TheHockeyNews.com's Prospect Watch focuses on up-and-comers from the AHL, Europe, major junior, the NCAA and even minor hockey destined to become big names in the NHL.
by Ryan Kennedy - January 12, 2012 3:17 PM EST
The young Slovakian was part of the WJC team to get experience because he's still a year away from being draft eligible.
Team Slovakia came into the world juniors with very modest expectations – don’t get relegated, don’t play for relegation. Thanks to a win over the Swiss in the round-robin, it did indeed get a spot in the medal round, where it fell in the quarterfinal to Finland.
by Ryan Kennedy - December 8, 2011 3:36 PM EST
The big American center will be a key cog for his country's team at the WJC and is a big part of Florida's future.
Even going back to last year’s World Junior Championship, the Florida Panthers and GM Dale Tallon envisioned Nick Bjugstad as the big, powerful center they didn’t have.
by Ryan Kennedy - November 24, 2011 12:55 PM EST
How much can a player's stock be hurt if he gets injured? It depends on how much homework the team has done.
It goes without saying all draft prospects hope their first years of eligibility are magical campaigns filled with copious amounts of points, long playoff runs and maybe even a roster spot on the world junior team.
by Ryan Kennedy - October 6, 2011 6:07 PM EDT
After turning down the US national program, Michaelson opted to commit to his favorite childhood team.
If anyone can live up to the phrase “be true to your school,” it’s center A.J. Michaelson. Offered a spot in Team USA’s national team development program while he was a high school sophomore, the Minnesota native turned down the opportunity in order to represent the Apple Valley Eagles to the fullest.
by Ryan Kennedy - September 15, 2011 3:26 PM EDT
At only 15, winger Brett Hargrave already stands 6-foot-4. But it's not just his size that's impressive. He speed and skill just as large.
College Hockey Inc. held another showcase for potential Canadian NCAA recruits last week, featuring approximately 80 elite teens from Ontario facing off against each other in front of a raft of college coaches.
by Ryan Kennedy - September 1, 2011 11:00 AM EDT
The 2012 NHL draft is full of talented defensemen and Moose Jaw's latest gem is among them.
If there’s one early emerging trend for the 2012 draft, it’s the wealth of excellent prospects on defense – particularly those from the Western League.
by Ryan Kennedy - August 4, 2011 3:31 PM EDT
After breaking records set by Crosby and Stamkos, Lazar's first full season in the WHL will be something to watch.
The Western League is rolling out a killer crop of draft-eligible defensemen this year, from Ryan Murray and Matt Dumba to Griffin Reinhart and Morgan Rielly.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 21, 2011 2:15 PM EDT
Things are looking up in big way in Sault Ste. Marie thanks in big part to Red Wings prospect Ryan Sproul.
There’s nothing like a feel-good story in the sports world and for Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds defenseman Ryan Sproul, the 2010-11 season unspooled in a very nice way.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 14, 2011 12:55 PM EDT
The two best Scandinavian prospects or the 2012 NHL draft are living it up in Los Angeles.
Being the two best Scandinavians available in the 2012 draft has its privileges. Aside from the obvious hype and what promises to be a high selection in 11 months, Finnish defenseman Olli Maatta and Swedish left winger Filip Forsberg are getting a taste of the sweet life.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 7, 2011 11:25 AM EDT
The Dallas fifth-rounder was a late addition to the Victoriaville Tigres and his size and raw game makes him an intriguing player.
It’s been a long, strange journey this year for defenseman Troy Vance. Initially spotted as a dark horse draft candidate playing for the Philadelphia Revolution of the Eastern Junior League, the 6-foot-6, 200-pound blueliner found his way to Victoriaville of the Quebec League in the second half and helped the team to a decent playoff run.
by Ryan Kennedy - June 16, 2011 2:02 PM EDT
The Saint John Sea Dogs were so deep that this draft prospect is a dark horse that will make some NHL team very happy.
With an historical Quebec League season, a Memorial Cup victory and four players slotted to go in the first round of the NHL draft, it’s fair to say there may be a bit of Saint John Sea Dogs fatigue setting in.
by Ryan Kennedy - June 9, 2011 1:24 PM EDT
A small, shifty scorer, Grimaldi is draft eligible in June and styles his game after a number of NHL players.
Brian Gionta was drafted 82nd overall in 1998. Nathan Gerbe lasted until the 142nd selection in 2005. Martin St-Louis wasn’t drafted at all.
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