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2022 NHL DRAFT: SLOVAKIA – Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra
There are not many draft eligible prospects who are also Olympic medalists. Šimon Nemec, who was part of the bronze Slovak team in Beijing, is one of the few. Even though he was not a shining star of...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: SWEDEN – Jonathan Lekkerimäki, RW, Djurgarden, SHL
It’s hard to imagine anyone came into this season thinking Jonathan Lekkerimäki, a Swede with a Finnish name, would be sifting his way into the front end of the first round of the draft, but that has...
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CULLEN: 20 FANTASY POINTS – Big forwards that are elevating their production,...
20 FANTASY POINTS Each week I dive into the numbers and offer some insights that should help when it comes time to make fantasy hockey decisions. In this week’s edition of 20 Fantasy Points, big...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: FINLAND – Brad Lambert, C/RW, Pelicans, Liiga
Once seen as one of the draft’s premier prospects alongside Shane Wright and Matthew Savoie, Lambert has experienced a sort of fall from grace as he pushes through what has surely been a frustrating...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: TIER 2 LEAGUES (USHS, CJHL, ETC.) TOP PROSPECTS – Part One –...
McKeen's Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, provides a close examination of all the top "Tier 2" players available for the draft this year (USHS, CJHL, etc). The first in the series highlights the...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: TIER 2 LEAGUES (USHS, CJHL, ETC.) TOP PROSPECTS – Part Two –...
McKeen's Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, provides a close examination of all the top "Tier 2" players available for the draft this year (USHS, CJHL, etc). The second in the series highlights the...
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CULLEN: 20 FANTASY POINTS – Fallout from the NHL trade deadline, not just...
20 FANTASY POINTS Each week I dive into the numbers and offer some insights that should help when it comes time to make fantasy hockey decisions. In this week’s edition of 20 Fantasy Points, fallout...
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VIDEO TEAM: Why I am ranking … Rihito Hamano
Rihito Hamana. Photo: Shannon Garrett, Stanstead College I’ve always had an obsession with the IIHF tournaments too few people pay attention to. Division 1B and below are where you find some really...
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EUROPEAN FREE AGENT WATCH: Players who could be signed by an NHL club
Fans of NHL teams love to see their team sign players. College free agents, Canadian junior free agents, players who went unsigned by other teams due to prospect logjams - fans just love seeing these...
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CULLEN: 20 FANTASY POINTS – Injuries and player movement present late season...
20 FANTASY POINTS Each week I dive into the numbers and offer some insights that should help when it comes time to make fantasy hockey decisions. In this week’s edition of 20 Fantasy Points, injuries...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: OHL – Paul Ludwinski, C/W, Kingston Frontenacs
Generally speaking, Paul Ludwinski has been a bit of a tough player to get a read on this year. He came into the season as one of my favourite players from the 2020 OHL Draft crop, after watching him...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: OHL – Luca Del Bel Belluz, LW, Mississauga Steelheads
A former OHL Cup finalist (with Adam Fantilli and the Toronto Red Wings), Luca DelBelBelluz has been one of the most improved players in the league this year following last season’s hiatus. He...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: OHL – Matyas Sapovaliv, C, Saginaw Spirit
A first year OHL player from Czechia, Matyas Sapovaliv has evolved into one of the top two-way playmaking centers available this year. The 6’4, rangy pivot has worked hard to improve his agility and...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: WHL – Mats Lindgren, D, Kamloops Blazers
Mats Lindgren is the type of prospect that elicits a wide variety of opinions (and projections) from scouts. His package of offensive skills is tantalizing. An effortless skater with an uncanny ability...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: OHL – Isaiah George, D, London Knights
One of the most athletically gifted defenders available this year, Isaiah George has a largely positive impact at both ends because of his terrific mobility. The production has not been incredibly...
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CULLEN: 20 FANTASY POINTS – Early returns from the trade deadline, as Andrew...
20 FANTASY POINTS Each week I dive into the numbers and offer some insights that should help when it comes time to make fantasy hockey decisions. In this week’s edition of 20 Fantasy Points, Ryan...
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GERMAN PROSPECT MUSINGS 2022 #1 – Weak draft group, Rossmy’s late season...
Bennet Rossmy. Photo by Dan Hickling, Hickling Images German Prospect Musings The DEL season has now concluded and there are ultimately few surprises in the grand scheme of things. The reigning...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: OHL – Owen Beck, C, Mississauga Steelheads
Coming into the season there were not many people that had Beck on their radar. Expectations for him were not extremely high as he flew under the radar compared to other higher profiled 04’s, but he...
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NUMBERS AT WORK: Matt Duchene Going From Career Lows to New Highs
NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 24: Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, and center Matt Duchene (95) talk during the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars, held...
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2022 NHL DRAFT: USHL – Adam Ingram, C/W, Youngstown Phantoms
The son of a high-end golf coach (currently serving as Canada’s men’s golf coach), and a terrific golfer himself, Ingram is an intriguing athlete who appears to be scratching the surface of his...
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