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
Kaapo Kakko Has a lot of Mystique Heading Into the NHL Draft Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 10, 2019June 10, 20190 Kaapo Kakko is expected to be the second overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. Before you know it all the top prospects will be in Vancouver and the Finnish winger will be on full display. In the meantime, I found out he doesn’t currently speak English. I had questions
Before Game Six, Not Quite 31 Thoughts Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 9, 20190 St. Louis - - As the players are walking past me, with their headphones on, here are my thoughts about tonight’s game. Jordan Binnington is big enough for this stage. He’s been learning on the job and his defense will help him. Jaden Schwartz hasn’t scored any points in his last three
2019 NHL Draft My Top 31 Version 2.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 7, 20190 Jack Hughes – 5-10, 179 – C – NTDP (pictured on left) Kaapo Kakko – 6-2, 190 – RW – TPS Alex Turcotte – 5-11 -186 – C – NTDP Vasily Podkolzin 6-1, 196 – RW – KHL Bowen Byram – 6-1, 195 – D – WHL Cole Caufield
Spencer Knight Impressed at the 2019 NHL Combine Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 2, 2019June 2, 20190 Spencer Knight was the starting goalie on the best NTDP team in years and possibly ever. He's a machine and he showed was peak physical condition looks like at the 2019 NHL Combine.
Who Will the Flyers Draft at 11? Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 2, 2019September 19, 20210 If the Flyers pick at 11th, I think the pick will be the Russian winger, Vasily Podkolzin. Here are some of my notes on him: Streaks up the ice. Can split the defense. Does everything at top speed and it’s hard to get the puck away from him. Can score backhand
