by Tom Thompson - October 13, 2010 2:35 PM EDT
The way the CBA was designed in 2005, initial reactions were that there would be fewer teenagers in the league, but that hasn't been the case.
When the new collective bargaining agreement was ratified in the summer of 2005 and the NHL was set to resume play, there was understandable elation on the part of all hockey fans.
by Tom Thompson - September 29, 2010 2:10 PM EDT
Fewer and fewer players from the Czech Republic and Slovakia are being chosen in the draft, but why is this happening to one of hockey's historical hotbeds?
During the past decade, hockey has undoubtedly become a global sport at a level beyond any previous period and the NHL has reflected this trend.
by Tom Thompson - September 15, 2010 12:15 PM EDT
The former Minnesota Wild assistant GM writes about the post-lockout goalie landscape and if the position's importance has diminished.
There is no doubt that the style of hockey played in the NHL has changed significantly since the implementation of the new rules package in 2005.
by Tom Thompson - September 1, 2010 11:10 AM EDT
The summer was busy in Chicago because of the salary cap, but the moves made were the result of careful examination.
Even though the complexities of the salary cap system present challenges to all clubs, effective evaluation of young talent remains the key to success in the NHL.
by Tom Thompson - June 26, 2010 7:15 PM EDT
Selection of American players was strong once again, but the once powerful Czech and Slovak programs have severely fallen off.
LOS ANGELES – The gifts have all been unwrapped and most of the people involved in the 2010 Entry Draft can now have a nap prior to "Christmas dinner" this evening.
by Tom Thompson - June 26, 2010 1:00 AM EDT
The former assistant GM for Minnesota and scout for Calgary shares his thoughts on how Round 1 played out.
LOS ANGELES – This will not be a critical look at the first round of the 2010 Entry Draft for one important reason – never has the order of selection so closely followed my personal list.
by Tom Thompson - June 25, 2010 11:25 AM EDT
The long-time Minnesota Wild scout and assistant GM explains the process behind how teams come up with their final lists.
Christmas in June is the best way to describe the NHL's annual entry draft from a scout's perspective.
An entire year's work culminates in a two-day opening of presents.
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"Last year we came in as maybe an underdog, quietly. Got off to the right start just because teams weren't really ready for us. But this time around that's not the case. They realize we are a good team and they're ready to go against us, right off the get-go."
- Los Angeles' Colin Fraser. The Kings have lost two in a row and are now tied 2-2 in their series against the San Jose Sharks.
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