NHL Draft
2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Mikhail Gulyayev
The Scouting Report: Mikhail Gulyayev from Novosibirsk, Russia, born on April 26th, 2005, is one of the top defensemen of the 2023 NHL draft class. Gulyayev commands the flow of play when he’s on the ice and can anchor a spot on the rush where the puck will not pass. One of the more outstanding […]
Read More2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Otto Stenberg
The Scouting Report: Otto Stenberg from Stenungsund, Sweden, born on May 29th, 2005, is one of the draft-eligible prospects who has fallen under the radar in the 2023 draft class. Stenberg is a highly skilled puck-handler with an incredibly accurate shot to compliment the former. Stenberg stands out as a defensive specialist in this draft. […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Eduard Sale
The Scouting Report: Eduard Sale from Brno, Czechia, born on March 10, 2005, is touted as one of the top prospects in the upcoming 2023 NHL draft. Sale has developed himself into a highly skilled player with a versatile skillset that has stood out to scouts ahead of the draft in June. Sale currently stands […]
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Who Should the Canucks pick at 11th Overall?
With a 79.9% chance at picking 11th, let’s take a look at who might be available and who I believe Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford should…
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Ducks Prospect Shining in WHL Playoffs
Olen Zellweger was drafted with the second pick in the second round of the 2021 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks. That selection seemed like a bit of a reach at the time, as most major draft outlets had Zellweger projected as a third-round pick. He was seen as an explosive skater with an abundance […]
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The Housecleaning Continues: Philadelphia Flyers Won’t Sign 2018 First-Round Pick Jay O’Brien
Sometimes life comes at you fast, and with the 19th pick in the 2018 National Hockey League Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers and General Manager Ron Hextall selected center Jay O’Brien. Fast forward to 2023, Hextall is the current GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and O’Brien is set to become a free agent after finishing […]
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Washington Now Has Assets to go all in on Arizona Defenseman
The Washington Capitals are in an interesting spot heading toward the March 3rd trade deadline. The Capitals find themselves falling further out of the playoff race following a six-game losing streak. While they are not entirely out of the playoff picture, it is an uphill battle for them as they are currently in sixth place […]
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Pat Verbeek: Year One as General Manager in Review
It has been 365 days since Pat Verbeek took the “big chair” as the Anaheim Ducks general manager. He has been through his first trade deadline, NHL entry draft, re-signing player period, and free agency period. To say Verbeek’s been busy over the last calendar year would be an understatement. While currently doing his best […]
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Why the Canadiens selected Juraf Slafkovsky over Shane Wright
Martin Lapointe said it best. “[Juraj Slafkovský] is a kid that you want to be around,” the Montreal Canadiens’ co-director of amateur scouting stated about their No. 1 draft pick. Slafkovsky has confidence, maturity, and swagger. Some may not know that he moved away from home and lived independently when he was just 15 to […]
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Breaking Down the New York Islanders’ 2022 Draft Class
Calle Odelius: LD (Round 2, 65th overall) Calle Odelius led all defensemen on his team in scoring in his first season with Djurgårdens IF J20, putting up 30 points in 43 games. His reliability and consistency even earned him a seven-game call-up to the SHL. He represented Sweden at the U18 World Junior Championship, where […]
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