Some Thoughts on Two Leafs Prospect Defenseman Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 22, 20190 Here’s something I’ve thought about doing for a while. It’s taking the temperature of prospects as they’re developing. Right now, the first two I’d like to look at are Timothy Liljegren and Rasmus Sandin. So, who’s better at this moment in time. Liljegren just turned 20 in April. I don’t care
Five Players Who Might Start for NHL Teams Next Year Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 8, 2019January 7, 20200 Not all of these players are first rounders. These are players taken at different points in the draft who may have an opening this fall. With a strong summer of training, they all could battle for a spot. For me, this is a reason I pay attention to the preseason.
40 PLAYERS ELECT SALARY ARBITRATION Hockeyology by Sportsologist - July 5, 2019July 5, 20190 TORONTO (July 5, 2019) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced that 40 players have elected Salary Arbitration: Anaheim Ducks Chase De Leo Boston Bruins Danton Heinen Buffalo Sabres Remi Elie Jake McCabe Evan Rodrigues Linus Ullmark Calgary Flames Sam Bennett Ryan Lomberg David Rittich Rinat Valiev Carolina Hurricanes Anton Forsberg Brock McGinn Colorado Avalanche J.T. Compher Sheldon Dries Ryan Graves Dallas Stars Jason Dickinson Florida Panthers MacKenzie Weegar Los Angeles Kings Alex Iafallo Montreal Canadiens Joel Armia Charles Hudon Artturi
My Long Overdue Take on Jason Spezza Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 1, 2019July 1, 20190 If Bob McKenzie is correct, and he usually is, and Jason Spezza is going to play for his hometown Leafs, my mind instantly goes back to the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. It was my first. Somewhere I have pictures of Spezza at the clinic with kids. I shot that on
Flyers Full Scrimmage Takeaways Hockeyology by Anthony Mingioni - June 30, 2019June 30, 20190 For the first time in over half a decade, the Philadelphia Flyers concluded their prospect development with a full five on five scrimmage. While the team had completed a three on three half ice tourney the previous day, it gave some idea of how some prospects would look in tight
Some Takeaways from Flyers Development Camp Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 28, 2019March 6, 20220 Goaltending Samuel Ersson – He made some great saves in the 3-on-3. He’s different. He looks the most like a pro even though he’s only 19. He was on the winning team (pictured above). Kirill Ustimenko – He showed off a wicked glove hand and great leg strength against the post. He
Trades Dominated Day Two of the 2019 NHL Draft Hockeyology by Ryan Biech - June 24, 20190 Vancouver - - It was a whirlwind day two at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft that was headlined by a couple of big trades. Before the first pick was made, it was rumored that PK Subban was on the move but the destination was unknown. It was later revealed that a
NTDP is still Dominating Hockeyology by Ryan Biech - June 22, 20190 Vancouver - - The 2019 NHL Entry Draft was full of surprises on the draft board but the one thing that many people expected was the players from the US National Team Development Program dominating the first round. It started with the expected first overall, Jack Hughes, going to the New
2019 NHL Draft My Top 31 Version 3.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 18, 2019June 18, 20190 Here's a note on how I go about ranking draft-eligible players. I think the eye test is the best and most effective way. On television, you're not being shown everything. You miss a lot behind the play. I can't be everywhere but I take good notes and will update them
Blues Reaction To Winning Their First Stanley Cup Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 13, 2019June 15, 20190 Boston - - The 52-year Stanley Cup drought is over. The Blues beat the Bruins 4-1 in Game Seven. Brayden Schenn talked about finally winning the Stanley Cup: https://soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/brayden-schenn-talks-about-the-blues-stanley-cup-win Andy Cohen of Bravo Television fame talked about being a Blues fan and more: (Tyler Bozak and his dad to the left
