2012 NHL Draft

  1. NHL Draft 2012 Results: Mark Jankowski and the Biggest 1st-Round Surprises

    Every year, hockey fans and pundits spend countless hours pontificating about how the NHL draft will turn out and countless predictions and mock drafts flood the airwaves and the Internet...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 11 months ago 2,042 reads 2 comments

  2. NHL Draft 2012 Results: Philadelphia Flyers and Round 1's Biggest Winners

    The 2012 NHL draft is a very important time for teams, as it marks the beginning of the next year of hockey. There is no better time for organizations to start winning than the entry draft...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 11 months ago 1,413 reads 3 comments

  3. NHL Draft 2012 Results: Teams That Bolstered Their Blue Line with Early Picks

    With several excellent defensemen available in the 2012 NHL draft, teams got the opportunity to improve their blue line. Three of the teams picking in the top five opted to take a chance on a defenseman...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 11 months ago 1,386 reads 1 comments

  4. Tomas Hyka to L.A. Kings: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

    Position: RW Height/Weight: 5'10"/165 lbs. Shoots: Right DOB: 3/23/1993 Youth Team: BK Mlada Boleslav Current Team: Gatineau (QMJHL) Gatineau forward Tomas Hyka is certainly one of the more interesting cases of the 2012 NHL Draft ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 11 months ago 1,720 reads 0 comments

  5. 2012 NHL Draft Results: 5 First-Round Moves That Shocked Everyone

    With the first round of the 2012 NHL draft now complete, we look back on those picks and moves that had us drop our jaw, look hazily at the television screen or just become swept over with mass confusion...

    Robert Theodorson Written by Robert Theodorson about 11 months ago 500 reads 0 comments

  6. Jordan Staal: Predicting His Production for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2012-2013

    When a tsunami of trade action hit the NHL draft floor last night, trade centerpiece Jordan Staal was the last person in the hockey universe to know...

    Mark Jones Written by Mark Jones about 11 months ago 2,721 reads 9 comments

  7. Nicolas Kerdiles to Anaheim Ducks: Video Highlights, Scouting Report, Analysis

    Position: C/LW Height/Weight: 6'2", 200 lbs. Shoots: Left DOB: 1/11/1994 Youth Team: LA Selects Hockey Club Current Team: USNTDP Juniors As one of the most-talented ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 11 months ago 573 reads 0 comments

  8. Pittsburgh Penguins: Why Signing Ryan Suter Is Smarter Than Signing Zach Parise

    The Penguins are obviously preparing for a big move in free agency. Last night, they traded Jordan Staal to Carolina for defensive-minded center Brandon Sutter, a draft pick, and a prospect...

    Adam Rickert Written by Adam Rickert about 11 months ago 6,403 reads 12 comments

  9. Jarrod Maidens to Senators: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

    Position: C Height/Weight: 6'2"/174 lbs. Shoots: Right DOB: 3/4/1994 Youth Team: Hamilton Junior Bulldogs Current Team: Owen Sound (OHL) Sometimes, there are ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 11 months ago 531 reads 1 comments

  10. Tim Bozon to Montreal Canadiens: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

    Position: LW Height/Weight: 6'1", 183 lbs. Shoots: Left DOB: 3/24/1994 Youth Team: Geneve -Servette U15 Current Team: Kamloops ( WHL ) Aside from the elite ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 11 months ago 1,948 reads 0 comments

  11. Cristoval Nieves to N.Y. Rangers: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

    Position: Left Wing Height/Weight: 6'2", 185 pounds Shoots: Left DOB: 1/24/1994 Team: Indiana Ice (USHL) Cristoval Nieves is a raw talent who is expected to play ...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 11 months ago 2,048 reads 5 comments

  12. Dalton Thrower to Canadiens: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

    Position: Defenseman Height: 6'0" Weight: 189 Pounds Shoots: Right DOB: December 20, 1993 Team: Saskatoon Blades (WHL) Arguably the most physically imposing blueliner ...

    Jake Ware Written by Jake Ware about 11 months ago 1,938 reads 0 comments

  13. Colton Sissons to Predators: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

    Position: Center Height: 6'1" Weight: 187 pounds Shoots: Right DOB: Nov. 5, 1993 Team: Kelowna Rockets (WHL) Colton Sissons isn't going to blow you away ...

    Jake Ware Written by Jake Ware about 11 months ago 486 reads 0 comments

  14. 2012 NHL Draft Grades: Breaking Down Teams with Multiple First-Round Selections

    While some teams were lucky enough to hit home runs with just one pick in the NHL draft's first round, such as the Edmonton Oilers selecting Nail Yakupov first overall, others had the good fortune of landing two selections in the opening round...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 11 months ago 2,001 reads 0 comments

  15. Ludvig Bystrom to Dallas Stars: Scouting Report and Analysis from 2012 NHL Draft

    Position: Defenseman Height/Weight: 5'11", 187 lbs Shoots: Left DOB: 7/20/1994 Team: Modo Hockey (SEL, Sweden) Ludvig Bystrom is a talented young defenseman who has the potential to be another talented Swedish blueliner in the NHL ...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 11 months ago 440 reads 0 comments

  16. Phil Di Giuseppe to Hurricanes: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

    Position: Left Wing Height/Weight: 6'0", 176 lbs. Shoots: Left DOB: 10/09/1993 Team: University of Michigan (CCHA) Phil Di Giuseppe is a complete offensive player and is one of the better scoring talents in college hockey...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 11 months ago 548 reads 2 comments

  17. Pontus Åberg to Predators: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

    Position: Winger Height: 5'11" Weight: 194 lbs. Shoots: Right DOB: Sept. 23, 1993 Team: Djurgården (Elitserien) For a team wanting a purely offensive ...

    Jake Ware Written by Jake Ware about 11 months ago 435 reads 0 comments

  18. Matt Finn to Maple Leafs: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

    Position: D Height/Weight: 6'0"/185 lbs. Shoots: Left DOB: 2/24/1994 Youth Team: Toronto Marlboros Current Team: Guelph ( OHL ) There are many defensemen ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 11 months ago 2,317 reads 14 comments

  19. Sebastian Collberg to Canadiens: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

    Position: RW/LW Height/Weight: 5'11"/174 lbs Shoots: Right DOB: 2/23/1994 Youth Team: Mariestads BoIS Current Team: Frolunda (Elitserien) Aside from the top few ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 11 months ago 2,726 reads 0 comments

  20. 2012 NHL Draft Grades: Sharks and Teams That Drafted Poorly in the 1st Round

    The San Jose Sharks were one team that drafted poorly in Friday's first round of the 2012 NHL draft . When you are a contending team like the Sharks, taking chances on players in the first round is quite risky...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 11 months ago 2,223 reads 9 comments

  21. Tampa Bay Lightning: Bolts Go to Plan B in Round 1 in 2012 NHL Draft

    I did a mock draft (Rounds 1 and 2) for the Tampa Bay Lightning a few days before the 2012 NHL draft, and I had the Bolts selecting two defensemen (Jacob Trouba and Hampus Lindholm) in the first round...

    Bob Fox Written by Bob Fox about 11 months ago 546 reads 0 comments

  22. NHL Draft 2012 Results: Marc Bergevin Makes Right Move Taking Alex Galchenyuk

    Friday, June 22, 2012. It's a date that Marc Bergevin had to have had circled on his calendar right from the day he officially became the Montreal Canadiens ' GM...

    Jon Reid Written by Jon Reid about 11 months ago 1,061 reads 0 comments

  23. NHL Draft 2012 Live Stream: Online Viewing Info and More for Day 2

    The 2012 NHL Draft continues Saturday with Rounds 2 through 7. Even though these players might not excite fans right now, many of the league's best players were not first-round picks...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 11 months ago 2,066 reads 3 comments

  24. 2012 NHL Draft Grades: Assessing Head-Scratching Picks of 1st Round

    Every year, the NHL draft produces some curious picks, whether it be because of a prospect's potential at the next level or durability concerns...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 11 months ago 570 reads 1 comments

  25. NHL Draft 2012 TV Coverage: When and Where to Watch Day 2 Action

    Day 2 of the 2012 NHL draft promises to be just as thrilling as Friday's first round, which saw the Edmonton Oilers draft winger Nail Yakupov No. 1 overall to kick off the action...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 11 months ago 808 reads 0 comments