When Valeri Nichushkin comes to play hockey in North America, there’s only one league he’s got his mind set on – the National Hockey League.
FC releases April ranking for 2013 NHL Draft
Though things are status quo up top in Future Considerations’ April Ranking, the Knights are on the move.
2013 NHL Draft Lottery Primer
There’s a lot to look forward to if your team isn’t among the 16 competing for Lord Stanley’s Cup.
Storylines surround USA’s U18 entry
The United States’ drive for five consecutive gold medals at the U18 World Championship kicks off Thursday and is the last on ice event remaining in 19 draft eligible players’ draft year on the team.
Nichushkin highlights Russian U18 entry
Top-ranked Russian Valeri Nichushkin will lead his country into battle at the World Under-18 Championship on home ice from April 18-28 in Sochi.
Cehlarik fronts Slovakia’s U18 team
One of the fastest risers in the 2013 NHL Draft class will represent Slovakia at the World Under-18 Championship from April 18-28 in Sochi, Russia.
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Compher headlines USA entry at U18’s
JT Compher is set to lead the US Men’s National Under-18 Team into battle at the 2013 World Under-18 Championship from April 18-28 in Sochi, Russia.
Lotz, Garlent added to Canada’s U18 camp
The Everett Silvertips season may have been ended by the Portland Winterhawks, but there’s still work left for goaltender Austin Lotz.
Duo set to lead Sweden at U18’s
Robert Hagg and Andre Burakovsky, both potential first round picks in the 2013 NHL Draft, will lead Sweden into the World Under-18 Championship.
Lehkonen leads Finland into U18’s
Artturi Lehkonen is set to lead Finland into the World Under-18 Championship from April 18th to 28th in Sochi, Russia.
Fucale named FC Goaltender of the Month
Future Considerations announced today Zachary Fucale of the Halifax Mooseheads has been named draft eligible Goaltender of the Month for March.
Trio of eligibles lead Canada at U18’s
Josh Morrissey, Frederik Gauthier and Morgan Klimchuk, all ranked in the first round by Future Considerations, will lead Canada’s entry at the World Under-18 Championship later this month in Sochi, Russia.
Jones named FC Defenseman of the Month
Future Considerations announced today Seth Jones of the Portland Winterhawks has been named draft eligible Defenseman of the Month for March.
Drouin nabs QMJHL awards
The hype just keeps building around Halifax Moosehead winger Jonathan Drouin.
Shinkaruk named FC Forward of the Month
Future Considerations announced today Hunter Shinkaruk of the Medicine Hat Tigers has been named draft eligible Forward of the Month for March.
USHL eligibles gear up for push
With the USHL Playoffs looming, many top draft eligible players who will see their season end in two weeks have continued to trend upward in the eyes of scouts in preparation for June’s draft.
Young Gauthier learning QMJHL ropes
When it comes to building a hockey team, NHL clubs often put a premium on size and skill down the middle.
Director’s Cut: The draft’s movers & shakers
With the 2013 NHL Draft quickly approaching and playoffs all over the globe in full swing, it is a good time to check out who is driving up their draft stock with impressive playoff performances.
Barkov suffers shoulder injury
Tappara forward Aleksander Barkov left Wednesday’s quarterfinal match-up with shoulder injury and did not return.
Speedy development for Heatherington
Playing for the Swift Current Broncos has afforded defenseman Dillon Heatherington many luxuries.
FC releases March ranking for 2013 NHL Draft
With the Portland Winterhawks, Seth Jones is used to being on top of the Western Hockey League standings.
Scoring not end-goal for Shinkaruk
Medicine Hat Tigers standout Hunter Shinkaruk wasn’t about to mince words.
Injury can’t slow Carrier
When a player misses a huge portion of the season because of injuries it gives scouts less time to evaluate them and might even give them the label of being injury prone.
WHL eligibles leave lasting impressions
The end of the regular season is an important time for Western Hockey League prospects to leave a last impression in the heads of scouts.
Mature Mantha shooting up rankings
Anthony Mantha has had a bit more time to develop than most of his peers in the 2013 NHL Draft class.
NAHL showcase excites scouts
Although it isn’t as necessarily sexy as the CHL or USHL Top Prospects Game, fans and hockey types alike still make it a point to go to the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament.
Small Tolchinsky holds big promise
For many Russian young guns, the road to the National Hockey League involves stops in the MHL – Russia’s equivalent to the CHL.
Zykov having breakout season
There’s little contesting who the Michel-Bergeron Trophy winner as Quebec Major Junior Hockey League offensive rookie of the year will be.
Guindon named FC Goalie of the Month
Future Considerations announced today that Louis-Philip Guindon of the Drummondville Voltigeurs has been named draft eligible Goaltender of the Month for February.
Minnesota tourney puts eligibles on display
For the next four days, hockey fans will crowd St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center for what many consider to be the premier high school tournament in all of North America.
Subban named FC Defenseman of the Month
Future Considerations announced today that Jordan Subban of the Belleville Bulls has been named draft eligible Defenseman of the Month for February.
Drouin named FC Forward of the Month
Future Considerations announced today Jonathan Drouin of the Halifax Mooseheads has been named draft eligible Forward of the Month for February.
QMJHL eligibles gearing up for final push
Scouts and draftniks alike have been keeping an eye on the Quebec Major Junior League in particular.
Stewart: Draft risers and Jones’ throne
There are questions each month about risers and fallers in the draft rankings provided by Future Considerations.
FC’s 2013 NHL Draft Midterm now available
Future Considerations is pleased to announce the release of the 2013 NHL Draft Midterm!
FC releases February ranking for 2013 NHL Draft
Seth Jones of the Portland Winterhawks has successfully defended his crown – for now.
Petan nabbing draft spotlight
It’s not hard to feel overshadowed if you’re a member of the Portland Winterhawks.
Consistency has OHLers shining
Time is running out for Ontario Hockey League draft eligibles to make an impression.
McCoshen shows poise in draft year
Ian McCoshen may be young, but one shouldn’t mistake that for inexperienced.
WHL’s intrigue demands attention
With the regular season inching nearer to its conclusion, a few intriguing prospects are beginning to demand attention in the WHL.
Nichushkin dominates 5-Nations
Here we are in mid-February and most of the big annual showcase events/tournaments for draft eligible have come and gone.
Pesce content with low profile
For University of New Hampshire defenseman Brett Pesce, flying under the radar is something he’s grown accustom to.
Jones understands draft buzz
With the grind of his rookie Western Hockey League season, the All-American Top Prospects Game, the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and the World Junior Championship, it’s understandable if the top-ranked prospect for the 2013 NHL Draft is a little weary.
MacKinnon to miss 1-2 weeks
Halifax Mooseheads forward Nathan MacKinnon is expected to miss seven-to-14 days with a lower-body injury suffered Friday against the Moncton Wildcats.
USHL Prospects Game, Mr. Hockey highlight busy month
The USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Muskegon, MI provided great exposure for the draft eligibles selected to play in the annual event, and not just the notables that we’ve come to associate with the cream of the crop.
Olympiques’ Poirier pouring it on
At the beginning of the season, not many draft lists had Emile Poirier as a player to watch.
Vannelli’s draft journey flying by
Over the last several years there has been a growing trend of the top level talent leaving the Minnesota High School ranks for the USHL in an attempt to increase one’s exposure before their draft year.