The Ottawa Senators select Cody Ceci 15th overall.
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.
FC releases Final Ranking for 2012 NHL Draft
The final count is in – Nail Yakupov is the king of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Vickers: Lottery causes Mock Draft mania
Well the Edmonton Oilers winning the draft lottery Tuesday night threw everything for a loop, didn’t it?
Shine lost at CHL Top Prospects Game
There still is plenty of shine to the Canadian Hockey League’s Top Prospect Game, but it’s hard to argue that the event hasn’t lost some of its lustre.
Yakupov, others out of CHL showcase
Though he’s returned to the Sarnia Sting lineup, 2012 draft eligible standout Nail Yakupov will not be available to Team Cherry at the 2012 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Vickers: My 2012 Team Canada
After three days of watching and talking, there’s nothing left to see or say. Without further ado, I present you my Team Canada entry for the 2012 World Junior Championship.
Canada Camp Takes – Day 3 Game
Canada beats the CIS All-Stars 7-4 at the WinSport Athletic & Ice Complex.
Canada Camp Takes: Day 1 Practice
Team White takes to the ice at 11 A.M. Please note the order of events in the entry is most recent first.
Vickers: Canada’s preliminary team roster
I don’t think I’ve had more people bugging me about anything than what my projected roster is when Canada hits the ice for the World Junior Championship.
Fresh faces litter Canada’s selection camp roster
Only three players from Canada’s heartbreaking World Junior Championship loss in Buffalo were named to Canada’s selection camp roster for the 2012 tournament in Alberta.
Eligibles ascending up draft rankings
The excitement of one’s draft year can be more than some prospects can cope with. Often the pressure they deal with is too much and their games falter. Other times, though, prospects thrive and elevate their games under that same pressure.
FC releases November ranking for 2012 NHL Draft
Nail Yakupov of the Sarnia Sting continues to be the most attractive prospect for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Strome, Hamilton highlight OHL roster
The Canadian Hockey League in association with the Ontario Hockey League and the Ottawa 67’s and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds hockey clubs today announced the rosters for Team OHL that will compete against Team Russia in the 2011 SUBWAY® Super Series.
Stewart: Injuries a storyline in 2012
FC’s scouting director Dan Stewart tackles Gianluca Curcuruto’s potential, how injuries will impact the draft stock of Alex Galchenyuk, Martin Frk and Ryan Murray, as well as potential picks that are re-entering the draft in ‘Five for Stewart’.
Patrolling the blueline of the 2012 draft
Without doubt, the 2012 NHL Entry Draft belongs to the blueliners.
2012 has more questions than answers
FC’s scouting director Dan Stewart tackles Dumba, Russians, goaltenders and fallers in his inaugural edition of ‘Five For Stewart’.
Keep an eye on…the O
In June, 46 players from the Ontario Hockey League were selected in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the highest count since 1999 saw 52. If 2012 has its way, the league wont have to wait another 12 years to turn out those high numbers.
’12 eligibles steal show at R&D camp
After a few days at the rink, the NHL’s Research and Development camp served as an excellent opportunity at a first hand look at quite a few of the top prospects for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft before the season gets underway.
Ceci, Murray at the head of the class
While a dozen draft eligible defensemen were battling for seven roster spots on Canada’s entry in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, two were focused elsewhere.
Blueliners excited about defense draft depth
From Aaron Vickers: According to the Chinese calendar, 2012 is the year of the dragon. But when it’s all said and done, it could become the year of the defenseman. The 2012 NHL Entry Draft appears, at least at this stage, to be huge on the back end. Though there are an impressive 14 defensemen ranked in the first round … Read More