Red Wings vs. Penguins Preseason Game Observations Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 Moritz Seider – The first thing you notice is the safe clears. He showed very good defensive awareness. Fast puck retrieval. No clears up the middle. Good at the point on the power play. He had an assist on the power play. You have to love that at 18, he
Flyers vs. Rangers Prospect Notes Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 22, 2019September 22, 20190 Morgan Frost - Frost good offensive zone entries. He showed a solid all-around game without many great offensive chances. Still, you don’t want him to play in the NHL and have to deal with being scoreless for long stretches. That doesn’t help a young player develop. Joel Farabee – He’s a
Prospect Notes From Flyers Preseason Game #1 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 17, 2019September 17, 20190 German Rubstov – He gets high marks. He’s back where he was pre-injuries. He’s strong on his skates, makes intelligent plays and is already solid on the PK. All great signs for him to start the season with. Joel Farabee – He knows where to go without the puck.
Bigras is Hopeful as Flyers Camp Opens Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 13, 2019September 13, 20190 On July 1st the Flyers signed defenseman, Chris Bigras to a two-year, two-way contract. The Rangers had this RFA, but they never made him an offer. Now 24, he’s coming off an ankle injury that saw him shut down his season last February. Getting the first practice under his belt
Some Lesser Known Blueliners Shined at Flyers Rookie Camp Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 10, 2019September 10, 20190 Voorhees - - As Flyers rookie camp is getting ready to wind down. I thought with all the press the offense was getting that I’d highlight a few lesser-known defensemen. I profiled Wyatte Wylie here: http://www.sportsology.com/wyatte-wylie-explains-his-improved-play/ He didn’t show much push back here at camp, but he has done that occasionally with the
Wyatte Wylie Explains His Improved Play Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 7, 2019October 24, 20190 Wyatte Wylie is a 6-0, 188-pound defenseman who the Flyers took in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Draft. The Everett, Washington native has made a big jump this past year and as a result, should be rewarded with an entry-level contract. So far that hasn’t happened. He turns 20
Here Are My Six Preseason Calder Favorites Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 6, 20190 These aren’t ranked. Right now, these are the players I’ve identified with the best chance to win the award. I may change this before the season starts. Jack Hughes - Whether he plays center or wing, he should get time on the top power play. If he ends up on a
Adam Fox Will Be a Hit on Broadway Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 31, 2019August 31, 20190 The easiest thing in the world to say is you’re not sure how good this young player is going to be. Some hide behind that and some just don’t know, and that’s ok. My take is nobody can know for sure but after seeing him play the last three seasons
Five Takeaways From The 2019 NHLPA Rookie Showcase Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 26, 2019August 26, 20190 The event moved to the Capitals practice facility this year. Once again, the NHLPA had a great group of very talented rookies for Upper Deck to shoot and for the media to talk to. Here are some insights that I walked away with 1) Jack and Quinn Hughes loved this event.
Alex Ovechkin Has an Advisory Role With Dynamo Hockeyology by Sportsologist - August 19, 20190 Alexander Ovechkin, arguably Russia’s biggest hockey star, was back home this week as the guest of honor at an exhibition game between Avangard and his former club Dynamo Moscow. The Great 8 also spoke about his plans for life after the Washington Capitals and hinted that he could come back to
