Michigan’s Talented Trio – – Are All Three NHL Ready?

by Russ_Cohen - March 7, 2022March 11, 20220

Michigan University has a lot of talented players on its roster. Three of them are Owen Power (1st overall pick in 2021), Matty Beniers (2nd overall pick in 2021), and Kent Johnson (5th overall pick in 2021). Of the three, how many will turn pro at the end of the

Sean Behrens Has a Lot of Tools Heading into the NHL Draft

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - July 20, 20210

Sean Behrens is a 5-10, 176-pound defenseman who can do a lot of things out on the ice. If teams focus on what he can do, he’s a sure-fire, second-round pick, and maybe a late first. When you couple in the fact that he’s committed to the University of Denver,

What The Flyers Should Do in the Expansion Draft and the 2021 NHL Draft

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - July 13, 2021July 13, 20210

Now that my final draft list is out and with the expansion draft coming up, I thought I would talk about what I think the Flyers should do in both instances. As far as expansion, Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher talked about what he did in Minnesota with the Vegas Golden

2021 NHL Draft – – My Top 32 – – Version 4.0

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - July 12, 2021July 14, 20210

1. Owen Power – Defense – Michigan - NCAA 2. Matty Beniers – Center – Michigan - NCAA 3. William Eklund - Left Wing – Djurgarden - SHL 4. Dylan Guenther – Right Wing - Edmonton – WHL 5. Luke Hughes – Defense – USA U-18 – NTDP 6. Simon Edvinsson – Defense - Frolunda

William Eklund Is The Most Versatile Forward In The NHL Draft

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - July 3, 2021July 3, 20210

William Eklund is a very talented forward who will go very high in the upcoming 2021 NHL Draft. One of the biggest reasons why is the shortage of potential top-line centers. Could Eklund become just that? “I like both positions. I feel comfortable at both,” Eklund proclaimed. “I think my offense

Dylan Duke Plays Hockey the Right Way

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - June 14, 2021June 14, 20210

Dylan Duke is a 2021 NHL Draft eligible player who was a top goal scorer with the NTDP this season. He was second to Sasha Pastujov in goals for the U18 squad with 29. That’s a nice year for a player who scores tough goals in the dirty areas and

2021 NHL Draft – – My Top 32 – – Version 3.0

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - June 13, 2021July 14, 20210

Owen Power – Defense – Michigan - NCAA Matty Beniers – Center – Michigan - NCAA Brandt Clarke – Defense – Barrie - OHL William Eklund - Left Wing – Djurgarden - SHL Dylan Guenther – Right Wing - Edmonton - WHL Simon Edvinsson – Defense - Frolunda Jr.

Ty Gallagher Has a Great Sports Background

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - May 26, 2021June 14, 20210

Ty Gallagher is a defenseman who plays for the NTDP and is expected to be selected in the 2021 NHL Draft. He’s known for his offensive game. He set a record for NTDP defenseman with 24 career goals. That’s from 2019-2021. That’s more than Will Butcher and Justin Faulk. “Growing up

2021 NHL Draft – – My Top 32 – – Version 2.0

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - May 22, 2021July 14, 20210

Kent Johnson is Smart With a Ton of Upside

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - May 17, 2021May 17, 20210

Kent Johnson had a good year at the University of Michigan, albeit a COVID-19 affected season. He can play left wing or center. His year at Michigan was an eye-opener. His nine goals and 18 assists were a solid freshman season. The fact that the Canadian forward was named to