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Tournament time

Tournament time

by Ryan Kennedy - August 12, 2008 11:20 AM EDT

Who says there's no hockey in August? A couple tournaments are in full swing and a few names are shining through.
Oh, how it is on right now. Dead of summer, you say? Pshaw. We’ve got tournaments going on all over the place, so let’s give a little bit of a wrap-up on the early results, even if some were of the exhibition variety.


This year's crop

This year's crop

by Ryan Kennedy - August 5, 2008 1:31 PM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we talk about players who will be mainstays throughout 2008-09.
The Ivan Hlinka tourney is coming up fast and many 2008 draft picks have already attended NHL prospect camps, so let’s turn our attention to the ’08-09 campaign.


Brotherly love

Brotherly love

by Ryan Kennedy - July 29, 2008 11:55 AM EDT

This week in our list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL someday, we profile WHL defenseman Collin Bowman.
All the kids are at some kind of camp right now, whether it’s for their NHL team or their country. In that spirit, let’s round up the top campers we can’t wait to see “S’more” of.


Royal pain

Royal pain

by Ryan Kennedy - July 22, 2008 11:41 AM EDT

In this week's countdown of the players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we focus on Kings draft pick Colten Teubert.
With prospect camps in full swing, The Hockey News’ Hot List – our weekly roundup of players we can’t wait to see in the NHL some day - looks at some of the names making early waves this summer.


Mile High club

Mile High club

by Ryan Kennedy - July 15, 2008 11:03 AM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL some day, we profile recent Sens draft pick Patrick Wiercioch.
We may be entering the dog days of summer, but there’s a lot coming up to get excited about if you’re big on prospects. Stay tuned as The Hot List – our weekly countdown of the players we can’t wait to see in the NHL one day - will pay special attention to rookie camps and the Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament in the near future.


Making the grade

Making the grade

by Ryan Kennedy - July 8, 2008 1:08 PM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we focus on the NCAA and profile B.U. center Colin Wilson.
All right, so there’s not a lot of hockey going on right now, but that doesn’t mean The Hot List – out weekly rundown of player we can’t wait to see in the NHL one day - is slowing down.


CHL import draftees

CHL import draftees

by Ryan Kennedy - July 1, 2008 10:17 AM EDT

This week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL runs down a few players picked in the CHL import draft.
The CHL import draft took place late last week and with the status of European prospects being such a hot topic this year, it's only prudent The Hot List weigh in on some of the young stars who could benefit from some North American exposure.


Draft class

Draft class

by Ryan Kennedy - June 24, 2008 1:17 PM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we look at a few of the potential unsung heroes from the '08 draft.
Back from Ottawa’s Scotiabank Place and the NHL draft (to a place where the Internet actually <i>works), it’s time for a post-mortem on what, technical difficulties aside, was a fantastic event.


The 2008 Top 15

The 2008 Top 15

by Ryan Kennedy - June 17, 2008 12:09 PM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, The Hot List tabs the players we think will go in the top 15 in the draft.
It’s on, folks; it’s on. The 2008 NHL draft commences in Ottawa Friday night with the first round selections, followed by Rounds 2-7 Saturday.


Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes

by Ryan Kennedy - June 10, 2008 11:31 AM EDT

With the draft near we examine a few players not in the spotlight and feature Windsor Spitfires forward Joshua Bailey.
The NHL draft is achingly close, so in the interest of total coverage, this week's edition of The Hot List consists of players who maybe haven't been given the full spotlight in the past, but will be sure to hear their names called in Ottawa later this month.


Combing through the combine

Combing through the combine

by Ryan Kennedy - June 3, 2008 12:13 PM EDT

This week we run down who was most impressive at the draft combine and profile Russian forward Viktor Tikhonov.
The NHL draft combine is now in the books and The Hot List was on site for one of the two days devoted to fitness testing. Special attention will be paid to those who acquitted themselves well during that session.


Another go around

Another go around

by Ryan Kennedy - May 27, 2008 12:47 PM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, prospects passed over in the NHL draft but likely get another look.
Congratulations to the Spokane Chiefs, winners of the 2008 Memorial Cup. The Chiefs went into the tourney as a defensive team going up against three offensive squads and beat them all.


All things considered, how would you rate this NHL season?












“I think when you’re at home the first two games, sometimes you get a little bit too comfortable at home. Then you come on the road, maybe it’s like a rude awakening…We’ve had three series to figure that out, learn it. We definitely want to be better (Monday), especially in the first game on the road.”

- Chicago's Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks are 0-3 in Game 3s this playoff.
 

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