Two-hundred and seventeen picks are in the books.
FC’s 2018 NHL Draft Staff Mock
The annual NHL Draft always breathes new optimism into an organization for a team falling short of the goal.
Draft eligibles showcase plenty of sleeper potential
Teams will draft plenty of prospects that’ll hit in the first round.
2018 NHL Scouting Combine results
Before we get to the 2018 NHL Draft, over a hundred eligible prospects faced the grind in Buffalo that is the 2018 NHL Scouting Combine.
Svechnikov named top CHL prospect
Andrei Svechnikov capped off an impressive first season in the OHL with a little bit of hardware.
Svechnikov earns OHL Rookie of the Year honors
Andrei Svechnikov has himself another honor.
Veleno added to Canada’s roster for U18s
Joe Veleno was one of six players added to Canada’s entry to the 2018 IIHF World Under-18 Championship on Wednesday.
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.
Canada names camp roster for U18 Worlds
Ty Smith of the Spokane Chiefs heads Canada’s training camp roster leading into the 2018 IIHF World Under-18 Championship.
Future Focus: Jack McBain
He may not be plying his trade in Major Junior, but there’s not a chance scouts missed out on Jack McBain this season.
Durzi taking second run at draft experience
For many players, not being selected at the NHL Draft can derail their career aspirations.
NHL announces draft lottery odds for 2018
The odds are out. The National Hockey League announced Wednesday the odds for the 2018 NHL Draft Lottery, held Saturday, April 28 in Toronto. The 2018 draft will hold three drawings: the first draw will determine the team which will hold the first overall pick, the second will determine the team which will hold the second overall pick, and the … Read More
Barteaux making most of roller-coaster season
Sometimes the most difficult situations can be the best learning experiences.
McBain named to OJHL All-Prospects Team
Jack McBain has been named to the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s First All-Prospects Team.
Future Focus: Isac Lundeström
Rasmus Dahlin and Adam Boqvist have been getting a lot of the attention as two of the top European prospects in the 2018 NHL Draft, and deservedly so.
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.
Future Focus: Evan Bouchard
When one watches the London Knights play, eyes are immediately drawn to one player.
Hot And Cold: February
The road to the NHL Draft is full of twists and turns. Players can look like a top-end prospect one month and stall out the next. On the other side, a kid can move from an average prospect with underwhelming skill to developing into a first-round candidate.
Nizhnikov pushing through draft season struggles
An NHL draft year can be a season of excitement.
Versus: Quinn Hughes or Ty Smith
Need a blueliner? The 2018 NHL Draft will certainly be your friend.
Fossum Notebook: January 2018
Every season, scouts from Future Considerations spend countless hours in rinks across the world in an effort to gather information on the next wave of NHL talent coming down the pipe. Future Considerations’ Western-based scout Logan Fossum is no different.
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.
Future Focus: Ty Smith
The first thing you’ll notice about Ty Smith is his size.
Aleong Notebook: January 2018
Every season, scouts from Future Considerations spend countless hours in rinks across the world in an effort to gather information on the next wave of NHL talent coming down the pipe. Future Considerations’ Ontario-based scout Joseph Aleong is no different.
Change of scenery working wonders for Stotts
It’s amazing what a change of scenery can accomplish.
Thompson Notebook – January 2018
Every season, scouts from Future Considerations spend countless hours in rinks across the world in an effort to gather information on the next wave of NHL talent coming down the pipe. Future Considerations’ Ontario Hockey League-based scout Zach Thompson is no different.
Svechnikov earns OHL Rookie of the Month nod
Andrei Svechnikov of the Barrie Colts has been named OHL Rookie of the Month for January.
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.
Hayton, Dobson top testing at Top Prospects Game
Barrett Hayton of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and Noah Dobson of the Acadie-Bathurst TItan are the toast of testing at the 2018 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Dudas added to CHL Top Prospects Game
Forward Aidan Dudas of the Owen Sound Attack has been added to the Team Cherry roster for 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?
Bernard, Vallati added to CHL Prospects Game
Defensemen Xavier Bernard of the Drummondville Voltigeurs and Giovanni Vallati of the Kitchener Rangers have been added to CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Foudy added to CHL Top Prospects Game
Liam Foudy is off to the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Hot And Cold: January
The road to the NHL Draft is full of twists and turns. Players can look like a top-end prospect one month and stall out the next. On the other side, a kid can move from an average prospect with underwhelming skill to developing into a first-round candidate.
2018 Draft crop shaping up
Here we are, at the halfway point of the 2017-18 season.
Smith, Veleno named Prospects Game captains
Ty Smith and Joe Veleno will be front and center at the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Dahlin selected to Sweden’s Olympic team
Rasmus Dahlin isn’t done on the international stage just yet.
Vallati taking smooth strides with Rangers
In today’s NHL, the ability to skate well is at a premium.
Froese Notebook – December
Every season, scouts from Future Considerations spend countless hours in rinks across the world in an effort to gather information on the next wave of NHL talent coming down the pipe. Future Considerations’ Western head scout Justin Froese is no different.
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.
Blumel, Blitx named to USHL Prospects Game
Waterloo Black Hawks forward Matej Blumel and Tri-City Storm defenseman Hugo Blixt have been added to the 2018 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.