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Jacob De La 'Rosey'

Jacob De La 'Rosey'

by Ryan Kennedy - February 12, 2013 2:50 PM EST

On this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Jacob De La Rose of Leksand.
For the fourth straight year, Boston College won the annual Beanpot tournament, contested by the city’s four NCAA squads, with a 6-3 win over Northeastern.


Santini soaring like an eagle

Santini soaring like an eagle

by Ryan Kennedy - February 5, 2013 2:10 PM EST

On this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Steven Santini of the U.S. NTDP.
It was recently announced that Pittsburgh will host the second annual All-American Prospects Game next fall and with the NCAA’s Frozen Four also coming to Steeltown in a few months, western Pennsylvania is quickly becoming the place to be for prospect watching.


Ailing NHL club will soon call Nurse

Ailing NHL club will soon call Nurse

by Ryan Kennedy - January 29, 2013 2:15 PM EST

Draft eligible D-man Darnell Nurse headlines our latest look at top prospects.
The big draft event of the week took place in Muskegon, Mich., as the United States League held its annual Top Prospects Game, but there’s still more concentrated action to come in early February with the Five Nations tournament in Sweden.


Miller has whale of a challenge in Connecticut

Miller has whale of a challenge in Connecticut

by Ryan Kennedy - January 22, 2013 3:50 PM EST

On this week's top prospect list, we feature J.T. Miller, an OHL and world junior standout who just turned pro in the AHL.
The Canadian Hockey League Top Prospects Game has come and gone, but if you want more all-star action, the United States League has its own showcase coming up this Wednesday from Muskegon.


Well-travelled Kujawinski

Well-travelled Kujawinski

by Ryan Kennedy - January 15, 2013 4:30 PM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Ryan Kujawinski of the Kingston Frontenacs.
With NHL training camps starting in an abridged format, there won’t be much time for prospects to make a name for themselves, but a handful will graduate from Hot List status nonetheless after playing their first big league game.


Lindholm's draft stock rises

Lindholm's draft stock rises

by Ryan Kennedy - January 8, 2013 1:35 PM EST

Elias Lindholm had a great WJC for a banged-up Swedish team and continues to have a strong showing in the Swedish pro league.
The World Junior Championship is finished and everyone – we hope – is back from Ufa by now. The NHL’s back too, which means some rookies may have to impress in a hurry if they want to make their debuts in 2013.


Lipon earning praise

Lipon earning praise

by Ryan Kennedy - January 1, 2013 11:21 AM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we look at WJC stars and feature J.C. Lipon.
UFA, RUSSIA - The medal round is set here in Ufa, but the world juniors never fail to bring upsets. This year, it was Finland that crashed out of the tournament.


Welcome back Otter

Welcome back Otter

by Ryan Kennedy - December 18, 2012 2:00 PM EST

On this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Stephen Harper of the Erie Otters.
It’s been a good news-bad news week for fans of Team USA’s World Junior Championship entry. On the positive side of the ledger, Alex Galchenyuk was named Ontario League player of the week thanks to eight points in two games.


Swiss can't-miss

Swiss can't-miss

by Ryan Kennedy - December 11, 2012 12:22 PM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile Mirco Mueller and look at other WJC-bound players.
Major junior’s Europeans have travelled back home for camp, while Canada is sequestered in Calgary and the Americans are in New York. The World Junior Championship is fast approaching and there’s still a lot of intrigue over who will end up in Ufa, Russia.


Latvian Maverick

Latvian Maverick

by Ryan Kennedy - December 4, 2012 2:06 PM EST

Teddy Blueger of the WCHA's Minnesota State-Mankato is the feature of this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL.
Preliminary world junior rosters are seeping out and already there are some surprises. Sweden, which has to go young thanks to injuries and AHL commitments, did not pick 2013-eligible Andre Burakowsky, though several others will get a chance.


Gentle giant

Gentle giant

by Ryan Kennedy - November 28, 2012 9:55 AM EST

In this week's list of prospects we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Nolan De Jong of the Victoria Grizzlies.
The last of the prospect circuits are getting underway now. The first weekend of Minnesota high school play is in the books, while high school hockey in New England kicks off this week.


Grand Poirier

Grand Poirier

by Ryan Kennedy - November 20, 2012 2:27 PM EST

In this week's list of prospects, we focus on Gatineau's Emile Poirier, and look at others, such as the Soo's Darnell Nurse.
Now that the dust has settled on a score of international tournaments, it’s time for a quick breather before world junior talk begins to dominate the scene in December.


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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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