NHL Entry Draft
Tampa Bay Lightning Make Shocking Trade; Acquire Geekie, Moser From Utah HC
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft began yesterday, and there were no major moves in terms of trades. Day two, however, has seen some blockbuster trades. One including a shocking turn of events as Tampa Bay Lightning general manager, Julien Brise-Bois, made headline news by trading away Mikhail Sergachev. The Lightning traded the star defenseman to […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Daniil Ustinkov
The Scouting Report At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, defenseman Daniil Ustinkov is a defensive defenseman who can shut down the opposition. Well-rounded, he takes pride in playing a 200-foot game. Although he is not an elite point producer, he will jump into the play when needed. He is physical enough to win battles in front […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Alfons Freij
The Scouting Report Alfons Freij is a 6-foot-1 and 193-pound defenseman who was born on February 12, 2006. He played for eight teams last season and combined for 27 goals and 57 assists for 84 points in 89 games to go with 64 penalty minutes. Most notably, 40 games last season were spent with the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Read More2024 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 […]
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Are the Boston Bruins Moving Back Into The First Round of the Draft?
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has used draft capital to try to make Stanley Cup runs in the last couple of years to acquire the likes of defenseman Hampus Lindholm and now departed forward Tyler Bertuzzi. With that in mind, the Bruins are now out of selections for the first three rounds of the […]
Read More2024 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 […]
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2024 NHL Draft Profile: Tanner Howe
The Scouting Report: Tanner Howe is an 18-year-old forward prospect eligible for the 2024 NHL entry draft in Las Vegas. Born in Prince Albert, Canada. Having played for the Regina Pats for the previous three seasons, Howe comes into the draft as a second round prospect with the potential to be picked late in the […]
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