Future Considerations’ Western Hockey League scout Jeff McCarthy 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.
Playoffs showcasing WHL draft eligibles
Playoff time can be the crucial for prospects in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, and those in the Western Hockey League are not exempt from that.
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’
Leipsic learning from experience
For a coach in major junior, there is no greater blessing than depth. For a draft eligible forward it can be a hindrance, something 2012 NHL Entry Draft eligible forward Brendon Leipsic knows too well.
Portland’s draft eligible odd couple
One is a silky smooth-skating defenseman with vision and poise. The other is a pesky forward with magic mittens.
Leipsic suspended five for hit
2012 NHL Entry Draft eligible Portland Winterhawks forward Brendan Leipsic has been suspended five games for his hit on Mackenzie Royer of the Tri City Americans.