Future Considerations’ scouting director Dan Stewart gives his thoughts on who from the 2016 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
FC’s Staff 2016 Mock Draft (Picks 1-10)
Future Considerations has asked a few of our evaluators who have been in the rinks all season scouting 2016 eligible prospects to give their input on team need, drafting tendencies and who they think NHL teams will be looking to add to their prospect pool in this first round mock draft.
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.
FC releases March ranking for 2016 NHL Draft
Less is more when it comes to the 2016 NHL Draft class, and there’s little movement at the top.
FC releases February ranking for 2016 NHL Draft
Internal rankings discussion among Future Considerations scouts is providing plenty of heated discussion.
Chychrun, Tkachuk headline CHL Top Prospects Game
Jakob Chychrun and Matthew Tkachuk, Future Considerations’ highest-ranked Canadian Hockey League skaters for the 2016 NHL Draft, were among the 40 players named to play in the BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Vancouver on Jan. 28.
Brown carving path to draft
He considers Ottawa home, but there’s a hint of southern flavor in Logan Brown’s game.
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 October ranking for 2016 NHL Draft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB —Auston Matthews of the ZSC Lions tops Future Considerations’ October ranking for the 2016 NHL Draft.
Eligibles show strong crop at AAPG
The skills of the new breed were on display in Buffalo, NY on Thursday night when 42 of the best American draft eligible players took to the ice in the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game.
Tkachuk, Jones front AAPG rosters
Forwards Matthew Tkachuk and Max Jones of the London Knights are among the 42 players who will compete in the fourth annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game.
FC releases Prelim Ranking for 2016 Draft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB – Auston Matthews of the US National Team Development Program tops Future Considerations’ preliminary ranking for the 2016 NHL Draft.
Brown playing hockey on draft day
The 2012 NHL Entry Draft is just 24 hours away, but Travis Brown found something else to occupy his mind.
Wildcards getting it right
Right-winger Miles Koules should be calm, cool and collected heading into the draft weekend.
Keep an eye on…the Dub
The 2012 NHL Entry Draft is shaping up to be one of the deepest drafts in recent memory and a strong reason for that is the WHL crop, which is second to none.