Kaapo Kakko Is Finding His Game in Seattle Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - March 14, 2025March 14, 20250 Kaapo Kakko is on a good run in Seattle. He’s showing the same flashes he did on the New York Rangers 'Kid Line'. At 23, he's still capable of bringing his game to another level. There will be ups and downs but his overall play has been good and he
Michigan’s Talented Trio – – Are All Three NHL Ready? Hockeyology Uncategorized 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
Day 2 Team USA Camp Hunches Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 14, 2021December 14, 20210 Plymouth, PA – Team USA is getting closer to revealing the lines and announcing the camp cuts. There’s one more practice on Tuesday and a morning session on Wednesday but the camp cuts could come Tuesday evening. Here are some of my best guesses. Best players in camp: Matty Beniers (Kraken) and
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
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.
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
2021 NHL Draft – – My Top 32 – – Version 1.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 19, 2021July 14, 20210 2021 has been a weird season. There are a lot of players out on loan. Here's my first list and it won't be the last. Owen Power – Defense – Michigan - NCAA Matty Beniers – Center – Michigan - NCAA Brandt Clarke – Defense – Barrie - OHL William
Matty Beniers Rise To The Top of the 2021 NHL Draft Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - March 15, 2021May 17, 20210 Matty Beniers hasn’t been hiding. He hasn’t come out of nowhere. Nobody is surprised to see him performing at a high level. He’s had an interesting path this season, and through it all, the talented center has continued to see his draft stock rise. Beniers has a great cutting motion in
