst nine total picks) to make on draft day. They spread those out geographically, choosing two players each from Canada, Finland and the United States while adding one each from Russia, Sweden and the Czech Republic. Overall, they chose five defencemen [...]
Updates from NHL Development Camps of Carolina Hurricanes, LA Kings, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, and Tampa bay Lightning NHL Development camps are in full swing. Some are already over, some are ongoing, and some are coming up. For a complete list see my previous Ramblings with all 31 teams posted rosters and [...]
With the NHL Draft in the rear view mirror, it’s time to start looking forward to next season and getting updated on the prospects and their development. NHL development camps are getting started and many are open to the public, or tickets can be purchased at a low fee. Check out your local NHL teams [...]
Mike Drover Many were calling the 2017 NHL Draft particularly thin and it appears the Bruins bought into that idea coming to the draft table this June. The Bruins traded picks or moved down the board a couple of times this season and were left with only a first, a second, a fourth, a sixth [...]
It was nothing short of some turbulent couple weeks leading up to the 2017 NHL entry draft for the Coyotes. Here’s a brief rundown of what happened: Andrew Barroway bought out the team’s minority owners, becoming the Coyotes sole owner. Shane Doan, long time Yote and face of the franchise was told he will not [...]
The Anaheim Ducks came into the draft with five draft picks, none in the first round but two in the second. Bob Murray and his scouting staff went heavy on forward again, selecting two centers, a left and a right wing, and one goalie. Here is the low-down on their selections. Maxime Comtois: 2nd round, [...]
We’re back again for another rousing edition of the DobberProspects’ Mailbag! The Entry Draft has just concluded, and now you need to know who’s worthy of being selected for this coming year and long term as well. Many of these questions were posed and answered pre-draft but we’ve always got next month to hone in [...]
We all know the deal - Friday and Saturday marked one of the most exciting hockey prospect event of the year: the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. I'm not going to list every single pick from every single team (you can check out the DobberProspect team pages for in-depth thoughts on all fantasy-relevant prospects), but I [...]
Well, the day is finally upon us. Draft time is a special time of year for so many: the players themselves (obviously), the parents, GMs, scouts, fans, fantasy junkies… it’s just such a hopeful and wonderful weekend before the weight of pressure begins pressing and pushing down on those fresh-faced 17 and 18-year-olds. As [...]
