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【PROSPECTS】Stars have high hopes for kids
Dallas extended a qualifying offer to B.J. Crombeen after playing a few games with the team last season.It's going to be an odd season for the Dallas Stars in terms of player development. After severing connections with … -
【PROSPECTS】Potential NHL players dot Team Canada's Junior camp
Kings prospect Drew Doughty does not want to return to Team Canada in December in order to show that he can make it in the NHL. At first, the question seemed ridiculous."Do you want to play for this team?" we asked Los A… -
【PROSPECTS】'Exceptional' Tavares focused solely on World Juniors
Oshawa Generals forward John Tavares has been anointed as the 'next big thing', and is projected to be the top pick in the 2009 Draft.He knows all about the expectations. He understands how exceedingly high they have got… -
【PROSPECTS】Devils hope for good things from youngsters
Petr Vrana can play center or the wing, and could fill the skates of the departed Sergei Brylin in New Jersey.When David Conte, the executive vice president of hockey operations and director of scouting for the New Jerse… -
【PROSPECTS】Devils prospect Corrente working to control temper
Devils' prospect Matt Corrente has come a long way from his junior career where he averaged two penalty minute per game. He hopes to make his professional debut this season.Matt Corrente figured it was him they were talk… -
【PROSPECTS】Islanders' prospects hope to develop early chemistry
Joshua Bailey is one of five New York Islander draft picks skating at at Hockey Canada's National Junior Team Development Camp in Ottawa. While scanning the rosters for each team here at Hockey Canada's National Junior T… -
【PROSPECTS】For Myers, the choice was Canada
Tyler Myers' dual citizenship has allowed him to play for both sides of the US-Canadian border, but he'll suit up for the black and red in the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championships.Tyler Myers had his choice: USA Hockey o… -
【PROSPECTS】Top prospects hope to impress Hockey Canada
Mark Katic, a New York Islanders prospect, was one of 44 Canadian skaters invited to participate in Hockey Canada's National Junior Team Development Camp. When he played back the message waiting for him on his answering… -
【STARS】Beskorowany - One Step At A Time
The Dallas Stars may appear to be set at the goaltender position with incumbent Marty Turco in the prime of his career, but that didn't stop the club from using their first selection in last month's draft on young netmi… -
【PROSPECTS】Gaunce adds to Avs' exciting young class
Despite the fact that the Avs' had to wait 49 turns to make their selection at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, they wasted no time in selecting defenseman Cameron Gaunce.They didn't have a plethora of selections at the 2008 En… -
【PROSPECTS】Avs' prospects still stick together
Kevin Shattenkirk's good friend and teammate at Boston University, Colby Cohen, were both drafted by the Avs during the 2007 Entry Draft.When defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk was selected in the first round of the 2007 Entry… -
【FLYERS】First Impressions
Luca Sbisa was the Flyers' first round choice (19th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Growing up in Switzerland, Philadelphia Flyers 2008 first round draft pick Luca Sbisa had a dream that isn’t a very common one amo… -
【STARS】Lindgren Developing Nicely
For Perttu Lindgren, the process of coming over from Finland did not quite go as smoothly as he would have hoped.Lindgren, the Stars' third-round selection (75th overall) in the 2005 Entry Draft, may have had a somewhat … -
【PANTHERS】Key Season For Stewart
The same week Anthony Stewart accepted his qualifying offer to spend another year as a Panther, the 6-2 right winger said, "It's a make or break year for me.""And if it doesn't happen," he added, "it will all be on my sh… -
【FLAMES】Never give up
Despite not being drafted by a National Hockey League team, Ryan Wilson didn't let that affect his style of play.All Wilson did in his final two seasons with the Sarnia Sting was lead Ontario Hockey League defencemen in … -
【PROSPECTS】Bruins aim to keep young talent flowing
Milan Lucic had eight goals and 19 assists in 77 games for Boston last season. The Boston Bruins were one of the most improved teams in the NHL during the 2007-08 season, thanks to an aggressive forecheck and a hungry at… -
【PROSPECTS】Hamill developing nicely for Bruins
Center Zach Hamill, the Bruins' first-round draft choice in 2007, has shown he has NHL ability, but continues to improve on his strength and speed.The Boston Bruins have high hopes for Zach Hamill, their first-round sele… -
【PROSPECTS】Hawks have more talent in pipeline
Petri Kontiola, who is a native of Finland, got his first taste of North American hockey last season and proved that he can adjust to the game.Youth is already being served in Chicago, where Windy City fans are buzzing a… -
【PROSPECTS】Thrashers want kids with skills and smarts
Bryan Little had six goals and 10 assists in 48 appearances for Atlanta in 2007-08. An imposing physique and tremendous shot are nice, but Atlanta Thrashers Director of Amateur Scouting and Player Development Dan Marr ne… -
【PROSPECTS】Ducks bank on kids to take jobs
Anaheim's Bobby Ryan was picked second in the 2005 Entry Draft, right after Sidney Crosby.Though the core of the Anaheim Ducks' roster is made up of players who led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2007, there are jo… -
【STARS】On The Right Track
Nico Sacchetti may have a little insider's knowledge about just what it takes to reach the NHL, but he knows the onus is on him to apply that information and put in the hard work to make it happen for himself.The highly-… -
【PROSPECTS】Kings' top pick in 2007 seeks NHL job
Thomas Hickey, the Los Angeles Kings 2007 first-round Draft pick, will have to battle stiff competition in training camp to earn a spot on a young and talented blue line. So much was made about the Los Angeles Kings' sel… -
【PROSPECTS】Big season awaits Esposito
The 20th overall draft pick in the 2007 Draft, Angelo Esposito was sent to Atlanta as part of the Marian Hossa deal and will bring with him big offensive skill and expectations.Atlanta Thrashers General Manager Don Wadde… -
【BLACKHAWKS】Toews Named 34th Captain In Team History
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that center Jonathan Toews will serve as the team's captain during the 2008-09 regular season, making him the third-youngest player to earn that distinction in the history of the Na… -
【SPECIAL】Great expectations
(Nick Montana, Trevor Gretzky, Trey Smith)Coach Bill Redell hit the practice field and started rounding up his quarterbacks."Hey, get me Montana," he shouted, followed moments later with, "Hey, get me Gretzky."That would… -
【CANADIENS】Pacioretty makes the big jump
Canadiens GM Bob Gainey announced the signing of forward Max Pacioretty to a three-year contract (2008-09 to 2010-11). As per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed."Max Pacioretty is a young player … -
【PROSPECTS】Bruins' top pick out to make name for himself
Boston used the No. 16 pick to make Joe Colborne the first Tier II player selected this year, meaning that the Bruins rated him much more highly than NHL Central Scouting.To hear some tell it, the rich are fortunate. Oth… -
【08 DRAFT】Bailey, young Isles look to make mark
Josh Bailey flashed a wide, kid-like grin -- quite apropos for an 18-year-old player just starting to live the NHL life. Bailey, the New York Islanders' first-round pick in June, dressed in the orange and blue for the fi… -
【PROSPECTS】Kings goaltender took long path to NHL
Goaltender Daniel Taylor has beaten the odds by making it all the way to the NHL. Taylor will aim to continue to defy probability this upcoming season, as he will battle a cast of young netminders for a spot on the Los… -
【PROSPECTS】Weber ready to move onto Buffalo's blue line
In his final junior season, Mike Weber put together six goals and 28 assists and finished a plus-11, numbers which impressed the Sabres enough to draft the defenseman with their second pick in 2006.More than one Buffalo … -
【PROSPECTS】Turris, Coyotes think he's ready for NHL
After he racked up a team-leading 35 points in 36 games at Wisconsin, Kyle Turris took his college lessons to Phoenix, where he tallied his first professional point, an assist, on April 6, 2008 against Anaheim. What a di… -
【PROSPECTS】Perreault, Bouchard take QMJHL ties to D.C.
Wasington Capitals' prospect Mathieu Perreault won the QMJHL's Jean Beliveau Trophy as the league's top point-producer last season.Following another successful season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, forwards Ma… -
【PROSPECTS】Preds have high expectations for Blum
Thanks to an earlier-than-usual ouster from the WHL playoffs, Jonathon Blum can spend an extra two months preparing his body for the Predators' prospect development camp.It's not that Jonathon Blum wanted to go home earl… -
【PROSPECTS】Thrashers' pick gets boost from brother
Vinny Saponari became the first player born and developed in the state of Georgia to be drafted by an NHL team.Victor Saponari would like to think his competitive verve played a big part in providing little brother Vinny… -
【RED WINGS】Larsson's quiet confidence in net
Larsson, who posted a 2.29 GAA in the Swedish Elite League last season, will play in Grand Rapids in 2008-09.The Red Wings always seem to find the best players Sweden has to offer. Nick Lidstrom, Henrik Zetterberg, Toma… -
【PROSPECTS】First-Round Familiarity
Besides being first-round draft picks of the Hurricanes in consecutive years, Zach Boychuk and Brandon Sutter have some other things in common.Both grew up playing hockey in western Canada, where they first met around th… -
【PROSPECTS】A growing Badger gets stronger defensively
Smith is among a trio of Badgers that were first-round draft picks in 2007. At the 2007 prospect camp, Brendan Smith was the first round draft pick getting his first taste of professional hockey. This week, he's one of t… -
【PROSPECTS】Ducks hope Ryan is ready to make impact
The Ducks' Bobby Ryan, who was drafted No. 2 behind Sidney Crosby, feels that he is ready to play his first full NHL season.Bobby Ryan wants this to be the season he becomes known for something more than being picked rig… -
【PROSPECTS】Wild prospects Cuma, Gillies getting taste of NHL
Minnesota top prospect Tyler Cuma is getting his first taste of the NHL at the Wild’s development camp this summer.On the third day of the Minnesota Wild's development camp, recent first-round selection Tyler Cuma took a… -
【PROSPECTS】Red Wings' Howard believes he's ready
Jimmy Howard's 48-27 record and eight shutouts over two AHL seasons has the 24-yeard-old goalie in the mix to win the Red Wings' backup job, depite the signing of Ty Conklin during the offseason. After signing Ty Conklin… -
【PROSPECTS】Undrafted goalie seeks chance with Columbus
Ryan Moir led Gatineau to the President’s Cup as QMJHL playoff champions with a 16-2 postseason record and a 2.56 goals-against average.Ryan Mior has no regrets or hard feelings about never being selected in the NHL Entr… -
【PROSPECTS】Alzner, Godfrey have great potential for Caps
Karl Alzner's experience on the junior and international levels, may be enough to make him a prime candidate for the Caps' blue-line.Despite the fact 19-year-old defenseman Karl Alzner has yet to play a game in the NHL, … -
【PROSPECTS】Smith hopes to someday make history with Stars
Austin Smith made history in 2007 when he became the first Dallas native to be drafted by the Stars.Like many aspiring hockey players, Austin Smith would like nothing more than to take the ice for the NHL team he grew up… -
【PROSPECTS】Another Perry trying to make it to NHL
While trying to dodge his brother's rather large shadow, Adam Perry forged himself quite the career in the Ontario Hockey League. Now he's hoping that career -- and those bloodlines -- helps him land a spot in an NHL tra… -
【BLUE JACKETS】Blue Jackets Sign 2008 1st Round Pick Nikita Filatov
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Nikita Filatov (pronounced nih-KEE-tuh FIHL-uh-tawf) to a standard three-year entry level contract, club General Manager Scott Howson announced July 10. As is club policy, … -
【PROSPECTS】Plenty of hype follows Oshie to St. Louis
T.J. Oshie's collegiate career included 142 points in 128 games, three trips to the Frozen Four and Hobey Baker Award consideration.No one in the St. Louis Blues organization has told T.J. Oshie that he must be on the te… -
【PROSPECTS】Nashville's goaltending future looks bright
Chet Pickard of the Tri-City Americans was selected with the 18th overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators. While relaxing at home in Dearborn, Mich., in late June, Jeremy Smith watched as his… -
【IN THE SPOTLIGHT】L.A.'s Brown showing signs of improvement
With budding stars Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar in the fold, the Los Angeles Kings could be on the verge of turning things around. The Pittsburgh Penguins were the Eastern Conference champions this past season, but pri… -
【RED WINGS】Prospect adapts to NHL surroundings
McCollum, the Red Wings' first-round draft pick last month.When first round draft pick Tom McCollum took the ice for the Red Wings prospects camp, he looked like it was second nature to him. It might have been because he… -
【NHL INSIDER】Bernier wants to stay in Los Angeles all year
After an impressive NHL debut in which he almost shutout the Ducks in a 4-1 victory, Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier's season went downhill allowing 15 goals in three losses.It's hard to imagine a better NHL debut than the… -
【CANUCKS】Canucks Profile: Mats Fröshaug
Mats Fröshaug may not hail from Sweden, but he has all the makings to be yet another Thomas Gradin discovered late-round steal nevertheless. Although born in Oslo, Norway, Fröshaug has played with Linköping HC in the Sw… -
【PROSPECTS】Schneider, White take steps toward Vancouver
Cory Schneider turned an excellent college career into a strong rookie season with the AHL's Manitoba Moose, which he hopes to parlay into a spot on the Vancouver roster in the near future. While the Vancouver Canucks co… -
【NHL INSIDER】College route working for van Riemsdyk
Forward James van Riemsdyk, the Flyers' top pick in 2007, feels confident in his decision to attend college before embarking on his budding hockey career.There's reason to believe the Philadelphia Flyers have only scratc… -
【IN THE SPOTLIGHT】Booth, Panthers have bright future
David Booth attributes his success last season to his linemates in South Florida.The Florida Panthers failed in their strong late surge for a playoff spot, but emerging left wing David Booth played a major role in gettin… -
【NHL INSIDER】Sanguinetti in a New York state of mind
Bobby Sanguinetti, the New York Rangers' No. 1 pick in the 2006 NHL Draft, was one of the top scoring defensemen in the OHL last season.New Jersey native Bobby Sanguinetti didn't graduate high school in the States -- ins… -
【BRUINS】The Wait is Over for Wheeler
After a couple weeks of speculation, newly acquired Bruins forward Blake Wheeler is happy to finally be a Boston Bruin.Wheeler, who recently finished his third year with the University of Minnesota, opted out of his seni… -
【BRUINS】Boston Bruins Sign Forward Blake Wheeler
Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced that the club has signed forward Blake Wheeler to an entry-level contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.Wheeler, a Plymouth, Minnesota …
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