Future Considerations’ Swedish-based scout Mikael Kreutz gives his thoughts on who from the 2015 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
FC Releases Final Ranking for 2015 Draft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB – Connor McDavid of the Erie Otters tops Future Considerations’ final ranking for the 2015 NHL Draft, presented by FASTHockey.
FC releases May ranking for 2015 Draft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB – Connor McDavid of the Erie Otters tops Future Considerations’ May ranking for the 2015 NHL Draft, presented by FASTHockey.
FC releases April ranking for 2015 Draft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB – Connor McDavid of the Erie Otters tops Future Considerations’ April ranking for the 2015 NHL Draft, presented by FASTHockey.
Director’s Cut: Promise shining bright
Come November each year, evaluators start to feel like they are getting a firmer grasp on the talent available for the upcoming draft.
Injuries plauge World Juniors
It was a painful first day at the World Junior Championship after several notable players suffered injuries in opening action Monday.
Recent draftees push for NHL gigs
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft graduated five players to the NHL the following season. In 2009, six players made the jump directly to the show. 2008, like 2010, saw five. The question remains how many skaters make the immediate jump from the 2011 draft class.
Hurricanes ink Murphy
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed Ryan Murphy, their first pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford announced.
Avs ink top two from 2011
The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on June 25th after selecting both Gabriel Landeskog and Duncan Siemens in the first round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Larsson has Devils of a draft
He heard only three names called before his at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, but Adam Larsson wanted to be be higher.
Devils take Larsson 4th overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The New Jersey Devils have selected Adam Larsson fourth overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Draft Dilemma: Euros on Day 1
If @SeriousFan09 is able to predict the future, the 2011 NHL Entry Draft will set a post-lockout draft record.
2012 draft impacting picks in Minnesota?
The 2012 NHL Entry Draft is 370 days away, but it’s impact can be felt in as little as 11. With 14 defenseman currently ranked in the first round for the 2012 draft and 24 slotted in the first 60 picks, NHL teams may look beyond 2011 to bolster their blueline. With just nine defenseman with first round potential in … Read More
Larsson no lock for North America in 2011
The draft’s top defenseman may be able to play in the National Hockey League next year.
RNH tops FC’s final draft ranking
In the race for first, Ryan came out on top. In the final ranking for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in Minnesota, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins secured Future Considerations’ 1st overall spot.
Zibanejad knocking on top-10 status
He’s got one of the hardest names in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft to pronounce. So feel free to just call Mika Zibanejad a first round pick.
Devils win lottery, Oilers pick first in 2011
The Edmonton Oilers lost all season. And in a season of lows, the City of Champions got one very important high. The first overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
NHL Entry Draft lottery order set
From Aaron Vickers: In game 1,240 of the National Hockey League schedule, the Dallas Stars were upended 5-3 by the Minnesota Wild, ending their bid for a berth in the playoffs. It also solidified the final regular season standings and, as a result, the NHL Entry Draft lottery order. For the second year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers head … Read More
Nugent-Hopkins retains top spot in March draft rankings
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins remains the the top-ranked prospect for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Draft’s Fab-4 upgraded to Super-6
From Dan Stewart: There comes a time in every draft season where someone inevitably steps up and pushes the top prospect(s) for draft position. After analyzing our viewings of both defenseman Dougie Hamilton and forward Jonathan Huberdeau this season, we see no reason why the big four should not be extended to the big six for the upcoming NHL Entry … Read More
RNH retains top spot in February ranking
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is still top dog. For a second consecutive month, the Red Deer Rebels centre has landed a top Future Considerations’ ranking for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
The Draft Ranking Fallout
Talk about busy. The month of January, with the World Junior Championship rapping up and the CHL Top Prospects game taking centre stage, can be a demanding time for scouting agencies and NHL teams when it comes to re-shuffle their lists and draft rankings based on their most current viewings.
Nugent-Hopkins vaults to top of January draft ranking
Sean Couturier is champion no more. For the first time this season, the Drummondville Voltigeurs forward is not a top Future Considerations’ ranking for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Draft eligibles put forth mixed performance in Buffalo
Every year the IIHF World Junior Championship gives NHL fans a preview of some of the world’s best young drafted hockey players who will likely one day be playing in the NHL.
Draft eligibles set to make mark on WJC
From Dan Stewart: Every year it seems like the a few of the top prospects for the next NHL Entry Draft get to show off their wears at the premier junior tournament in the world, the IIHF World Junior Championship. The 2011 event looked to be exceptional when the preliminary rosters were announced as more than the normal quantity of … Read More
Top prospects tumbling in 2011 draft rankings
With every draft year there are those who start strong only to drop down the rankings throughout the year for one reason or another.
Draft gives feelings of 2009
In the words of former New York Yankee and Hall of Fame baseball legend Yogi Berra, “This is like déjà vu all over again”.
Couturier keeps hold on FC’s Christmas Ranking
Drummondville Voltigeurs forward Sean Couturier got an early Christmas present in being the lone 2011 NHL Entry Draft eligible player to be named to Canada’s roster for the World Junior Championship.
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.
Couturier tops FC’s November Draft Rankings
Sean Couturier is still the top dog. The Drummondville Voltigeurs standout is ranked first among available draftees in Future Considerations’ November rankings for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.