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San Jose Sharks Acquire Ty Dellandrea from the Dallas Stars
The San Jose Sharks have traded for Dallas Stars forward Ty Dellandrea in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round selection (originally held by Winnipeg), according to the team announcement today. Dellandrea, 23, was selected by the Dallas Stars with the 13th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. The six-foot-two, 190-pound forward appeared in 42 games […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Sam Dickinson
The Scouting Report: Sam Dickinson of Toronto, ON is one of the best offensive defensemen in this year’s draft class. Dickinson was born June 7th, 2006 and comes in at six-foot-three and 195 pounds. Dickinson has been a key contributor for the London Knights, helping to lead the team to an OHL Championship and ultimately […]
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Bruins Prospect Has Stellar Season in OHL
The Boston Bruins could probably use a little edginess on their team. The defensive corps is talented but is it physical enough? Can it withstand the rigors of the playoffs when the tension and the aggression increase? In recent playoffs, some would say that Boston gets pushed around by certain heavier opponents. The additions of […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles: Luke Misa
The Scouting Report: Luke Misa is an 18-year-old center from Oakville, Ontario, who is eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The OHL is stocked with supremely talented centers, and Misa is no exception. This season he led the Mississauga Steelheads with 26 goals and 55 assists over 66 games played this season. Misa possesses […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles: Jett Luchanko
The Scouting Report: Jett Luchanko is a 17-year-old two-way center who currently plays for the Guelph Storm of the OHL. He stands at 5’11” and 183 pounds and has shown immense improvement over the past season. Finishing the OHL season with the team lead in points for Guelph with 74 points through 68 games, Luchanko […]
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2024 Memorial Cup – Tournament Preview
The stage is completely set for the upcoming Memorial Cup, which is about to get underway this Friday, May 24th, in Saginaw, Michigan. The Memorial Cup is a very exciting tournament each year, and this year is shaping up to be one of the most talent-filled and entertaining tournaments in recent memory. Another interesting fact about this year’s event is that this year was the first year in history that […]
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Player Profile: Wyatt Johnston
Wyatt Johnston is no longer just a promising prospect for the Dallas Stars. Johnston, 21, is a right-handed center who recently reached 100 NHL points on Saturday, March 30. Here’s what you need to know about the Canadian forward who became one of the most essential Stars today. Early Life in CanadaWyatt Johnston was born […]
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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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Player Profile: Thomas Harley
If you’re a Dallas Stars fan, you should get excited about Thomas Harley. Here’s what you need to know about the American-born, Canadian-bred NHL defenseman. Thomas Harley was born in Syracuse, New York, on August 19, 2001, to Edmonton, Alberta-born parents Brian and Stephanie Harley. Brian is an orthopedic surgeon, while Stephanie is a pharmacist. […]
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Boone Jenner’s Journey to Becoming an All-Star
The path to the NHL seemed natural for Columbus Blue Jacket’s captain, Boone Jenner. His journey includes becoming a captain for his AAA minor league team, the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs, and his OHL team, the Oshawa Generals. With a natural leader like Jenner, it’s no surprise he would also be selected to become the Blue […]
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