Top 5 Draft Busts in Atlanta Thrashers History Declan Schroeder | May 1, 2022 This article was originally written in June, 2014 and updated in May, 2020. The Atlanta Thrashers had a brief, disappointing tenure in the NHL. The main reason they failed was…
2005 NHL Entry Draft: 5 Forgotten Picks THW Archives | January 8, 2021 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…
What Ever Happened to Scott Glennie? Devin Slawson | October 30, 2017 Scott Glennie was once a top prospect in the NHL. Drafted eighth overall by the Dallas Stars in 2009, he looked like a sure bet to become a star. However,…
Story of Failed Top Prospects Joseph Aleong | November 15, 2016 The NHL Entry Draft has become an essential part of building a successful team in the league’s salary cap era. Modern day dynasties such as the Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings,…
Wasted Potential: The Most Mishandled Prospects Part I Bill Schoeninger | April 8, 2014 In today’s salary cap world, it is increasingly important for teams to develop talent in-house. Drafting and developing young players can give teams very valuable cap savings due to the…
Jason Bonsignore, Opportunity Lost Shane Sander | March 26, 2014 Google the name Jason Bonsignore and words will appear like bust, failure and disappointment. One phrase that is not considered is opportunity lost. Bonsignore will live in folklore as the…
NHL Combine 2013: An Epic Retelling James McClure | June 3, 2013 Prologue When CHL stars Seth Jones, Nathan MacKinnon, and Jonathan Drouin declined to participate in the fitness tests at the 2013 NHL Combine, few commentators subjected this decision to scrutiny. Why?…
Worst NHL First-Round Draft Picks of the 2000s Fred Poulin | November 28, 2012 Have you wondered what would have happened if your hockey team’s scouting staff had pick another player instead of the player they drafted in the first round of an NHL…
Are Parise and Suter Worth 196 Million? David Brown | July 5, 2012 Minnesota has suffered. It has for a while. Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, and 196 million dollars changes it all. The Minnesota Vikings are 0-4 in Super Bowls and their best…
Top 10 Worst Montreal Canadiens Players In Recent History Fred Poulin | February 13, 2012 While the Montreal Canadiens have won 24 Stanley cups, the most in NHL history, they haven’t won Lord Stanley’s trophy since 1993. This long successful history has led to a long…
Five Potential Free Agent Busts in 2011-12 Adam Maloney | October 8, 2011 As the season finally gets underway, almost every team has a shiny new player that they are anxious to show off. Admittedly, the free agency crop has been diminishing in…