The San Jose Sharks select Tomas Hertl 17th overall.
Sallows’ draft tracks: Tomáš Hertl
For scouts who caught Tomas Hertl at the World Junior Championship, they had to be impressed by what he brought to the Czech Republic lineup that played with a ton of emotion, passion and pugnacity.
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.
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.
Eligibles ascending up draft rankings
The excitement of one’s draft year can be more than some prospects can cope with. Often the pressure they deal with is too much and their games falter. Other times, though, prospects thrive and elevate their games under that same pressure.