NHL organizations each have their own preferences about where to draft from in June. Some are more or less hesitant of drafting Russians, some believe in the NCAA more than others, but whether they prefer it or not, a huge chunk of kids every year are coming out of the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL. So [...]
Alex DeBrincat of the Erie Otters. Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images This time of year all the fantasy hockey drafts are quickly approaching and poolies are scrambling to stay up to date on what’s happening at training camps across the league and what prospects may make the jump into the NHL. To help answer [...]
Welcome to the inaugural season of the DPR Fantasy League (DPRFL) The CHL season begins September 21st with games in the OHL and QMJHL and this is the best (and only) CHL fantasy league. The League is open to Patron Late Round Sleeper+ members only, the more the merrier so help spread the word and [...]
2017 NHL Draft Prospects This week I started creating 2017 NHL Draft prospect profiles for the site. Starting at the top of the draft with about eight profiles so far including Nolan Patrick, Nico Hischier, Timothy Liljegren, Owen Tippett, Gabriel Vilardi, Casey Mittelstadt, Elias Pettersson, Eeli Tolvanen. To find these profiles and scouting reports look [...]
Recapping the CIBC Canada vs Russia series so far in this Sunday Ramblings… […]
The big storyline of the Buffalo Sabres off-season is #VeseyWatch. Wondering if/when Jimmy Vesey will sign with the Buffalo Sabres. He has already told them he wants to meet with other teams before deciding where to play, but Buffalo owns his exclusive negotiating rights until August 15th. Vesey could very easily test the open market [...]
After their most successful regular season in franchise history, clinching the Atlantic Division title, the Florida Panthers have had a busy off-season. The Panthers brought in front office staff changes, starting with moving former GM Dale Tallon to President of Hockey Operations and Associate General Manager Tom Row moving to the General Manager position. They [...]
Draft Breakdown The Carolina Hurricanes were armed with nine picks at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft and in turn, had many different directions they could move in. Lets take a closer look at the nine players that joined Carolina’s prospect ranks this season. Jake Bean – D – Calgary Hitmen – First Round, 13th [...]
CHL finals have begun, the AHL second round underway and some more CHL series predictions… […]
OHL Finals is set, AHL playoffs are midway through the first round and the other two CHL league finals are almost set. […]
