In 2004, the Vancouver Canucks had one of the best drafts in team history. It was Dave Nonis’ first draft as an NHL general manager (GM) and he did not disappoint. Fans in Vancouver are hoping recent drafts and the upcoming one lead to similar results.
Take a walk down NHL Draft memory lane by taking a look at all of our great coverage of the 2017 Entry Draft. Check out where our prospect experts got their rankings right, and where they were a little off.
A Florida Panthers player has never won the Hart Trophy. That might change in five years, as Aleksander Barkov, their Finnish captain and top-line center, approaches his prime. Related: Top 10 NHL Lines The Hart Trophy race has been dominated by bona fide superstars through the years.
When Marc Bergevin was hired as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in 2012, he insisted that he would build the team through the draft to become perennial contenders. He has preached patience...
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is making another plea to Justin Trudeau’s federal government in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joel Blomqvist 2019-20 Team: Karpat U20Date of Birth: Jan. 10, 2002Place of Birth: Uusikaarlepyy, FinlandHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 205 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting...
When the Return to Play Committee decided to resume the 2019-20 NHL season with a 24-team play-in tournament, life changed for the Montreal Canadiens. Suddenly, they are in the playoffs. Before the hiatus...
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the NHL’s announcement yesterday has thrown a pebble in the water of a return to play and created a ripple effect for many teams. There are questions about bonuses and the hub cities, and frankly whether or not this 24-team play-in is considered the playoffs or not?