Nick Merkley

A Draft Day Scouting Glossary

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Scouting is a profession. Like any profession, it has developed its own lexicon. When evaluating a prospect, scouts use a host of terms, terms that often get repeated during the televised…

Five Senators Draft Possibilities

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The draft has always been seen as an inexact science. Teams try to make educated guesses on which 17 and 18 year olds will turn into legitimate NHL players, but…

5 Draft Risers From Memorial Cup

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With the Memorial Cup wrapping up on the weekend, that marked the official end of the scouting season. The Canadian Hockey League’s championship tournament was the final showcase for draft-eligible…

10 Players To Watch For At The NHL Combine

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The premier predraft event is about to take off. The NHL Combine is now in its fourth day in Buffalo.  Draft prospects are interviewing with teams, hoping to make a lasting impression…

Rockets Return to Form at Memorial Cup

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• Kelowna Rockets Team Preview • Quebec Remparts 4, Kelowna Rockets 3 The Kelowna Rockets — and captain Madison Bowey — are back on track at the Memorial Cup. After struggling in their tournament…

Rusty Start for Rockets at Memorial Cup

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The Kelowna Rockets didn’t have a strong showing in their Memorial Cup opener. Sure, it came down to the wire with Zachary Fucale making a glove save on his world-junior…