With hockey season getting underway, it’s time for scouts to start focusing on the 2018 NHL Draft. Future Considerations has piled up the scouting reports and here is a look at the top five skaters to play in Europe last season, heading into 2018.
Tkachuk headlines AAPG rosters
Brady Tkachuk will headline the 2017 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game.
Eligibles impress at Hlinka Memorial
The race is on. The march to the 2018 NHL Draft is officially underway with the completition of the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup in early August.
FC releases Prelim ranking for 2018 NHL Draft
Future Considerations has released its preliminary ranking for the 2018 NHL Draft.
Canada names roster for 2017 Hlinka Memorial
Joe Veleno will get another shot at Hlinka gold.
Merkley named OHL Rookie of the Year
Ryan Merkley of the Guelph Storm was named the 2016-17 recipient of the Emms Family Award presented to the Ontario Hockey League’s rookie of the year.
Svechnikov named USHL rookie of the year
Andrei Svechnikov has been named the 2017 USHL Rookie of the Year as determined by a vote of League general managers.
STROME AMONG ADDS TO CANADA’S U18 ROSTER
Matthew Strome of the Hamilton Bulldogs is among 11 players added to Canada’s pre-tournament roster for the 2017 IIHF U18 World Championship in Poprad and Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia from April 13-23.
CHL names rosters for Top Prospects Game
Andrei Svechnikov of the Barrie Colts and Filip Zadina of the Halifax Mooseheads highlight the 40 players named to participate in the 2018 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
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.
2018 class shines at World Under-17s
The World Under-17 Challenge is always an excellent sneak peek at what’s to come with the next wave of young hockey stars.
Veleno patiently awaiting draft experience
Joseph Veleno can still pinpoint the moment.