Future Considerations’ Swedish-based scout Mikael Hedberg gives his thoughts on who from the 2015 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
Director’s Cut: Plenty of International action
With the shortest month of the year upon us comes another week of international play with numerous big events hosted in various countries across the pond that needed evaluators attention.
FC releases Preliminary Ranking for 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB — Over the past three years, Future Considerations has been watching the ’97 birth year class develop and mature en route to the 2015 NHL Draft and what looks like a stellar collection of future NHL talent.
WHL ready for banner year
With another junior season just around the corner, a new group of draft eligible prospects are ready to take the stage in hope of being drafted in New Jersey next June.
McGee: USHL offered much value outside Round 1
Perhaps more than ever, the 2012 edition of the NHL Draft was unpredictable to say the least.
Capitals Draft Forsberg 11th Overall
The Washington Capitals select Filip Forsberg with the 11th overall selection.
FC QOD: Who follows Yakupov & Murray?
One would have a tough time finding anyone who would argue that Nail Yakupov and Ryan Murray wont be the first forward and defenseman taken Friday, but there’s no true consensus as to who will follow.
FC releases Final Ranking for 2012 NHL Draft
The final count is in – Nail Yakupov is the king of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
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.
Many factors in Galchenyuk’s rise
FC’s scouting director Dan Stewart tackles the rise of Alex Galchenyuk in March’s ranking of the 2012 draft, New England-based draft eligibles, the search for a Cam Neely clone, WHL sleepers and Philip Tot in this edition of ‘Five For Stewart’
FC releases March ranking for 2012 NHL Draft
The contenders around him may continue to shuffle throughout the season, but there’s little disputing who the champion of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft continues to be.
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.
Forward thinking for the WHL in 2013
While the 2012 NHL Entry Draft is the year of the defensemen from a Western Hockey League standpoint, forwards will re-emerge in 2013.
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.
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.
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.
Sallows’ draft tracks: Filip Forsberg
The name Forsberg is synonymous with winning and greatness in hockey as Swedish centre Peter Forsberg terrified opponents for the better part of 20 pro seasons.
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.
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.
Are you a future number one?
The 2012 NHL Entry Draft marks the 50th anniversary of the annual selection process and has been titled the ‘Year of the Defenseman’ for quite some time now.
FC releases October Ranking for 2012 NHL Draft
Nail Yakupov is top dog, for now, when it comes to 2012 NHL Entry Draft eligible prospects.
’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.
2011 NHL Entry Draft at a glance
With Taylor vs. Tyler discussed – ad nauseam, and finally settled; and the summer gone and the new season in full swing, we can again turn focus to the next crop of talented future NHLers as they look to impress scouts and NHL executives in countless hockey arenas around the globe.
FC releases preliminary list for 2011 NHL Entry Draft
With the QMJHL season already underway and the rest of the hockey world ready to follow suit, the Taylor vs. Tyler debate of yesteryear has been put on the back burner as their careers continue to play out.