Danny Nelson’s Draft Stock is Rising

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by Russ_Cohen - May 1, 2023May 3, 20230

I’ve had the pleasure to see Danny Nelson play live more than a few times this season with his NTDP teammates. It’s always been a good experience, and his game has matured throughout the season. At the Five Nations tournament, he had five points in four games. The usual players

2022 U18 Five Nations Notes: Speed Is On The Menu

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by Russ_Cohen - November 10, 2022November 10, 20220

Plymouth, MI - - It’s been a minute since I’ve covered this event. It’s great. I love international competitions. I love seeing Team USA in the USHL and outside of it. I watched two games, including Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, and the U.S. team. One thing rang true. Speed was going

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

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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,

Dylan Duke Plays Hockey the Right Way

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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

Brett Berard Adds A Few Elements To Team USA

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by Russ_Cohen - December 15, 2020December 15, 20200

Brett Berard didn’t make the USA roster because his coach at Providence, Nate Leaman, is the head coach of the 2021 World Junior Championship squad, it happened because he never takes a shift off, and he can create situations out on the ice. “He’s a great coach, and I’ve enjoyed playing

The Detailing of a 2020 NHL Draft Selection

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by Russ_Cohen - November 23, 2020November 23, 20200

I’m always hearing people say, and I’ve said it, how did that player slip into the sixth or seventh round of an NHL draft? This year I’ve identified one that has a promising future, and that is Alex Young, and the San Jose Sharks selected him with the 196th overall

Cam York is Getting Closer to Reaching His Dream

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by Russ_Cohen - October 16, 20200

Cam York has been a player I’ve followed for years now. I watched him grow up in the NTDP, seeing him in various games and tournaments over the years, and now he’s inching closer to turning pro. York was a player who greatly benefitted from Flyers Rookie Camp, you remember, back

Continued Excitement Regarding Luke Hughes Will Help to Usher in the 24th Season of the NTDP

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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

Ty Smilanic Is The Kind of Center NHL Teams Covet

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by Russ_Cohen - July 8, 2020July 8, 20200

Most hockey players are rink rats and love to be around the rink and the sport they love and some go a step beyond that and are gamers, and that’s how I would describe Ty Smilanic, who will definitely get drafted whenever the NHL holds to 2020 NHL Draft. I think

Three NTDP Players Who Deserve More Spotlight

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by Russ_Cohen - September 30, 2019September 30, 20190

Just playing for the NTDP means you’ve accomplished a lot early in your hockey career. You can also be on that team and not get as much credit as your play deserves. Here are three players who opened my eyes: Brett Berard – 5-9, 152 – RW - In both