By and large, handicapping the NHL Entry Draft outside the top five picks is a crapshoot (Note the language given the Las Vegas franchise award). Pro Hockey News’ Brian Jennings has been the driving force behind the PHN Mock NHL … Continue reading
Hockey Futures
Ducks add goal-scorer at 30
With the Anaheim Ducks finally ending their goaltending by committee practice under former head coach Bruce Boudreau, the club is now settled on John Gibson as their everyday number one goalie. But the decision to trade away Frederick Andersen this … Continue reading
Boston Bruins for more young forward depth at pick 29
The Boston Bruins acquired the number 29 pick in the first round from the San Jose Sharks in a deal last year that sent goaltender Martin Jones to San Jose. The Bruins biggest need heading into the first round was … Continue reading
Blues tap UConn prospect
ST LOUIS, Mo – In seasons past whenever the St. Louis Blues were bounced from the playoffs the doom and gloomers would come out of the woodwork to have their yearly bashfest on the team. This season the Blues lost … Continue reading
Lightning go for best available at 27
TAMPA, Fla.- There is an age old question when it comes to drafting talent no matter the sport: fill a need or best available talent? The deeper a team picks, more often than not the answer is pick the player … Continue reading
Capitals go Canadian but with a hint of Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Much like watching your favourite DVD for the hundredth time or flicking on the television to be greeted by yet another repeat of a program, the Washington Capitals’ season ended up heading down the same track as … Continue reading