Category Archives: NHL Draft

REPORT: Kitchener Put in Big Money Offer for Trouba

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Chris Peters

Updated (7/3 — 3:52 p.m. EDT): The Trouba Family has released a statement through the University of Michigan that reports of the offer are false. According to a report by Matt Slovin of The Michigan Daily, Winnipeg Jets first-round pick Jacob Trouba … Continue reading →

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NCAA vs. CHL: Will This be Another Summer of Broken Commitments?

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Chris Peters

The weeks and months following the National Hockey League Entry Draft are often a whirlwind for the players full of development camps, meetings and, if there’s time, life. These months also represent some of the tensest for college hockey programs … Continue reading →

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Recapping Day 2 of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Chris Peters

After Day 2, more than 50 American players were selected in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. So many quality players heard their names called over the course of two days in Pittsburgh and there were even a few that didn’t, … Continue reading →

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Recapping the First Round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Chris Peters

Day 1 lived up to and maybe even surpassed the hype. There were big trades, surprising risers and fallers and enough action to keep a blogger from even attempting a bathroom break. The Draft was also stronger than expected for … Continue reading →

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USofH 2012 NHL Draft Open Thread

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Chris Peters

Like many of you, I’ll have to follow the 2012 NHL Entry Draft from home tonight, which will allow for a bit more of a running commentary. I’ll be sharing a lot of thoughts on Twitter, but will also be … Continue reading →

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Ranking the Top 30 Overall for the 2012 NHL Draft

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Chris Peters

After putting together the list of Top 15 Americans for the NHL Draft, I decided to take a stab at the top 30 of all players available for the Draft. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen a lot of … Continue reading →

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Ranking the Top 15 American NHL Draft-Eligibles (1-8)

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Chris Peters

Starting Friday night, 211 young men will be selected in the National Hockey League Entry Draft, fulfilling a lifelong dream and taking the next step in reaching the ultimate goal of becoming a professional hockey player. It’s difficult not to … Continue reading →

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Ranking the Top 15 American NHL Draft-Eligibles (9-15)

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Chris Peters

Making lists is hard. What makes another player better than another? How can one predict potential? If the NHL Draft has taught us anything, sometimes even the professionals get it wrong. Luckily for me, my job doesn’t hang in the … Continue reading →

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USA Goalie Coach Weighs in on Draft-Eligible American Netminders

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Chris Peters

Some believe this could end up being a very strong year for goaltenders in the NHL Draft. With big names like Subban, Vasilevski and Dansk towards the top of the charts, we could see more than a few goalies taken … Continue reading →

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A Look at 2012 Draft Eligible Players Named to U.S. World Junior Camp Roster

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Chris Peters

Of the 46 players invited to USA Hockey’s National Junior Evaluation Camp, 22 are eligible for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Making it to this camp is a pretty strong indicator of where this player is now in his development, … Continue reading →

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