Michael DiPietro of the Windsor Spitfires has done it again.
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.
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.
CHL announces Top Prospects Game rosters
Nolan Patrick will be front and center at the 2017 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
DiPietro nets OHL honor after perfect week
A perfect week has netted goaltender Michael DiPietro the Ontario Hockey League’s top nod.
Vilardi out indefinitely after appendectomy
Windsor Spitfires forward Gabe Vilardi is out indefinitely after undergoing an appendectomy Monday.
Ratcliffe relaxed in draft journey
The pressure if off, insists Guelph Storm forward Isaac Ratcliffe.
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.
Strome set to follow in family footsteps
Ryan Strome was called to the stage at Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota with the fifth overall pick, held by the New York Islanders, in the 2011 NHL Draft.
Vilardi voted top OHL prospect
Gabe Vilardi has been voted top prospect for the 2017 NHL Draft in Sportsnet’s 2016–17 preseason OHL coaches poll. Vilardi finished with 60 percent of the vote. The 17-year-old had 17 goals and 38 points in 62 games in his rookie season in the Ontario Hockey League with the Windsor Spitfires. He was third in Future Considerations’ preliminary ranking for … Read More
Vilardi ready for draft season experience
Gabe Vilardi doesn’t need the reminder. He knows he’s entering his draft year. But the 17-year-old isn’t concerned. He’s embracing the experience, one day at a time. “You have to enjoy it,” said Vilardi, who sustained a knee injury at Canada’s selection camp for the Ivan Hlinka, but is expected to resume full-time duty with the Windsor Spitfires, his junior team, … Read More
Eligibles leave lasting impression at Hlinka
The Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup is the launching ground for a prospect entering his draft eligible season.
Tippett, Comtois front Canada’s Hlinka entry
Owen Tippett of the Mississauga Steelheads and Maxime Comtois of the Victoriaville Tigres are among the 22 players that will represent Canada at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup.
Trio front invite list to Canada’s Hlinka camp
Gabriel Vilardi, Owen Tippett, and Maxime Comtois will all be in attendance as Hockey Canada selects its entry for the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial from July 29-Aug 2 in Calgary, AB.
FC releases Preliminary ranking for 2017 NHL Draft
The NHL Draft has seen an incredible run of high-end talent of late.
Tkachuk, Brown shine for scout Palmer
Future Considerations’ OHL-based scout Scott Palmer gives his thoughts on who from the 2016 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
Tkachuk set to cap off incredible year at draft
Matthew Tkachuk has had a big year. It’s about to get even bigger.
Nylander ready to follow in brother’s footsteps
Twenty-four months after his brother onstage as a first rounder at the 2014 NHL Draft, Alexander Nylander will have the opportunity to do the same in just under two weeks.
Tkachuk at forefront of Knights Memorial Cup bid
The London Knights have plenty of NHL Draft eligible power to help push them towards a Memorial Cup bid.
Kyrou added to Team OHL
NHL Draft eligible forward Jordan Kyrou has been added to the Team OHL roster for the 2015 CHL Canada-Russia Series.
Chychrun, McLeod named to Team OHL
Jakob Chychrun of Sarnia, Michael McLeod of Mississauga, and Logan Brown of Windsor will represent Team OHL at the CHL Canada-Russia Series.
OHL crop looking better than expected
Initial looks last winter had the Ontario Hockey League crop for 2016 appearing less than stellar, but with some high-end guys coming over from the U.S. system and a few marquee additions through the Import Draft, the yield once again promises to produce some strong talent.
FC’s Scout Series: Scott Palmer (OHL)
Future Considerations’ Ontario-based scout Scott Palmer gives his thoughts on who from the 2015 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
FC’s Scout Series: Daniel Deschenes (OHL)
Future Considerations’ Ontario-based scout Daniel Deschenes gives his thoughts on who from the 2015 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
OHL offers tons of high-end talent
There’s plenty more than Connor McDavid to get excited for if you’re a fan of both the Ontario Hockey League and the 2015 NHL Draft.
Previewing the 2015 OHL Draft class
A new season is upon us and with that a new group to continue scouting heading towards their selection day in June.
Scout Series: Daniel Deschenes (OHL)
Future Considerations’ Ontario-based scout Daniel Deschenes gives his thoughts on who from the 2014 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
Scout Series: Scott Palmer (OHL)
Future Considerations’ Ontario Hockey League scout Scott Palmer gives his thoughts on who from the 2014 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
Trio highlights OHL entry for Super Series
The Ontario Hockey League’s entry for the Subway Super Series will have plenty of 2014 NHL Draft talent to watch.
On The O: 2014 OHLers ready for impact
As the dog days of summer come to an end, a new Ontario Hockey League season heads full steam into what will once again be another grind filled with ups and downs for NHL Draft eligible players.
Consistency has OHLers shining
Time is running out for Ontario Hockey League draft eligibles to make an impression.
OHLers push late in 2012
December marked the final opportunity of Ontario Hockey League draft eligibles to impress in 2012 as the 2013 NHL Draft approaches.
OHLers on a roll in November
It was a November to remember for 2013 NHL Draft eligibles from the Ontario Hockey League.
Three eligibles named to Team OHL
Three Ontario Hockey League-based 2013 NHL Draft eligibles are set to take on Russia.
OHL draft pool deepening
The marathon has begun for Ontario Hockey League players looking to make a splash in the 2013 NHL Draft pool.
Kujawinski’s weekend earns OHL honours
If Ryan Kujawinski thought he’d fly under the radar to start his draft season, he thought wrong.
OHL offerings excite scouts
Come next June, the Ontario Hockey League will once again have its usual share of talented players selected to the various teams, in various rounds.
FC’s Scout Series: Brian Huddle (OHL)
Future Considerations’ Ontario Hockey League correspondent and scout Brian Huddle gives his thoughts on who from the 2012 NHL Entry Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
FC’s Scout Series: Sean Lafortune (OHL)
Future Considerations’ Ontario-based Ontario Hockey League scout Sean Lafortune gives his thoughts on who from the 2012 NHL Entry Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
OHL draft eligibles excite through season
The 2012 NHL Entry Draft crop has been full of surprises and disappointments from an Ontario Hockey League perspective.
OHLers establishing draft position
With the Ontario Hockey League schedule six months deep, trends are starting to emerge and players have established themselves.