The Hot List

Captain Colt

Captain Colt

by Ryan Kennedy - May 4, 2010 1:15 PM EDT

In our weekly list of prospects we're excited to see in the NHL one day, we feature the grit of Barrie's Stefan Della Rovere.
The Hot List took in Game 1 of the Ontario League final last week between Barrie and Windsor and the talent on display was for real. The Spitfires are on the cusp of eliminating the Colts right now and would join Brandon at the Memorial Cup in the process.


Don't mess with McIlrath

Don't mess with McIlrath

by Ryan Kennedy - April 27, 2010 11:05 AM EDT

In our weekly rundown of exciting prospects, we feature Dylan McIlrath, the warrior from Moose Jaw.
Team USA is once again on top of the world thanks to a decisive tourney victory at the under-18s in Belarus, while the Ontario League’s Windsor Spitfires are still alive after erasing a three-game deficit to beat Kitchener in seven.


Gamblin' man

Gamblin' man

by Ryan Kennedy - April 20, 2010 12:40 PM EDT

We profile prospect Anders Lee from Green Bay of the USHL in this week's rundown of players we can't wait to see in the NHL.
Canada got thrashed in the opening round of the World Under-18 Championship in Belarus, giving credence to the notion the organizers should have waited a couple more days to add players such as Plymouth’s Tyler Seguin, whose Whalers were knocked out of the playoffs before the tournament started.


London's Knight

London's Knight

by Ryan Kennedy - April 13, 2010 12:15 PM EDT

In our weekly list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Jared Knight of OHL London.
Boston College reigned supreme at the Frozen Four, while major junior is in the thick of the playoffs. The United States League post-season has also kicked off, while the best of the rest play for their country at the World Under-18 Championship in Belarus.


Raising the stakes

Raising the stakes

by Ryan Kennedy - April 6, 2010 12:35 PM EDT

In this week's rundown of players we can't wait to see more of, we look at some of the juniors and AHLers who've stepped up their games.
With major junior playoffs in full swing, the Frozen Four set and some ex-NCAA players getting their feet wet in the American League, there’s a lot of turf to cover this week, so let’s get right to our weekly collection of the kids we’re excited to see in the NHL some day.


Chip off the ol' Brock

Chip off the ol' Brock

by Ryan Kennedy - March 16, 2010 1:35 PM EDT

We profile Minnesota high-schooler Brock Nelson in our regular rundown of prospect we can't wait to see in the NHL someday.
The brackets are set, the regular seasons finished. Playoff time has hit the prospect ranks and there are some devilishly good teams looking to make runs in their respective circuits.


Playoff push

Playoff push

by Ryan Kennedy - March 9, 2010 12:30 PM EST

In this week's list of players we're stoked about seeing at the pro level someday, we focus on post-season performances.
The post-season has already started for some circuits, while major junior's Memorial Cup quest gets going soon, too. There's still a lot of hockey to be played, but for many top prospects the playoffs represent a chance to become clutch on the biggest stages available.


Living large

Living large

by Ryan Kennedy - March 2, 2010 1:10 PM EST

In our weekly rundown of prospects we can't wait to see more of, we profile 6-foot-4 blueliner Derek Forbort.
The post-season is fast approaching in the major junior and NCAA ranks, so the performances of the best prospects will soon be under the microscope.


Earning his stripes

Earning his stripes

by Ryan Kennedy - February 23, 2010 12:45 PM EST

In this week's run down of players we can't wait to see in the NHL someday, we profile WHL sniper Emerson Etem.
With Taylor Hall almost suspended for a hit from behind and Tyler Seguin poised to hit 100 points any game now, things are getting exciting at the top of the prospect pile in the Ontario League.


Galiev's got game

Galiev's got game

by Ryan Kennedy - February 16, 2010 2:20 PM EST

The NHL is breaking for the Olympics, but The Hot List continues on. This week we feature Stanislav Galiev of Saint John.
Olympic buzz is everywhere, so why not put some international flavor into The Hot List this week? Russia, Canada and the U.S. always get love, but how about Norway and Germany? Sure, none of these kids are playing in Vancouver, but we are excited about seeing them in the NHL one day.


Introducing Aulie

Introducing Aulie

by Ryan Kennedy - February 9, 2010 11:25 AM EST

In our weekly rundown of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile Maple Leafs farm-leaguer Keith Aulie.
Congratulations on another Hot List alum graduating on to the pros. Toronto's Nazem Kadri was an emergency call-up to the Maple Leafs Monday night when Christian Hanson and Fredrik Sjostrom took ill.


Leader of the pack

Leader of the pack

by Ryan Kennedy - February 2, 2010 2:05 PM EST

We profile Russian prospect Vladimir Tarasenko in this week's rundown of players we can't wait to see in the NHL.
Draft lists for this summer are all over the place and teams are getting serious for the stretch drive, so let’s dive right into another look at some kids we’re excited to see in the NHL some day.


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"That hockey game will haunt me until the day I die…"

- Toronto's Joffrey Lupul reacting on Twitter to his team's meltdown loss in Game 7 to the Boston Bruins.

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