Robert Thomas hasn’t had to look far for any inspiration.
2016 NHL Draft provides plenty of storylines
From the selection of Auston Matthews first overall to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night, to the plucking of Filip Helt by the St. Louis Blues 211th overall, the 2016 NHL Entry Draft has come and gone.
FC’s Staff 2016 Mock Draft (Picks 1-10)
Future Considerations has asked a few of our evaluators who have been in the rinks all season scouting 2016 eligible prospects to give their input on team need, drafting tendencies and who they think NHL teams will be looking to add to their prospect pool in this first round mock draft.
Jones not overshadowed in draft chase
It’d be easy for Max Jones to lose a little of the spotlight when suiting up for the London Knights.
Tkachuk, Brown shine for scout Palmer
Future Considerations’ OHL-based scout Scott Palmer gives his thoughts on who from the 2016 NHL Draft class left him impressed, who disappointed and who his sleeper is on draft day.
Keller, Tkachuk named to USA summer camp
Ten players inside the first round of Future Considerations’ final ranking for the 2016 NHL Draft were among the 42 players invited to the 2016 USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp.
Tkachuk set to cap off incredible year at draft
Matthew Tkachuk has had a big year. It’s about to get even bigger.
Dubois named CHL’s Top Prospect
The accolades have continued to roll in for 2016 NHL Draft eligible forward Pierre-Luc Dubois.
Tkachuk at forefront of Knights Memorial Cup bid
The London Knights have plenty of NHL Draft eligible power to help push them towards a Memorial Cup bid.
FC releases March ranking for 2016 NHL Draft
Less is more when it comes to the 2016 NHL Draft class, and there’s little movement at the top.
FC releases February ranking for 2016 NHL Draft
Internal rankings discussion among Future Considerations scouts is providing plenty of heated discussion.
FC Releases January Ranking for 2016 NHL Draft
With the World Junior Championship wrapped up and the buzz of the incredible performances from numerous draft eligible prospects in the minds of fans, media and personnel from all teams and organizations, things have changed in the landscape of the 2016 NHL Draft.
Benson, Tkachuk to captain CHL Top Prospects Game
Tyler Benson of the Vancouver Giants and Matthew Tkachuk of the London Knights will serve as captains at the BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Chychrun, Tkachuk headline CHL Top Prospects Game
Jakob Chychrun and Matthew Tkachuk, Future Considerations’ highest-ranked Canadian Hockey League skaters for the 2016 NHL Draft, were among the 40 players named to play in the BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Vancouver on Jan. 28.
World U17 Challenges offers sneak peek
The World U17 Hockey Challenge, held in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, British Columbia last month was another talent packed event and a must see on the calendar for both NHL and junior team scouts and management.
Matthews invited to US WJC camp
Forward Auston Matthews, the consensus top pick for the 2016 NHL Draft, was among the 29 players invited to USA Hockey’s selection camp for the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship.
OHL crop looking better than expected
Initial looks last winter had the Ontario Hockey League crop for 2016 appearing less than stellar, but with some high-end guys coming over from the U.S. system and a few marquee additions through the Import Draft, the yield once again promises to produce some strong talent.
FC’s October ranking for 2016 NHL Draft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB —Auston Matthews of the ZSC Lions tops Future Considerations’ October ranking for the 2016 NHL Draft.
Director’s Cut: Draft talent scattered around globe
Well, here we are. It is early fall and the search for the next crop of NHL draft talent is already in full swing for our evaluators.
Eligibles show strong crop at AAPG
The skills of the new breed were on display in Buffalo, NY on Thursday night when 42 of the best American draft eligible players took to the ice in the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game.
McInnis takes home AAPG MVP honors
Luke McInnis (Youngstown Phantoms), who notched two points, including the game-winning goal, earned Player of the Game honors as Team Plante defeated Team Roenick, 6-4, in the 4th annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York.
Tkachuk, Jones front AAPG rosters
Forwards Matthew Tkachuk and Max Jones of the London Knights are among the 42 players who will compete in the fourth annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game.
FC releases Prelim Ranking for 2016 Draft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB – Auston Matthews of the US National Team Development Program tops Future Considerations’ preliminary ranking for the 2016 NHL Draft.
Five Nations offered plenty to watch
The U18 Five Nations tournament is a strong event for European scouts to get a mid-season view on some of the drafts prospects they have been following all season long with their respective club teams but in a best on best environment.
Director’s Cut: Plenty of International action
With the shortest month of the year upon us comes another week of international play with numerous big events hosted in various countries across the pond that needed evaluators attention.