The San Jose Sharks Embrace Risk
In the past few months, the San Jose Sharks have gone all in on superstar center John Tavares becoming a free agent and having him sign with the Sharks. In…
Ryan Merkley
Sharks Not Afraid of Murky Waters With Merkley
The San Jose Sharks took a risk in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by selecting defenseman Ryan Merkley with the 21st overall pick. In the 2017-18…
2018 NHL Draft: Biggest Surprises from Day One
With the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft in the books, it’s time to turn our attention to the recap and some of the surprises on Day One. There…
Edmonton Oilers 2018 NHL Draft Guide
For the ninth time in 12 years, the Edmonton Oilers have a Top 10 pick in the NHL Draft. The two times they picked outside of the top ten in…
Predictions for 2018 NHL Draft Weekend
The 2018 NHL Draft is just around the corner, and it’s time for some predictions. There are plenty of mock drafts going around, and there are going to be a ton…
2018 NHL Draft: 10 Fallers from Fisher’s Final Top 100
Fisher’s Top 100 for June: Final Rankings Following Combine Fisher’s Top 100 for May: Following U18 Tournament Fisher’s Top 100 for April: Following Regular Season Fisher’s Top 100 for February:…
5 Draft Possibilities for Ducks in First Round
After acquiring Patrick Eaves from the Dallas Stars in the 2016-17 season and eventually advancing to the Western Conference Final, the Anaheim Ducks were left without a first-round draft pick…
Oilers Best 2nd Round Draft Options
It’s that time of year when everyone is buzzing about the upcoming draft. The 2018 NHL Draft will leave the Edmonton Oilers with some tantalizing options for their tenth overall…
2018 NHL Draft Must Haves
We are exactly one week away from the NHL Combine and the annual fitness testing. That means the countdown to the draft is officially within striking distance. We’ll be just…
The Grind Line: Red Wings ‘Other’ High-Impact Draft Picks
Much has been made about the top-eight draft pick the Detroit Red Wings have in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. For a rebuilding franchise, that selection has the opportunity to…
Ryan Merkley – 2018 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Ryan Merkley 2017-18 Team: Guelph Storm (#6) Date of Birth: August 14, 2000 Place of Birth: Oakville, ON Ht: 5’11” Wt: 170 lbs Shoots: Right Position: D NHL Draft Eligibility:…
Evaluating Ryan Merkley’s Draft Stock
Mississauga-born Ryan Merkley has been an interesting player to watch throughout his short career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He captained the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s (GTHL) Toronto Jr.…