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Carolina Hurricanes are No. 13 in 2024 NHL prospect pool rankings
10 months ago

Carolina Hurricanes are No. 13 in 2024 NHL prospect pool rankings

New York Times  

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2024 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. Scott Morrow, RHD, 21 One of the most productive freshman defensemen in college hockey two seasons ago, the Minutemen’s leading scorer as a sophomore last year, and a point per game defenseman as a junior while, most importantly, playing better defensively in huge minutes, Morrow is a real talent …

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Montreal via Kloten: Inside life on David Reinbacher’s unusual path to the NHL
11 months ago

Montreal via Kloten: Inside life on David Reinbacher’s unusual path to the NHL

New York Times  

KLOTEN, Switzerland — Walking up to Swiss Life Arena, the building’s newness hits you quickly. “He told me that I should enjoy every single moment when I’m there and enjoy my development and don’t think too much,” Reinbacher said. “It’s been a bit of a roller coaster for him,” said Kloten coach and general manager Larry Mitchell, who fired his …

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Breaking down the Philadelphia Flyers’ NHL Draft class after Matvei Michkov
1 year, 5 months ago

Breaking down the Philadelphia Flyers’ NHL Draft class after Matvei Michkov

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The biggest story of the Philadelphia Flyers’ 2023 draft is and will always be Matvei Michkov, whether the pick results in the team unearthing its next superstar or he never plays an NHL game. “Goalies take a long time anyway,” Briere said regarding the idea that Thursday’s two selections at the position hinted that an NHL goalie …

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2024 NHL Draft top prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s early ranking
1 year, 8 months ago

2024 NHL Draft top prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s early ranking

New York Times  

Welcome to my first official look at the 2024 NHL Draft class. Eiserman’s a dynamic shot creator who has taken whatever he has wanted all season at the NTDP this year, both with the U17 team, where he scored at a goal per game and chased down records at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, as well as more recently with …

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Minnesota Wild are No. 1 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings
1 year, 10 months ago

Minnesota Wild are No. 1 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings

New York Times  

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2023 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. Liam Öhgren, LW, 18 Öhgren put together one of the most productive age-adjusted seasons in the history of Sweden’s top junior level and two strong performances internationally for Sweden in his draft year. After getting better with each viewing and winning Minnesota’s Mr. Hockey in his draft year, he …

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Carolina Hurricanes are No. 12 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings
1 year, 10 months ago

Carolina Hurricanes are No. 12 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings

New York Times  

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2023 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. He may top out as a good offensive defenseman in the AHL or Europe, but this is just the first year of his entry-level deal and if they can play the long game I won’t be surprised if he makes the most of an NHL look by the time …

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Washington Capitals are No. 25 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings
1 year, 11 months ago

Washington Capitals are No. 25 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings

New York Times  

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2023 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. The good news is that their best prospect, Ivan Miroshnichenko, is by all accounts in good health and playing well, they’ve got two goalie prospects who look like they might become solid backups or No. Alexander Suzdalev, LW, 18 Suzdalev was a top player in Sweden’s junior ranks last …

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Wheeler’s 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. 9 Carolina Hurricanes
2 years, 10 months ago

Wheeler’s 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. 9 Carolina Hurricanes

New York Times  

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2022 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects.You can find the complete ranking and more information on the criteria here, as we count down daily from No. It may take the right coach and development team to give him the confidence and opportunities he needs to fulfil his potential, but I think the Hurricanes are among the …

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Wheeler’s 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. 15 Toronto Maple Leafs
2 years, 10 months ago

Wheeler’s 2022 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. 15 Toronto Maple Leafs

New York Times  

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2022 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. Matthew Knies, LW, 19 Knies has become one of the best early stories of the 2021 draft class with his play at the University of Minnesota, where he has produced at a point per game as a freshman to work his way onto USA’s men’s Olympic team. But he’s …

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