Category Archives: NHL Draft

Devils quietly prepare for offseason

Posted on June 17, 2016 by hasan4978

Perhaps the best thing about the playoffs finally ending is that teams can begin their offseason moves in earnest.  With the draft next weekend and free agency in two weeks, we’ll finally get some clues as to what GM Ray … Continue reading →

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Leafs win the NHL Draft Lottery

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek

In no surprise to anyone who was paying close attention, the Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery. Held prior to Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinal between the Penguins and Capitals, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly read off … Continue reading →

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2016 NHL draft lottery crucial for many

Posted on April 30, 2016 by hasan4978

Tonight before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semis between the Capitals and Penguins on NBC at 8 PM (I refuse to call it the Metro division final with the Isles still in the playoffs), comes the long-anticipated NHL draft … Continue reading →

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Devils post-draft and pre-FA musings

Posted on June 28, 2015 by hasan4978

Between the schedule coming out last week, the NHL Draft taking place on Friday and Saturday, impending Free Agency starting Wednesday this week and the Devils season ticket holder Q/A with GM Ray Shero and coach John Hynes today (more on … Continue reading →

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Rangers acquire Raanta from Blackhawks

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Derek

Before Day 2 of the NHL Draft wrapped up, Rangers general manager Glen Sather stayed busy. After dealing Carl Hagelin and Cam Talbot, he was able to find Henrik Lundqvist’s new backup acquiring Antti Raanta from the Blackhawks in exchange … Continue reading →

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Rangers trade Hagelin to Ducks, Talbot to Oilers

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Derek

After a quiet Day 1, the Rangers are very busy today in Day 2 of the Draft. They traded two players and also moved down to get more picks. The first move came when GM Glen Sather dealt Carl Hagelin, … Continue reading →

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NHL Draft Summary: Sabres and Islanders Hit Home Runs Early

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Derek

It was a big night for Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. But the Sabres stole the show trading for Ryan O’Reilly and Isles GM Garth Snow was up to his usual tricks trading into the first round twice. Continue reading →

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Devils draft Zacha, trade for Palmieri (apparently)

Posted on June 26, 2015 by hasan4978

If hiring John Hynes was Ray Shero’s first important move as Devils GM, the first night of the NHL draft showed us Shero’s first moves toward reshaping the roster and stocking the prospect cupboard.  With a #6 overall pick, I was obviously … Continue reading →

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Draft Day Madness Continues: Lucic dealt to Kings

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Derek

The Draft madness continued for the Bruins who made their third trade of the day sending Milan Lucic to the Kings. Continue reading →

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NHL Draft Day: Flames acquire Dougie Hamilton from Bruins

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Derek

With the NHL Draft over three hours away, the movement continues. The Bruins unloaded their second player of the day sending defenseman Dougie Hamilton to the Flames for a first round pick and two seconds. Calgary sends Boston the 15th, … Continue reading →

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