Future Considerations’ QMJHL scout Claudia Fortier gives her thoughts on who from the 2012 NHL Entry Draft class left her impressed, who disappointed and who her sleeper is on draft day.
Pearson shelved with broken fibula
The elder statesman of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft hasn’t just been taken down by the injury bug.
Few bright spots among draft eligible QMJHLers
As the regular season nears the end, intensity is beginning to amp up for 2012 NHL Entry Draft eligibles in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
QMJHL league shows promise in 2013
There has been much talk surrounding Mikhail Grigorenko, Martin Frk and Raphael Bussieres, but the QMJHL’s prospect depth goes well beyond 2012.
TPG can kickstart stalled seasons
The CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game is just one outing in a season littered with games scouts frolic to in order to catch a glimpse of the top draft eligible talent 2012 has to offer.
Frk ineligible for Mooseheads
Czech forward Martin Frk will not be eligible to play for the Halifax Mooseheads until January 6th after opting out of participation at the 2012 World Junior Championship.
Frk to skip World Juniors
Returning draft eligible forward Martin Frk of the Halifax Mooseheads will not be representing the Czech Republic at the 2012 World Junior Championship.
WHLers draft stocks fluctuating in November
As with any hockey season, there are highs and lows that tend to happen throughout the year. November was no different out west in the Western Hockey League.
Koekkoek suffers shoulder injury
The rash of injuries to the 2012 NHL Entry Draft class continues with Peterborough Petes defenseman Slater Koekkoek.
Quick Hits: Koules bulking up
It wasn’t too long ago that the knock against USNTDP sniper, Miles Koules, was his size. Over the past two summers the son of former Tampa Bay Lightning owner Oren Koules, has spent his time hard at work with fitness guru, Matt Nichol. Miles currently clocks in at five-foot-11 and 190-pounds.
Yakupov sidelined
Martin Frk has yet to play this season due to a concussion. Alex Galchenyuk went down with a knee injury and is a long shot to play again this season.
QMJHL prospects making the cut
The QMJHL season is off and running and, as in previous years, there are many interesting story lines for which to follow.
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’.
Frk’s concussion has season on hold
Being the third overall pick in the CHL Import Draft yields high expectations.
’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.
Frk Heading To Halifax
From Aaron Vickers, Future Considerations: Welcome to Halifax, Martin Frk. Frk, who was drafted third overall in the 2010 CHL Import Draft, is set to join the Mooseheads at practice Wednesday after the club has negotiated his release from HC Karlovy Vary just weeks after the International Ice Hockey Federation rejected his initial transfer to Halifax.