We& #39;d encourage all of our followers to go ahead and follow @EPRinkside ahead of the draft.
That& #39;s where our written content goes, and it& #39;s one of the many reasons to get a Premium account.
Here& #39;s a thread of their best work, related to the #2020NHLDraft.
That& #39;s where our written content goes, and it& #39;s one of the many reasons to get a Premium account.
Here& #39;s a thread of their best work, related to the #2020NHLDraft.
Let& #39;s start with this Noel Gunler article by @RasmusKagstrom, exploring how an unexpected cut from the U18 roster motivated Gunler for his draft year. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/9/13/how-an-unexpected-cut-from-swedens-u18-roster-is-motivating-noel-gunler-in-his-draft-year">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/9/13...
Next up, @Hockey_Robinson went into the film room to look at @Sudbury_Wolves centre Quinton Byfield in advance of his draft-year. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/10/23/film-room-an-extensive-breakdown-of-quinton-byfields-game">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/10/2...
This article by @RachelDoerrie explored @SpitsHockey centre Jean-Luc Foudy& #39;s game, back in November, and explored avenues for improvement in a crucial draft-year.
It& #39;s also a great look at Foudy& #39;s separating skill: His speed. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/13/doerrie-jean-luc-foudys-skating-is-a-separating-skill">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/1...
It& #39;s also a great look at Foudy& #39;s separating skill: His speed. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/13/doerrie-jean-luc-foudys-skating-is-a-separating-skill">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/1...
In Danil Gushchin and Alex Konovalov, the @MuskegonJacks had a pair of exciting Russian prospects for the #2020NHLDraft.
Russ Cohen ( @Sportsology) spoke to the pair of Russians about the transition to the @USHL and the road ahead. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/18/cohen-from-russia-to-muskegon-and-then-maybe-the-nhl">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/1...
Russ Cohen ( @Sportsology) spoke to the pair of Russians about the transition to the @USHL and the road ahead. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/18/cohen-from-russia-to-muskegon-and-then-maybe-the-nhl">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/1...
This is the first part of @ChrHedlund& #39;s two-part review of the 5 Nations tournament in Sweden. Some great reports on Jake Sanderson, Thomas Bordeleau, and Jan Bednar. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/16/scouting-report-u18-5-nations-wrap-up-part-1-usa-czechia-switzerland">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/1...
Here is the second-part, looking at some of the Swedes and Finns that stood out in @ChrHedlund& #39;s viewings.
Some great insights on Theodor Niederbach, Emil Andrae, and Kasper Simontaival in this one. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/20/scouting-report-u18-5-nations-wrap-up-part-2-sweden-finland">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/2...
Some great insights on Theodor Niederbach, Emil Andrae, and Kasper Simontaival in this one. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/20/scouting-report-u18-5-nations-wrap-up-part-2-sweden-finland">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/2...
This was our very first draft ranking of the year, way back in November. A lot has changed since, but it& #39;s a great way to track player& #39;s progress. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/29/exclusive-eliteprospects-2020-nhl-entry-draft-ranking-version-1-0">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/11/2...
. @Cataractes_Shaw centre Vasili Ponomaryov put on a phenomenal performance at the World Junior A Challenge.
@MitchLBrown was there to see it in person, and spoke to Ponomaryov about his game in this great analysis-piece. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/14/brown-vasili-ponomaryovs-world-junior-a-challenge-performance-forces-him-in-to-first-round-contention">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/1...
@MitchLBrown was there to see it in person, and spoke to Ponomaryov about his game in this great analysis-piece. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/14/brown-vasili-ponomaryovs-world-junior-a-challenge-performance-forces-him-in-to-first-round-contention">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/1...
That tournament was the signature moment of @ChicagoSteel centre Brendan Brisson& #39;s draft-year, too.
@MitchLBrown spoke to Brisson, who is the 15th-ranked prospect by our team at @EPRinkside in this year& #39;s draft. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/24/brown-brendan-brissons-dynamic-offensive-skillset-makes-him-one-of-the-drafts-most-dangerous-skaters">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/2...
@MitchLBrown spoke to Brisson, who is the 15th-ranked prospect by our team at @EPRinkside in this year& #39;s draft. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/24/brown-brendan-brissons-dynamic-offensive-skillset-makes-him-one-of-the-drafts-most-dangerous-skaters">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/2...
There is perhaps no greater boom-or-bust prospect on the blue line at this year& #39;s draft than @SJSeaDogs defender Jérémie Poirier.
David St-Louis ( @RinksideView) checks out the details in Poirier& #39;s transitional game for our @EPRinkside readers. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/31/st-louis-the-high-risk-high-reward-details-in-jeremie-poiriers-transitional-play">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/3...
David St-Louis ( @RinksideView) checks out the details in Poirier& #39;s transitional game for our @EPRinkside readers. https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/31/st-louis-the-high-risk-high-reward-details-in-jeremie-poiriers-transitional-play">https://www.eprinkside.com/2019/12/3...
. @JulieRobenhymer spoke to Jake Sanderson of the @USAHockeyNTDP for this great piece on following in his father& #39;s footsteps all the way to the NHL.
@UNDMHockey. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/1/27/robenhymer-jake-sanderson-is-eager-to-step-out-of-his-fathers-shadow-and-into-the-nhl-spotlight">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/1/27...
@UNDMHockey. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/1/27/robenhymer-jake-sanderson-is-eager-to-step-out-of-his-fathers-shadow-and-into-the-nhl-spotlight">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/1/27...
. @Hockey_Robinson explored @Ottawa67sHockey centre Marco Rossi& #39;s game in excruciating detail in this film room article.
He may be undersized, but Rossi& #39;s offensive potential is overpowering. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/2/21/robinson-ottawa-67s-forward-marco-rossi-undersized-and-overpowering">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/2/21...
He may be undersized, but Rossi& #39;s offensive potential is overpowering. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/2/21/robinson-ottawa-67s-forward-marco-rossi-undersized-and-overpowering">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/2/21...
Every year, more and more overage prospects are making their way to the NHL via the draft. @ChrHedlund offers a breakdown of Sweden& #39;s best re-entry offerings for this year& #39;s draft in this article. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/2/17/scouting-report-6-swedish-nhl-draft-re-entries-to-watch-in-2020-nhl-draft">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/2/17...
Joni Jurmo is one of the most intriguing mid-round defensive options in this year& #39;s draft.
So, @LassiAlanen, our lead Finnish scout, broke his game down in great detail for @EPRinkside. Check it out! https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/2/26/alanen-joni-jurmos-physical-toolkit-makes-him-one-of-the-drafts-most-intriguing-defenders">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/2/26...
So, @LassiAlanen, our lead Finnish scout, broke his game down in great detail for @EPRinkside. Check it out! https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/2/26/alanen-joni-jurmos-physical-toolkit-makes-him-one-of-the-drafts-most-intriguing-defenders">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/2/26...
Dylan Holloway of @BadgerMHockey is a special case for the #2020NHLDraft, as the rare first-time eligible freshman.
David St-Louis ( @RinksideView) offers an exhaustive review of his game. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/3/18/st-louis-dylan-holloway-is-a-special-case-in-the-2020-nhl-entry-draft">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/3/18...
David St-Louis ( @RinksideView) offers an exhaustive review of his game. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/3/18/st-louis-dylan-holloway-is-a-special-case-in-the-2020-nhl-entry-draft">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/3/18...
Seth Jarvis of @pdxwinterhawks put together one of if not the best second-half in the #2020NHLDraft.
@Hockey_Robinson breaks down his game for @EPRinkside, and we& #39;ve
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔓" title="Offenes Schloss" aria-label="Emoji: Offenes Schloss">& #39;d this article for everyone to read. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/3/19/robinson-seth-jarvis-strong-second-half-thrusts-him-into-elite-company-for-2020-nhl-draft">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/3/19...
@Hockey_Robinson breaks down his game for @EPRinkside, and we& #39;ve
You& #39;re not going to find many more interesting late-round bets in this year& #39;s draft than @Musketeerhockey centre Joel Määttä.
@JoeyPad2 spoke to Määttä, dove into the film room, and broke his game down for @EPRinkside readers. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/3/31/padmanabhan-2020-nhl-draft-prospect-joel-maatta-is-better-than-his-numbers-suggest">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/3/31...
@JoeyPad2 spoke to Määttä, dove into the film room, and broke his game down for @EPRinkside readers. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/3/31/padmanabhan-2020-nhl-draft-prospect-joel-maatta-is-better-than-his-numbers-suggest">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/3/31...
Both of @bdnwheatkings Braden Schneider & @PARaidersHockey Kaiden Guhle are going to go somewhere between 10 and 20 in the first-round today...
But which one is the better defenceman? @MitchLBrown answered that question in this piece. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/4/28/brown-kaiden-guhle-vs-braden-schneider-which-2020-nhl-draft-defensive-prospect-reigns-supreme">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/4/28...
But which one is the better defenceman? @MitchLBrown answered that question in this piece. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/4/28/brown-kaiden-guhle-vs-braden-schneider-which-2020-nhl-draft-defensive-prospect-reigns-supreme">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/4/28...
Russ Cohen ( @Sportsology) spoke to Anton Lundell about how he learns from his goalie coach father how to beat goaltenders.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇫🇮" title="Flagge von Finnland" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Finnland"> https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/5/25/cohen-how-anton-lundells-relationship-with-goalie-coach-father-helps-him-round-out-his-game">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/5/25...
Lucas Raymond had to earn every bit of ice-time during his draft-year with @Frolunda_HC.
@JulieRobenhymer spoke to Raymond about how he learned all the right lessons from that experience. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/3/robenhymer-lucas-raymond-learned-all-the-right-lessons-playing-for-frolunda-in-his-draft-year">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/3/...
@JulieRobenhymer spoke to Raymond about how he learned all the right lessons from that experience. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/3/robenhymer-lucas-raymond-learned-all-the-right-lessons-playing-for-frolunda-in-his-draft-year">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/3/...
We& #39;re a bit lower on @AdlerMannheim forward Tim Stützle than most. We& #39;re happy to explain why that& #39;s the case though.
@MitchLBrown explored his game in this article for @EPRinkside. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/23/brown-breaking-rank-why-tim-stutzle-is-lower-on-our-board-than-yours">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/23...
@MitchLBrown explored his game in this article for @EPRinkside. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/23/brown-breaking-rank-why-tim-stutzle-is-lower-on-our-board-than-yours">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/23...
Alexander Holtz of @DIFHockeyse is the #2020NHLDraft& #39;s best finisher, full-stop.
@Hockey_Robinson looks at his game for @EPRinkside. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/24/robinson-alexander-holtz-is-the-2020-nhl-drafts-premier-finisher">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/24...
@Hockey_Robinson looks at his game for @EPRinkside. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/24/robinson-alexander-holtz-is-the-2020-nhl-drafts-premier-finisher">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/24...
We all know that Alexis Lafrenière is the best prospect in this year& #39;s draft. How does he produce so much offence though?
It& #39;s all about his ability to manipulate defencemen, David St-Louis ( @RinksideView) argues.
@OceanicRimouski https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/24/st-louis-how-alexis-lafrenieres-ability-to-manipulate-the-opposition-sets-himself-at-the-head-of-the-2020-nhl-draft-pack">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/24...
It& #39;s all about his ability to manipulate defencemen, David St-Louis ( @RinksideView) argues.
@OceanicRimouski https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/24/st-louis-how-alexis-lafrenieres-ability-to-manipulate-the-opposition-sets-himself-at-the-head-of-the-2020-nhl-draft-pack">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/24...
There& #39;s more than one elite offensive player coming out of the @Ottawa67sHockey in this year& #39;s draft.
Here& #39;s a film room deep dive on Jack Quinn, an OHL 50-goal-scorer with top-six potential in the NHL. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/25/robinson-2020-nhl-draft-prospect-jack-quinn-has-the-makings-of-a-top-six-goal-scorer">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/25...
Here& #39;s a film room deep dive on Jack Quinn, an OHL 50-goal-scorer with top-six potential in the NHL. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/25/robinson-2020-nhl-draft-prospect-jack-quinn-has-the-makings-of-a-top-six-goal-scorer">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/25...
Make no mistake -- @Frolunda_HC winger Lucas Raymond is absolutely a top-3 pick in this year& #39;s draft.
He should be anyway, @ChrHedlund argues in this fantastic piece for @EPRinkside.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔗" title="Link Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Link Symbol">: https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/26/hedlund-make-no-mistake-lucas-raymond-is-absolutely-a-top-three-prospect-in-2020-nhl-draft">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/26...
He should be anyway, @ChrHedlund argues in this fantastic piece for @EPRinkside.
Speaking of controversial high draft picks... Jake Sanderson is going to go in the top-ten, and that& #39;s where he belongs.
@JoeyPad2 looks at the future @UNDMHockey defenceman& #39;s game in detail. @USAHockeyNTDP
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔗" title="Link Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Link Symbol">: https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/26/padmanabhan-usntdp-defenceman-jake-sanderson-is-a-bona-fide-top-ten-prospect-in-the-2020-nhl-draft">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/6/26...
@JoeyPad2 looks at the future @UNDMHockey defenceman& #39;s game in detail. @USAHockeyNTDP
Mavrik Bourque of the @Cataractes_Shaw generates a wide range of opinions among NHL scouts.
We& #39;ve ranked him highly, and @MitchLBrown explains why in this piece.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔗" title="Link Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Link Symbol">: https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/7/3/brown-how-mavrik-bourques-gravitational-pull-makes-him-one-of-the-2020-nhl-drafts-best-playmakers">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/7/3/...
We& #39;ve ranked him highly, and @MitchLBrown explains why in this piece.
This was a tough year for Anton Lundell, between injuries and a potential draft day slide.
@LassiAlanen still thinks he& #39;s the draft& #39;s best two-way centre all the same.
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@LassiAlanen still thinks he& #39;s the draft& #39;s best two-way centre all the same.
Connor Zary of the @BlazerHockey has one of the draft& #39;s best shots, and an excellent two-way profile.
@MitchLBrown writes for @EPRinkside.
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@MitchLBrown writes for @EPRinkside.
There& #39;s a good chance that Jamie Drysdale is going to be the first defenceman taken in the draft today.
Read about his game as @Hockey_Robinson takes you into the film room in this article on the @ErieOtters defender. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/8/11/film-room-analyzing-the-give-and-take-of-jamie-drysdales-game">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/8/11...
Read about his game as @Hockey_Robinson takes you into the film room in this article on the @ErieOtters defender. https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/8/11/film-room-analyzing-the-give-and-take-of-jamie-drysdales-game">https://www.eprinkside.com/2020/8/11...