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FINLAND: Anton Lundell, C/LW, HIFK, Liiga (2020)
I have had the opportunity to see Anton Lundell’s games live for several years, from the U16 league and up to the Liiga. His hockey sense, playmaking skills and two-way game have always stood out the...
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SCOUCHING: Lukas Reichel – LW – Eisbären Berlin – Video/Analytics Breakdown
OSTRAVA, CZECH REPUBLIC - DECEMBER 28: Germany vs Czech Republic preliminary round action of the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship at Ostravar Arena on December 28, 2019 in Ostrava, Czech Republic....
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SCOUCHING: Noel Gunler – RW – Luleå HF – Video/Analytics Breakdown
Luleås Noel Gunler during the ice hockey match in SHL between Luleå and Malmö on October 26, 2019 in Luleå. Photo: Simon Eliasson / BILDBYRÅN / Noel Gunler - RW - Luleå HF It’s hard to find a player...
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USA: Mitchell Miller, D, Tri-City, USHL (2020)
Playing with Cedar Rapids last year, Mitchell Miller had enough flashes for me to slot his name away in the darker regions of my mind as a player to keep an eye on in 2019-20. Moved to Tri-City in the...
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SWEDEN: Theodor Niederbach, C, Frolunda J20, SuperElit (2020)
Theodor Niederbach is a smart offensive center who produces points with strong instincts and vision. He likes to make plays from the outside-in but is equally as good at finding open spots inside the...
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SCOUCHING: Anton Lundell – C – HIFK Helsinki – Video/Analytics Breakdown
UMEA, SWEDEN - APRIL 18: Finland's Anton Lundell #20 stickhandles the puck against Canada's Peyton Krebs #19 during preliminary round action of the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship at A3...
View ArticleSCOUCHING: Roby Järventie – LW – KOOVEE – Video/Analytics Breakdown
Roby Järventie - LW - KOOVEE Finland’s robust developmental system where players often remain with the same organizations for years at a time before becoming NHL draft eligible has fascinated me....
View ArticleWAGMAN: A Strange World for Hockey
Warning: I will get personal during this piece. We live in strange times. The world is dealing with a viral pandemic unlike anything seen since the Spanish Flu withered away in late 1920. There were...
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WHL: Connor McClennon, RW, Winnipeg (2020)
Connor McClennon is a natural goal scorer; he has a release that is very dangerous, and he has a highly accurate shot that makes him a finisher from anywhere on the ice. There will always be challenges...
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USA: Colby Ambrosio, C, Tri-City Storm, USHL (2020)
The native of Welland, Ontario has made gigantic strides between his first year and his second with the Tri-City Storm. A smaller forward, Colby Ambrosio won’t turn 18 until August, hinting that he may...
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SCOUCHING: Marat Khusnutdinov, C, SKA-1946 St. Petersburg
Marat Khusnutdinov - C - SKA-1946 St. Petersburg - NHL CSS EU28 - 44GP - 13G+25A ORNSKOLDSVIK, SWEDEN - APRIL 28: Russias Marat Khusnutdinov #28 shoots the puck during gold medal game action against...
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WHL: Daemon Hunt, D, Moose Jaw (2020)
Skating is the primary characteristic that allows Hunt to be considered in the top half of the draft. He is an elite skater with mobility in all directions and a sound defensive game. Offensively he...
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GERMANY: Tim Stutzle, LW/C, Adler Mannheim (2020)
Even for those who had Tim Stutzle on their watch lists when he was 15-years old and competing for Germany internationally, the astronomical rise he has enjoyed in this, his draft year, has been...
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SCOUCHING: Alexander Holtz – RW – Djurgårdens IF – Video/Analytics Breakdown
Alexander Holtz - RW - Djurgårdens IF - NHL CSS EU2 35GP - 9G+7A Djurgården's Alexander Holtz during the ice hockey match in SHL between Djurgården and Leksand on November 28, 2019 in Stockholm.Photo:...
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SWEDEN: Emil Heineman, LW, Leksand (2020)
Emil Heineman had an explosive year and the tough part to assess with that is whether it is sustainable development or if it is just being a physically mature player taking advantage of playing for a...
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SCOUCHING: Roni Hirvonen – C/LW –Ässät – Video/Analytics Breakdown
Roni Hirvonen - C/LW - Ässät - NHL CSS EU10 52GP - 5G+11A Roni Hirvonen #14, FIN during their icehockey, U20 Four Nations Tournament match Finland - Sweden at the Helsinki Ice Hall 10. November 2019,...
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SWEDEN: William Wallinder, D, MODO (2020)
William Wallinder is flashy to watch with his long legs and high speed when he travels with the puck. Many see him taken in the first round and some even in the top half of the first round. While I can...
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USA: Brett Berard, LW, USNTDP (2020)
In terms of the sheer ability to break a game wide open, Brett Berard is more dynamic and exciting than any other member of this year’s USNTDP class. The Rhode Island native and Providence commit...
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USA: Sam Colangelo, RW, Chicago, USHL (2020)
Northeastern commit Sam Colangelo can sometimes be hard to spot at Steel games. The top line of Farrell, Brisson, and Fontaine sucked up a lot of oxygen on a regular basis. Colangelo was more of a...
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USA: Eamon Powell, D, USNTDP (2020)
Over the last few campaigns, the USNTDP has always featured a smallish defender who skated very well and came ready with a robust skill set for the offensive game. Think Quinn Hughes, Cam York, David...
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