2013 NHL Draft

  1. NHL Draft 2013: What's Atop Every Team's Wish List?

    The NHL draft will allow some teams to add key pieces to their organization. Because the 2013 draft is exceptionally deep, there will be opportunities to draft players that could play in the 2013-14 season on a regular basis...

    James Onusko Written by James Onusko about 6 hours ago 985 reads 10 comments

  2. NHL Free Agency: How the New Jersey Devils Should Fix Every Issue on Roster

    When a team loses three key goal scorers in the offseason and suffers injuries to two of their star players in a lockout-shortened season, it's unlikely they will make any sort of run at the Stanley Cup...

    Joseph Kuchie Written by Joseph Kuchie about 7 hours ago 247 reads 1 comments

  3. NHL Draft 2013: Updated Look at Washington Capitals' Targets

    There are 11 days left until the 2013 NHL draft . For the Washington Capitals , time is running out to sort through their many options for the 23rd selection...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 18 hours ago 393 reads 0 comments

  4. NHL Draft 2013: Pros and Cons of the Top 20 Prospects

    This year is the deepest crop of top prospects for the NHL Draft since 2003. Some years, experts begin talking about players as projects after the first five picks...

    James Onusko Written by James Onusko about 1 day ago 1,866 reads 9 comments

  5. NHL Draft 2013: Latest Buzz on Teams Looking to Trade Up

    The 2013 NHL draft is less than a month away, and general managers are trying to shake up the draft board. Many teams are looking to trade up and snag a top prospect to shape the future of their organization...

    Robby Baker Written by Robby Baker about 1 day ago 826 reads 0 comments

  6. NHL Draft 2013: Detroit Red Wings' Best-Case Scenarios for 1st 3 Rounds

    The 2013 NHL Draft is less than two weeks away and the Detroit Red Wings (as of now) have a pick in all seven rounds of the NHL Draft. The Red Wings are picking No...

    Isaac Smith Written by Isaac Smith about 2 days ago 3,317 reads 18 comments

  7. NHL Draft 2013: Updated Look at Pittsburgh Penguins' Targets

    Following a playoff run that ended earlier than many expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins must now put the past behind them and look to the future and the 2013 NHL Entry Draft (begins on June 30th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey )...

    Steve Rodenbaugh Written by Steve Rodenbaugh about 2 days ago 2,065 reads 1 comments

  8. 2013 NHL Draft: Potential All-Stars Who Will Go Outside of the Top 3 Picks

    All the chatter heading into the 2013 NHL draft seems to center around the "big three" of Seth Jones , Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin...

    Franklin Steele Written by Franklin Steele about 2 days ago 2,056 reads 5 comments

  9. Darnell Nurse NHL Draft 2013: Highlights and Pro Player Comparison

    The June 30 NHL Entry Draft at the Prudential Center marks a league-wide rebirth. For non-playoff teams, it’s a time to procure blue-chip talent as organizations rebuild and add superstars with the future squarely in sight...

    Casey DeMarco Written by Casey DeMarco about 2 days ago 743 reads 0 comments

  10. 2013 NHL Draft: Who Should the Carolina Hurricanes Draft in the 1st Round?

    Holding the fifth overall pick in the 2013 NHL draft, the decision the Carolina Hurricanes will make come June 30 has the opportunity to determine the fate of the franchise for years to come...

    Mark Jones Written by Mark Jones about 2 days ago 862 reads 26 comments

  11. 5 Players the Maple Leafs Should Avoid Drafting with Their 1st-Round Pick

    With the 2013 NHL draft about two weeks away, the Toronto Maple Leafs are right in the middle of their decision-making process as they look to narrow their wanted list down to a select few...

    Brad LeClair Written by Brad LeClair about 2 days ago 4,168 reads 11 comments

  12. 2013 NHL Mock Draft: Biggest Need vs. Best Player Available for Every Team

    The 2013 NHL draft will feature one of the largest numbers of elite prospects in several years. There are a number of young players projected to be first-round picks who could be starring in the NHL in the next year or two...

    James Onusko Written by James Onusko about 3 days ago 41,601 reads 137 comments

  13. NHL Draft 2013: Potent Offensive Prospects the New Jersey Devils Must Target

    The NHL Draft will be held in New Jersey for the first time ever when the Prudential Center hosts the league's top prospects on June 30th...

    Joseph Kuchie Written by Joseph Kuchie about 4 days ago 1,486 reads 8 comments

  14. Ideal Landing Spots for the Top 10 Prospects in the 2013 NHL Draft

    No matter what the sport, trying to guess where the top available prospects will land in the upcoming draft is an inexact science at best...

    Jerry Bonkowski Written by Jerry Bonkowski about 5 days ago 4,148 reads 12 comments

  15. NHL Draft 2013: 10 Potential Steals the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Consider

    With only a maximum of seven games left in the NHL Playoffs, and with just over two weeks left until the NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs offseason game plan should be in full swing as we speak...

    Brad LeClair Written by Brad LeClair about 5 days ago 6,083 reads 11 comments

  16. NHL Teams Most Desperate for a Great 2013 Draft

    While most of the NHL is focused on the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks, there is a lot of action going on with teams that, for the most part, either didn't make this year's playoffs or made a quick exit...

    Jerry Bonkowski Written by Jerry Bonkowski about 6 days ago 2,503 reads 14 comments

  17. Pro Player Comparisons for the Top 10 Prospects in the NHL 2013 Draft

    This year’s NHL draft should yield a number of talented players. Many of these players could be playing in the upcoming 2013-14 NHL season...

    James Onusko Written by James Onusko about 6 days ago 5,050 reads 13 comments

  18. Facts You Need to Know About Washington Capitals' Top Targets in 2013 Draft

    The 2013 NHL draft takes place on June 30 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey . This draft appears to be lacking in depth of talent, contrary to initial projections ( The Hockey News )...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 8 days ago 1,639 reads 2 comments

  19. Facts You Need to Know About Philadelphia Flyers' Top Targets in 2013 Draft

    The Philadelphia Flyers select 11th overall in the 2013 NHL draft , set for June 30 in Newark. While many fans wished their playoff-less season ended with a higher draft choice, they should take solace knowing that this is an extremely deep draft...

    Garrett Baker Written by Garrett Baker about 8 days ago 4,555 reads 13 comments

  20. 5 Realistic Possibilities for Detroit Red Wings' First-Round NHL Draft Pick

    The 2013 NHL Entry Draft is almost here, and that means the Detroit Red Wings are getting ready to make waves with their first-round selection. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration...

    Isaac Smith Written by Isaac Smith about 10 days ago 6,806 reads 80 comments

  21. NHL Mock Draft 2013: Updated Projections for Entire 1st Round

    The 2013 NHL draft is only a few weeks away, and players such as Seth Jones , Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin are busy preparing to become the next wave of pro hockey superstars...

    Franklin Steele Written by Franklin Steele about 10 days ago 58,021 reads 111 comments

  22. Facts You Need to Know About Tampa Bay Lightning's Top Targets in 2013 Draft

    The Stanley Cup playoffs are drawing to a close, which can only mean one thing—the NHL draft is coming quickly. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, it’s an opportunity to select a player who can made an immediate impact...

    Eric Steitz Written by Eric Steitz about 10 days ago 691 reads 2 comments

  23. Hunter Shinkaruk NHL Draft 2013: Highlights and Pro Player Comparison

    The June 30 NHL Entry Draft at the Prudential Center marks a rebirth league-wide. For non-playoff teams, it’s a time to procure blue-chip talent, as organizations rebuild and add superstars with the future squarely in sight...

    Casey DeMarco Written by Casey DeMarco about 11 days ago 478 reads 1 comments

  24. Nikita Zadorov NHL Draft 2013: Highlights and Pro Player Comparison

    The June 30 NHL entry draft at the Prudential Center marks a rebirth league-wide. For non-playoff teams, it’s a time to procure blue-chip talent as organizations rebuild and add superstars with the future squarely in sight...

    Casey DeMarco Written by Casey DeMarco about 11 days ago 306 reads 0 comments

  25. Rasmus Ristolainen NHL Draft 2013: Highlights and Pro Player Comparison

    The June 30 NHL entry draft at the Prudential Center marks a rebirth leaguewide . For non-playoff teams, it’s a time to procure blue-chip talent as organizations rebuild and add superstars with the future squarely in sight...

    Casey DeMarco Written by Casey DeMarco about 11 days ago 334 reads 0 comments