The Hot List

Jaskin's no joke

Jaskin's no joke

by Ryan Kennedy - February 15, 2011 2:05 PM EST

In this week's collection of players we hope to see in the NHL one day, we profile Russian-born right winger Dmitri Jaskin.
An impromptu road trip to the ‘burbs ended in a Hot List appearance at the Mississauga-Ottawa game on the weekend, where the 67’s upended the best team in the Ontario League.


Larsson of Lau

Larsson of Lau

by Ryan Kennedy - February 8, 2011 2:06 PM EST

In this week's collection of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Minnesota prospect Johan Larsson.
Draft winds are changing as the season enters its final stanza and conventional wisdom is out the door. In Quebec, Sean Couturier is no longer the slam-dunk choice as top prospect; many scouts and execs see Jonathan Huberdeau as a smart alternative.


All over Oleksiak

All over Oleksiak

by Ryan Kennedy - February 1, 2011 2:20 PM EST

Northeastern defenseman Jamie Oleksiak will put his skills on display at the annual Beanpot Tournament, along with other prospects.
There’s been a lot of shuffling at the top of the draft order lately, but many other players are making their moves, as well. This is the time of season when the late-round gems start coming into their own and players attempt to distinguish themselves as first-rounders instead of second-rounders.


Tackling top prospects

Tackling top prospects

by Ryan Kennedy - January 25, 2011 2:04 PM EST

As the CHL Top Prospects Game moves into the rear-view mirror, we look at how some players fared in the contest.
There was much illumination at the CHL Top Prospects Game last week, even if only some of the best players were in attendance. Scouts will tell you that a good showing helps more than a bad showing hurts, so with an eye on the game and other prospects everywhere, here’s a look at some of the players we’re excited to see in the NHL one day.


Taking LaBate

Taking LaBate

by Ryan Kennedy - January 18, 2011 2:20 PM EST

In our weekly rundown of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Joseph LaBate from Academy of Holy Angels.
With the CHL Top Prospects Game going down on Wednesday, it’s a great week for looking at the youngsters vying for attention in the 2011 NHL draft.


Coming to North America?

Coming to North America?

by Ryan Kennedy - January 11, 2011 1:45 PM EST

In our weekly look at prospects we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Russia's Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Congratulations one more time to the Russians for their dramatic World Junior Championship victory in Buffalo, but those party animals weren’t the only winners over the holidays.


An A-plus for Hudon

An A-plus for Hudon

by Ryan Kennedy - December 21, 2010 12:45 PM EST

In this week's list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Philippe Hudon of the Choate Wild Boars.
The Hot List will be representing to the fullest at the world juniors in Buffalo, but before we land for the medal round, let’s spread the love around the hockey world one more time.


No rattling Rattie

No rattling Rattie

by Ryan Kennedy - December 14, 2010 12:10 PM EST

In our weekly list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Ty Rattie of the Portland Winterhawks.
The hopefuls for Team Canada’s World Junior Championship team are battling for their roster spots this week, while Michigan dumped Michigan State 5-0 at the Big Chill outdoor game, now the world record holder for attendance at a hockey game (113,411 people).


The next Lucia

The next Lucia

by Ryan Kennedy - December 7, 2010 3:10 PM EST

In our weekly list of players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Mario Lucia of the Wayzata Trojans.
Preliminary rosters for the World Junior Championship are beginning to seep out and the excitement is already building around this year’s edition in Buffalo.


Kitchener's European captain

Kitchener's European captain

by Ryan Kennedy - November 30, 2010 12:15 PM EST

In our look at players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Gabriel Landeskog of the Kitchener Rangers.
Another patented Hot List road trip landed the crew in Kitchener Friday for an Ontario League showdown between the hometown Rangers and visiting Sarnia Sting.


Do it like Danault

Do it like Danault

by Ryan Kennedy - November 23, 2010 2:15 PM EST

In our weekly look at players we can't wait to see in the NHL one day, we profile Victoriaville's Phillip Danault.
The Russians won the Subway Super Series with the Canadian League for the first time, sweeping both the Western and Quebec Leagues and only losing to the Ontario League.


Call him Dougie

Call him Dougie

by Ryan Kennedy - November 16, 2010 1:50 PM EST

Niagara IceDogs defenseman Dougie Hamilton has a great hockey name and is working towards being a great hockey player.
There were two intriguing international tournaments that ended on the weekend – and Team USA took ‘em both. The Stars and Stripes earned victory at the World Jr.


Which team trailing 3-1 in their series is most likely to come back and win?





"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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