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World Junior A Challenge (December 2018) review
Now roughly six weeks in the rear-view mirror, it is time to discuss everyone’s favorite red-headed stepchild of a hockey tournament, the World Junior A Challenge. I say this not to further diminish...
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QMJHL: Nikita Alexandrov, C, Charlottetown
There can be some confusion reading his name, as Nikita Alexandrov is not a customary German name, but the Bergwedel native plays a very similar game to many of the young German prospects that have...
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QMJHL: Jeremy McKenna, RW, Moncton
Jeremy McKenna has garnered the attention of prospect watchers for the last two years, attracting the spotlight last year as a potential late-round draft pick, and now this season for his excellent...
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QMJHL: Jordan Spence, D, Moncton
Jordan Spence is a bit of a late bloomer and has used the adversity he has faced to make himself a better hockey player. Undrafted in his first year of eligibility in midget, he had a tremendous year...
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QMJHL: Raphaël Lavoie, RW/C, Halifax
Raphael Lavoie is the best QMJHL prospect for a reason; he is the most tantalizing package of size and speed available out east. He is a bit raw, though, and parts of his game could use a polish. He...
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Finland: Anttoni Honka, D
Anttoni Honka is an offensive-minded, right-shot defenseman who has spent time between the Liiga, Mestis and Finnish U20 league this season. Honka is a very gifted puck handler whose mobility is also...
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Finland: Kaapo Kakko, RW
Kaapo Kakko has clearly separated himself from the other 2019 draft eligible Finnish prospects in the last two seasons. The 6-2” forward is having an excellent season with TPS in the Liiga and he also...
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AHL Report: Atlantic Division – Martin Necas (Charlotte), Joshua Ho-sang...
Charlotte Checkers (Carolina Hurricanes) RALEIGH, NC - JUNE 30: Carolina Hurricanes Martin Necas (88) skates with the puck during the Canes Prospect Game at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on June 30,...
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Sweden: Albin Grewe, RW
Albin Grewe has a good shot of making the NHL as a middle six forward. He is a power forward with some skill and he can produce points. He can play various roles and maybe he will end up as a bottom...
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AHL Report: Atlantic Division – Lucas Johansen (Hershey), Teddy Blueger...
Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals) Lucas Johansen of the Kelowa Rockets was selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, NY on Friday June 24, 2016....
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Sweden: Mattias Norlinder, D
I had Mattias Norlinder just outside my top 30 Swedish-based players for the 2018 draft last year. This season he has taken a big step forward in his development. He has grown and his skating has taken...
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Hugo Alnefelt is the best Swedish goalie prospect of his draft class. He has the tools to become an NHL goalie but as it looks today, lacks some potential elite tools to become a regular starter or an...
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USHL: Bobby Brink, RW, Sioux City
Bobby Brink, a former first round pick in the USHL Entry draft, didn’t do much in his age 16 season, spending most of it with his local high school (Minnetonka, in Minnesota) and even though he had a...
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USHL: Ronnie Attard, D, Tri-City
The USHL is a league especially well suited for late bloomers. Attard fits that description to a ‘t’. In his first year of draft eligibility, he put up five points for the Storm. In his second season,...
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USHL: Zac Jones, D, Tri-City
Coming from the hockey cold bed of Virginia, Jones has a legitimate chance to be the sixth player from that state to play in the NHL. Fleet of foot and hand, he is primarily an offensive defender and...
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OHL: Vladislav Kolyachonok, D, Flint Firebirds
There is a lot to like about Vladislav Kolyachonok’s game right now. Good size. Good mobility. Plays the game hard. He is a very raw player though, who is definitely far from a finished or polished...
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BCHL: Alex Newhook, C, Victoria
Alex Newhook has all of the offensive skills and abilities that any team is looking for. He is a fast, undersized center, who likes to play with speed and do everything quickly. He seems to be able to...
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OHL: Matvey Guskov, C, London
The jury is still very much out on Matvey Guskov and his overall NHL potential. It is easy to forget that he is playing in his first season in North America and that there was bound to be some learning...
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OHL: Jacob LeGuerrier, D, Sault Ste. Marie
This is a prospect who is flying under the radar right now for a few reasons. He is a late born 2000. His offensive numbers are not eye popping. That all said, he is an extremely effective defender on...
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OHL: Hunter Jones, G, Peterborough
Even with a decline in his play in the second half, scouts are not likely to overlook how strong Hunter Jones played in the first half when he was fresh. He has among the highest potential of any...
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