He had to wait to hear 127 names before his was called by the Columbus Blue Jackets at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Now, Seth Ambroz is out to send a message to the 29 NHL teams that passed him over.
London targetting Import Grigorenko
The Canadian Hockey League’s Import Draft is two days away, but the London Knights have already kickstarted it.
Bartschi offered Flames contract day after draft
Get drafted Friday. Sign Saturday? It was an entirely plausible scenario for the newest member of the Calgary Flames.
Larsson has Devils of a draft
He heard only three names called before his at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, but Adam Larsson wanted to be be higher.
Huberdeau’s year capped by Panthers pick
Call it just another day in the hockey career of Jonathan Huberdeau.
Patience needed with Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins
As expected, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins didn’t have to wait too long to hear his name called on draft day.
Ducks select Rackell 30th in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
With the final pick of the first round in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks have selected Plymouth Whalers forward Rickard Rakell.
Canucks get Jensen 29th in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Vancouver Canucks have picked Oshawa Generals forward Nick Jensen with the 29th pick of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Wild take Phillips 28th in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
With their second selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the Minnesota Wild have selected Saint John Sea Dogs forward Zack Phillips 28th overall.
Lightning nab Namestnikov on draft day
The Tampa Bay Lightning have nabbed London Knights forward Vladimir Namestnikov with the 27th overall selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Hawks nab Danault 26th in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
With the 26th overall selection acquired from the Washington Capitals in exchange for Troy Brouwer, the Chicago Blackhawks have picked Victoriaville’s Phillip Danault. A player who leaves nothing left in the gas tank each time he plays, the centre has speed to burn and always has his feet moving. His high compete level compliments both his speed and playmaking ability, … Read More
Leafs pick Percy 25th in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs have picked Stuart Percy with their 25th overall selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Senators pick Puempel 24th in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
After acquiring the 24th pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the Ottawa Senators quickly selected Peterborough Petes forward Matt Puempel. Puempel became a wildcard heading into the draft with his inconsistent play and an injury to his hip that forced him to miss the remainder of the Ontario Hockey League season and World Under-18 Championship. Still, the Peterborough Pete … Read More
Penguins pick Morrow at 23 in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Pittsburgh Penguins have selected Portland Winterhawks defenseman Joe Morrow with the 23rd pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. A smooth skating puck moving blueliner, Morrow sees the ice well and has the ability to rush the puck himself. The six-foot-one defenseman also has a cannon of a shot. Morrow isn’t shy to throw the body around either, and … Read More
Maple Leafs take Biggs 22nd in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
After trading picks 30 and 39 to the Phoenix Coyotes, the Toronto Maple Leafs have picked Tyler Biggs with their newly acquired 22nd overall selection.
Senators take Noesen 21st in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Ottawa Senators have selected Plymouth Whalers winger Stefan Noesen with the 21st overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft Guide.
Coyotes select Murphy with 20th pick in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Phoenix Coyotes have selected US NTDP defenseman Connor Murphy with the 20th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Oilers take Klefbom 19th on draft day
With their second pick in the first round, 19th overall, the Edmonton Oilers have selected Farjestad defenseman Oscar Klefbom.
Hawks take McNeill 18th in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Chicago Blackhawks have selected Prince Albert Raiders centre Mark McNeill with the 18th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Canadiens take Beaulieu 17th in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Montreal Canadiens have selected Saint John Sea Dogs defenseman Nathan Beaulieu 17th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. There isn’t anything that Beaulieu doesn’t excel at. While he’s not the flashiest of defensemen available at the top-end of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Beaulieu could be the steadiest. The Saint John Sea Dogs defenseman has a nice two-way … Read More
Sabres pick Armia 16th on draft day
The Buffalo Sabres have selected Joel Armia with the 15th overall selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. A goal scorer with enviable size and mobility, the six-foot-three, 190-pound Armia has already shown an effectiveness playing against men in the SM-Liiga. The Assat winger notched 18 goals and 29 points in 48 games playing against opposition 10+ years his elder.
Rangers take Miller 15th in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The New York Rangers selected US NTDP forward J.T. Miller with the 15th pick of the first round at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Stars select Oleksiak 14th on draft day
The Dallas Stars have picked Northeastern University defenseman Jamie Oleksiak with the 14th overall selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. A hulking blueliner at six-foot-seven, Oleksiak outweighs his nearest draft competitor by over 30-pounds. Though you’d expect a 245-pound defenseman to be slow of foot, that isn’t the case with Oleksiak, who can blend his adequate speed with a … Read More
Flames take Bartschi 13th overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Calgary Flames have selected Sven Bartschi of the Portland Winterhawks 13th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Simply put, Bartschi lacks an off-switch. The dynamic offensive forward blends his non-stop motor with a high compete level which makes him an attractive prospect.
‘Canes take Murphy 12th overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Carolina Hurricanes selected Ryan Murphy of the Kitchener Rangers with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Avalanche take Siemens 11th overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Colorado Avalanche have selected Duncan Siemens with the 11th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Brodin gets Wild on draft day
The Minnesota Wild have selected Jonas Brodin with the 10th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Perhaps a bit underexposed prior to the draft, Brodin is a blend of poise and quiet confidence on the ice in his two-way play. The defenseman from Farjestads has a very high panic threshold and isn’t shy to take a hit to … Read More
Bruins pick Hamilton 9th overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Boston Bruins have selected Dougie Hamilton ninth overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. There may not be a smarter player taken in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft than Hamilton, who received the OHL’s Scholastic Player of the Year award with an average of 94 per cent in six subjects. His smarts translate well to the ice as well. … Read More
Flyers take Couturier 8th overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Philadelphia Flyers have selected Sean Couturier eighth overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Couturier’s six-foot-four, 195-pound frame make him a strong candidate to be in the NHL sooner rather than later. It isn’t his size, though, that’s going to get him there. The Drummondville forward who led all draft eligible CHLers in points-per-game with 1.66 has soft hands … Read More
Jets draft Scheifele 7th overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Winnipeg Jets have selected Mark Scheifele of the Barrie Colts with the seventh overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Much like Mark McNeill, Scheifele is a centre that can contribute in all three zones on the ice. Where Shceifele excels is with his long, powerful skating stride which compliments his six-foot-two, 185-pound frame.
Sens select Zibanejad 6th on draft day
The Ottawa Senators select Mika Zibanejad sixth overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Islanders take Strome fifth overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
From Aaron Vickers: The New York Islanders have selected Ryan Strome fifth overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Strome possesses elite offensive talent who can create his own scoring chance each time the puck ends up on his stick. Not unlike Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jonathan Huberdeau, Strome possesses elite vision and very quick hands that make him a dangerous … Read More
Devils take Larsson 4th overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The New Jersey Devils have selected Adam Larsson fourth overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Panthers select Huberdeau 3rd overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Florida Panthers have selected Jonathan Huberdeau third overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Avalanche take Landeskog 2nd overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Colorado Avalanche have selected Gabriel Landeskog second overall.
Oilers take RNH 1st overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Edmonton Oilers have selected Red Deer Rebels first overall to kickstart the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
RNH at the head of the class
By no means is he the biggest player in the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft, but he may just be the biggest name. Literally and figuratively.
Draft hype doesn’t bother McNeill
Forgive Prince Albert Raiders forward Mark McNeill if he hasn’t got caught up in all the hype surrounding the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He’s too busy enjoying it. Unlike many prospects, the six-foot-one, 205-pound centre hasn’t been kept up late at night worrying about his draft status. In fact, he’s having fun with it. ` “It’s something you really get … Read More
Couturier’s rollercoaster ride
Entering into the 2010-11 season, Sean Couturier was thought by most to be the front-runner to go first overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Canada unveils development camp roster
The 2012 World Junior Championship is six months away, but for Hockey Canada, the journey starts now.
Over/Under: Ambroz wont escape second round
The opinions of Seth Ambroz from the casual fan and the scouting community alike aren’t so different.
Over/Under: Crowd split on Biggs
Over/Under is a daily feature on Future Considerations leading up to the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Managing editor Aaron Vickers polls his Twitter followers on if a prospect will go before or after a particular pick. Follow Aaron at @VickersFC to participate!”
Over/Under: Siemens in latter half of first round
The 11th ranked Duncan Siemens will not be taken until after the 15th pick, if Twitter is right.
2012 draft impacting picks in Minnesota?
The 2012 NHL Entry Draft is 370 days away, but it’s impact can be felt in as little as 11. With 14 defenseman currently ranked in the first round for the 2012 draft and 24 slotted in the first 60 picks, NHL teams may look beyond 2011 to bolster their blueline. With just nine defenseman with first round potential in … Read More
Over/Under: Gibson outside the first round
It’ll be a lonely June 24th for John Gibson if Twitter is right.
Keep an eye on Abraham on draft day
He’s not the biggest dog in the fight, but he may still bark just loud enough to wake the neighbours.