There was a lot of interesting activity on the Swedish front at the 2012 NHL Draft, to say the least.
FC QOD: Risers and Tumblers
NHL Draft followers are always intrigued by the uncertainties come draft day.
Draft eligibles set for combine
Before hockey’s next wave is drafted at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft this June in Pittsburgh, they’ll be poked and prodded in Toronto.
Vickers: Lottery causes Mock Draft mania
Well the Edmonton Oilers winning the draft lottery Tuesday night threw everything for a loop, didn’t it?
Forsberg, Collberg on Swedish U18 entry
Top 2012 draft eligible prospects Filip Forsberg and Sebastian Collberg, both members of Sweden’s gold medal entry at the 2012 World Junior Championship, will be called to duty again.
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.
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.
Draft eligibles add intrigue to World Juniors
While the rest of us break out the eggnog during the festive season, 10 nations will be competing in the World Junior Championship.
Sweden releases World Juniors roster
Sweden will turn to five returning players in hopes of improving on their fourth place finish at the World Junior Championship a year ago.
Stewart: Dumba comparables slightly miss
FC’s scouting director Dan Stewart tackles the Swedish battle between Sebastian Collberg and Pontus Aberg, the Mathew Dumba vs. PK Subban comparisons, Subway Super Series reviews and the impact of the World Junior A Challenge in the latest ‘Five For Stewart’.
Forward thinking at the 2012 draft
2012 may be the year of the defenseman, but forwards eligible for the NHL Entry Draft aren’t going quietly in the night.
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’.
’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.