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Going small to play big

Going small to play big

by Ryan Kennedy - February 19, 2008 1:15 PM EST

This week in THN's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Leafs prospect Chris DiDomenico.
First off, The Hot List sends its condolences to the family of Windsor Spitfires captain Mickey Renaud, who passed away unexpectedly on the weekend.


Toew-ing the way

Toew-ing the way

by Ryan Kennedy - February 12, 2008 11:25 AM EST

In this week's list of players we can wait to see in the NHL, we profile the younger brother of Hawks sensation Jonathan Toews.
Steven Stamkos and John Tavares remain enshrined in the Hot List Hall of Fame, but look for some pub on Stammer’s teammate this week. 1.


Eye of the Sound Tiger

Eye of the Sound Tiger

by Ryan Kennedy - February 5, 2008 11:18 AM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile Isles prospect Kyle Okposo.
Business as usual this week for Hot List Hall of Famers Steven Stamkos (six point night against Saginaw) and John Tavares (93 points and running), so let’s keep on revealing more stars and dark horses of future drafts, plus some signed talents who are getting really close.


Taking it to the next level

Taking it to the next level

by Ryan Kennedy - January 29, 2008 11:24 AM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile Minnesota high school blueliner Jake Gardiner.
After their head-to-head showdown, Hot List Hall of Famers Steven Stamkos and John Tavares return to their thrones. With pre-draft scouting reports beginning to pick up, expect to see some fresh new names on the list in the weeks to come.


Friends in high places

Friends in high places

by Ryan Kennedy - January 21, 2008 10:37 PM EST

This week in our list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile OHL blueliner Michael Del Zotto.
The Hot List took a field trip to Oshawa, Ont., Sunday for the clash of the titans: Steven Stamkos and his Sarnia Sting versus John Tavares and the Oshawa Generals.


Pietrangelo all about balance

Pietrangelo all about balance

by Ryan Kennedy - January 15, 2008 11:40 AM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile big OHL blueliner Alex Pietrangelo.
Steven Stamkos and John Tavares faceoff this weekend in Oshawa, so for now they’re still in The Hot List (The Hockey News’ weekly roundup of players we can’t wait to see in the NHL) Hall of Fame.


'Bach' to business

'Bach' to business

by Ryan Kennedy - January 8, 2008 12:38 PM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we feature Colorado College goalie Richard Bachman.
With the World Junior Championship finished, our Hot List Hall of Famers Steven Stamkos and John Tavares return to their shrines, likely until the OHL playoffs.


Playing big in Pardubice

Playing big in Pardubice

by Ryan Kennedy - January 1, 2008 3:24 PM EST

Many future NHLer are making their presence felt in the WJC. Here's the 15 we're most excited about seeing in the big leagues.
The Americans are making some statements in the Czech Republic right now at the World Junior Championship, so it’s no surprise we gotta give some love to the young Red, White and Blue.


The world's a stage

The world's a stage

by Ryan Kennedy - December 25, 2007 12:01 PM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we speak to the WHL's Kyle Beach and look at some WJCers.
We don’t rest at The Hot List - holidays be damned. The best teens in the world are playing hockey at the World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic, so we gotta represent.


Ready for the WJC

Ready for the WJC

by Ryan Kennedy - December 18, 2007 12:34 PM EST

We bring back our Hall of Famers in preparation for the World Junior Championship, and feature Zac Dalpe of Penticton.
Our Hall of Famers are back on the active list thanks to the World Junior Championship. Look for a lot of new names to emerge once the tournament begins.


Playing big

Playing big

by Ryan Kennedy - December 11, 2007 12:08 PM EST

The UHSL's Stepan Novotny gets the profile and No. 5 in this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL.
Some of the rosters are complete, some are still up in the air, but the World Junior Championship is coming up fast. Hot List Hall of Famers John Tavares and Steven Stamkos are both itching to suit up for Canada, while you’ll see quite a few of our regulars throughout the tourney.


Quick turnarounds

Quick turnarounds

by Ryan Kennedy - December 4, 2007 12:16 PM EST

In this week's roundup of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile OHL blueliner Ryan Ellis.
Things are heating up in the Q this week thanks to some big scores and big names. Meanwhile, with the CHL/Russia summit coming to a close, the next big tourney on the horizon is the World Junior Championship, where Hot List Hall of Famers John Tavares and Steven Stamkos hope to ply their wares for defending champion Canada.


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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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