Ht/Wt: 6′ 1″/195 lbs Position: LW Team: London (OHL) via mynhldraft.com Playing on the top line with high-end NHL prospects Christian Dvorak (ARZ) and Mitchell Marner (TOR), Tkachuk’s game has evolved into one of skill and strength. While not being a small player at 6’1″, he plays bigger than he actually is and plays a […]
Read MoreLeafs acquire Zach Hyman and draft pick from Florida
via mapleleafs.com The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has acquired forward Zach Hyman and a conditional seventh round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Greg McKegg. Hyman, 23, was a First Team All-American and First Team All-Big Ten selection after leading the […]
Read MoreJack Eichel Profile
Ht/Wt: 6′ 2″/193 lbs Position: C Team: Boston Univ. The other superstar in the making, Jack Eichel, looks like he is prepared to give Connor McDavid a real run for number one. He was very impressive after the first period in the US Top Prospects game period (nobody looked that good in the first period […]
Read More Jack Eichel, NHLMitch Marner Draft Profile
Ht/Wt: 5’10″/164 lbs Position: C Team: London (OHL) Marner is a supremely talented offensive player, who probably would have won the OHL scoring title if he played all 68 games. Marner finished second overall with 44 goals and 82 assists for 126 points in 63 games. The knock on Marner is his size, at 5’11” […]
Read MoreDylan Strome Draft Profile
Ht/Wt: 6′ 2″/177 lbs Position: C Team: Erie (OHL) Strome finished as the leading scorer in the OHL with an impressive six point night in the final regular season game to surpass fellow 2015 draft eligible prospect Mitch Marner with a 129 point total in 68 games. Strome is the big offensive centre every team […]
Read More Dylan Strome, Erie Otters, OHLLawson Crouse Profile
Lawson Crouse Ht/Wt: 6′ 3″/200 lbs Position: LW Team: Kingston (OHL) So who is Lawson Crouse? Here is what I believe: Lawson Crouse is a power forward with good skills, a good work ethic and a willingness to do what it takes to win – the type of player all teams covet. What I am […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – September 8, 2014
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Ryan Malone’s agent confirms that Malone will take part in the Rangers informal skates today. There is no contract agreement yet. Source saying that Malone is in Stage Two of the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse/Behavioral Health Program and has been cleared by the NHL to sign a contact. He is […]
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Jake Virtanen Ht/Wt: 6′ 1″/190 lbs Position: C/LW Team: Calgary (WHL) Speed – Big man speed with acceleration, agility, balance. Won the 30 metre sprint, backward and forward, at the CHL Top Prospects game. Shot – Big gun, quick finger, hits target, penetrates net. Power forward – Jake Virtanen has the size, skating, drive and […]
Read More Calgary, Jake Virtanen, WHLMaple Leafs Rumours – June 11, 2014
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on trade talks: “There have definitely been more calls in the past week,” said Nonis on Tuesday evening, speaking from New York. “No matter how many times you’ve talked on the phone, face time with your colleagues always seems to speed things up.” Names […]
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Ht/Wt: 6′ 1″/190 lbs Position: C/LW Team: Calgary (WHL) Speed – Big man speed with acceleration, agility, balance. Won the 30 metre sprint, backward and forward, at the CHL Top Prospects game. Shot – Big gun, quick finger, hits target, penetrates net. Power forward – Jake Virtanen has the size, skating, drive and physicality teams […]
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