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【SUPER SERIES】Gagner shows plenty of potential for Canada

【SUPER SERIES】Gagner shows plenty of potential for CanadaForward Sam Gagner, the Edmonton Oilers' top pick in the 2007 Draft, has already shown his knack for scoring goals while currently playing for Team Canada in the S…

【SUPER SERIES】Doughty big part of Canada's success

【SUPER SERIES】Doughty big part of Canada's successKarl Alzner (above) and Drew Doughty have formed a dynamic duo as Canada's top defensive pairing in the Super Series.To a degree, Canada's dominance against Russia in the…

【ACROSS THE POND】Russian Super Series hosts have distinct hockey cultures

【ACROSS THE POND】Russian Super Series hosts have distinct hockey culturesForward Alexei Cherepanov, the New York Rangers' top pick in the 2007 Draft, is a member of the Russian Super Series team taking on Team Canada.Men…

【PANTHERS】Panthers restocking prospect cupboard

【PANTHERS】Panthers restocking prospect cupboardMichael Frolik's play at the 2007 World Junior Championships was one of the few bright spots for the Czech Republic team. One of the trickiest parts of reviewing prospects f…

【HURRICANES】Sutter stoked by Super Series with Russians

【HURRICANES】Sutter stoked by Super Series with RussiansBrandon Sutter, the 11th overall pick of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, is playing for his father Team Canada coach Brent Sutter at the Canada-Russia Super Series. Brand…

【SENATORS】Senators prospects mix skill and grit

【SENATORS】Senators prospects mix skill and gritNick Foligno plays much in the same mold as his father, Mike.The Ottawa Senators have long been an organization that has drafted well. The Senators have been able to turn fi…

【BRUINS】Goaltending always has been in Regan's blood

【BRUINS】Goaltending always has been in Regan's bloodUniversity of New Hampshire goaltender Kevin Regan's goal is to wear the spoked-B of his hometown hockey team.Like so many Boston-area youngsters, Kevin Regan grew up d…

【CANUCKS】The Early Bird

【CANUCKS】The Early Bird It would have been completely understandable had Alexander Edler stuck around home in Sweden for another week or two trying to cram a little more fun into his last few days of summer. After all, t…

【BRUINS】Lucic Named Captain of Team Canada

【BRUINS】Lucic Named Captain of Team Canada The summer has been a very exciting one for the Boston Bruins, and yet another positive development has been announced by Hockey Canada, which should leave the Bruins scouting s…

【CAPITALS】Caps Trio in Super Series

【CAPITALS】Caps Trio in Super SeriesIf you're looking for something to help while away the days remaining until NHL training camps open up in mid-September, here's a suggestion. Watch "September 1972," the top-notch docum…

【BLUES】Cole Proving He's Worth The Gamble

【BLUES】Cole Proving He's Worth The Gamble Ian Cole was shaking.It could have been nerves. After all, he was eligible for the NHL Draft, and the Chicago Blackhawks were less than one minute away from making the first over…

【PANTHERS】Ellerby Ready For Canada/Russia Super Series

【PANTHERS】Ellerby Ready For Canada/Russia Super SeriesKeaton Ellerby doesn't remember the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and Russia. Don't blame him, though. The series was played 16 years before he was born.But don't…

【BRUINS】One Crazy Summer for Alain Goulet

【BRUINS】One Crazy Summer for Alain GouletLike most of his new teammates, defenseman Alain Goulet entered Boston Bruins Development Camp not knowing exactly what to expect, but after being chosen by the Black & Gold i…

【CAPITALS】Q&A With Karl Alzner

【CAPITALS】Q&A With Karl AlznerKarl Alzner was Washington's top choice (fifth overall) in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. One of three Caps prospects who will play in the eight-game Super Series tournament between Canada an…

【SHARKS】Sharks' prospects look to add to homegrown nucleus

【SHARKS】Sharks' prospects look to add to homegrown nucleusThe San Jose Sharks NHL roster features plenty of home grown talent including the likes of Patrick Marleau and Joe Pavelski. One look at the San Jose Sharks' NHL …

【KINGS】From draft, to Super Series to camps, Hickey is a busy guy

【KINGS】From draft, to Super Series to camps, Hickey is a busy guy Los Angeles Kings' prospect Thomas Hickey, the first defenseman selected in the 2007 NHL Draft, knows that he will be watched heavily during the upcoming …

【CANUCKS】Several Canucks prospects already have NHL experience

【CANUCKS】Several Canucks prospects already have NHL experienceDefenseman Alexander Edler opened some eyes with his strong play during his time with the Canucks in the 2006-07 regular season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.P…

【PROSPECTS】Schenn seizes early opportunity to impress

【PROSPECTS】Schenn seizes early opportunity to impressDefenseman Luke Schenn is one of four players on Team Canada's roster that has yet to be drafted by an NHL team. Luke Schenn does not possess the pedigree many of his …

【CANADIENS】Habs prospects show winning translates to any language

【CANADIENS】Habs prospects show winning translates to any languageCarey Price, the fifth overall pick in the 2005 Entry Draft, is widely considered to be the NHL's top goaltending prospect. Ever since the Montreal Canadie…

【CANADA/RUSSIA SUPER SERIES】Canada's kids know Super Series is a big deal

【Canada/Russia Super Series】Canada's kids know Super Series is a big dealPhoenix Coyotes' top pick Kyle Turris is part of the team of prospects that will represent Canada against Russia at the upcoming eight-game Super S…

【ACROSS THE POND】Little Crowns come up big at 2007 Hlinka Memorial

【ACROSS THE POND】Little Crowns come up big at 2007 Hlinka Memorial Goaltender Jakob Markstrom starred for Sweden throughout the 2007 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, including an opening-game shootout victory over defend…

【ISLANDERS】Conservative estimate: Isles loaded with right wingers

Kyle Okposo (above) and fellow New York Islanders prospect Rhett Rakhshani will play for Team USA at the World Junior Championship this season. On the depth chart at right wing, the New York Islanders boast Bill Guerin,…

【FLYERS】A Little Help from His Friends

【FLYERS】A Little Help from His Friends When Scottie Upshall was acquired from the Nashville Predators last season as part of the deal for Peter Forsberg, it didn’t take long for the speedy, exciting and personable right …

【CANADA/RUSSIA SUPER SERIES】Once again, Canada, Russia meet for hockey supremacy

【Canada/Russia Super Series】Once again, Canada, Russia meet for hockey supremacyDefenseman Thomas Hickey is one of the 14 players selected in the first round during the past two drafts that will play for Canada in next w…

【CANADA/RUSSIA SUPER SERIES】Russia boasts plenty of top-notch talent

【Canada/Russia Super Series】Russia boasts plenty of top-notch talentAlexei Cherepanov, one of Russia's top prospects, smiles after being selected by the New York Rangers during the first round of the 2007 Draft.While the…

【RANGERS】Character players abound in Rangers' ranks

【RANGERS】Character players abound in Rangers' ranksWhen evaluating prospects, head coach Tom Renney and the rest of the New York Rangers brass consider a player's character above all else.In a lengthy conversation about …

【PANTHERS】Looking To Reach New Heights

【PANTHERS】Looking To Reach New Heights David Booth spent part of his summer climbing mountains in Austria and instructing children at hockey camps in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.But less than a month before the start…

【HURRICANES】Florida's Babin Making Name for Himself

【HURRICANES】Florida's Babin Making Name for HimselfWhen looking at Noah Babin's information on this year's rookie camp roster, two things immediately catch your attention. One is the seven points he put up as a defensem…

【RANGERS】Undrafted Busto was a hidden gem for Rangers

【RANGERS】Undrafted Busto was a hidden gem for RangersMichael Busto got his first taste of the MSG Training Center ice at the Prospect Development Camp in late June.During the 2006-07 season, defenseman Dan Girardi proved…

【BRUINS】Kevin Regan Makes Himself At Home

【BRUINS】Kevin Regan Makes Himself At Home University of New Hampshire goaltender Kevin Regan was not far from home at this summer's Development Camp. Actually, he was literally "at home" every night. That's because, unli…

【DEVILS】Devils reloading with defensive prospects

【DEVILS】Devils reloading with defensive prospectsCenter Rod Pelley showed good skills in a late-season debut last season with the New Jersey Devils.If you're the kind of person who hates the New Jersey Devils, don't read…

【PENGUINS】Three All-Americans amid Penguins' top prospects

【PENGUINS】Three All-Americans amid Penguins' top prospectsGoaltender John Curry will be one of the three players named to the 2007 NCAA East and West All-Star teams who will be entering the Pittsburgh Penguins system thi…

【STARS】Baker winners Sertich, Lesssard top Stars' prospects

【STARS】Baker winners Sertich, Lesssard top Stars' prospects2005 Hobey Baker Award winner Marty Sertich should add an offensive spark to a Dallas Stars club that finished a disappointing 21st in scoring last season. Only …

【SABRES】Buffalo's herd of prospects continues to impress

【SABRES】Buffalo's herd of prospects continues to impress Left winger Clarke MacArthur has a good chance to crack the Buffalo Sabres' lineup this season.Few teams have had as productive a farm system in recent seasons as …

【BRUINS】Postseason success spurs Bruins' Marchand

【BRUINS】Postseason success spurs Bruins' MarchandBrad Marchand entered the Boston Bruins' summer developmental camp on quite a high. Now, he just hopes he can carry that confidence into this September's main training cam…

【CANADIENS】Hungry to shine

【CANADIENS】Hungry to shine After taking stock of the young guns that helped pave the Hamilton Bulldogs' way to the Calder Cup this summer, canadiens.com now shifts its attention to Habs prospects that lit up the junior a…

【BRUINS】Matt Lashoff Knows How to Play

【BRUINS】Matt Lashoff Knows How to Play As Matt Lashoff strolled into practice one morning, he heard a familiar voice coming from over the locker room radio - his teammates had gotten a hold of a song the young defenseman…

【COYOTES】Coyotes won't rush talented crop of prospects

【COYOTES】Coyotes won't rush talented crop of prospectsThe Phoenix Coyotes added three offensively gifted forwards at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft including third overall pick Kyle Turris.Over the last several years, the Phoe…

【AVALANCHE】Shattenkirk, Cohen share a room, NHL dream

【AVALANCHE】Shattenkirk, Cohen share a room, NHL dreamThe Colorado Avalanche's first two picks from the 2007 NHL Entry Draft Kevin Shattenkirk (above) and Colby Cohen will room together this fall, their first semester at …

【LIGHTNING】Smaby, Rogers look to be Bolts on the blue line

【LIGHTNING】Smaby, Rogers look to be Bolts on the blue lineDefenseman Andy Rogers could crack the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup out of training camp.Only six teams surrendered more than the 241 goals Tampa Bay Lightning allo…

【LIGHTNING】Helenius searches for success in North America

【LIGHTNING】Helenius searches for success in North AmericaIn an attempt to make the NHL as quickly as possible Tampa Bay Lightning goaltending prospect Riku Helenius has chosen to develop his game in North America. Riku H…

【ISLANDERS】Bourne looks to follow in father's skate steps

In the movies, Jason Bourne is serving up an ultimatum. On the ice, Justin Bourne, the son of former NHL Bob Bourne, has an opportunity.Justin Bourne, left, the son of New York Islanders legend Bob Bourne, hopes to crack…

【BRUINS】Big Summer for the Big Man

【BRUINS】Big Summer for the Big ManBoston Bruins prospect Denis Reul has spent most of this summer adjusting to North American hockey. It started very well, as he attended the NHL Draft Combine in Columbus this past June …

【PANTHERS】One Shift At A Time

【PANTHERS】One Shift At A TimeForward Drew Larman was one of a handful of people hoping to hear their name called at the 2003 NHL Draft. As he sat through nine rounds, Larman heard a lot of names. Names like Nathan Horton…

【CANADIENS】In the pipeline

【CANADIENS】In the pipelineWith training camp now less than one month away, you can bet there's no shortage of butterflies in the stomachs of the Canadiens'top prospects as they prepare to strut their stuff for Guy Carbon…

【CANADIENS】More than meets the eye

【CANADIENS】More than meets the eye Tomas Plekanec set career highs in goals, assists and points this past season. He's soft-spoken, wears turtlenecks, skates like the wind and boasts one of the league's most impeccably s…

【KINGS】Kings prospects offer plenty of promise

【KINGS】Kings prospects offer plenty of promisePatrick O'Sullivan had five goals and 19 points in 44 games with the Los Angeles Kings last season.There aren't many clubs that can boast about having a potential No. 1 defen…

【CANUCKS】The Incredible Hulk

【CANUCKS】The Incredible Hulk Pierre-Cedric LabrieFor most NHL prospects, the transition from Junior A to the pros is an evolution that takes many seasons; made up of patience, training, skill, and a little bit of luck.Th…

【SHARKS】Back To Alaska

【SHARKS】Back To Alaska Sharks defenseman Matt Carle has spent more time away from home than the average 22-year-old, having left home as a 15-year-old to further his hockey career. This summer, the man who set the Sharks…

【FLYERS】Eager for Improvement

【FLYERS】Eager for Improvement Ben Eager began last season as a member of the American Hockey League's Philadelphia Phantoms, and ended the year as the National Hockey League's penalty minute leader.With his physical, ag…

【STARS】Fistric on verge of contributing to Stars

【STARS】Fistric on verge of contributing to StarsAs defenseman Mark Fistric prepares to enter his second professional season, the Dallas Stars are very happy with his development since they selected him in the first round…

【BLUES】Duncan Towers Over The Competition

【BLUES】Duncan Towers Over The CompetitionRyan Duncan stands at 5'6, but he scored 31 goals for the University of North Dakota last season Whoever said bigger is better probably never met Ryan Duncan.Measured at a mere 5-…

【DUCKS】Cup champs have plenty of prospects in the pipeline

【DUCKS】Cup champs have plenty of prospects in the pipelineThe Anaheim Ducks have had some of the finest prospects in hockey in recent seasons and many of them helped the club to their first-ever Stanley Cup championship …

【MAPLE LEAFS】Maple Leafs' prospects will make noise in camp

【MAPLE LEAFS】Maple Leafs' prospects will make noise in campIn 2006, Justin Pogge won a gold medal for Canada at the World Junior Championship and was the Canadian Hockey League's Goaltender of the Year after posting 38-1…

【BLUES】Blues have plenty of depth among prospects + Deep system gets deeper

【BLUES】Blues have plenty of depth among prospects Defenseman Erik Johnson, the first-overall pick of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, is the crown jewel of the St. Louis Blues' numerous top-quality prospects.The St. Louis Blues…

【BRUINS】Rabbit rebounds from rough season

【BRUINS】Rabbit rebounds from rough seasonAfter four seasons with the WHL's Saskatoon Blades, Wacey Rabbit signed an entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins before the start of last season's training camp.Wacey Rabbit…

【FLAMES】Boyd wants more than a taste; high hopes for Flames' prospect

【FLAMES】Boyd wants more than a taste; high hopes for Flames' prospect Dustin Boyd is on the path to the big leagues. The 21-year-old forward has attended numerous Calgary Flames development camps since being drafted in 2…

【PANTHERS】Stewart Aims To Clear Hurdles

【PANTHERS】Stewart Aims To Clear Hurdles Hard times and tough luck have sometimes shadowed the NHL career of Anthony Stewart. But the right winger is determined to leave his mark this season on the Panthers and their fans…

【WILD】Wild have several prospects on the brink

【WILD】Wild have several prospects on the brinkBy selecting Colton Gillies with the 16th overall pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the Minnesota Wild continued their recent trend of drafting forwards who possess a combina…

【PREDATORS】Nashville's depth could keep team in the hunt

【PREDATORS】Nashville's depth could keep team in the huntThe Nashville Predators added 2007 first round selection Jonathon Blum to their young and talented group of top-quality defensive prospects.The 2007 off-season has …

【BLUE JACKETS】Six prospects bid for Blue Jacket roster spots

【BLUE JACKETS】Six prospects bid for Blue Jacket roster spotsColumbus Blue Jackets' head coach Ken Hitchcock will oversee no fewer than half a dozen prospects competing for roster spots in training camp next month. No few…

【BLACKHAWKS】Hjalmarsson To Hit North America

【BLACKHAWKS】Hjalmarsson To Hit North America Following the Blackhawks' recent Prospects Camp, head coach Denis Savard lamented the fact that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson was planning to return to Sweden for the upcomin…

【CAPITALS】Talk wins and you're speaking Neuvirth's language

【CAPITALS】Talk wins and you're speaking Neuvirth's language Goaltender Michal Neuvirth, taken 34thoverall by the Capitals in the 2006 NHL Draft, shined with the Plymouth Whalers by backstopping them to the OHL title, and…

【PANTHERS】Globke Hopes For A Big Year

【PANTHERS】Globke Hopes For A Big Year Five years after being drafted by the Panthers, and three years after graduating from Notre Dame, Rob Globke believes he has reached a "pivotal" point in his development."This is goi…

【CAPITALS】Ruth's Road Stretches Ahead

【CAPITALS】Ruth's Road Stretches Ahead Shortly after he was chosen with Washington's third choice (second round, 46th overall) in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, defenseman Ted Ruth was asked whether he had ever been to Washing…

【RANGERS】Dupont looking to carry WHL success into pros

【RANGERS】Dupont looking to carry WHL success into pros There was a time not too long ago when depth at the center-ice position was a major concern for the Rangers. But heading into the 2007-08 season, the organization is…

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