Sven Baertschi, Calgary Flames Baertschi put up 64 goals in two years with Portland before being an emergency recall at the end of last season. In his five games, he scored three goals, giving Calgary hope for the future. If Baertschi earns a spot in the top 6, watch for him to take advantage of …
Prior to the World Championship this spring, I read an article about the decline of European players in the NHL. This decline was also specific to the country of Finland. It is a rather saddening statistic when you think of the great Finns that we have been blessed with, especially Teemu Selanne and Jari Kurri. …
As summer rolls around, the Flyers host their annual prospect camp, to see their new draft picks, system prospects and a few unsigned invitees go through some drills led by former NHLers such as Ian Laperriere, Derian Hatcher and Riley Cote. This year’s edition began today in Voorhees, New Jersey at the SkateZone. However, this year, …
Ever since the Edmonton Oilers won the draft lottery on April 10th, fans and experts alike have been wondering what the Oilers will do with the pick. They’ve selected first overall in the two previous drafts, picking up Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. With those two picks and other first round selections, such as Jordan …
The three of us continue our mock draft from Part 1 (1-15). 16. Washington Radek Faksa, C (Kitchener, OHL) With the need for someone that could potentially replace Alexander Semin, I thought Faska could have gone at pick 11 for the Caps. Still available at 16 in our mock(ery), so let’s rectify. 17. San Jose …