NHL Draft

  1. NHL Combine 2012: 4 Storylines to Keep an Eye on

    As the 2012 NHL Entry Draft approaches, scouts and executives from all over the NHL have gathered at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario, to get a closer look at some of ...

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  2. NHL Scouting Combine 2012 Results: Highlights & Breakout Performers

    The NHL scouting combine continued on Friday in Toronto with top prospects such as Nail Yakupov of the OHL's Sarnia Sting taking part in physical tests and interviews with teams...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 6 hours ago 342 reads 0 comments

  3. NHL Draft Combine 2012: Analyzing Mikhail Grigorenko's Draft Stock

    Mikhail Grigorenko wasn't able to boost his draft stock by taking part in the physical drills at the NHL Draft Combine on Friday in Toronto, but he remains one of the top prospects in this year's draft...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 10 hours ago 226 reads 1 comments

  4. NHL Draft Combine 2012: When and Where to Catch Hockey's Top Prospects

    While the mental testing portion of the NHL Combine has already been completed, the physical tests are set to take place on Friday and Saturday in Toronto...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 20 hours ago 1,430 reads 0 comments

  5. Toronto Maple Leafs 2012 Draft Strategy

    With the Stanley Cup finals just starting and my beloved Leafs on the golf courses, I cannot help but become the armchair GM for this up coming draft. With the Leafs at the 5 slot - things are actually looking pretty good...

    Smiley Gimbel Written by Smiley Gimbel about 1 day ago 1,731 reads 20 comments

  6. 2012 NHL Draft: Why the Anaheim Ducks Will Draft Mathew Dumba

    This article wouldn't exist if it were at all likely that Ryan Murray would be available when the Ducks pick sixth in this years draft at Pittsburgh...

    Bobby Kittleberger Written by Bobby Kittleberger about 2 days ago 616 reads 5 comments

  7. 2012 NHL Mock Draft: Nail Yakupov and Safest Picks on the Board

    In the NHL Draft, teams are always looking for a home run selection that will become their next superstar, but sometimes the best pick is the one that is the most obvious...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 3 days ago 4,194 reads 13 comments

  8. 2012 NHL Draft: 10 Players Chicago Blackhawks Should Pursue in the First Round

    June 22nd is right around the corner and yes, on that day the most talented young players in the game get called to a podium to dawn the colors of their new organization...

    Andy Campbell Written by Andy Campbell about 3 days ago 2,256 reads 8 comments

  9. NHL Scouting Combine 2012: Future Stars You Must Know Before Draft Day

    With the 2012 NHL draft scheduled to commence on June 22 at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, it’s time to get down to business and scout some prospects with the help of the NHL combine...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 4 days ago 2,777 reads 0 comments

  10. Detroit Red Wings: 10 Prospects Most Vital to Detroit's Future Success

    The Detroit Red Wings seem like they can't go wrong with their draft picks over the past two or more decades...

    Isaac Smith Written by Isaac Smith about 4 days ago 3,097 reads 16 comments

  11. NHL Draft Combine 2012: Top European Prospects to Watch

    The 2012 NHL draft combine will be home to some of the best European hockey prospects in the world. And in Toronto, Canada, for the next few days, all 30 NHL teams will finally ...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 5 days ago 989 reads 0 comments

  12. NHL Combine 2012: Full List of Invitees and Prospect Rankings

    28 teams are officially eliminated from contention for the 2012 Stanley Cup. All of those teams must focus their efforts on improving the franchise for future seasons...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 5 days ago 2,984 reads 1 comments

  13. Buffalo Sabres: How to Succeed in the 2012 NHL Draft

    The Buffalo Sabres were supposed to be an immediate playoff team after Terry Pegula took over last year. Unfortunately, it was more of the same for Sabres fans as the team missed the playoffs again in the 2011-2012 season...

    Jason M. Davis Written by Jason M. Davis about 7 days ago 1,616 reads 26 comments

  14. NHL Draft Combine 2012: Dates, Start Times, TV Schedule and More

    The NHL combine provides teams with a chance to get a better look at the top prospects leading up to draft in late June. The event will take place in Toronto with the festivities beginning on May 28...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 8 days ago 1,533 reads 0 comments

  15. Winnipeg Jets Prospects Series: LW Carl Klingberg

    Carl Klingberg is a second-round draft pick, taken 37th overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft for the Atlanta Thrashers. The 6'3'', 205-pound winger came from Goteborg, Sweden where he grew up as a hockey player...

    Joseph Trenton Written by Joseph Trenton about 9 days ago 277 reads 1 comments

  16. Ranking Every No. 1 Overall Pick in 50 Years of the NHL Draft

    "With the first pick in the 2012 NHL draft, the Edmonton Oilers are proud to select..." Those are the words that will come out of Steve Tambellini's mouth at the start of the draft...

    Jeff Langridge Written by Jeff Langridge about 10 days ago 6,196 reads 54 comments

  17. 2012 NHL Mock Draft: Breaking Down Elite Prospects with Biggest Bust Potential

    For the past several years, the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft has essentially been a slam dunk. In the past 11 drafts, 10 of the top picks appear to be slam-dunk superstars, ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 10 days ago 6,418 reads 12 comments

  18. Winnipeg Jets: What Will Their Drafting Strategy Be This Year?

    Best available player or reach, forward or defenseman, trade the pick or keep it— these are just some of the strategies NHL draft teams have to decide upon before the draft clock begins to wind down on them...

    Anthony Capocci Written by Anthony Capocci about 10 days ago 491 reads 7 comments

  19. 2012 NHL Mock Draft

    Well, it is almost that time where NHL teams look to the future and who will become their next star player. However, there is some controversy this time around. Will Edmonton trade their No...

    TJ Zielman Written by TJ Zielman about 10 days ago 6,742 reads 23 comments

  20. NHL Draft 2012: 4 Teams That Could Legitimately Trade Up for the Oilers' #1 Pick

    Another NHL season has passed and yet another year of the Edmonton Oilers holding on to the first overall pick in this year's NHL Entry Draft...

    Patrick Drottar Written by Patrick Drottar about 10 days ago 5,264 reads 11 comments

  21. Vancouver Canucks Prospects Series: D Frankie Corrado

    Frankie Corrado is the Vancouver Canucks prospect covered in this segment of the prospects series. The Sudbury Wolves defenseman was selected 150th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2011 NHL entry draft ...

    Joseph Trenton Written by Joseph Trenton about 10 days ago 1,288 reads 0 comments

  22. Toronto Maple Leafs: The Five Most Important Dates in the Upcoming Season

    In the upcoming Toronto Maple Leafs season, there are five can't miss moments to mark on your calendar. Any of the five dates can significantly impact the current Leafs team and make a difference into the future...

    Joseph Trenton Written by Joseph Trenton about 11 days ago 3,400 reads 39 comments

  23. NHL Power Rankings: How Wise Is Your Team When It Comes to the NHL Draft?

    Drafting and developing players is paramount in the NHL . The current Collective Bargaining Agreement allows teams to control their players until age 26, and with the current cap ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 12 days ago 63,646 reads 88 comments

  24. Vancouver Canucks Prospects Series: C Alex Friesen

    The Vancouver Canucks drafted C Alex Friesen from the Niagara IceDogs in the 2010 NHL draft at 172nd overall in the sixth round...

    Joseph Trenton Written by Joseph Trenton about 12 days ago 614 reads 0 comments

  25. Winnipeg Jets Prospects Series Segment: C Ivan Telegin

    Winnipeg Jets prospect Ivan Telegin is a fourth-round draft pick, 101st overall in the 2010 NHL draft. He is native of Novokuznetsk, Russia, and he came to North America to advance his hockey career...

    Joseph Trenton Written by Joseph Trenton about 12 days ago 376 reads 1 comments