NHL Threes Looks Like Fun Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 2, 2017August 2, 20170 NHL 18 today released the new NHL THREES trailer (see below) with an in-depth look at the new, arcade-inspired NHL THREES game mode. Alongside the new trailer, EA SPORTS announced that the NHL 18 beta, featuring three playable modes, including NHL THREES, EA SPORTS Hockey League and Online Vs., is now open for all players on Xbox One and PlayStation 4
This is Rasmus Dahlin’s Year Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 2, 2017August 2, 20170 Rasmus Dahlin could be a generational defenseman. In today’s NHL that means he will be a very rich young man in a short amount of time. I won’t say he’s guaranteed to go first overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft just yet. The World Junior Summer Showcase is really
Noah Cates Is Wise Beyond His Years Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 13, 20170 Some players stand out in development camps because of their play. Noah Cates certainly did that. I felt like it took him a day to get used to the talent level and by Day 2 I gave him this report: Noah Cates – 6-1, 165 – LW – Stillwater High School
Observations From the Flyers Scrimmage Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 11, 2017July 11, 20170 Voorhees - - The 3-on-3 scrimmage was fun to watch. I wasn’t watching to see which team won. I was looking for certain attributes with players and see who adjusted well. Here are some of those thoughts. Defenseman: Mark Friedman – I really liked what I saw. His shot was fast and
Connor Bunnaman Has a High Ceiling Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 8, 2017July 8, 20170 Voorhees - - Connor Bunnaman scored 37 goals last season. Some may be shocked. I wasn’t. I’ve seen him develop at a high rate the past two seasons. He’s always extracting items from development camp that have helped him in the following season. “I was doing pretty well out there,” said
2017 Flyers Development Camp Day Two Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 8, 2017July 10, 20170 Darion Hanson – 6-3, 180 – G – Union Commit - He's good post to post. Quick up and down. Covers corners well. Quick cover ups. His head trajectory in traffic needs work. He rarely sees that first puck in traffic. And then you can beat him glove side in
Early Thoughts About Flyers Rookie Camp Day One Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 7, 2017July 7, 20170 Voorhees - - After the early morning sessions, I took some notes on how the guys looked. Many of them haven’t hit the ice in an organized fashion for a few months. Connor Bunnaman – 6-1, 207 – C – Showing good agility for a bigger guy. The coaches were working
Metropolitan Division NHL Draft Review Hockeyology by Anthony Mingioni - June 27, 2017June 27, 20172 The Metropolitan Division was the NHL’s most competitive division last season and the movement leading up to and through the NHL’s two days in Chicago certainly proved that the arms race between those eight clubs as New Jersey and Philadelphia owned the top two selections and added major pieces, while
2017 NHL Draft Trades and Smart Strategies Hockeyology by Ryan Biech - June 25, 2017June 27, 20170 There was expected to be a flurry of trades but nothing really materialized until the New York Islanders sent Travis Hamonic to the Calgary Flames for some future picks. On the draft floor, the San Jose Sharks appeared to be targeting American born players throughout the two days of the event.
2017 NHL Draft – – Day 1 Was Memorable Hockeyology by Ryan Biech - June 24, 2017June 27, 20170 It was a busy day on the trade front in the NHL today with the host of the draft, the Chicago Blackhawks, making the most noise. Before teams even headed to the United Center to draft the future of the league, the Hawks pulled off two big trades sending Nicklas Hjalmarsson
