MCKEEN’S 2023 NHL DRAFT GUIDE – Second Chances: Top 10 re-entry candidates
In a normal year, scouting hockey is marred by imperfection. Every year high end players get skipped over at the NHL draft for various reasons. Maybe they suffered through injuries. Maybe their team...
View ArticleMCKEEN’S 2023 NHL DRAFT GUIDE + 2023 NHL PROSPECTS REPORT + 2023-24 NHL...
We are now days away from the 2023 NHL Draft and NHL free agency. Our two downloadable magazines are perfect to follow along with all of the action and get to know the new prospects acquired by your...
View Article2023 NHL DRAFT: USA – Ryan Leonard, RW, U.S. NTDP – Scouting Report/Video Review
Ryan Leonard 2023 NHL Draft Eligible Position: RW, Shoots Right H/W: 6’0”, 192 lbs Date of Birth: 2005-01-21 If you’re looking for a power forward with skill, high-end compete, a deadly shot and...
View Article2023 NHL DRAFT: Round by round review – Brock Otten’s favourite picks and...
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 28: An NHL microphone setup for press conferences during the Upper Deck NHL Draft, June 28, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon...
View Article2023 NHL DRAFT: A Review
Another long year of amazing hockey has come and passed as we oficially end the 2023 scouting season and shift from the star-studded offensive draft class to the defensive-heavy 2024 NHL draft. This...
View ArticleNHL DRAFT PROSPECTS: 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Preview – Players to Watch
The first scouting event of the new draft season is right around the corner, and everyone is rightfully excited. On July 31st, action gets under way at the 2023 Hlinka/Gretzky Cup in Breclav and...
View ArticleHLINKA GRETZKY CUP REVIEW – Germany and Switzerland – A tale of two neighbors!
Germany We knew the Germans were entering the tourney with very little in the way of summer practice and didn’t even have an official head coach, with U20 coach Tobias Abstreiter heading the bench,...
View ArticleHLINKA GRETZKY CUP REVIEW – Sweden – Disappointing result – Strong tournament
Sweden’s performance at the Hlinka Gretzky was actually quite good, despite a fifth-place finish at the tournament. The way the tournament is structured, the Swedes got incredibly unlucky and finished...
View ArticleHLINKA GRETZKY CUP REVIEW – Team Slovakia – High expectations – Terrible result
The expectations were definitely higher for Team Slovakia, since the Slovak U18 teams have been pretty successful in the recent past (2nd place at the 2021 HGC, 4th place at the last U18 World...
View ArticleHLINKA GRETZKY CUP REVIEW- Team Finland – Key missing pieces left Finns...
Team Summary: Finland’s odds were diminished prior to the tournament’s start, with top 2024 draft eligibles Konsta Helenius and Aron Kiviharju opting to compete in the World Junior Summer Showcase in...
View ArticleHLINKA GRETZKY CUP – Gold Medal and Bronze Medal Game Reviews
Hlinka Gretzky Cup - Gold Medal Game (CAN vs CZE) Review This year’s tournament didn’t have many close games and the goaltending was subpar. Luckily, the gold medal game between Canada and Czechia did...
View ArticleHLINKA GRETZKY CUP REVIEW – Team Canada – Tough start – Impactful...
Team Summary: Despite a difficult start to the tournament with a big loss to Finland, once Canada got going, they never looked back. This Canadian team possessed some tremendous size, something that...
View ArticleHLINKA GRETZKY CUP – Tournament All Star Team – Honourable Mentions – 25...
Tournament All-Star Team F - Berkly Catton (Canada) Catton was I think, clearly this tournament’s MVP. He did it all for Canada, playing in all situations, driving the offense and creating chances for...
View ArticleHLINKA GRETZKY CUP REVIEW – Team Czechia – The Four Adams and Seven Seconds
The first home team (Slovakia) failed miserably, but the second one from Czechia had an amazing tournament. The Czechs won their group, impressively beat Finland in the semi-finals and gave the young...
View ArticleHLINKA GRETZKY CUP REVIEW – USA – Better Result – Still Disappointing
Team USA puts themselves at a disadvantage at this tournament every year since they decided to keep NTDP players off their roster. So, while they always tend to field a competitive team, the results...
View ArticleMCKEEN’S 2023-24 NHL HOCKEY POOL YEARBOOK – Predictions, Line Combos, Top 300...
MCKEEN'S 2023-24 NHL HOCKEY POOL YEARBOOK Predictions, Line Combos, Top 300 Prospects - available now - Digital Download available September 9th - Print available September 12th. McKeen's Hockey...
View ArticleMCKEEN’S 2023-24 NHL YEARBOOK: A full roster of under the radar fantasy all...
FANTASY ALL-STARS Unearthing hidden treasures is the name of the game in fantasy hockey and if you hit on enough of them, that can make all the difference in your fantasy fortunes. One of the staples...
View ArticleMCKEEN’S 2023-24 NHL YEARBOOK: The Top 24 Calder Trophy Candidates for 2024
Connor Bedard. Photo by Keith Hershmiller. Connor Bedard - Chicago Blackhawks The Hawks have insulated the recent first overall pick with some veteran wingers to help his transition to the NHL. They...
View ArticleMCKEEN’S 2023-24 NHL YEARBOOK: FANTASY PROSPECT RANKINGS – Top 30 Forwards –...
When preparing for a fantasy draft or evaluating prospects for a trade in your fantasy league you need to understand the difference between rankings, and fantasy rankings. The difference can be subtle,...
View ArticleMCKEEN’S 2023-24 NHL YEARBOOK – ANAHEIM DUCKS – Team Preview – Player Profiles
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 23: Ducks center Mason McTavish (37) stickhandles during the Anaheim Ducks versus Washington Capitals National Hockey League game on February 23, 2023 at Capital One Arena in...
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