Author: Richard Jelinek

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Veeti Vaisanen

The Scouting Report Defenseman Veeti Vaisanen is a 6-foot-0 and 177-pound native of Hamina, Finland. A prospect that can round out any defense pairings, he plays a simple game from end to end. Vaisanen does not provide a lot of offense and is a sound skater but focuses more on the defensive end and shutting […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Announce 2023-24 Season-Ending Roster

The Toledo Walleye have announced the season-ending roster for the 2023-24 season. After a heartbreaking end to their season, Toledo is ready to retool and come back better next season. While the Walleye did not win a Kelly Cup, they did have a well-rounded roster that finished second in the Western Conference with 105 points, […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Ryerson Leenders

The Scouting Report Ryerson Leenders is a 6-foot-2 and 179-pound goaltender who is a native of Nanticoke, Ontario, Canada. Last season, he posted a record of 24-17-4 with a 3.12 goals-against-average, a .909 save percentage, and three shutouts in 46 games for the Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Leenders is a goaltender […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Complete Trade With Atlanta Gladiators

The Toledo Walleye have Completed a trade with the Atlanta Gladiators today, sending the rights to forward Chase Gresock to the Gladiators as the future considerations to complete the Walleye’s trade for defenseman Jacob Graves. Related Post: ECHL: Orrin Centazzo Heading Overseas After One Season in Toledo Toledo acquired Graves from Atlanta on March 11, […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Kamil Bednarik

The Scouting Report Center Kamil Bednarik is an 18-year-old from Elmhurst, Illinois. A gifted skater, he has a bit of everything but is not elite at one single skill. He is a versatile player who plays with grit and physical play in his game. Last season, he played for the U.S. National U18 team, posting […]

ECHL: Orrin Centazzo Heading Overseas After One Season in Toledo

Forward Orrin Centazzo is the latest in a growing list of players to leave the Toledo Walleye and commit to play the 2024-25 season overseas. He is now the eighth player to leave the team in the off-season. Centazzo came to the Walleye last season after spending time with the Newfoundland Growlers of the ECHL, […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Forward Heading Overseas

Toledo Walleye forward Chase Gresock is the latest player to leave the Walleye, heading overseas to play for the Coventry Blaze of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). The 6-foot-1 and 200-pound right-winger had just completed his first season with the Walleye. Gresock came to Toledo after a successful season with the Bowling Green Falcons […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Raoul Boilard

The Scouting Report Raoul Boilard is a forward in this draft that may not get a lot of hype, but he can be a player that plays important roles. The 6-foot-2 and 190-pound center from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, raised some eyebrows last season by recording the most points by a rookie in the Quebec Maritime […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Dominik Badinka

The Scouting Report Dominik Badinka, 6-foot-3 and 190-pound defenseman and Chomutov, Czechia native, is a player flying under the radar. A defenseman with a solid, two-way game he can be a future captain with his gameplay and leadership. Last season, he played for the Malmo Redhawks J20 of the J20 Nationell, the Malmo Redhawks of […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Announce Protected List

The Toledo Walleye have announced their protected list that was sent to the ECHL. The 24-player list consists of 13 forwards and 11 defenseman. Defenseman (11) Grant Gabriele, Riley McCourt, Jed Pietila, Michael Prapavcessis, Jacob Graves, Brendan Michaelian, Matt Anderson, Cole Cameron, Thomas Farrell, Adrien Beraldo, and Will Cullen. Forwards (13) Jason Willms, Brandon Hawkins, […]