Future Considerations’ Alberta-based scout Donesh Mazloum gives his thoughts on who from the 2015 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
Plenty of standouts in Prospects Game
The annual CHL Top Prospects Game is fun for fans, but all business for players.
McDavid named Pacific4 Forward of the Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB — Future Considerations Hockey today announced Connor McDavid of the Erie Otters as the Pacific4 Sports Management draft eligible Forward of the month for October.
FC releases final ranking for 2014 NHL Draft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB — The final results are in, and Aaron Ekblad stands alone at the top of the 2014 NHL Draft class.
Ekblad named FHM Defenseman of the Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB — Future Considerations Hockey today announced Aaron Ekblad of the Barrie Colts as the Franchise Hockey Manager draft eligible Defenseman of the Month for January.
November’s rankings by the numbers
The month of November has arrived and so too has Future Considerations’ November ranking for the 2014 NHL Draft.
Fleury has plenty of influences
Red Deer Rebels defenseman Haydn Fleury need not look far for a little inspiration.
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Being based in Calgary, the Southern Alberta floods have hit Future Considerations close to home.
Rankings Rewind: FC’s 27th overalls
With the 27th overall selection in the National Hockey League Draft, Future Considerations selects…
Canada finalizes U18 roster
Canada has finalized its roster for the World Under-18 Championship from April 18-28 in Sochi, Russia.
Season-ending surgery for Comrie
Eric Comrie will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a hip injury, the Tri City Americans announced Friday.
Ill Shinkaruk to skip Prospects Game
A flu will keep Medicine Hat Tigers captain Hunter Shinkaruk out of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, according to the team’s Twitter account.
WJC Draft Eligible Leaders
With the World Junior Championship in the books, here’s a look at the leaders among the 2013 NHL Draft class.
FC releases ‘Intro to the 2013 NHL Draft’ Guide
Future Considerations is pleased to announce the release of our ‘Introduction to the 2013 NHL Draft’ Guide.
Depth on D goes beyond blue chippers
The depth on the blueline of the 2013 NHL Draft crop goes well beyond the Joneses.
Sieloff drops Miami, joins Spitfires
National Team Development Program’s Pat Sieloff is the latest of his former teammates to forego his college commitment and opt to play north of the border next season.
Gamblers cap storybook season
The Green Bay Gamblers capped off their storybook season with a happy ending Saturday as they defeated the Waterloo Black Hawks five to two to win the USHL’s 2012 Clark Cup.
Waterloo primed for 2013 push
Much like London Knights and the Edmonton Oil Kings in the CHL, success in the USHL for the Waterloo Black Hawks came a year ahead of schedule.
USHL completes Entry Draft
In a draft where players’ names seldom ring bells in the heads of NHL draft followers, Tuesday’s USHL Entry Draft had quite the upgrade in players selected.
Sallows’ draft tracks: Denis Kamaev
He isn’t considered to be an early pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, but Denis Kamaev could very well be a steal on draft day.
Martin joins Whitney in Canada’s U18 crease
Canada’s crease has been rounded out for the World Under-18 Championship, according to the Twitter feed of Mississauga St. Mikes Majors goalie Spencer Martin.
Bļugers leads Latvia into U18
Teodors Bļugers, who participated in the World Junior Championship in Calgary earlier this year, will represent Latvia again at the World Under-18 Championship in Brno and Znojmo, Czech Republic, April 12-22, 2012.
Size, bloodlines theme of NTDP invites
Thursday the United States National Team Development Program announced the names of the 53 players who received invitations to participate in the annual Evaluation Camp.
Ewanyk makes season debut after shoulder surgery
Edmonton Oil Kings forward Travis Ewanyk can’t tell you how long he’s been out after recovering from shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.
McIlrath hit nets 8-game ban
Dylan McIlrath has been suspended eight games by the Western Hockey League for his head hit to Victoria Royals’ Jesse Zgraggen Wednesday.
Hamilton given 10 for head hit
Dougie Hamilton has been suspended 10 games by the Ontario Hockey League for his hit to the head of Sudbury Wolves forward Michael MacDonald.
Grimaldi facing season-ending surgery
The 2011-12 season will not be one to remember for Rocco Grimaldi.
Draft eligibles impress at World Juniors
Each year at the IIHF U20 World Junior Championship, there are a few draft eligible performers who seem to raise their draft stock with gutsy, skilled or clutch performances.
Loubardias: World Juniors an instant classic
The 2012 World Junior Championship will do down as one for the ages.
Holland earns weekly WHL award
The Western Hockey League announced today that Tri-City Americans forward Patrick Holland is the WHL Player of the Week.
Coyle leaves BU, joins Sea Dogs
Minnesota Wild prospect Charlie Coyle has left Boston University for the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Wedgewood feels for roommate Bunz
They battled each other for one spot in Team Canada’s crease for the 2012 World Junior Championship.
Beaulieu hoping to get offensive with Canada
Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu did everything he could offensively in his final showing before Hockey Canada trims its roster to the 22 it will be keeping in Alberta for the 2012 World Junior Championship.
Lane’s offense gets OHL nod
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Brampton Battalion forward Philip Lane is the OHL Player of the Week for the week ending December 11
Hamilton signs with Bruins
Just two days before he’s scheduled to land in Calgary to compete for a roster spot on Team Canada’s entry for the 2012 World Junior Championship, Dougie Hamilton has signed with the Boston Bruins.
Quick Hits: Koules bulking up
It wasn’t too long ago that the knock against USNTDP sniper, Miles Koules, was his size. Over the past two summers the son of former Tampa Bay Lightning owner Oren Koules, has spent his time hard at work with fitness guru, Matt Nichol. Miles currently clocks in at five-foot-11 and 190-pounds.
Percy signs with Maple Leafs
Five months ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs made Stuart Percy a first round pick. Today, they signed the 25th overall selection to a three year, entry-level contract.
Walker leaving Northern Michigan for Major Junior
Defenseman Eric Walker has left Northern Michigan University in favour of the Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Giants, the club announced Saturday.
Gallagher signs with Habs
Vancouver Giants standout Brendan Gallagher has signed a three year, entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday.
Gudbranson needs games
When he passed the nine game mark, Florida Panthers rookie defenseman Erik Gudbranson assumed he’d be skating in the National Hockey League this season.
Kuhnhackl hit nets 20 game suspension
Tom Kuhnhackl has been suspended 20 games for his hit on Kitchener Rangers blueliner and Carolina Hurricanes prospect Ryan Murphy.
Huberdeau out of Super Series
Saint John Sea Dogs forward Jonathan Huberdeau has been replaced by Brandon Hynes of the Victoriaville Tigres in the first game of the Subway Super Series after suffering an injury in Team QMJHL practice Monday.
Murphy out indefinitely with concussion
Kitchener Rangers defenseman Ryan Murphy has been sidelined indefinitely with a concussion, the second of his career.
Upper Midwest HS Elite gaining steam
John Russo had a vision. Eleven Years ago there was some concern about the number of Minnesota kids leaving their High School hockey teams for the junior leagues in an effort to not only improve their game, but also their chances of lacing up the blades at the NHL level.
Bulmer back to Kelowna
Forward Brett Bulmer has been returned to the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League, the Minnesota Wild announced Monday.
’13 eligible Sorensen done for year
Quebec Remparts forward Nick Sorensen will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his knee on the weekend.
Zibanejad bound for Sweden
The Ottawa Senators are sending first round pick Mika Zibanejad back to the Swedish Elite League.
Tampa keeping Connolly
According to the St. Petersburg Times, Brett Connolly can start the search for more permanent accommodations.
Comrie given CHL goalie title
The Canadian Hockey League today announced that Eric Comrie of the Tri-City Americans is the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending October 23 after recording two shutout victories in two starts giving him a goals-against-average of 0.00 and a perfect save percentage of 1.000.