Mike Grier was so elated over winning the NHL draft lottery on Tuesday night, the San Jose Sharks general manager dispensed with tradition by coming out and stating exactly who he expects to select with the No. “I think so, yeah,” Grier said when asked if he anticipates using the top pick on the 17-year-old forward, college hockey’s youngest Hobey …
If the Chicago Blackhawks win the NHL Draft Lottery for the second consecutive year, no player may benefit more than Connor Bedard. “If Chicago gets, it’d be sort of like having the Jonathan Toews to Bedard’s Pat Kane,” said Jack Han, the publisher of “Hockey Tactics” and a hockey consultant. He works back on defense just as hard as he …
In Canada’s second pre-tournament game, and first against a U20 team after playing a Denmark U25 squad two days ago, they defeated Switzerland 6-3. Celebrini’s performance and ejection Prior to the ejection, the 17-year-old Celebrini looked like Canada’s best player. They could be more than a fourth trio energy line, as they look like a combo that Canada will use …
