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AHL 2019-20 Preview: Eastern Division
LAVAL, QC - MARCH 06: Toronto Marlies right wing Jeremy Bracco (27) tries to maintain control of the puck while under pressure from Laval Rocket center Hayden Verbeek (17) during the Toronto Marlies...
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USHL: Ryder Rolston, Waterloo Black Hawks (2020)
Ryder Rolston spent all of last year playing with the legendary USNTDP U18 class, but was one of three regulars who were too young to be eligible for the 2019 draft. Currently tied for the scoring lead...
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Czech Republic: Jan Bednar, G, Karlovy Vary (2020)
Early in the season, his stats don’t look that great, but this is a prospect that with the right goalie coach can develop well. He has good size and mobility but plays a bit lazy. I would like to see...
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USHL: Carson Bantle, Madison Capitals (2020)
The Madison Capitols have long been a bottom feeder at the USHL level and only occasionally have legit NHL prospects on hand. This year they have several, none more intriguing than Carson Bantle, a...
View ArticleCzech Republic: Tomas Chlubna, C/RW, Dukla Jihlava (2020)
Tomas Chlubna is a big forward/center with an offensive mindset. He wants to be “the guy” for his team and he drives offense. The long-term potential isn’t that high though as he lacks in skating...
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2019 CIBC Canada Russia Series – Prospect notes on QMJHL, OHL, WHL and...
Between November 4-14, a travelling band of Russian U20 hockey talent, many of whom are vying for a spot on Russia’s final WJC roster, traversed Canada, from East to West, to play in the annual CIBC...
View ArticleCzech Republic: Marek Blaha, D, HC Sparta Praha U20 (2020)
At the Czech U-20 level, Marek Blaha has put up point-per-game numbers and performed similarly at previous stops up the Czech development sytem. Internationally he hasn’t been able to do that but on...
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OHL: Ten 2020 NHL Draft prospects generating buzz
The NHL Draft season can be a long one for most players. It starts in the summer with the Hlinka/Gretzky Cup (for some) and ends with the U18’s in April; at least on the ice. Off the ice, workouts,...
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U20 Four Nations Tournament, Helsinki, Finland – Prospect Notes and Observations
The U20 Four Nations tournament, which took place in Helsinki, Finland from November 8-10, featured a lot of talent. On top of numerous NHL draft picks who took part in the event, there were several...
View ArticleNCAA: Dynasties in Decline – Boston College and Boston University concerning...
Last year was the first time both Boston College and Boston University missed the NCAA tournament since the 1987-88 season — just three years into Hockey East’s existence. In 2018-19, the Eagles and...
View ArticleCzech Republic: Michael Krutil, D, HC Sparta Praha U20 (2020)
Michael Krutil is a big defensive defenseman who can skate well and handle the puck well. He looks to be schooled to play a simple and effective game with the puck and rarely does anything creative....
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OHL: Jamie Drysdale, D, Erie (2020)
Given how well rounded his game is, how tailored his style is to today’s fast paced NHL game, and how well he has been performing this year, Jamie Drysdale is starting to look like a lock to be the...
View ArticleCzech Republic: Jakub Konecny, C, HC Sparta Praha U20 (2020)
Jakub Konecny is an offensive minded center with good instincts. I can’t see that he has elite skills for a top six role or the physical game for a bottom six player. He can perhaps become a reliable...
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OHL: Ryan O’Rourke, D, Sault Ste Marie (2020)
Defenders like Ryan O’Rourke are more rare than they used to be with the changes being made to the game. That said, there will always be a place for a blueliner who can hit hard, defend well, skate...
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AJHL: Michael Benning, D, Sherwood Park (2020)
Michael Benning is a very intriguing prospect because he is such an offensively minded defender and has an excellent family pedigree, with brother Matt, father Brian, and uncle Jim all NHL veterans. He...
View ArticleFinland: Eemil Viro, D, TPS (Liiga) (2020)
Eemil Viro is a mobile, offensive-minded defenseman who has improved his overall game significantly over the last two seasons. He moves really well and his skating and puck skills both project to be...
View ArticleFinland: Joonas Oden, LW, Kookoo (Liiga) (2020)
Joonas Oden is somewhat of a late bloomer who has really impressed in the Liiga against men at the end of the last season. The winger has a strong offensive skill set and good hockey sense. When those...
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USHL: Brendan Brisson, C, Chicago Steel (2020)
Paired at the hip with Steel linemate Sean Farrell, Brisson has taken his exemplary numbers from the famed Shattuck St. Mary’s program into the USHL and has continued to impress. The son of top agent...
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QMJHL: Ryan Francis, RW, Cape Breton (2020)
Ryan Francis has seen a resurrection in his chances as a prospect this season. A December birthday, Francis just turned 18, and this is his third season in the QMJHL. He burst onto the scene two years...
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QMJHL: Mavrik Bourque, C, Shawinigan (2020)
The native of Plessisville is certainly an interesting young prospect to follow. His progress has been significant and quite impressive. This lets us project a possible high ceiling talent. Mavrik...
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