3 Blue Jackets Standouts From Traverse City
Three Takes is a column that explores the world of the Columbus Blue Jackets and offers strong insights into the team and what to watch for. Have a strong take to…
Oliver Bjorkstrand
Analyzing Brandon Saad’s Potential Impact
On June 30th, the Chicago Blackhawks made arguably the biggest splash of the offseason and traded budding young star Brandon Saad to the Columbus Blue Jackets. In what could only…
WHL Playoff Predictions: Round 3
So far, so good with my WHL playoff predictions. That said, it’s been a pretty predictable post-season thus far. Pick the favourites and you’ve been flawless. Well, unless you considered…
WHL Pre-Season Predictions Revisited
It’s getting to that time of the year, where you can look back on your pre-season predictions — for better or worse. Shortly after joining the THW team this fall, I…
WHL Playoff Preview: Intriguing East, Predictable West
With about 10 games to go in the NHL regular season, the WHL playoffs are already upon us. From the drop of the puck back in September, the WHL standings…
Future Faces Of The Blue Jackets Franchise
The month of March is usually known as the March to the Playoffs. For a majority of teams, they are either fighting for a playoff spot, or playoff positioning. For…
WHL Roundup: Best of the West Poll is Back
It is one of the most anticipated lists of the hockey season — at least within WHL circles. After taking a one-year hiatus, the Best of the West poll returned…
2015 World Juniors a Success for Denmark
After playing their final game of the preliminary round at the World Junior Hockey Championship, the tournament can already be called a success for Denmark. On Tuesday the Danes played…
Ehlers, Bjorkstrand Examples of Denmark’s Hockey Development
When people think of hockey countries, Denmark is not a nation that often comes to mind. The Danish national U-20 team has been in and out of the top division…
WJC: 10 Sleeper Prospects To Watch
Be sure to check out other instalments in this WJC series: 10 First Rounders To Watch 10 Draft Eligibles To Watch Many players have made a name for themselves at the world…
Ehlers and Bjorkstrand: Denmark’s Only Hope
Since the World Junior Championship changed its platform in 1995 from a round robin format to a playoff sequence to determine a winner, Denmark has made two insignificant appearances. The latest…
Oliver Bjorkstrand — The Next Ones: NHL 2013 Draft Prospect Profile
Oliver Bjorkstrand THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 5/13/1995 Place of birth: Derning, Denmark Ht: 5’11″ Wt: 164 lbs Shoots: Right Position: RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 Twitter:@OBjorkstrand THW The Next Ones…