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.
The 2007-08 season has been underway for a while now in Europe, so it's about time we checked in. Prospects from past drafts- as well as the next two- are making plenty of noise in Sweden, Finland, Russia and everywhere in between... and a couple of blasts from the pasts are, too. Find out who they are- and learn a bit more about the developmental systems in each country- in today's Bugg Bytes.
You can't spell opportunity without the letters I and R. With the NHL regular season opening this morning in London, certain teams have to had to make some last-minute adjustments to deal with some critical last-minute injuries. Here are the kids tapped to fill those spots.
Some NHL camps are wrapping up, some are just underway, and some haven't started yet. Here's a look at the latest news as it's been coming in.
While they may be at different stages in their careers, three monster players will be the center-well, winger and defenseman- of attention whether they make the NHL or not during upcoming rookie and main training camps. Plus, I gloat a bit about predicting Russia's new additions were more than just fluff, and a tough critic has some rare kind words in Super Series news.
The Russians swore this team they were sending their best. Pinky-swore it, in fact. But several mind-numbing coaching decisions and two critical injuries have negated what could easily have been a, super series. Here's who's stood out for the Russians- and who is out all together- as the series comes back to Canada 4-0 in favor of the red and white (the other red and white).
The title is self-explanatory, so without further ado...
Several intriguing youngsters dominated Sweden's version of the American Hockey League, but it was a former NHL star who drew the most interest for Rögle BK. Find out what fantasy signifigance they hold in today's Bugg Bytes as we begin a review of lower-level European hockey.
One star forward, one star defenseman, and a star goalie. At most levels of hockey, that will get you pretty far. Such was the case in 2006-07 for Rögle BK of the HockeyAllsvenskan, a team based out of the coastal city of Ängelholm. Demoted from the Elitserien in 1996, a 99-point season and first place finish this year won the club a second shot at playing in Sweden's highest league. Their bid in the Kvalserien, or promotional, series came up short, but several noteworthy performances caught the eye of SEL teams:
Several intriguing youngsters dominated Sweden's version of the American Hockey League, but it was a former NHL star who drew the most interest for Rögle BK. Find out what fantasy signifigance they hold in today's Bugg Bytes as we begin a review of lower-level European hockey.
One star forward, one star defenseman, and a star goalie. At most levels of hockey, that will get you pretty far. Such was the case in 2006-07 for Rögle BK of the HockeyAllsvenskan, a team based out of the coastal city of Ängelholm. Demoted from the Elitserien in 1996, a 99-point season and first place finish this year won the club a second shot at playing in Sweden's highest league. Their bid in the Kvalserien, or promotional, series came up short, but several noteworthy performances caught the eye of SEL teams:
No, it wasn't another Roberto Luongo miracle. And the Sedins didn't cycle the Nucks to glory. In fact, the only thing the Sedins are cycling right now are golf balls. Instead, it's the Vancouver Giants who will be playing for the Cup - the Memorial Cup, that is - thanks to a dominant 8-1 win last night. How does the final match break down? Will it be Medicine "Can't escape the legend of Kelly Hrudey" Hat or the Giants? Also this week, prospect signings are fast furious. Get it all here!
