Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: Suzuki, Shestyorkin, Byfield &
NHL Entry Draft
The Anaheim Ducks stink again. It’s not entirely unexpected, although the team seems to have regressed over the last couple of weeks. Once again, Ducks fans must look to the future for excitement and potential as the team drops further down the standings. It’s never too early to speculate about the NHL Draft Lottery –
Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: Batherson, Tracey, Askarov,
Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: Caufield, Sorokin, Lundell &
report this ad The Los Angeles Kings had one of the best showings at the 2019 NHL Draft, making four picks in the top-50. The team benefited from some strong prospects sliding down the board and took advantage. Overall, the Kings made nine picks in this year’s draft and spread the wealth quite a bit,
report this ad It’s been five years since the Pittsburgh Penguins had a chance to make a first-round pick in the NHL Entry Draft, the last being current Toronto Maple Leafs winger Kasperi Kapanen in 2014. Maple Leafs right wing Kasperi Kapanen was the Penguins’ last first-round pick in 2014. (Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) While
report this ad The Nashville Predators entered the 2019 Draft needing an influx of talent to their barren farm system. Specifically, they needed an infusion of offense across all levels, and thankfully, general manager David Poile recognized this need and targeted scorers throughout the draft. It all started with their first-round selection. Round 1, 24th
report this ad The Minnesota Wild entered the draft with needs at every position on the depth chart. With picks in each of the seven rounds, general manager Paul Fenton could take the best player available approach and attempt to find value in each round. By acquiring another pick in the second round, he increased
report this ad The 2019 NHL Draft has come and gone, and the Anaheim Ducks now have the rights to seven new players that they hope will someday make the NHL. The consensus among draft experts is that general manager Bob Murray, and the Ducks had a strong performance at the draft filling their need
report this ad Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has a reputation of scoring more misses than hits with his NHL draft selections. In the past five years, only one homegrown talent, 2014 first-round selection Jakub Vrana, has achieved significant ice time with the Capitals. MacLellan has instead relied on free agency and deep pockets
report this ad Coming into the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins had a bit of a blessing in disguise. After years of trading picks and prospects to improve the NHL roster during Stanley Cup runs, the team’s farm system had been dismantled. For that reason, the Penguins could essentially draft whichever prospect they
report this ad VANCOUVER — Quinn Hughes wasn’t about to give his younger brother much advice heading into the NHL draft. Sure, Hughes had been there before, having been taken seventh overall by the Vancouver Canucks last year. But he knew his brother’s experience was going to be markedly different. Quinn Didn’t Offer Much Advice Speculation
© Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports On no salary cap number Eric Engels: “I mean, the GMs not having the final cap number prior to the first round of the draft is one of the most NHL things ever. Perhaps something to get fixed by next year? Geez.” On the trade talk and lack of trades
report this ad The Columbus Blue Jackets enter a very interesting and uncertain next few weeks. It starts with the NHL Entry Draft Friday. Then free agency and the rest of the offseason come quickly behind it. What can we expect from the Blue Jackets? The thing is, I’m not sure anyone outside the walls
report this ad With the 17th Pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, the Vegas Golden Knights Have Selected Peyton Krebs From the Kootenay Ice About Peyton Krebs An exciting play-maker who gives it his all and then some on every single shift, Peyton Krebs is the ideal winger in the modern day NHL. His
report this ad Lady luck shined on the New York Rangers for both the Draft Lottery and Winnipeg Jets’ Playoff woes. Since all four divisional winners bowed out in the first round, they’ll pick after the Jets, helping secure the 20th overall pick for the Rangers. The last time the Rangers held the 20th overall
report this ad The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without a first-round pick at this Friday’s NHL Entry Draft, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be able to acquire high-end talent. The team’s first selection will come in the second round at 53rd overall and from past experience, we know that there will be plenty
report this ad The 2018 NHL Entry Draft was a bounce-back year for the QMJHL. Four players were selected in the first round, double the results of 2016 and 2017. Filip Zadina was the first taken from the league at sixth overall by the Detroit Red Wings. Noah Dobson nearly joined him in the top