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 - September 2, 2010 12:00 PM EDT
Drew, Nick, Quentin and Baker are all making strides in the hockey world, reminiscent of other hockey families before them.
Hockey has always been a family game, from the Howes to the Sutters to the Staals. Now a clan from Colorado is staking its claim. The Shore boys – Drew (19), Nick (17), Quentin (16) and Baker (11) are quickly establishing a pedigree for excellence in the Rocky Mountain State.
by Alan Bass - August 26, 2010 2:40 PM EDT
The third-rounder from 2008 is getting used to life as a professional and stepping up his game as he nears the NHL.
VOORHEES, N.J. – The Philadelphia Flyers, coming off a run in which they were two games from their first Stanley Cup championship since 1975, have few weaknesses in their depth chart.
by The Hockey News - August 19, 2010 1:18 PM EDT
Picked third overall by Florida in June, the big defenseman is now looking to earn a roster spot on the floundering franchise.
By Anthony Murphy
Heading into the Florida Panthers training camp, fans will be awaiting the fate of 18-year-old defenseman Erik Gudbranson.
by Alan Bass - August 12, 2010 11:13 AM EDT
Undrafted by an NHL team through his eligible years, this scorer has finally found a home within the Flyers organization.
When your name is among the offensive league leaders such as Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin, everyone will assume you have already been drafted and will be jumping to the NHL in a year or two.
by Alan Bass - August 5, 2010 9:10 AM EDT
The Flyers draft pick, who doesn't shy away from the rough stuff, is willing to do whatever it takes to earn an NHL spot.
VOORHEES, N.J. – If there’s anything the Philadelphia Flyers have had a surplus of in the past 40 years, it’s enforcers who specialize in beating the living daylights out of opponents.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 22, 2010 11:20 AM EDT
Taking a look at two hot prospects honing their craft in Sweden.
Had Victor Rask and Rasmus Bengtsson been home in Sweden last week, they might have been running with their club teams. Instead, they were working out with some of the best kids their age in Los Angeles and learning how to be hockey pros.
by Alan Bass - July 15, 2010 10:35 AM EDT
With Jonathan Quick and Jonathan Bernier in the system, Jeff Zatkoff is often the forgotten man, but the youngster brings a lot to the table.
Jonathan Bernier has been tagged by every media outlet in Los Angeles as the Kings’ future franchise goaltender. How do you think that makes someone like Jeff Zatkoff feel?
“I just try to worry about myself,” said Zatkoff, goaltender for the Manchester Monarchs of the American League.
by Ryan Kennedy - June 17, 2010 1:15 PM EDT
The first overall pick in the QMJHL draft, Fournier was the player the Lewiston Maineiacs wanted all along.
Heading into the Quebec League’s annual draft, the Baie-Comeau Drakkar had the first overall selection and defenseman Michael Matheson was seen as the top prospect.
by Alan Bass - June 3, 2010 3:25 PM EDT
Cedrick Desjardins was passed over when he was draft-eligible, but the Montreal Canadiens saw something in the New Brunswick native.
As a goaltender, you can easily get down on yourself, especially when you’re undrafted after backstopping a Sidney Crosby-led Rimouski Oceanic team to the brink of a Memorial Cup.
by Ryan Kennedy - May 27, 2010 1:40 PM EDT
The first overall pick in this year's OHL draft had a burning desire to play in the league and his family moved around the world to get him there.
Alex Galchenyuk has yet to play a game in the Ontario League, but you’d already need a scorecard to follow his career.
“I’ve lived in Italy, Germany, Russia, U.
by Alan Bass - May 20, 2010 1:00 PM EDT
The Guelph Storm right winger broke out in a big way this season and is following in the footsteps of Predators picks before him.
The Nashville Predators have a history of successfully developing their draft picks into bona fide NHL players. More than half of their current roster consists of players drafted by the organization, including Shea Weber, Ryan Suter and David Legwand.
by Alan Bass - May 13, 2010 11:25 AM EDT
Another late-round Red Wings pick is turning some heads as the Swedish-born Nyquist is making waves with the University of Maine.
When the Detroit Red Wings announce a late-round draft pick, everyone in the hockey world turns their head.
After all, Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg were drafted in the sixth and seventh rounds.
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