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Building through the draft may well be the best way to build a contending team. Many contenders such as: Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit, etc have all built exceptionally successful teams through the draft. While most superstars are selected in and around the first round, their is that select few that squeak through the cracks, and find themselves in the depths of the later rounds. Gauging from the 1990 draft this is a ...

The NHL playoffs are always the greatest time of the year. The faster paced action, and high octane nature of the game make it the best playoffs for any sport. The blood sweat and tears that players put into the game drives their team to the most coveted trophy in sports. Every year their are several events that really define the playoffs, and making it a lasting memory in the ...

The second annual installment of NHL young guns features the top-10 rookies of 09-10 season. This year was arguably better then last, seeing a plethora of young talent hit the ice made for an exciting season. From all corners of the league the next crop of rookies really set the bar higher for future generations. The mix of forwards, defense and goalies was what really made this an excellent class. All ...

Certainly the debate of the season has to be who should be taken first overall, Tyler or Taylor? Only one thing has been determined so far: the Edmonton Oilers have the right to choose between the two.   While most scouts and fans alike would likely tell you that the easy choice would be to take Taylor Hall, it’s really not that simple.   Taylor Hall has certainly got the upper edge, but according ...

Once a year the most exciting tournament in sports comes around, and that time is now. Every year 16 of the best teams in the league duel it out for one of the most coveted trophy in all of sports. Every season their are double and triple overtime thrillers, their are upsets, their is bloodshed, and tears, but their is also the most exciting experience you could imagine. Fans pull ...

It has been no secret that the past decade has been very fruitful in terms of talent in the NHL Entry Draft. The next wave of superstars have hit the ice, and being a fan has never been better. The draft is certainly not an easy thing to judge. Searching through raw talent to find the best available player is certainly no walk in the park. Oftentimes a player regarded as ...

    Once a month leading up to the 2010 NHL entry draft, I will release a power rankings of available prospects. The ranking is based upon a collaboration of scouting reports and my own personal scouting.     The “PR” column is the previous rank I had given to the players, in the three articles that are linked below. Individual in-depth reports on all players will also be in these articles.  Any newcomers ...

It is about time that we see a shift in power. It has become increasingly clear that the likes of Gary Bettman and Colin Campbell do not have the best interests of the players at heart. It has become a joke. It is well known that the NHL is very lenient on severe hits and infractions leading to injuries, and it is about time that something is done. Double standards are set, and ...

The top 10 is the most coveted spot to be in for any draft. Many players make the leap from the top 10 into the NHL right away, and have made huge impacts for their teams. Looking back just at the last three drafts the likes of: Steven Stamkos, Drew Doughty, Patrick Kane, Zach Bogosian, and Matt Duchene have all come out of this elite group. This year ...

The middle of the pack has seen its fair share of stars emerge, but you never really hear much about them. This year however you will be hearing from the middle as there are many players with star potential. This article outlines my choices compiled from numerous scouting rankings and reports. This is a list from 20-11 of who I think will get drafted, where, and when. 20. Ottawa Senators: Jeff Skinner ...