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Gunning for No. 3

Gunning for No. 3

by Ryan Kennedy - November 18, 2008 11:54 AM EST

In this week's countdown of players we're looking forward to seeing in the NHL, we profile top prospect Jared Cowen.
The big news out of the prospect world this week is that mammoth Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman has separated his shoulder and will be out at least three weeks.


A Finn in Minny

A Finn in Minny

by Ryan Kennedy - November 11, 2008 2:21 PM EST

In our weekly list of players we can't wait to see in NHL jerseys, we profile Erik Haula of Shattuck St. Mary's.
Team USA clinched the title at a controversial World Jr. A Championship in Camrose, Alta., this week. The outrage wasn’t directed at the Yankees, however; they simply used balanced scoring and hot goaltending to best their foes.


Fly like an Eagle

Fly like an Eagle

by Ryan Kennedy - November 4, 2008 11:38 AM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile blueliner Brian Dumoulin of the EJHL.
The big showcase to watch this week is the World Jr. A Championship in Camrose, Alta., where international teams from Russia, Germany, Belarus, the U.


Smart move

Smart move

by Ryan Kennedy - October 28, 2008 1:55 PM EDT

In this week's roundup of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile Harvard-bound Louis Leblanc of the USHL.
Central Scouting has released its initial ‘Players to Watch’ list, meaning scores of young men can now confirm that, yes, they are indeed being followed, no matter who they play for.


Delayed gratification

Delayed gratification

by Ryan Kennedy - October 21, 2008 11:56 AM EDT

In this week's countdown of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile 16-year-old John McFarland.
The seasons are in full swing now, so expect to see a lot more variety in The Hot List - THN.com's weekly roundup of players we can't wait to see in the NHL some day - honorees from here on out.


Experiencing the 'Q'

Experiencing the 'Q'

by Ryan Kennedy - October 14, 2008 11:31 AM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile Drummondville's Sean Couturier.
Canadian Thanksgiving meant a long weekend and another Hot List road trip, albeit a short one. Brampton was the destination as the Battalion dominated the Sudbury Wolves 4-0.


Eye on the prize

Eye on the prize

by Ryan Kennedy - October 7, 2008 12:48 PM EDT

In this week's roundup of NHL-bound players, Victor Hedman gets No. 1, but we profile the OHL's Steven Shipley.
Most leagues are well underway now, so the early returns are in. Look for more NCAA prospects on The Hot List – our weekly countdown of players we can wait to see in the NHL - soon, since that circuit has yet to play any meaningful games.


Bouncing back

Bouncing back

by Ryan Kennedy - September 30, 2008 2:00 PM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, the season starts by profiling Portland's Riley Boychuk.
Back from a swing through the Western U.S., The Hot List returns for a new season. And what would a road trip be without hockey? I took in my first ever Western League game during the trip, as the hometown Portland Winter Hawks bested a shorthanded Kelowna squad (no Luke Schenn, no Tyler Myers, no Jamie Benn) 2-1.


Many styles of Roy

Many styles of Roy

by Ryan Kennedy - September 9, 2008 11:07 AM EDT

In this week's roundup of players we can't wait to see in the NHL someday, we profile QMJHL goalie Olivier Roy.
The Kontinental League isn’t thrilled about it, but a lot of young Russians have been in the news recently regarding which teams they may be suiting up for this season.


Kane is able

Kane is able

by Ryan Kennedy - September 2, 2008 12:28 PM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL someday, we profile Vancouver's Evander Kane.
The pre-season is already getting underway in the major junior ranks, though the Ontario and Western Leagues have a head start on the Q. In this week’s Hot List – our weekly compilation of players we can’t wait to see in the NHL someday – it’s time to get going on those 2009 draft picks, not to mention a couple other boys making early noise.


Patience is a virtue

Patience is a virtue

by Ryan Kennedy - August 26, 2008 12:00 PM EDT

In this week’s roundup of players we can’t wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile burgeoning OHL star Taylor Hall.
With training camps at both the junior and pro levels coming up soon, teams are getting commitments reaffirmed and signing other players to entry-level deals.


Closing out Hlinka

Closing out Hlinka

by Ryan Kennedy - August 18, 2008 12:07 PM EDT

The Hot List addresses some of the names who came out at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial last week.
Canada won the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament this weekend, dispatching the Russians 6-3 in the final. The U.S., meanwhile, finished in seventh place, concluding the event with a 6-5 win over Switzerland.


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"Probably not. Their depth and our play right now...it doesn't look too good."

- Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, when asked if his team could come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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