This isn’t the draft Jake Neighbours expected.
Mancini makes memorable move in draft season
It’s not uncommon to see a European-born player make their way to North America to navigate his NHL Draft season.
Savoie, top CJHL prospect, ready for NHL Draft day
It’s not necessarily the most popular loop, but Sherwood Park Crusaders forward Carter Savoie worked make the trip more than worthy for scouts this season.
Poised Lundell not pressured by draft expectations
It’s become a standing assumption that a Finnish-born player will be near the top of the NHL Draft.
Foudy finding way with help of big brother
The path to the 2020 NHL Draft is a familiar one for Windsor Spitfires center Jean-Luc Foudy.
Sanderson carving different path from NHL father
Jake Sanderson has had an advantage in his journey to the NHL that not many have.
Raymond leaves impression on draft season
Lucas Raymond is certainly one to leave an impression.
Raymond lämnar avtryck under sin Draftsäsong
Lucas Raymond är verkligen en som lämnar avtryck.
Nybeck reflective on record-setting season
Zion Nybeck had a record-setting season, even if he didn’t realize it at first.
Nybeck reflekterar över sin rekordsäsong
Zion Nybeck hade en rekordsäsong, även om han inte först insåg de.
Brisson not overshadowed by ‘Super-Agent’ dad
For most young hockey fans, dreaming about a chance to meet their favourite NHL stars is commonplace.
Jarvis elevates production, stock before draft
Twenty-three points in 21 games?
Lapierre remains upbeat following difficult season
The season started out strong for Hendrix Lapierre.
Lapierre demeure optimiste malgré une saison difficile
Hendrix Lapierre a débuté la saison de façon éclatante.
O’Rourke embracing leadership role in Soo
Rare is it for a 17-year-old to stand out in a leadership role. But that’s where the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds’ blueliner Ryan O’Rourke has found himself this year — and it’s a position that he doesn’t allow to overwhelm him, even during his draft year. “It’s definitely a lot more responsibility, but I kind of just put both of … Read More
German trio could make draft history
It’s shaping up to be a banner year for Germany at the 2020 NHL Draft.
Mysak making quick adjustment
Jan Mysak traded plenty to get to Hamilton.
Byfield flourishing in draft spotlight
Quinton Byfield is no stranger to being the center of attention.
Foerster ready for bigger role in Barrie
Life moves fast in the Ontario Hockey League.
Battalion’s Coe big on potential
The old adage states you can’t teach size. At 6-foot-4, Brandon Coe has that in spades.
Perfetti embracing high-profile pressures
It’s one thing to be told by others that you’re amongst the best in the league — it’s another thing to know yourself that you deserve to be in that company. For Cole Perfetti, the confidence that he gained playing in the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup has translated into momentum that has him rocketing up the draft charts. “Being able … Read More
Drysdale turning heads with Erie
Jamie Drysdale’s offense has already drawn plenty of notice from scouts, fans, and opponents alike.
Chibrikov taking strides on and off the ice
Most Europeans in the Ontario Hockey League face similar challenges — learning a new language and adapting to a new culture off the ice, all the while trying to contribute on the ice to a team’s success.
Daws using mature approach to limited opportunity
For years, the blue paint in Ontario Hockey League rinks has been no country for young men.
MacKay’s draft road keeping him close to home
For most players, the pathway to the NHL can take them thousands of kilometers away, into different countries and, sometimes, amongst unfamiliar languages.
Tomasino focused on team success in Niagara
Maybe it was nerves. Might’ve been the pressure. But Philip Tomasino, admittedly, didn’t start the 2018-19 campaign the way he expected.
Healthy Rees focusing on expectations in draft year
The injury bug tripped up Jamieson Rees’ desire to hit the ground running for a second consecutive season.
Sproule trying to find own road to NHL Draft
Erie Otters center Emmett Sproule has found himself receiving some NHL Draft attention.
Harley growing on and off the ice
At 6-foot-3, the fast-skating, hard-shooting Thomas Harley may be tailor-made for the modern NHL blue line, but, growing up, the Mississauga Steelheads’ defenseman found inspiration in a player who is physically his polar opposite.
Healthy Murray ready to push up draft stock
Unfortunately for Blake Murray, it’s been a slow start to his draft season.
Keppen evolving through draft journey
When Flint Firebirds forward Ethan Keppen has needed advice as he navigates his draft-eligible year, he hasn’t had to look too far.
Kakko looking capable of joining elite draft company
Kaapo Kakko is ready to push.
Carroll hoping to seize big opportunity
There’s a big opportunity in front of Joe Carroll.
Bernard-Docker happy taking a less-beaten path
For many young hockey players growing up, the Western Hockey League is the ideal stepping-stone on the illustrious dream path to the NHL.
Durzi taking second run at draft experience
For many players, not being selected at the NHL Draft can derail their career aspirations.
Barteaux making most of roller-coaster season
Sometimes the most difficult situations can be the best learning experiences.
Regula relishing route to NHL Draft
Alec Regula’s route to Dallas, TX hasn’t exactly been the road most-often travelled.
Nielsen making impact for rebuilding Hitmen
For an undersized forward playing on a young and rebuilding WHL team, ‘the bigger they are, the harder they fall’ is a pretty good mantra to live by.
Nizhnikov pushing through draft season struggles
An NHL draft year can be a season of excitement.
Svechnikov not satisfied with strong season
He may have suffered an early season setback courtesy of a broken hand, but Andrei Svechnikov’s combination of size, skill, and attitude means he’s been able to maintain a strong hold atop the draft boards.
Wouters growing into integral role with Saskatoon
Playing in the Western Hockey League is no easy task for any 17-year-old hockey player.
Undersized Dudas delivering big in draft year
He was a late addition to the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Woo ready to push forward amidst injury woes
Having to sit out a significant portion of your team’s games due to injury is bad enough, but having to do so when your club is absolutely tearing up the league it plays in?
Vallati taking smooth strides with Rangers
In today’s NHL, the ability to skate well is at a premium.
Fix-Wolanky using draft snub as motivation
Two-hundred and seventeen players, representing a total of 14 different countries, were selected in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Burzan diversifying his game in draft season
Moose Jaw Warriors forward Luka Burzan has always had a knack for scoring goals.
Fonstad looking to bring success to Prince Albert
Cole Fonstad knows firsthand what it’s like to be part of a losing hockey team.