One of the most controversial prospects for the 2019 NHL Entry Draft is Vasili Podkolzin. He doesn’t have earth-shattering numbers but it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t like his tools. I’m someone who likes to combine scouting with statistical analysis. I love it when both of those things are in agreement – it makes [...]
Kristian Tanus is an 18-year-old forward who was passed over in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft but he’s getting some serious consideration this time around. NHL Central Scouting has him ranked 63rd among international skaters. Being ranked in that range suggests a late round pick in the draft. But then again, last year they [...]
Prospects like Moritz Seider and Ville Heinola may seem controversial because North Americans don’t have a chance to watch them frequently, so it surprises people when Europeans rank them so highly. But Anttoni Honka is controversial even among people who scout him regularly. In fact, he may just be the most controversial player in [...]
