2006 WJC Flashback – – Another Day in Vancouver – – Diary of a Hockey Writer Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 21, 20200 It’s another rainy day in Vancouver. I think that should be a song. Folks here boast about the warm weather (40 degrees) but forget to tell you it’s a rainforest!! Moving on I had a chance to take in my first-ever World Junior Championship game last night. Actually in the
More KHL Signings – – Some Signing Through the Olympic Cycle Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 20, 20200 Dynamo Moscow secured two imports on two-year deals. Czech international Dmitrij Jaskin, who was particularly effective in tandem with Vadim Shipachyov this season, has agreed an extension, while Slovak defenseman Michal Cajkovsky is also coming back to Moscow. The Blue-and-Whites also secured the services of head coach Vladimir Krikunov for another
KHL News: Slepyshev Turned Down Edmonton Return and More Transfer News Hockeyology by Sportsologist - April 14, 20200 CSKA forward Anton Slepyshev turned down the chance to return to the Edmonton Oilers and decided to stay with the Army Men. The 25-year-old spent three years with the Oilers, making 114 NHL appearances in total and was reportedly invited back to Canada after two successful seasons in KHL. However,
Despite COVID-19, Something Positive and Inspiring Happens At An NHL Arena Hockeyology by Jeffrey Morris - April 10, 20200 OTTAWA – Bria Roberts stood in front of Canadian Tire Centre with a huge but nervous smile. A handful of friends, family, and staff from the Senators and Aramark, their food and beverage provider, were socially distanced from each other, watching in anticipation. More than a hundred others from Ottawa,
Tim Stützle – – His Thoughts on a Draft Without Fans and More Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 7, 2020April 15, 20200 He’s a potential star player down the road in the NHL and he will go somewhere in the top 10 for sure, probably higher, but right now how the draft is going to be presented is up in the air and he’s prepared for that. “It would be much nicer with
Will The NHL Play in North Dakota? Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 6, 2020April 6, 20200 Sportsnet reported the NHL is considering this. Any idea is a possibility at this time but there are a lot of obstacles. Even though North Dakota has “The Ralph” and it probably has zero activities planned for the near future there are some lingering questions. Even the smallest county in
Admiral takes a break – – The KHL Has Lost a Team Hockeyology by admin - April 6, 20200 Admiral Vladivostok announced that it will not be competing in KHL next season. The club will continue to operate its junior team and youth activities but is taking a one-year sabbatical from KHL. The decision follows the announcement that the local authorities in the Primorye region will divert funding from
2020 NHL Draft – – My Top 31 – – Version 4.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 3, 2020April 6, 20200 This is not a mock draft. These are my early rankings and are subject to change as many times as I see fit. Alexis Lafreniere – LW – Rimouski – QMJHL Quinton Byfield – C – Sudbury – OHL Jamie Drysdale – D – Erie Otters – OHL Cole Perfetti
2020 NHL Draft Preview: Tim Stützle Talks Manheim and His Development Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - March 30, 2020April 15, 20200 Tim Stützle is a forward who has top-five ability heading into the 2020 NHL Draft. He had 7 goals and 27 assists for Adler Manheim in the DEL this season. He’s a fascinating player heading into the draft and at 6-1, 184 pounds, he has the tools and the ability
Cole Perfetti Has the Perfect Blend of Skill and Intellect Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - March 17, 20200 Cole Perfetti is a very talented center who should go in the top five of the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft. He had an incredible 74 assists in 61 games for the Saginaw Spirit. He might not get back to the postseason, even though his team was good enough, the coronavirus
