Prospects News & Rumors: Kravtsov, Bracco & ECHL
We have a global edition of Prospects News & Rumors today. A New York Rangers prospect got back in the column in Russia while a former second-round pick is heading…
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Prospects News & Rumors: Wisconsin, Byfield & ECHL
Another day and more hockey teams have to step away from the ice because of positive COVID-19 tests. One of the NCAA’s top programs has postponed a pair of games…
Prospects News & Rumors: Zagidulin, Kolesar & ECHL
The Calgary Flames have loaned one of their goaltending prospects to his hometown team in Russia where he has had great success. The Vegas Golden Knights have extended one of…
Prospects News & Rumors: QMJHL, ECHL & Ovchinnikov
The Quebec Major Junior League (QMJHL) is dealing with COVID-19 breakout and their hopes of playing a full 2020-21 season might be in trouble. Also, the ECHL has announced a…
Prospects News & Rumors: OHL, ECHL, Demidovich & Greig
Wednesday was a very busy news day in the world of prospects. Both the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and ECHL announced their preliminary plans to get their 2020-21 seasons going.…
Montreal Canadiens Need to Develop their Farm System Plan
Since the collapse of the Montreal Canadiens’ 2017-18 NHL season, general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin has been working on a retool. The Canadiens have focused on building a younger, faster…
Another Gaudreau to Keep Your Eyes On
The ECHL issued a media release on Nov. 1 that announced Matthew Gaudreau, younger brother of Calgary Flames forward, Johnny Gaudreau, was named one of the league’s top performers of…
Should Hockey Take Note Of Baseball’s Minor League ‘Problem?’
Although the in-game exploits of the respective sports differ greatly, many comparisons can be drawn between baseball and ice hockey. Almost all of these comparisons reside at the major league…
Danila Alistratov Invited to Manchester Monarchs Camp
As reported by their official website, the ECHL franchise Manchester Monarchs have invited Russian goalie Danila Alistratov and forward Dean Yakura to training camp. Invited to camp by @MonarchsHockey:G Danila…
ECHL Rule Changes, Realignment Announced
ECHL rule changes and realignment were announced August 4 following a meeting of the ECHL’s Board of Governors. This coming season’s only rule change is the league adopting the AHL’s…
Former NHL Coach John Brophy Dies at 83
Sad news hit the hockey world on Monday when it was announced that former NHL coach John Brophy passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness. Brophy,…
Get to Know MVP Chad Costello
Most hockey fans have likely never heard of the name Chad Costello, and for good reason. He has never played a single NHL game and is not a top prospect…