Category Archives: Prospect Watch

WJC2017: USA wins gold in a 5-4 shootout win over Canada

Posted on January 6, 2017 by

Originally posted on Hockey Prospects Plus:
American Glory: Team USA takes the championship photo after edging Canada in a memorable final prevailing 5-4 in a shootout at the IIHF U20 World Junior Championship in Montreal. AP Photo via Getty Images…

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Blandisi and Boucher contributions provide rare offensive spark from Devils pipeline

Posted on January 21, 2016 by

Reid Boucher tossing a puck to the crowd after being named the first star in New Jersey’s 4-2 win over Calgary on January 19th Since each has been called up from Albany for their latest stints in the NHL, Devils … Continue reading →

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Should Mackenzie Blackwood’s questionable behavior concern Devils fans?

Posted on January 17, 2016 by

    During last June’s NHL Entry Draft, the first for general manager Ray Shero’s New Jersey administration, many Devils fans were left scratching their head when New Jersey selected goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood with an early second round selection. The … Continue reading →

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A glimpse into junior hockey and the QMJHL

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

  Acadie-Bathurst Titan @ Saint John Sea Dogs – Harbour Station; Saint John, New Brunswick   Those of us that live in the American Northeast are lucky enough to be surrounded by major professional sports teams. In the corridor between … Continue reading →

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USA shutout by Sweden 1-0

Posted on December 28, 2015 by

In the second game of the preliminary round, Team USA was shutout by Sweden 1-0 at the U-20 World Junior Championship in Helsinki, Finland. Two days after beating Canada 4-2 in the opener, the Americans were unable to beat Swedish … Continue reading →

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Christmas brings in World Junior Championship

Posted on December 25, 2015 by

Merry Christmas to hockey fans. Here is a preview of USA and Canada for the WJC tomorrow in Finland. Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Lindberg part of deep rookie class

Posted on December 7, 2015 by

This year’s rookie class is one of the deepest in recent memory. Highlighted by top two 2015 draft picks Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel, the NHL is loaded with tremendous young talent. While McDavid recovers from a broken clavicle and … Continue reading →

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Jack Eichel wins it in overtime for Sabres in Prospects Challenge

Posted on September 14, 2015 by

Sabres fans got a taste of what’s in store with prized first round pick Jack Eichel. During the Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Bruins in the #ProspectsChallenge, the 2015 second overall pick snapped home the overtime winner to cheers from … Continue reading →

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NHL Draft June 26-27

Posted on June 19, 2015 by

The NHL Draft is a week away. Set to take place at BB&T Center in Sunrise Florida June 26-27, the league announced the draft order for the big event next weekend. The first round will take place next Friday on … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ 2013 Draft has potential of big winner

Posted on June 6, 2015 by

With the season now over a week old, it’s time for Blueshirt fans to move forward. As tough as it is, the Rangers fell short of delivering the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in 21 years. As we draw closer to … Continue reading →

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