Selecting goaltenders in the first round have always been a hot topic on whether or not they are worth the risk/reward.
Sallows’ draft track: Oscar Dansk
If I was a GM looking for a goalie heading into the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, there is no doubt the name Oscar Dansk will be called from the podium.
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.
Stewart: December’s ranking fallout
It is time to give Mikhail Grigorenko his due as a legit riser with his play this year in the QMJHL. While he has had a bit of a consistency issue in the past with his Russian team CSKA, his play in Quebec under coach Patrick Roy has been phenomenal.
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’.
Between the pipes of the 2012 draft
In recent years, there have not been many big name goaltending prospects to get scouts excited. It would seem we have seen the end of the days of two-or three goaltenders were ranked in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft.
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.