Yamamoto a Big Win for the Oilers

For an organization that seems to have become almost obsessively focused on acquiring players with size, it was rather refreshing to hear Peter Chiarelli call the name of Kailer Yamamoto…

Sabres’ Quiet Draft Weekend is Disheartening

The Montreal Canadiens. The Arizona Coyotes. The Chicago Blackhawks. The Columbus Blue Jackets. The New York Rangers. The Minnesota Wild. The Dallas Stars. The St. Louis Blues. The Philadelphia Flyers.…

Devils’ Report Card on Early Picks

So it is finally decided. With the first overall pick, the New Jersey Devils selected Nico Hischier over Nolan Patrick. Hischier is pegged as the more dynamic, creative forward and…

The USHL Makes an Impact at 2017 NHL Draft

There was once a time where the United States Hockey League wasn’t considered a major developer of talent. Sure, they hosted the United States National Development Program’s under-18 touring team,…

Juuso Valimaki Adds Skill, Poise To Flames

For the first time since the 2009 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames opted to take a defenseman in the first round. Eight years after Darryl Sutter selected Swedish defender Tim…