The Montreal Canadiens select Alex Galchenyuk with the 3rd 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.
Rumours surround top pick in draft
Will the Edmonton Oilers make the first selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft?
Walking wounded winners at NHL Combine
Though 100 players ventured into the 2012 NHL Combine, it was those that missed significant chunks of the season that came away the biggest winners after strong performances.
FC’s Scout Series: Dan Sallows
Future Considerations’ scout Dan Sallows 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.
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?
Galchenyuk hoped for U18 appearance
Many were surprised at the absence of Alex Galchenyuk from Team USA’s roster that will compete at the World Under-18 Championship in the Czech Republic later this month.
Galchenyuk, Yakupov good to go for playoffs
The Sarnia Sting have announced Nail Yakupov and Alex Galchenyuk will both return to the lineup Friday night when the team hosts the Saginaw Spirit in the first round of the OHL playoffs.
Pearson shelved with broken fibula
The elder statesman of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft hasn’t just been taken down by the injury bug.
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’
Galchenyuk set for season debut
The Sarnia Sting may have lost Nail Yakupov, but they’re about to get a boost from the return of another 2012 draft eligible.
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.
FC releases February ranking for 2012 NHL Draft
Nail Yakupov has some new company a top Future Considerations ranking for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Galchenyuk resumes skating
The 2012 NHL Entry Draft class could be boosted by an unexpected returnee soon.
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.
Injury bug bites CHL Top Prospects Game
Some of the Canadian Hockey League’s brightest stars will shine in the annual Top Prospects Game, celebrating the top draft-eligible talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Yakupov ready to return to Sting lineup
2012 NHL Entry Draft eligible standout Nail Yakupov is nearing his return.
Draft curse strikes Marcantuoni
Matia Marcantuoni has opted for surgery, ending the season of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft eligible forward.
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.
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.
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’.
Galchenyuk surgery could end season
One typically hopes for the best and prepares for the worst. Hopefully Alex Galchenyuk was prepared.
OHL impressions in October
One of the most interesting parts of any draft year is the start. With initial lists released and expectations set, players enter the season with either an opportunity to establish an already set pedigree, or to blaze a trail as an unknown.
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.
Galchenyuk shelved with knee injury
Scouts flocking to Sarnia to see the Sting’s dynamic draft eligible duo will only be able to get half their work done.
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.
’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.
FC releases preliminary ranking for 2012 NHL Draft
With the 2011 draft in the books, the focus for many amateur scouts now turns to the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Much like them, Future Considerations is also turning its attention to 2012. And there are names already turning heads. The Sarnia Sting’s electric tandem are just two of the talented prospects making names for themselves a year or two … Read More
London targetting Import Grigorenko
The Canadian Hockey League’s Import Draft is two days away, but the London Knights have already kickstarted it.