2016 NHL Draft: Who is the Top Defenceman?
With the 2016 NHL Draft quickly approaching, prospect rankings are virtually set. However, there is one remaining unknown. Who is the consensus number one defenceman? At the beginning of the…
Jakob Chychrun
Why the 2016 NHL Draft Is Crucial for the Montreal Canadiens
If there is one thing Montreal Canadiens fans can look forward to after this train-wreck of a season, it is a high draft pick. Montreal will likely draft in the…
The Winnipeg Jets at the Draft: Jakob Chychrun
Before I get any further with this article, let’s get one thing out of the way right off the bat: Jakob Chychrun pronounces his last name Chick-run. There, hopefully that…
Leafs Rebuild Must Turn Focus to Defense
There’s an old saying that has long rung true: Defense wins championships. While it has never definitively been proven as true, with a number of offensively laden teams going on…
Jakob Chychrun Essential to Edmonton Oilers Rebuild
By now, there is little doubt that you have not heard of Sarnia Sting defenseman Jakob Chychrun, who is currently projected to be a top-ten selection at the quickly approaching…
Would the Edmonton Oilers Trade the First Overall Draft Pick?
On Saturday, April 18th, 2015, the hockey world (except Oilers fans) collectively cringed as the outcome of the 2015 NHL Lottery Draft fell in favor of the Edmonton Oilers, providing them…
Top Players To Keep An Eye On At CHL Top Prospects Game
January 28 is the day where the CHL’s best draft-eligible talent will take to the ice in Vancouver, British Columbia for the annual BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. The way this…
Could The Maple Leafs Target A Defenseman in 2016 Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs look to be on the road to having a pretty high pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. The questions are: exactly where will they pick and…
Canada Cuts Four From World Junior Roster
The first cut from Hockey Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp came down on Sunday, with 2016 draft eligibles Pierre-Luc Dubois and Jakob Chychrun, as well as Isles draft pick Michael…
Look Out Auston Matthews, You Have Company
True, elite number one defensemen are very hard to find. Just look at this NHL season as an example. Several teams could use a boost on their blue line. But…
NHL News: Stamkos, the Maple Leafs and Draft Prospects
When dealing with professional sports, there is simply never a dull moment. Take hockey, for example. When the season is on, there is constantly some sort of news to discuss,…
Previewing 3 Top 2016 Draft Prospects
Every single summer, the NHL gets wrapped up in a few big events. One of the biggest and most important is the NHL Entry Draft, where teams are able to…