WHL

Connor Bedard Joins Elite Company

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft takes place June 28-29 in Nashville, Tennessee, at Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators. All eyes will be on Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard. Bedard, 17, is the projected first-overall pick in this year’s draft. The 5’ 10”, 185 lb center has 103 points (51G, 52A) in 41 games […]

Kraken Prospect Enjoying Another Strong Season In The WHL

In just two seasons, the Seattle Kraken has made a name for themselves in the NHL, becoming a playoff contender. They have enjoyed a strong second season as a franchise, as they are currently second in the Pacific Division with a 28-17-5 record and 63 points. While the present is looking bright for the Kraken, […]

Capitals’ Top Defensive Prospect Enjoying Solid Year In AHL

The Washington Capitals have been solid this season as they sit fourth in the Metropolitan Division and hold the top Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Despite a handful of injuries to several key players, the Capitals have been able to stay afloat as they look to make another run at the Stanely Cup […]

St. Louis Blues extend Goaltender Joel Hofer

Not often the signing of an AHL goalie gets much attention. This one, though, could mean a lot of things or absolutely nothing. Depending where you stand with the state of the current St. Louis Blues team will determine your opinion. On January 2, 2023, the Blues signed their goalie Joel Hofer to a two-year, […]

Bruins Prospect Making His Case For AHL Rookie of the Year

This past summer, the Bruins invited a young forward to their rookie camp, and he hasn’t looked back. In what is turning out to be the most under-the-radar signing this offseason, the Boston Bruins have unearthed a gem in undrafted Luke Toporowski. Toporowski attended Bruins Rookie Camp on an invitee basis and instantly stood out […]

Bruins Prospect Being Eyed By Pro Scouts

For once, the Boston Bruins seem to have some talented prospects in their pipeline. For years the Bruins have relied on a core group of players such as Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, and David Krejci, along with newcomers in David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy. Developing and inserting young talent over the last decade, especially the […]

Report: Wild Sign Sam Steel to One-year Contract

With little cap space to work with this off-season, the Minnesota Wild have been quiet. They traded away Cam Talbot and Kevin Fiala while re-signing Marc-Andre Fleury, but besides these moves, not much has happened. That changed today, with a depth signing being made to bolster the bottom six. Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin […]

Is Lysell ready for the NHL after World Junior Performance?

Now that World Juniors is over and the NHL season opener is 50 days away with training camp starting soon, rosters will begin to shape up as lines become more evident. The Bruins re-signed Patrice Bergeron and brought back David Krejci but require youth and speed to balance out the roster. That’s where Boston’s top […]

Detroit Strongly Represented at the Upcoming WJC

After the 2022 World Junior Under-20 Championship was initially canceled back in December, there was uncertainty about when and if the tournament would resume. Only a few months later, the IIHF announced the tournament would take place August 9th-20th at Rogers Place in Edmonton. With many picks over the past few seasons, the Red Wings […]

Boston Bruins’ Top Prospect Makes Sweden’s World Juniors Roster

The 2022 IIHF World Junior Championships will begin in Edmonton, Alberta, in late July, and Boston Bruins’ prospect Fabian Lysell is on the Swedish roster. Lysell was the Bruins’ first-round pick in 2021, selected 21st overall. The 5’10” 176-pound right-wing played for the Vancouver Giants last season in the Western Hockey League. The Gothenburg, Sweden […]