Looking Back at the Jack Murtagh Pick Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - November 3, 2025November 3, 20250 When I talk about players in the 2025 NHL Draft. It’s easy to point out the stars. The hardest part is to figure out the players who will outperform their standing in that draft. Former NTDP forward Jack Murtagh is one of those players. Teams are always quietly looking for players
Flyers Development Camp Final Thoughts Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 6, 2025July 6, 20250 For the teams that didn’t do anything on the ice? I think you’re doing it wrong. Porter Martone literally said he would take things from this camp and carry them with him this summer. It’s hard to do that in theory without on-ice instruction at the very least. Porter Martone
Flyers Development Camp Day One Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 2, 2025July 17, 20250 Porter Martone – Looked good skating backwards on one leg. No, seriously, he was good. He has the best hands in camp. Can get to the net better than anyone else. His forehand-to-backhand exchange is elite. Shane Vansaghi – He plays heavy. Skates ok, needs edge work. His shot accuracy
The College Hockey Landscape is Changing Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 9, 2025June 9, 20250 The NHL Combine was wild, given the changes coming to college hockey. Now that players can get shared NIL revenue from schools. Up to 20.5 million during the upcoming academic year. Now some top CHL players will be headed to college campuses this fall. Defenseman Jackson Smith hasn’t committed yet,
