An In-Depth 2012 Memorial Cup Preview
The Memorial Cup is the most prized possession in Canadian major junior hockey. Presented each year to the champion of the Canadian Hockey League, the Memorial Cup tournament is round…
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Final Top 60 NHL Prospect Rankings for 2012 Draft
With the hustle and bustle of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, some hockey fans seem to forget that some of the world’s top prospects are also duking it out in…
An April 2012 NHL Mock Draft (Full First Round)
Now that the Edmonton Oilers will have the first overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft for an astounding third time in three years, things are beginning to shape up…
2012 NHL Mock Draft: March Madness Edition (Picks 1-15)
The actual 2012 NHL Entry Draft takes place on June 22nd-23rd in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Every year it seems I contemplate whether or not to go through the intriguing yet dubious…
A March 2012 NHL Mock Draft (Picks 1-15)
Last month, I wrote two mock drafts for The Hockey Writers: A February 2012 NHL Mock Draft (Picks 1-15) and A February 2012 NHL Mock Draft (Picks 16-30). You can…
A February 2012 NHL Mock Draft (Picks 16-30)
Recently I published the first half of A February 2012 NHL Mock Draft. As you can see, this is the second half. If you missed the first part, you can…
A February 2012 NHL Mock Draft (Picks 1-15)
Earlier in the season, I wrote two detailed mock drafts for The Hockey Writers. You can view the first half of round one here, and the second half. As I…
World Juniors: Top 10 2012 NHL Draft Eligible Prospect Performances
Part 1: First Year NHL 2012 Entry Draft Eligible Prospects It is no secret the World Junior Hockey Championships provides an outstanding opportunity for scouts to evaluate prospects – both…
Stories from the 2012 IIHF WJHC: Thoughts from Day 1
The first day of the tournament is in the books, with four games being played on opening day. Team Canada easily extinguished Finland with a touchdown 8-1 victory, Sweden nearly…