Future Considerations’ Ontario Hockey League correspondent and scout Brian Huddle gives his thoughts on who from the 2012 NHL Entry Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
Galchenyuk set for season debut
The Sarnia Sting may have lost Nail Yakupov, but they’re about to get a boost from the return of another 2012 draft eligible.
Quick Hits: Koules bulking up
It wasn’t too long ago that the knock against USNTDP sniper, Miles Koules, was his size. Over the past two summers the son of former Tampa Bay Lightning owner Oren Koules, has spent his time hard at work with fitness guru, Matt Nichol. Miles currently clocks in at five-foot-11 and 190-pounds.
Quick Hits: Griffith gaining steam
I was sitting in the press box for an Owen Sound Attack – London Knights game on Friday, when a close friend, Dominic Tiano, sent me a quick BBM that he was dropping by for a quick chat.
Namestnikov gets glimpse at pro game
Following the draft process, every player gets his first experience of the National Hockey League through training camp.
Bruins’ Knight forever linked to Kessel
While Phil Kessel is lighting the lamp in the young National Hockey League season, Jared Knight is honing his craft in the Ontario Hockey League.
Olden’s NHL path goes through Erie
The road to the NHL can take many different paths. Sondre Olden believes his road needs to go through the Canadian Hockey League.
Murphy hopes for Carolina home
It is 1200 kilometers from Kitchener, ON. to Raleigh, NC, but hockey fans down in Carolina have never felt closer to the Canadian city.
Hamilton has big dreams for Boston
Standing larger than his reported six-foot-four frame, Dougie Hamilton is used to being the big man on campus.
Danault all smiles on draft day
The smile was ear to ear on Victoriaville Tigres forward Phillip Danault.
Strome the newest piece to the Long Island puzzle
Meet Ryan Strome; the newest piece of the puzzle on Long Island.
Landeskog continues hockey journey
It began at the tender age of four years old; watching his brother from the stands of his very first practice. And while Gabriel Landeskog’s brother would decide the game of hockey wasn’t for him, the Swedish youngster would drag his father out to the area the next day. And the next day. And the day after that. It was … Read More
Murphy Grapes’ cherry on top
Ryan Murphy, first overall? Grapes thinks it has a certain ring to it.
Sproul’s climb an exciting journey
It’s not often that a young Canadian hockey player goes from playing Midget AAA to a highly touted NHL prospect with a year.
Mayfield’s journey just getting started
From Minnesota to Denver, Scott Mayfield’s journey is just beginning.
Impressions left on at the combine
One week. That’s all the time they had to make those final lasting impressions on each NHL organization, as the top 102 prospects came together in Toronto for the NHL Combine.