NHL Draft – Rounds 2-7 – Bugg’s Live Blog
Much like Stu McDonald did last night , Matt Bugg, DobberHockey's Draft Guru, will live Blog Saturday's Entry Draft happenings.
Big-Time Find?
When the 2009 Draft is in the books and enough time has passed to judge its fruits, Sweden will ultimately go down as the country who produces the most steals. From every age group, at every position, in every league, there is a player with tantalizing potential. But there may be nonemoreso than 6'7, 220 lbs center Andreas Jönsson.
Curtains in Camrose and Swede Surprises
The first-annual Wild Rose Rookie Tournament is officially over, and the grades are in. Who was the surprising champion of the tournament, and who failed to earn a win? Also, pre-season action is underway and Europe, and we look at a couple interesting names playing in Sweden's mysterious Divsion 1 league. Are there any Zetterbergs or Edlers on the horizon?
2009: Oh Canada!
In the second part of our 2009 Draft preview, Canadians take centre- and defense- stage.
Oh Canada! Team Canada’s Junior Camp
Team Canada’s try-outs for the World Junior Championships. What 2009-eligible players should you look out for, and who from the ’08 class is making a surprising impact?
2008 NHL Entry Draft – Live Blog – Fantasy Hockey
As it happens - Matt Bugg gives you his thoughts on the selections and happenings of the draft. Simply refresh the page for the latest update. See below...
2:27 PM- Detroit surprises everyone by taking a Swede from Timra in the seventh round. They did this nine years ago and ended up with a Conn Smyth winner. This kid, Jesper Samuelsson, had 61 points playing Division 1 hockey.
2:03 PM- The 7th and final round is coming to a close, and some weird stuff is happening.
-Tampa selects David Carle. Which doesn't make any sense, since he announced his retirement this weekend because of a heart condition discovered during draft physicals. The mystery further depeneds because one article states Carle opted out of the draft, meaning the NHL should rule the pick ineligible.
-Jersey gets two interesting players in defender Harry Young and power winger JS Berube. Young is 6'4 and racked up 155 PIM this year; he's a great value pick this late as a 5/6 D. Berube is a supreme agitator and power forward in them old of Jean-Francois Jacques.
-Nashville drafts 6'6 Swedish goalie Anders Lindback, who was considered a second rounder earlier in the year. Not very talented.
1:50 PM- The Jackets make a neat little pickup in 6'3 center Sean Collins. He's your prototypical Canadian boy, playing in the Manitoba Junior A league. He finished second in scoring with 115 points in 60 games. Doesn't play a power game, instead thriving on his intelligence. He's one of the smartest players in the draft.
1:39 PM- Into the final round now, and Tampa starts it off with a bang. Matias Sointu was the most skilled Finn in the Draft, but he's 5'10 and 154 lbs.
Spring 2008 NHL Mock Draft Pt. I
It's time do some spring cleaning on the draft board. Some 2008 NHL draft-eligible prospects come
roaring into the Top 30 like a lion, while some lame lambs have slipped-
some drastically.
Hockey Prospect Awards
The Oscars are upon us, and three quarters of the hockey season are up. If the Academy gave out a trophy for Best Starting Goaltender (QMJHL) who would it be?
Going Browntown
Imagine an NFL running back on ice. You'd have the 17 year-old J.T. Brown, who plays for Rosemount High School in Minnesota. Beyond the fact that the 5'11, 165 lbs forward is a swift skater, a fierce competitor and a wicked finisher, you'd really actually have a running back on the ice- or rather, the spawn of one. The son of eight-year Minnesota Viking RB Ted Brown, J.T. has taken his career in an entirely different direction.
Going Browntown
Imagine an NFL running back on ice. You'd have the 17 year-old J.T. Brown, who plays for Rosemount High School in Minnesota. Beyond the fact that the 5'11, 165 lbs forward is a swift skater, a fierce competitor and a wicked finisher, you'd really actually have a running back on the ice- or rather, the spawn of one. The son of eight-year Minnesota Viking RB Ted Brown, J.T. has taken his career in an entirely different direction.