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Barkov named to Finland’s extended Olympic roster
His season is all but wrapped up, yet the accolades continue to pour in for Aleksander Barkov.
FC releases Final Ranking for 2013 NHL Draft
Despite a strong push from Halifax Mooseheads forward Nathan MacKinnon, Seth Jones of the Portland Winterhawks remains as the top prospect in Future Considerations’ Final Ranking for the 2013 NHL Draft.
NHL unveils Scouting Combine list
Over a hundred of the 2013 NHL Draft’s top prospects will be in attendance at the NHL Scouting Combine from May 27 to June 1 in Toronto, ON.
Barkov, Nurse to skip fitness at combine
There will be no feats of strength coming from two of the 2013 NHL Draft’s top prospects.
Shoulder can’t slow Barkov’s draft dream
A season-ending shoulder injury isn’t exactly how top-ranked European prospect Aleksander Barkov envisioned wrapping up his draft season.
FC releases April ranking for 2013 NHL Draft
Though things are status quo up top in Future Considerations’ April Ranking, the Knights are on the move.
Lehkonen leads Finland into U18’s
Artturi Lehkonen is set to lead Finland into the World Under-18 Championship from April 18th to 28th in Sochi, Russia.
Barkov suffers shoulder injury
Tappara forward Aleksander Barkov left Wednesday’s quarterfinal match-up with shoulder injury and did not return.
FC releases March ranking for 2013 NHL Draft
With the Portland Winterhawks, Seth Jones is used to being on top of the Western Hockey League standings.
FC releases February ranking for 2013 NHL Draft
Seth Jones of the Portland Winterhawks has successfully defended his crown – for now.
FC releases January Ranking for 2013 NHL Draft
For the first time, there’s a new top dog among eligibles for the 2013 NHL Draft according to Future Considerations scouts.
Juniors impress FC scouts in Russia
While many of us in North America were at home sleeping in bed at puck drop, there were those lucky few who were able to take in first hand some of the year’s best hockey in Ufa, Russia.
Director’s Cut: Eligibles shine at WJC
The holiday season is without a doubt my favorite time of year.
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.
WJC Draft Eligible Scoreboard – Final
Seth Jones wasn’t able to catch Slovakia’s Marko Dano in the scoring race among draft eligibles at the World Junior Championship.
World Juniors to feature 22 draft eligibles
Twenty-two members of the 2013 NHL Draft class will have the opportunity to compete at the World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia from December 26th to January 5th.
FC releases December ranking for 2013 NHL Draft
In the spirit of the holiday season, many members of the 2013 NHL Draft class have given scouts and hockey fans alike a lot to like.
Eligibles add World Junior intrigue
We’re less than two weeks until thousands of fans and hundreds of scouts alike will be filling the seats to watch one of hockey’s greatest dramas unfold – the World Junior Championship – in Ufa, Russia.
Six named to Finland’s prelim roster
Six potential targets in the 2013 NHL Draft have been named to Finland’s preliminary roster for the World Junior Championship.
Scouts set eyes on U18 Four Nations
The U18 Four Nations may only have a handful of participating countries, but that doesn’t mean scouts aren’t about to flock to it to check out 2013 NHL Draft eligible talent.
FC releases October Ranking for 2013 NHL Draft
Nathan MacKinnon is still the biggest prize, but some early season surprises have given the 2013 NHL Draft a lot to look forward to in all areas of the hockey community.
Finns surging into draft season
The hockey season in Finland is in its infancy, but draft eligibles are creating lots of buzz from both draft fanatics and hockey media alike.
More than MacKinnon at forward in 2013
It’s hard to keep the likes of Nathan MacKinnon, Sean Monahan, Aleksander Barkov, Hunter Shinkaruk and the other top-end prospects for the 2013 NHL Draft a secret.
Tons of intrigue atop draft ranking
The 2013 NHL Draft crop seems to be a little simpler then a year ago.
FC Releases Preliminary Ranking for 2013
Just three weeks after the passing of the 2012 NHL Draft, Future Considerations has released its first ranking for 2013.
Sallows Draft Tracks: Aleksander Barkov
There has never been a Finnish-born player taken first overall in the NHL Draft, but that could all change come 2013 as Aleksander Barkov is an elite talent that has been garnering attention from scouts and fans alike over the past few months.
Draft eligibles impress at U18 Five Nations
One of the most heavily scouted international events in the calendar year is the U18 Five Nations Tournament.
Europe has much to offer in 2013
Though 2012 saw most of its elite European talent playing in the CHL, the 2013 NHL Entry Draft will have plenty of prospects staying home for scouts to salivate over.
Stewart: WJC has draft implications
FC’s Dan Stewart returns to tackle the World Junior Championship from the eyes of a scout looking at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, as well as a quick glimpse at what 2013 has to offer.
’12 eligibles open eyes at Ivan Hlinka
The annual Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament is the first big event of the scouting season and generally is the ‘welcome back’ point for the scouting community after a month’s vacation from hockey rinks.