When Denmark fell to Russia in the quarterfinals of the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship, it ended off an impressive tournament for the underdog nation.
U18 Five Nations has plenty of 2017 eligible standouts
In the shadow of the IIHF World Junior Championship, each year the World Under-18 5 Nations meet in Zuchwil, Switzerland between Christmas and New Years.
Hischier shines under World Juniors spotlight
In a tournament dominated by 19-year-olds, draft-eligible forwards rarely find themselves in the spotlight.
2017 crop struggling to stack up to past classes
The release of Future Considerations’ Winter ranking for the 2017 NHL Draft signifies we have come to the half way mark in a season of evaluating the talent this year’s class.
Ahcan happy to play underdog ahead of draft
Few National Hockey League defensemen are as small as Jack Ahcan, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his career and the NHL Draft against the odds.
Ruzicka knows draft eyes are out at World Juniors
Adam Ruzicka isn’t letting his age or the pressure affect him at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
World Juniors offers rare draft spotlight for Latvia
When NHL Draft hopeful Renars Krastenbergs picked up a loose puck in the neutral zone and beat Calgary Flames prospect Tyler Parsons on a move to his backhand for Latvia’s first goal of the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship, he put his underdogs on the map.
World Juniors set to showcase top draft talent
Each year, the World Junior Championship gives top draft-eligible prospects a chance to showcase themselves on the biggest international stage of their young careers.
Necas hoping for strong World Juniors showing
Martin Necas is hoping a strong showing at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship will help his stock in the 2017 NHL Draft.
Foote rooting for Canada at World Juniors
Disappointed, understandably. But Kelowna Rockets Cal Foote is willing to be patient to follow his father to the international stage.
Mitchell not concerned about draft standing
First round or seventh. It makes no difference to Spruce Grove Saints defenseman Ian Mitchell.
2017 class stands out at WJAC
The World Junior A Challenge offers an opportunity for members of any given draft class to showcase their skills on the international stage.
Primeau, Makar named to WJAC all-star team
Cayden Primeau helped the United States to gold at the 2016 World Junior A Challenge, and brought an extra honor home for himself.
CHL announces Top Prospects Game rosters
Nolan Patrick will be front and center at the 2017 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Makar flourishing under draft pressures
Cale Makar knows the attention that comes with wearing the ‘C’ for a Canadian entry at an international tournament.
USHL announces Top Prospects Game rosters
Eeli Tolvanen will headline the 2017 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Poehling’s draft journey a brotherly effort
Ryan Poehling swapped summer fun for summer school.
DiPietro nets OHL honor after perfect week
A perfect week has netted goaltender Michael DiPietro the Ontario Hockey League’s top nod.
Hischier named to Switerzland’s prelim WJC roster
Nico Hischier could be taking his exploits to the global stage. Again.
Makar, Mitchell named to Canada-West for WJAC
Cale Makar will get a shot at a second straight gold.
Kostin named to Russia’s WJAC team
Klim Kostin will hit the international stage yet again.
Patrick not medically cleared for World Juniors
Nolan Patrick will miss out on an opportunity to play at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Oettinger named to US selection camp for World Juniors
Goaltender Jake Oettinger, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, was among the 27 players named to the United States selection camp for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Tolvanen named to Finland’s prelim World Junior roster
Forward Eeli Tolvanen of the Sioux City Musketeers, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, is among the 28 players named to Finland’s preliminary roster for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Pair on Sweden’s World Junior prelim roster
Forwards Elias Pettersson and Lias Andersson, both eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, were among the 26 players named to Sweden’s preliminary roster for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Välimäki to be honored at Independence Day Reception
Tri-City Americans defenseman Juuso Välimäki is off to meet his President.
Patrick invited to Canada’s World Junior selection camp
Nolan Patrick will camp with Canada.
McManus, Anderson highlight USA WJAC roster
Brannon McManus of the Omaha Lancers and Mikey Anderson of the Waterloo Black Hawks will represent Team USA at the World Under-19 Junior A Challenge in Bonnyville, AB from Dec. 11-17.
Vilardi out indefinitely after appendectomy
Windsor Spitfires forward Gabe Vilardi is out indefinitely after undergoing an appendectomy Monday.
Scouting Notebook: November 2016
Every season scouts from Future Considerations spend countless hours in cold rinks across the globe in an effort to gather information on the next wave of NHL talent coming down the pipe.
Injured Patrick nearing return
The top-ranked prospect for the 2017 NHL Draft is nearing his return.
Anderson, Bowers together for draft ride
It’s no secret that the Waterloo Black Hawks are off to a great start to the 20016-17 season.
Ratcliffe relaxed in draft journey
The pressure if off, insists Guelph Storm forward Isaac Ratcliffe.
Mittelstadt named USHL Forward of the Week
Casey Mittelstadt continues his rise.
Kostin to represent Team Russia
Forward Klim Kostin, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, will represent Team Russia at the 2016 CIBC Canada Russia Series.
Patrick out, Shaw in for Team WHL
Nolan Patrick of the Brandon Wheat Kings will not represent Team WHL in the CIBC Canada Russia Series because of an injury.
Teasdale’s hard work being rewarded ahead of draft
For draft prospect Joel Teasdale, work ethic has never been a concern.
Bowers commits to Boston University
Waterloo Black Hawks forward Shane Bowers, 27th in Future Considerations preliminary ranking for the 2017 NHL Draft, has committed to Boston University.
Comtois to represent Team QMJHL
Forward Maxime Comtois, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, will represent Team QMJHL at the 2016 CIBC Canada Russia Series.
Hague, Vilardi named to Team OHL
Defenseman Nicolas Hague and forward Gabe Vilardi, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, will represent Team OHL at the 2016 CIBC Canada Russia Series.
Foote, Patrick named to Team WHL
Defenseman Cal Foote and forward Nolan Patrick, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, will represent Team WHL at the 2016 CIBC Canada Russia Series.