Redoing the 2005 NHL Draft
Originally written April 2015 It’s been almost 15 years since one of the most noteworthy drafts in recent NHL history took place in Ottawa, Ontario. The 2005 NHL Draft was…
2005 NHL Draft
Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2005
The sixth installment in this series has arrived after previously looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first five drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher,…
Revisiting the Dallas Stars 2005 NHL Draft Picks
The NHL draft is a high-pressure situation in which years of scouting and predicting come together. Unlike other sports, most players do not see their first NHL games right after…
5 Forgotten Picks of the 2005 NHL Draft
The 2005 NHL Entry Draft is most known for being the Sidney Crosby draft. As one of the most anticipated prospects in NHL history, Crosby was a solid lock for first…
Revisiting John Ferguson Jr.’s Draft – 2005
The 2005 NHL Draft was another dark year for the Toronto Maple Leafs when it came to drafting their future assets. After all, they were led into the event by,…
Revisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 2005
Recently, I’ve been diving into David Poile’s draft history as general manager of the Nashville Predators. Since he’s been the franchise’s only GM, he’s been at the helm for every…
Crosby & Hornqvist Show Draft Order Doesn’t Matter
The 2005 NHL Entry Draft is memorable in Pittsburgh for many reasons: it followed a season-long lockout, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the lottery to choose the first pick in that…
Q & A with Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens
Carey Price is the backbone of the Montreal Canadiens and without him, the chances of the Habs being where they are now — heading to the second round of the…
Benoit Pouliot Finally Settling into the NHL
Some first round picks never pan out and many become superstars, as they’re projected to be. Then there are players like Benoit Pouliot, who take a good amount of time…
Dawn of the T. J. Oshie Era in St. Louis
The 2005 NHL Draft was like any other. Every organization walked into the Westin Hotel in Ottawa hoping to select a player that would forever change the fate of their…
It’s Time For Jack To Show Us His Skille
In 2005, the Chicago Blackhawks selected Jack Skille with the 7th overall pick in the Entry Draft. Skille was skating for the U.S. National (U18) Team and was months away…