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BCHL: Stanislav Demin (2018 Draft Eligible)
Solid, strong shut down defender Stanislav Demin brings a well rounded physical game, with some offensive ability as demonstrated by his 45 points, which was good for fourth among BCHL defenders. Kevin...
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Sweden: Adam Ginning (2018 Draft Eligible)
Adam Ginning brings a strong defensive game, and places solidly in the second round in our April 2018 NHL Draft projections. Jimmy Hamrin analyzes his game below, and notes some limitations that...
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USHL: Jack Drury (2018 Draft Eligible)
Strong hockey bloodlines from father Ted, and uncle Chris, Jack Drury finished fourth in scoring in the USHL this season (63 points in 54 games). Ryan Wagman provides a detailed look at this game and...
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Sweden: David Gustafsson (2018 Draft Eligible)
Jimmy Hamrin wrote up a preview of the U18 World Championship Swedish team. He described David Gustafsson as a - 'Hard working two-way player that is strong in both power play and PK. He is strong...
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World U18 Team Preview: Sweden
As a big hockey country but a small country otherwise, Sweden rarely wins gold at junior level. This age group of 2000-borns has been strong, with many players doing well for themselves at elite senior...
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World U18 Team Preview: United States
With seven gold medals in the last nine World U-18 championships, the American entry, generally based mostly on their hothouse USNTDP program, is almost unfair to the rest of the hockey playing world....
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World U18 Team Preview: Russia
After winning a bronze medal last year after a few years of deprivation, the Russians will try to at least repeat themselves this season when a talented 2000 team will have to defend home soil as the...
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World U18 Team Preview: Canada
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) 2018 U18 World Championship Tournament is taking place in Chelyabinsk and Magnitogorsk, Russia. This tournament presents a unique opportunity for players...
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World U18 Team Previews: Central Europe
The last time Central European nations could be considered as anything but pretenders in the U18 World Championship was around the turn of the millennium. The Czechs and Slovaks were able to upset some...
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World U18 Team Previews: Finland
Finland has won a medal in three consecutive years and will be aiming for another one in Russia. Finland recently won the Five Nations tournament played in Russia and they have the capability to...
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USHL Playoff Preview: New format, wild results
Looking to add more drama to its postseason, this season is the first in which the USHL has extended the playoffs through the addition of a best-of-three wildcard round, adding two teams to the...
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Sweden: Jonatan Berggren (2018 Draft Eligible)
Projecting as a late second round pick on McKeen's penultimate 2018 NHL Draft ranking, Jimmy Hamrin sees him as a potential second or third line winger. He provides a scouting report below. A note on...
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Sweden: Filip Johansson (2018 Eligible)
In a recent preview of the World U18 tournament Jimmy Hamrin described Filip Johansson as "A very smart and mobile two-way player who is a good puck distributor. He plays well positionally and has good...
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OHL: Sean Durzi (2018 Draft Eligible)
Scott Crawford provides a scouting report on Owen Sound Attack's Sean Durzi, currently ranked by McKeen's to be drafted in the middle rounds in the 2018 NHL Draft. A 1998 born overage OHL'er brings...
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Finland: Justus Annunen (2018 Draft Eligible)
Justus Annunen is currently backstopping the Finland entry that has enjoyed some success so far in the World U18 Championships. Marco Bombino described him in our preview of Finland prior to the...
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OHL: David Levin (2018 Draft Eligible)
Scott Crawford provides a detailed scouting report on 2018 NHL Draft prospect David Levin of the Sudbury Wolves. Levin's production took a step backwards in his third OHL season and his draft stock has...
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OHL: Linus Nyman (2018 Draft Eligible)
Kingston Frontenac's Linus Nyman tied for 10th in OHL league scoring with 85 points, two behind team leader Jason Robertson. His offence will draw looks from NHL teams, but some flaws in his game...
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Russia: Vitali Kravtsov (2018 Draft Eligible)
Vitali Kravstov landed just outside of McKeen's first round in our recent rankings. A great skater with skill, Viktor Fomich provides a detailed look at his game. A note on the 20-80 scale used below....
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OHL: Cam Hillis (2018 Draft Eligible)
Cam Hillis is among the best skaters in the OHL who are entering the 2018 NHL Draft according to Scott Crawford. Crawford provides a detailed scouting report on all aspect so Hillis's game below. A...
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OHL: Nico Gross (2018 Draft Eligible)
Scott Crawford provides a detailed scouting report on solid Swiss defender Nico Gross. Projected as a mid round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft in our recent rankings, he brings a reliable defensive game...
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