2020 NHL Draft My Top 31 Version 6.0 – Final Rankings Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 6, 2020October 5, 20200 Here is version 6.0 of my rankings. This is my final. If I haven’t seen a player enough, I don’t rank him regardless of what others may have. This is not a mock draft. That will come after the Conference Finals are over. My Top 31 Version 6.0 – Final Rankings
Continued Excitement Regarding Luke Hughes Will Help to Usher in the 24th Season of the NTDP Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 29, 2020September 28, 20200 Normally around this time of the year, we would be talking about the new group of NTDP players who would be getting ready for their new season. Luke Hughes is one of the big returning names who should land in the top ten in the 2021 NHL Draft. He’s the
Rick Bowness May Be the Best Coach in the Bubble Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 25, 2020September 28, 20200 Rick Bowness has done a great job coaching the Dallas Stars since taking over for Jim Montgomery on December 10th. That record aside (pre-bubble records don’t mean much to me right now), this has more to do with the feel for his team and how much respect his players have
10 Flyers Thoughts On Game 3 Hockeyology by Anthony Mingioni - August 17, 2020August 17, 20200 The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 to take a two games to one lead in their first-round series. Here are some observations. From puck drop, the Flyers accorded themselves better in their attention to pace and defensive comportment. They seemed to play with better spirit, as well, which
NHL Bob and KHL Bob Hockeyology by Sportsologist - August 17, 20200 Avangard’s new recruit, Corban Knight, is enjoying something of a reunion in Balashikha as pre-season continues. Back in the day, the forward made his NHL debut in Calgary under Bob Hartley and now the two are working together once again in KHL. So, who better to tell us about the
10 Flyers Thoughts on Game Two Hockeyology by Anthony Mingioni - August 15, 2020August 15, 20200 The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Montreal Canadiens 5-0 on Friday afternoon, tying their Best of Seven Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Series at one game each. Here are some observations. 1) If the second period of Game One was a blueprint that interim Canadiens head coach Kirk Muller (after head coach Claude
10 Flyers Thoughts on Game One Hockeyology by Anthony Mingioni - August 13, 2020August 13, 20200 The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1, in Game One of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Series. Here are some observations. The goalie match-up is as advertised. Not often you watch two goaltenders but on a technical display as proficient as what Carter Hart and Carey Price displayed. If there
The New York Rangers Will Draft Alexis Lafreniere Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 10, 2020August 10, 20200 New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton doesn’t have to say he’s drafting him. He’s playing it cool. He’s not going to make it known for a while. That’s fine. At the end of the day, Alexis Lafreniere is the player they’re drafting. As with most teams they did a
Quinn Hughes Continues to Elevate His Game Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 6, 2020August 6, 20200 Quinn Hughes is in the midst of his rookie season and first NHL Playoff run. In his first three playoff games, he has a cool four assists. He had two big points in a 3-0 win in Game 4. With his team up 2-1, he’s not getting carried away. “It feels
Safety and Fan Experience are Paramount in the New NHL Experience Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 24, 2020July 24, 20200 Safety is first for the league employees, various staff, and players, then the fan experience is the next big priority when the NHL starts playing the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers on August 1st. “This entire process has had us focus on and embark on most unique and challenging endeavors we’ve ever
