2009 NHL Draft Top-10: Where Are They Now?
It seems crazy to think that the 2009 NHL Draft class, one headlined by John Tavares, took place over a decade ago. Given how long ago it took place, it…
2009 NHL Draft
Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2009
The 10th installment in this series has arrived after previously looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first nine drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher,…
2009 NHL Entry Draft: Five Forgotten Picks
NHL general managers are a little bit like modern-day prospectors. They carefully research where they think the gold is, then plan how to go about getting it. When they get…
Revisiting the Islanders’ Draft of 2009
The New York Islanders finished the 2008-09 season with the league’s worst record. The prize for their futility, selecting first overall in the 2009 NHL Draft. There were a few…
Ottawa Senators 2009 Draft Review
It would not be a stretch to say that the Ottawa Senators’ 2009 draft was a bust. A decade later, none of the nine players drafted are still with the…
Revisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 2009
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…
What Happened to the Oilers 2009 Draft Picks?
It’s a well-known fact that the Edmonton Oilers went through a near decade of abysmal performances at the draft table. In June 2009, the Oilers’ management and scouting staff added…
Red Wings Draft Recap: 2009
The 2008-2009 season was a heartbreaking one for Red Wings fans. The Wings looked to be the first team to be back-to-back Stanley Cup champs since…well, themselves, back in 1997-1998.…
Hindsight Is 20/20: The 2009 NHL Draft Re-Done
Featuring such super-stars as John Tavares and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, as well later picks like Ryan O’Reilly and Tomas Tatar, the 2009 draft stands as one of the better drafts in…
Nazem Kadri: The Right Pick in 2009
Imagine for a second that your NHL team could have a do-over – a chance to reanalyze their possibilities in any given National Hockey League entry draft. Then how would…
Sooner Than Later: The State Of The Canucks’ Cupboard
With the Canucks season on the brinks, is it time to dig deep in the franchise’s pockets for a solution? Has Mike Gillis provided that answer over his tenure?…
The 2013-2014 Colorado Avalanche: How They Were Built
The 2013/14 Colorado Avalanche roster is the result of a change in the direction of the franchise following the retirement of long time captain and Hall of Famer Joe Sakic…