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
Prospects
The Los Angeles Kings used their connection in Germany to make sure five top prospects will get plenty of game time this fall. Also, the Winnipeg Jets officially loaned their top goaltending prospect to one of the top teams in Russia. Finally, we take a look at one of the most well-rounded defensemen heading into
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
The Calder Memorial Trophy is awarded to the best rookie every season. Next season, Gabriel Vilardi could become the Los Angeles Kings’ first Calder Trophy winner in over 30 years. The norm isn’t for Kings to win the Calder Trophy, however, Vilardi could carry on a trend that’s developed in the past three seasons that’s
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
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
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
It was a relatively slow news day in the National Hockey League, but we still had some updates on a few prospects. Two Czech players are loaned to European clubs, the Edmonton Oilers loan one of their top prospects and a 15-year old Russian phenom stars in the MHL. Oilers Loan Bouchard to Sweden On
The London Knights received a commitment from one of their draft picks. The Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings announced that they have each loaned a prospect overseas for the start of the 2020-21 season. The Quebec Remparts put pen to paper with one of their prospects. Finally, we will take a
Four more National Hockey League prospects are planning on playing in Europe; two in Russia and two in Sweden. Also, an undrafted free agent gets a new contract after a successful first professional season. Finally, we take a look at the son of a two-time Stanley Cup champion. Two Prospects Remain in Russia Two
Prospects are always a hot topic in the NHL. What teams have the best farm systems? Who’s the best prospect for each team? Which prospect is better than another? There is constant discussion about prospects in the league, and the landscape is always changing. Prospects graduate, they get traded, they perform better or worse than expected, and
A young goaltender who suffered a life-threatening injury last season got back on the ice this week as he takes another step in his recovery. Also, another top prospect will begin his 2020-21 season in Europe and stay overseas to profile one of the top defensive prospects in this year’s draft class. Tynan Back on
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed a prospect to an entry-level contract. The Charlottetown Islanders have traded one of their draft picks. There is a rumour that the Winnipeg Jets will loan a player to Sweden and we take a look at a player who could surprise at the draft for our Prospect of the Day.
The Dallas Stars have signed a prospect to an entry-level deal, the Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators have each loaned a top prospect overseas for the start of the 2020-21 season, and we take a look at a player who many have pegged as a potential steal for our Prospect of the Day. Stars Sign
With Phase 2 of the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery complete, the top-15 draft order is set for the Oct. 9-10 NHL Draft. And with that information, the writers at The Hockey Writers couldn’t wait for another opportunity to play general manager and participate in another mock draft. In case you missed the first mock draft
The New Jersey Devils and the Calgary Flames announced that they have each loaned a prospect to Slovakia. There is a rumor that the Anaheim Ducks are going to loan a prospect overseas and we take a look at a Russian player that has made big strides in his game this past season for our
A key tenet of Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic’s roster development strategy is to build through the draft. This keeps costs low by providing the club with cost-controlled assets for several years and it gives leverage to the front office during contract negotiations with veterans on expiring contracts. Specifically, there’s an expectation for the
The friendly series between Switzerland and Germany saw another player have a great game. An Edmonton Oilers prospect is heading back to Sweden to play next season and we’ll look at an overage forward who made great strides in his game this past season for our Prospect of the Day. Solid Showing for German Prospect