James Hardie 2021-22 Team: Mississauga Steelheads (#14)Date of Birth: Jan 18, 2002Place of Birth: Innisfil, ON, CanadaHt: 6-foot Wt: 183 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: WingerNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 third-year eligible Rankings The story of James Hardie is a fascinating one if you look at the journey he’s been on. He was taken eighth overall by the Mississauga
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Thomas Milic 2021-22 Team: Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)Date of Birth: April 14, 2003Place of Birth: New Westminster, BC, CanadaHt: 6-foot-0, Wt: 170 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoaltenderNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 second-year eligible Rankings After going undrafted in 2021, Thomas Milic put himself firmly on the map in 2021-22. With a career-high 47 starts and a 2.44 goals-against average
Michael Fisher 2021-22 Team: St. Mark’s School (USHS-Prep)Date of Birth: May 2, 2004Place of Birth: Westborough, MAHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 198 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DefenseNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings Just barely 18 years old, Michael Fisher already possesses NHL size, standing 6-foot-2 and weighing nearly 200-pounds, but he can also skate like the wind and
Immortality in the hockey world comes in many forms. Whether it be a game-defining moment in the Stanley Cup Final, a career stat line that leaves no room for argument, or when a player is the face of a franchise and sets the standard for greatness. Ryan Miller was that type of player for the
When talking about all-time greats in hockey, there are a few names that come to mind. Wayne Gretzky. Bobby Orr. Mario Lemieux. Among those greats, one defenseman had arguably the best career an NHL defender has ever had. He collected records, trophies, and ultimately ended up as one player the entire hockey world was cheering
Reid Dyck 2021-22 Team: Swift Current Broncos (WHL)Date of Birth: Jan 20, 2004Place of Birth: Winkler, ManitobaHeight: 6-foot-4, Weight: 194 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GNHL Draft Eligibility: First-Year Eligible Rankings TSN/Craig Button: 76th NHL Central Scouting (NA Goalies): 8th Reid Dyck is an 18-year-old goalie who already has NHL-level size at 6-foot-4. He has an excellent combination
Nolan Lalonde 2021-22 Team: Erie Otters (#79)Date of Birth: February 14, 2004Place of Birth: Kingston, ON, CanadaHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 186 poundsCatches: RightPosition: GoalieNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings The Erie Otters were ready to use the 2021-22 season to finally turn the page on their last few losing seasons. On paper, that appeared to
Tyler Brennan 2021-22 Team: Prince George Cougars (WHL)Date of Birth: Sep. 27, 2003Place of Birth: Winnipeg, ManitobaHeight: 6-foot-4, Weight: 190 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GNHL Draft Eligibility: First-Year Eligible Rankings: Tyler Brennan is the top-ranked North American goaltender in the 2022 Draft by the NHL’s Central Scouting Department. Though there aren’t any slam-dunk goaltenders in this draft
Matthew Poitras 2021-22 Team: Guelph Storm (OHL)Date of Birth: March 10, 2004Place of Birth: Brooklin, ON, CANHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 172 poundsShoots: RPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings The Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Guelph Storm drafted Matthew Poitras 12th overall in the 2020 Priority Selection after their season, and defense of their 2018-19 Robertson
Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable Hall of Fame players, Pavel Bure and Eric Lindros. He was a solid all-around player and a statesman for the sport of hockey. Related: Top
Owen Pickering 2021-22 Team: Swift Current BroncosDate of Birth: Jan. 27, 2004Place of Birth: St. Adolphe, MB, CANHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 179 PoundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefenseNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings Owen Pickering wasn’t considered a top-two-round pick by many before the season and has since flown up draft boards to be ranked a first-round pick
Nathan Gaucher 2021-22 Team: Quebec RempartsDate of Birth: Nov. 06, 2006Place of Birth: Longueuil. QC, CANHt: 6-foot-3, Wt: 207 poundsShoots: RightPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 First Year Eligible Rankings Lacking flash and high-end puck skills, one word will always be associated with Nathan Gaucher: reliable, because head coach Patrick Roy utilizes Gaucher in all situations.
Isaac Howard 2021-22 Team: USNTDP JuniorsDate of Birth: March 30, 2004Place of Birth: Hudson, WI, USAHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 183 poundsShoots: LPosition: LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings Isaac Howard is an offensively gifted forward, a natural scorer who is developing into an excellent playmaker as well. He scored 54 goals in 91 games spread
Conor Geekie 2021-22 Team: Winnipeg IceDate of Birth: May 05, 2004Place of Birth: Strathclair, MB, CANHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 205 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings The younger brother of Seattle Kraken forward Morgan Geekie, Conor Geekie possesses one of the most unique skillsets in the 2022 NHL Draft. Few players combine his size
Francesco Pinelli 2021-22 Team: Kitchener RangersDate of Birth: April 11, 2003Place of Birth: Hamilton, ON, CANHt: 6-foot-0Wt: 185 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CAcquired: 2021 NHL Draft #42 overall Francesco Pinelli Bio Francesco Pinelli played his midget hockey with the Toronto Red Wings. In his U16 season, he exploded for 74 goals and 83 assists in just 103
Most players drafted into the NHL dream of making a career with one team, but for most, that isn’t the case. When fans think of long-time Carolina Hurricanes players, they think of Cam Ward, Eric Staal, Glen Wesley, and Rod Brind’Amour — the latter two had their numbers retired by the franchise — and all
When a player gets drafted into the NHL, the dream is to be able to make a career with one team. But for most, this isn’t the case. When most people think of long-time Carolina Hurricanes players, it’s Cam Ward, Eric Staal, Glen Wesley, and Rod Brind’Amour that come to mind, with the latter two
The Tampa Bay Lightning did their best to sustain their now two-time Stanley Cup championship roster over the summer. It was not the easiest task for general manager Julien BriseBois, as the team had to let some stellar talent go, including Yanni Gourde (Seattle Kraken), Blake Coleman (Calgary Flames), and Barclay Goodrow (New York Rangers),