The Buffalo Sabers select Mikhail Grigorenko 12th overall.
Rumours surround top pick in draft
Will the Edmonton Oilers make the first selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft?
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’s 2012 NHL Entry Draft Guide Now Available!
Future Considerations is excited to announce the release of its ‘2012 NHL Entry Draft Guide’.
FC releases Final Ranking for 2012 NHL Draft
The final count is in – Nail Yakupov is the king of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
FC’s 2012 NHL Entry Draft Guide Pre-Buy!
Get into the swing of things with the draft by pre-purchasing FC’s 2012 NHL Entry Draft Guide!
Playoffs spark QMJHL eligibles
The postseason is an excellent time to turn around a rocky season if you’re a QMJHL draft eligible.
Vickers: Lottery causes Mock Draft mania
Well the Edmonton Oilers winning the draft lottery Tuesday night threw everything for a loop, didn’t it?
Grigorenko earns QMJHL awards haul
The accolades for Quebec Remparts standout and 2012 NHL Entry Draft standout Mikhail Grigorenko continue to pour in.
Grigorenko, Vasilevski lead Russian U18’s
Looking to avenge a silver-medal finish at the 2012 World Junior Championship, the Russians could have two key pieces to that club at their disposal for the World Under-18 Championship.
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’
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.
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.
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FC Releases ‘2012 Midterm Guide’
Future Considerations is proud to announce the release of our ‘2012 Draft Midterm Report’, a guide designed to give hockey fans the lowdown on this year’s selection process.
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.
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.
FC’s ‘2012 Midterm Report’ and ‘Season Pass’
Future Considerations is proud to announce its ‘2012 NHL Entry Draft Midterm Report’, a guide designed to give hockey fans the lowdown on this year’s selection process.
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.
Grigorenko nears Remparts return
Mikhail Grigorenko, a top prospect for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, is expected to return to the Quebec Remparts lineup early next week.
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.
FC releases January ranking for 2012 NHL Draft
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Sarnia Sting standout Nail Yakupov has been relentless in keeping his title as the top prospect for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft
Grigorenko’s World Juniors in doubt
A 14-0 win over Latvia may seem like a big victory for Russia, but it could come with an even greater loss – Mikhail Grigorenko.
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.
QMJHLers showcase draft talent in November
November is the month where good teams separate themselves from the average teams and the poor teams become evident. The same can be said about draft eligible prospects.
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.
FC releases December ranking for 2012 NHL Draft
Nail Yakupov is still No. 1, but he can hear the footsteps of countryman Mikhail Grigorenko.
Russians announce preliminary roster for WJC
It’s been almost 10 years since the Russians have been able to repeat as gold medalists at the World Junior Championship, but something Yevgeni Kuznetsov will have eyes on.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U18 shows off top talent for 2012
Most prospects skating at the World Under-18 Championship were hoping to solidify their status in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. But not all.
Gibson, teammates impress at U18’s
The 2011 IIHF U18 World Hockey Championship finished up recently in Germany with Americans claiming their third consecutive gold after beating Sweden in a thrilling overtime final.