Sweden will turn to five returning players in hopes of improving on their fourth place finish at the World Junior Championship a year ago.
Rask to represent Sweden
According to multiple sources, Calgary Hitmen import Victor Rask will be among the names listed when Sweden announces its roster for the 2012 World Junior Championship.
Rask inks deal with ‘Canes
Victor Rask has signed a three year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday.
Rask no lock for North America
He’s been in camp in Calgary with the WHL’s Hitmen. He’s skated in Traverse City alongside his fellow Carolina Hurricanes prospects. But there is still no guarantee Swedish import Victor Rask will play hockey in North America for the upcoming season.
Rask reports to Hitmen
Victor Rask has touched down in Calgary. The Swede, selected third overall in the CHL Import Draft in July, has shown up for training camp with the Calgary Hitmen.
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
Rask, Scarlett among draft-eligible disappointments
A prospect’s draft season can be a rollercoaster. Some players respond to the pressures of being scrutinized on nearly every play while others crumble.
Nugent-Hopkins retains top spot in March draft rankings
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins remains the the top-ranked prospect for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.