Forwards Casey Mittelstadt, Kailer Yamamoto, and Scott Reedy were among the 42 players named to play in the USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 22.
Scout Series: Daniel Deschenes (OHL)
Future Considerations’ Ontario-based scout Daniel Deschenes gives his thoughts on who from the 2014 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
Director’s Cut: The final cut of the 2013 NHL Draft
With the 2013 NHL Draft now just weeks away and all the on-ice competition complete for the 2012-13 season where draft eligibility is concerned, it is time to put down the notebook and reflect on some of the performances of the high-end draft eligible prospects.
QMJHL hopes for draft do-over in 2013
After a lackluster crop of 2012’s, the 2012-13 season is going to be a good one to be following Quebec Major Junior Hockey League eligibles.
Depth on D goes beyond blue chippers
The depth on the blueline of the 2013 NHL Draft crop goes well beyond the Joneses.
Wildcards centre of attention
After a rough season, Matthew Campagana’s high hopes for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft may be somewhat dimmed.
Vickers: My 2012 Team Canada
After three days of watching and talking, there’s nothing left to see or say. Without further ado, I present you my Team Canada entry for the 2012 World Junior Championship.
More mature Murphy steady in Calgary
In the past, there’s been no mistaking Ryan Murphy when he’s stepped out onto the ice. One of the most dynamic offensive defenseman in the Canadian Hockey League, Murphy scored 26 goals and had 79 points as a 17-year-old defenseman last year.
Vickers: Canada’s preliminary team roster
I don’t think I’ve had more people bugging me about anything than what my projected roster is when Canada hits the ice for the World Junior Championship.
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.
Murphy out indefinitely with concussion
Kitchener Rangers defenseman Ryan Murphy has been sidelined indefinitely with a concussion, the second of his career.
Strome, Hamilton highlight OHL roster
The Canadian Hockey League in association with the Ontario Hockey League and the Ottawa 67’s and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds hockey clubs today announced the rosters for Team OHL that will compete against Team Russia in the 2011 SUBWAY® Super Series.
Murphy makes Canes roster, not lineup
Ryan Murphy has survived the cuts and will start the season on the roster of the Carolina Hurricanes.
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.
Marcantuoni putting miles on draft draft
From Calgary to Breclav to Toronto, it’s been a well-traveled start to Matia Marcantuoni’s draft journey.
Matheson’s journey the path less taken
You wouldn’t know it to look at him, but there’s something distinctly different about defenseman Michael Matheson.
Gibson de-committs to Michigan
For the second time in as many years, the University of Michigan has lost a premier netminder.
Murphy hopes for Carolina home
It is 1200 kilometers from Kitchener, ON. to Raleigh, NC, but hockey fans down in Carolina have never felt closer to the Canadian city.
Coyotes select Murphy with 20th pick in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Phoenix Coyotes have selected US NTDP defenseman Connor Murphy with the 20th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
‘Canes take Murphy 12th overall in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
The Carolina Hurricanes selected Ryan Murphy of the Kitchener Rangers with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Murphy Grapes’ cherry on top
Ryan Murphy, first overall? Grapes thinks it has a certain ring to it.
Sproul’s climb an exciting journey
It’s not often that a young Canadian hockey player goes from playing Midget AAA to a highly touted NHL prospect with a year.
Canada unveils development camp roster
The 2012 World Junior Championship is six months away, but for Hockey Canada, the journey starts now.
Huberdeau among CHLers in KHL draft
Jonathan Huberdeau has been drafted fifth overall, just not in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and not in Minnesota.
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.
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.
Draft eligibles hope for U18 boost
From Dan Stewart: Every year NHL scouts flock to the IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship in an effort to get one last viewing of some high-end potential draft picks before meeting them face-to-face at the NHL scouting Combine come June. Those high-end prospects will be counted on to lead their respective squads and in reality only a bad showing could … Read More
Murphy, McNeill headline Canada’s U18 Entry
Team Canada’s entry in the World Under-18 Championship will need some ‘MM’agic in its quest for gold in Germany.
American draft eligibles shine at U18 Five Nations
Its feeling a lot like tournament season. And the season has been kicked off by the Under-18 Five Nations Tournament in the Czech Republic. The tournament is a tune-up for draft prospects to show their wares before the IIHF World U18 Championships in April.
Draft eligibles bring it at Top Prospects Game
One of the most anticipated events on any NHL scouts schedule has to be the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game where it welcomes a who’s who of NHL GM’s, directors of player personnel and scouts all congregated in one place for one game which features a group of mostly future first and second round draft picks in a ‘non’ all-star game … Read More
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.
Hits and Misses at the Top Prospects Game
Typically there isn’t much interest in a 7-1 game. But with 40 of the CHL’s best draft eligibles on the ice for the Top Prospects Game, it wasn’t the score scouts were interested in. Assembled primarily as a scouting exercise, the game allows a glimpse at the top talent available for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in June.
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”.
Trio of returnees lead Canada into camp
Ryan Ellis, Calvin de Haan and Jared Cowen will have a shot at redemption. The trio, who represented Canada’s silver medal effort at the World Junior Championship a year ago were named today to Canada’s selection camp roster Monday.
The Draft’s Hot List
A new season comes new surprises, especially in the world of hockey prospects. Perhaps this is no more true than those eligible for the annual Entry Draft, chasing the dream of being selected by a National Hockey League team and starting to take the steps to playing professional hockey for a living.
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.
FC releases preliminary list for 2011 NHL Entry Draft
With the QMJHL season already underway and the rest of the hockey world ready to follow suit, the Taylor vs. Tyler debate of yesteryear has been put on the back burner as their careers continue to play out.