The 2020 NHL Draft is once again full of skilled Swedish players. For a country that has just a little over 10 million people, they sure can pump out NHL talent. Last year there were 26 Swedes drafted and 13 of them were selected within the first three rounds. In total, 113 of them played
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Kristian Tanus 2019-20 Team: Tappara/JukuritDate of Birth: Aug 17, 2000Place of Birth: Tampere, FinlandHt: 5-foot-8 Wt: 159 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: C/WNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 third-year eligible Rankings Kristian Tanus will be trying to avoid being passed over for a third straight time when the NHL Draft gets going in a few weeks. Standing at a slight
With the 2020 NHL Draft fast approaching, we will soon know where many talented prospects will be developing their game. Despite the delay, this draft class has the potential to be one of the deepest in recent memory on both offense and defense. Related: 2020 NHL Draft Guide – Updated When you look at goaltending,
The Montreal Canadiens’ first-round options were briefly looked at in an earlier article. Now, what will be explored is what general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin is facing with the three second-round picks for the 2020 NHL draft. Related: Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard – More Than Just a Game The second round can provide NHL teams with
The 2020 NHL Draft will take place from Oct. 6-7. The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to wait until the second day to draft, since they don’t have a pick until the third round. The Pens lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 Stanley Cup qualifiers and were slated to have the 15th overall pick,
The NHL Entry Draft is approaching quickly and the New Jersey Devils are in a suitable position to move around the board if the right opportunities present themselves. With the salary advantage and three first-round picks (7th, 18th and 20th), general manager Tom Fitzgerald possesses the assets necessary to move up if the team sees
Samuel Hlavaj 2019-20 Team: Sherbrooke Phoenix Date of Birth: May 29, 2001Place of Birth: Martin, SlovakiaHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 214 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoalieNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 second-year eligible Rankings In the summer of 2019, Samuel Hlavaj was sitting at his home in Martin, Slovakia, contemplating his future. He had just been passed over in the NHL
With the NHL draft less than a month away, information about the Detroit Red Wings’ intentions with the fourth pick continues to trickle in. Beyond the draft, the Red Wings also have the 2020-21 season to plan for, although a lot of variables remain in play. What can fans expect the team to do this
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) has begun its training camps and hockey families across Canada begin development camps prior to their local tryouts at all levels — the traditional start of the hockey season is in full swing. Oddly, the NHL is about to begin the 2020 Stanley Cup Final and offseason moves
The Kontinental Hockey League’s (KHL) 2020-21 season is in full swing with plenty of National Hockey League prospects getting valuable ice time. We will look at three recent NHL draft picks who are off to fast starts. Plus, we will stay in Russia for our Prospect of the Day. Canucks First-Rounder Showing Improvement The Vancouver
Yesterday, in his article in The Athletic, Corey Pronman reviewed what he believed were each NHL team’s biggest needs heading into the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Oct. 6-7. His suggestion for the Toronto Maple Leafs was that they should draft a goalie or two. (from “Pronman: Biggest need for all 31 teams in the
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ decision to keep the 15th overall pick and draft for defensive help is still up for debate. Their second-round pick, 44th overall, could be useful in expanding their prospect pool. Related: Maple Leafs’ Draft Picks That Got Away Toronto was originally slated to pick 50th overall; they didn’t have a first-round
Anytime a team’s season ends early there are stages to getting over the end of a lost season. At first, you’re sad, you may drown your sorrows, you may break down the game tape and find out where things went wrong or you may find yourself mad online trying to find answers on your Twitter
The Washington Capitals will pick 25th overall in the 1st round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft which will take place on Oct. 6-7. They also have picks in rounds 3, 4, 5, and 6. General manager, Brian MacLellan, has to take stock of his prospect pool and decide what moves are the best for
The Carolina Hurricanes have decided to loan a highly touted German prospect to the Deutsche Eishockey Liga for the start of the season. The Montreal Canadiens loaned prospect Hayden Verbeek to the Czech Extraliga and an intriguing 2020 NHL Draft prospect shines in the QMJHL preseason. Hurricanes’ Bokk Heads Home To Germany Prospect Dominik Bokk
With the recent announcement that the 2020 NHL Entry Draft will be held on Oct. 6 and 7, the Calgary Flames have just under a month to finalize their plan. The draft is crucial to helping bad teams get better, and can allow the best teams to stay atop the league. Related: 2020 NHL Draft:
Although the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have the prospect pool that they used to, they still have some really solid options that will look to make an impact in the lineup soon. Having one of the best developmental programs in the entire NHL has allowed them to develop prospects with more efficiency and that has
For all of the negativity surrounding the Ottawa Senators’ 2019-20 season, there are certain aspects that point to the franchise turning a corner. A few significant storylines grabbed the attention of those in Ottawa, and there is reason to be excited about the future in Canada’s capital. The Erik Karlsson Trade Back in September of