Draft

Habs 365 Draft Podcast Jan. 26

WHL Roundup Jan. 23

Chase Wouters – Saskatoon Blades Wouters was already taking on a bigger and bigger role with the Blades, but he is now Saskatoon’s de facto number-one center after Cameron Hebig was traded away before the WHL trade deadline.

Habs Drafting Since 2012 – Good, Average or Barren?

A few weeks ago I got into a debate with TSN’s Ray Ferraro, who stated on Twitter that the Habs have consistently missed on their high picks in recent years and had drafted very poorly. He deleted another tweet that said the Habs had “miss after miss” with their first picks, and […]

Sudbury Dispenses Pezzetta

Yet another Habs draft pick will be playing on a serious playoff contender this spring with the movement of Sudbury Wolves captain Michael Pezzetta and a 2018 eighth-round pick to the Sarnia Sting in return for two second-round draft picks, a conditional fourth-round pick and the rights to defenceman Ethan Lavallee. Pezzetta, a sixth-round pick […]

WHL Scouting Roundup – January 8th

Jett is Woo-ing potential draft suitors for Moose Jaw After missing a month and a half of games due to injury, Moose Jaw Warriors defenseman Jett Woo is back in the saddle for his club and picking up right where he left off. The 6-0, 200-pound right-shot blueliner returned to action on December 27th and […]

It’s Time to End the Senseless Silver Medal Ritual

From controversy often comes change, and witnessing the tossing of a Silver Medal into the stands after Sweden’s heart-breaking loss to Canada at the World Juniors may lead to a change in closing ceremonies at IIHF events. I’m not saying it will definitely happen. After all, the “stable geniuses” at the IIHF think a championship should […]

WJC Scouting Report – Movement at the Top of the Draft

It’s semi-final time at the WJC and most of the scouts have packed up and headed home or to other games to scout as five games into the tournament most have gotten a solid grasp on the draft contenders and pretenders. Here is a look at how the top draft-eligible players have performed: Filip Zadina […]

Brook Wooing NHL Scouts

An uncharacteristic start for Moose Jaw defenceman Josh Brook in his game against Brandon that was nationally televised by Sportsnet on Saturday.

WHL Roundup Dec. 19

Burzan’s Talents Buried On Deep Warriors Team Anyone taking only a quick, cursory glance at Luka Burzan’s 2017-18 stats might wonder why he is considered a notable prospect ahead of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Four goals and 15 points in 35 games this season for the Moose Jaw Warriors…what’s so special about that?

World Junior A Challenge Preview

Scouts will be flocking to Truro, N.S. next week to take in the World Junior A Challenge, featuring six teams of undrafted juniors hoping to impress the congregation. The US is back to defend its title, and once again the club will have the most draft-eligible prospects that will garner interest from the scouting community. […]