Rookie Fantasy Hockey Options
No longer are the days where rookies post a point-per game in the NHL. Heck, even an elite talent like John Tavares only had 54 points in his first season,…
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Valentin Zykov’s Good Luck: Dean Lombardi Is King of Second Round
Congratulations, Valentin Zykov! You’ve just won the (second-round) lottery! Taking a page from the Detroit Red Wings and their reputation for uncovering late round gems, Dean Lombardi has claimed the…
The Puck Over Glass Penalty Must Go
The National Hockey League continues to make changes that, they believe, improve the game of hockey. So, they need to acknowledge that the penalty implemented when a player, in his…
The Kings’ Tyler Toffoli: A ‘Young Luc Robitaille’?
Tyler Toffoli’s story, of course, has yet to be written, but the skating issue is frequently brought up regarding his chances of success in the NHL. He is, of course, well aware of the issue.
Can Tyler Toffoli Help The Kings Achieve Even More Success?
The Los Angeles Kings have now edged just beyond the halfway point of this condensed season, and currently reside in a tie for fourth place within the Western Conference.…
2011-12 OHL All-Star and All-Rookie Teams
Just like in the NHL, the OHL annually recognizes the best of the best from the past season in naming its three All-Star and two All-Rookie Teams. The young men…
Top Ten Prospects That May Be Trade Bait Heading Into NHL Trade Deadline Day
Just as the title suggests, this is a list, in no particular order, of prospects that could prove to be valuable commodities leading up to the NHL trade deadline. GMs…
Stories from 2012 WJHC: Replacing Smith-Pelly No Easy Task for Team Canada
With every victory comes sacrifice. That sentiment rung loud and clear to Team Canada after last night’s impressive 8-1 victory over Team Finland. Devante Smith-Pelly, a wrecking ball of sorts…
OHL Week 5 Preview
Games to Watch: Wednesday, Oct. 19 London at Mississauga: The fifth week of the OHL season kicks off in style on Wednesday night with the top two teams in the…
World Juniors Hockey Championships 2011: Aftermath
Team Canada played a near perfect game against a strong USA team in the semi-finals. Two periods into the contest with a 3-nil lead, it looked promising for a return to the top for the first nation of hockey. It was not to be, however, and although the players were beyond disappointed, when the dust settles and the zamboni makes its rounds – the boys should be very proud of their performance.
NHL Top 100 Prospect Rankings (Part 1: 76 to 100)
86 Jordan Weal LAK F Drafted: 2010-70th
Only Hall and Seguin have compiled more points last season in the CHL amongst draft eligible players. To accomplish this in the toughest of the three CHL leagues, the Dub (WHL) that is, is all the more impressive. In fact, Jordan Weal became the first 17-year-old player in over a decade to record 100 points in a season in the WHL (WHL.ca).
The Hockey Spy’s Top 10 Players to Watch Day 2 of 2010 NHL Entry Draft
Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. NHL GMs and their respective scouting…