They’ve battled for draft position all season long. So what are a few more bouts for Sean Couturier and Jonathan Huberdeau.
Ambroz takes tough tumble in draft year
It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll. It’s also a long way down. Just ask Seth Ambroz.
Etem looks to fast track the long road ahead
Literally, it’s a long road ahead for Emerson Etem. It could also be figuratively as well.
Draft’s Fab-4 upgraded to Super-6
From Dan Stewart: There comes a time in every draft season where someone inevitably steps up and pushes the top prospect(s) for draft position. After analyzing our viewings of both defenseman Dougie Hamilton and forward Jonathan Huberdeau this season, we see no reason why the big four should not be extended to the big six for the upcoming NHL Entry … Read More
Official abuse nets Ranford six games
Call it a six-pack. But it’s still tough to down for Kamloops Blazers sniper Brendan Ranford.
RNH embracing draft attention
He’s played in all but three games for the Red Deer Rebels this season. But that’s not the most impressive durability feat for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
Time To Amend NHL/CHL Agreement
The Brandon Wheat Kings and subsequently, the Saskatoon Blades were given a gift from the Los Angeles Kings. Brayden Schenn.
RNH no lock for NHL next season
Most recently it was Taylor Hall. Before him, John Tavares. Steven Stamkos and Patrick Kane. Jordan Staal and Sidney Crosby too.
Sharks’ Stalock future in doubt after leg laceration
Alex Stalock’s season has come to an end. The Worchester Sharks goaltender underwent surgery to repair a laceration to his left leg after being stepped on by a Manchester Monarch skate nearly two weeks ago.
Raiders’ McNeill not shy with scouts
A beautiful goal, a punishing fight, special teams activity and over 20 minutes of strong two-way play.
Strenuous Year for Schenn
Pop quiz. Name one player who has dealt with more on-ice disappointment than Los Angeles Kings Manchester Monarchs Brandon Wheat Kings Saskatoon Blades forward Brayden Schenn.
Draft eligibles bring it at Top Prospects Game
One of the most anticipated events on any NHL scouts schedule has to be the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game where it welcomes a who’s who of NHL GM’s, directors of player personnel and scouts all congregated in one place for one game which features a group of mostly future first and second round draft picks in a ‘non’ all-star game … Read More
Hits and Misses at the Top Prospects Game
Typically there isn’t much interest in a 7-1 game. But with 40 of the CHL’s best draft eligibles on the ice for the Top Prospects Game, it wasn’t the score scouts were interested in. Assembled primarily as a scouting exercise, the game allows a glimpse at the top talent available for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in June.
RNH shines brightest at Top Prospects Game
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a message to deliver to those that questioned his draft ranking. Only the soft spoken Red Deer Rebel forward didn’t do it with words.
Draft eligibles set to make mark on WJC
From Dan Stewart: Every year it seems like the a few of the top prospects for the next NHL Entry Draft get to show off their wears at the premier junior tournament in the world, the IIHF World Junior Championship. The 2011 event looked to be exceptional when the preliminary rosters were announced as more than the normal quantity of … Read More
Top prospects tumbling in 2011 draft rankings
With every draft year there are those who start strong only to drop down the rankings throughout the year for one reason or another.
‘Dub draft eligible d-man misfortune strikes Musil
The curse continues for draft eligible defensemen in the Western Hockey League.
Americans pro powered
When Team USA takes to the ice in Buffalo to defend their gold medal at the World Junior Championship, they’ll have a decidedly professional approach. That’s because they’ll have four professional players suiting up for them as they look for back-to-back gold medals for the first time in the tournament’s history.
Oilers prospect looking to make ‘mark
The YouTube sensation is coming to Prime Time. The Edmonton Oilers have recalled prospect Linus Omark from the Oklahoma City Barons in the wake of injuries to forwards Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff.
Brayden Brandon Bound
From Aaron Vickers: The Brayden Schenn saga is over. The Los Angeles Kings first pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft will be returned to the Brandon Wheat Kings. Schenn, who has played in just eight games this season for the Kings, hasn’t drawn into an NHL game since October 30th. He recently returned to Los Angeles after an assigned … Read More
Prendergast eyeing Schenn, Seguin
Kevin Prendergast and Hockey Canada unveiled their selection camp roster of 39 Monday. They’re hoping for 41.
Sweden Paajarvi-less for Juniors
He’s the youngest player to ever represent Sweden at the World Junior Championship. But he’s done it for the last time. Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini has told the Edmonton Journal that 19-year-old rookie Magnus Paajarvi will not be joining his home country in Buffalo at the 2011 tournament. “I keep getting calls from them, asking about Paajarvi but … Read More
Trio of returnees lead Canada into camp
Ryan Ellis, Calvin de Haan and Jared Cowen will have a shot at redemption. The trio, who represented Canada’s silver medal effort at the World Junior Championship a year ago were named today to Canada’s selection camp roster Monday.
2011 NHL Entry Draft at a glance
With Taylor vs. Tyler discussed – ad nauseam, and finally settled; and the summer gone and the new season in full swing, we can again turn focus to the next crop of talented future NHLers as they look to impress scouts and NHL executives in countless hockey arenas around the globe.
Which throne for a (Wheat) King?
As it stands, Brayden Schenn is expected to be on his way to Manchester. But does he have a return ticket to Los Angeles?
Hodgson’s back
Cody Hodgson’s back. And for the first time in over a year, both parts of the above sentence can run together and bring positivity to the Vancouver Canucks organizations.
Niederreiter’s New York minute
It’s nearly 3000 miles from Long Island to Portland. But ‘El Nino’ has finally headed west.
Hall shrugs off Seidel’s story
A fabricated report regarding Taylor Hall’s push to wear No. 4 had the Edmonton Oilers rookie laughing off the notion.
Burmistrov staying in Atlanta
The Atlanta Thrashers are keeping 18-year-old forward Alexander Burmistrov.
Isles return Niederreiter to Portland
The clock struck midnight on Nino Niederreiter’s NHL season Thursday as the New York Islanders returned the promising Swiss prospect to the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL.
Could Kabanov represent Russia in Subway Series?
The Russians are coming, and with a little help, they could cause a handful headaches for the Canadian Hockey League.
Time To Halt The Hall Hate
He has just one point in the first seven games of his career. No goals. Minus four.
Couturier Kept Silent
Silence can speak volumes. Especially in the case of 2011 draft eligible prospect Sean Couturier.
Should They Stay Or Should They Go?
If you’re under 20, drafted out of the CHL and currently playing in the NHL, you’re about to have some sleepless nights.
No timetable for ‘Cats Kabanov return
A prolonged absence from New York Islanders prospect and current Moncton Wildcat forward Kirill Kabanov has fueled speculation that the enigmatic hockey star isn’t returning to North America.
Do The Isles Need Nino Niederreiter in New York?
Half a dozen games into the Nino Niederreiter experiment in Long Island has yielded little personal success for the highest drafted Swiss-born player of all-time.
Morin AHL Approved
Ask and ye shall receive. Canadian Hockey League president David Branch asked the NHL for clarification on Chicago Blackhawks prospect Jeremy Morin and his ability to play in the American Hockey League this season.
Will Ducks’ Bobkov be Knight-ed?
For now, Igor Bobkov is a Duck. But the end destination for the Russian netminder selected in the third round, 76th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft could have him knighted.
Kirill not thrilling new bosses
As initially reported by Newsday’s Katie Strang via Twitter, often criticized prospect Kirill Kabanov has been reprimanded by the New York Islanders for showing up late to the club’s first day of rookie camp.
What ails Hodgson back?
New hockey season, same injury. At least, that’s the damning realization for Vancouver Canucks’ top prospect Cody Hodgson.
Frk Heading To Halifax
From Aaron Vickers, Future Considerations: Welcome to Halifax, Martin Frk. Frk, who was drafted third overall in the 2010 CHL Import Draft, is set to join the Mooseheads at practice Wednesday after the club has negotiated his release from HC Karlovy Vary just weeks after the International Ice Hockey Federation rejected his initial transfer to Halifax.
Be Careful Branch, CHL Could Lose More Than Morin
The Chicago Blackhawks intend to put 19-year-old prospect Jeremy Morin with their American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.