The Hot List

Around the prospect world

Around the prospect world

by Ryan Kennedy - December 20, 2011 3:10 PM EST

With the world juniors warming up, we take a look at who's hot right now among future NHLers.
The world juniors are achingly close and teams are already playing warmup games (Denmark got a particularly rude awakening against the University of Alberta).


Olli moly

Olli moly

by Ryan Kennedy - December 13, 2011 3:33 PM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Olli Maatta of the London Knights.
The biggest news in the prospect world right now is Team Canada’s selection camp for the world juniors, with cuts already coming. The competition has been fierce and physical, with several surprises.


WJC prospects

WJC prospects

by Ryan Kennedy - December 6, 2011 3:14 PM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Finn Alexander Ruuttu.
With less than a month to go, news is heating up around the World Junior Championship in Edmonton and Calgary. Many countries have already released preliminary rosters, while the Swedes have gone a step further and finalized their 23-man squad.


Slater slays in the draft rankings

Slater slays in the draft rankings

by Ryan Kennedy - November 29, 2011 3:48 PM EST

With the world juniors approaching, the Hot List looks at a few prospects who may or may not suit up in Alberta this December.
Team Canada released its preliminary camp roster for the world juniors Monday and yes, there were some surprise omissions, particularly on defense.


Down by the Baie

Down by the Baie

by Ryan Kennedy - November 15, 2011 3:50 PM EST

On this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Raphael Bussieres of the Baie-Comeau Drakkar.
The CHL Super Series shifts to the Western League after the Russians fell twice to the Ontario League stars, while an all-Canadian final at the World Jr.


Road Trippin'

Road Trippin'

by Ryan Kennedy - November 8, 2011 4:28 PM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we look at players featured on a recent road trip and more.
It was a patented Hot List road trip this past weekend, with stops in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Sarnia, Ont., along the way. The Michigan Wolverines fell 3-2 at home to the Andy Murray-coached Broncos from Western Michigan, but the student section at Yost Ice Arena was crazy and bumping.


Keeper Kuemper

Keeper Kuemper

by Ryan Kennedy - November 1, 2011 3:44 PM EDT

On this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Darcy Kuemper of the Ontario Reign.
We’re truly in the thick of it now. Mock drafts are popping up, Central Scouting watch lists are out and high-profile events such as the CHL-Russia Summit Series are approaching fast.


Gaunce acts up

Gaunce acts up

by Ryan Kennedy - October 25, 2011 3:32 PM EDT

On this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Brendan Gaunce of OHL Belleville.
Injuries have blighted the top end of the 2012 draft class so far and the news is getting worse. Sarnia’s Alex Galchenyuk will now have surgery on his torn ACL and will be out of the lineup for quite some time.


Competitive Kassian

Competitive Kassian

by Ryan Kennedy - October 17, 2011 2:15 PM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Zack Kassian of the Rochester Americans.
The NHL stays for some rookies was very short – in fact, the Islanders' Ryan Strome didn't even play a game – but the experiences will go a long way in helping prospects such as Brandon Saad and Ryan Murphy develop this year.


Ivy Agostino

Ivy Agostino

by Ryan Kennedy - October 4, 2011 2:08 PM EDT

In this week's pre-season list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Kenny Agostino of the Yale Bulldogs.
Tough decisions are happening daily in the NHL right now as the opening rosters are whittled down to their final drafts. Florida already made the call on third overall pick Jonathan Huberdeau, sending him back to Saint John, so look for both the Sea Dogs and Canada’s world junior team to benefit.


Racine for the Cup

Racine for the Cup

by Ryan Kennedy - September 27, 2011 2:01 PM EDT

The tough-as-nails D-man has a bright future in Florida, but not before he helps the Cataractes fight for the Memorial Cup.
For draft watchers, the pre-season can be a very cathartic time. All those kids you’ve followed for years now have NHL homes - temporary, in many cases, since they often go back to junior, but homes nonetheless.


Rieder the Ranger

Rieder the Ranger

by Ryan Kennedy - September 20, 2011 3:10 PM EDT

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we profile Tobias Rieder of the Kitchener Rangers.
Now that NHL pre-season games have begun, those youngsters looking to make an impact can do so on a more legitimate stage. Several prospects are already in the good graces of management and regular season play has begun in the Quebec League, so there’s a lot to cover.


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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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