Maturation Process of No. 1 Picks Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - February 24, 2024March 4, 20240 “With the first pick in the draft, Team X selects…” At the start of nearly every NHL Entry Draft, you hear some variation of the aforementioned phrase from League Commissioner, Gary Bettman. On Saturday afternoon, when the Devils hosted the Canadiens for a matinee game at Prudential Center, three players who had
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
How Owen Power and Jake Sanderson Lead Their Teams in Different Ways Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 26, 2021December 26, 20210 This article was inspired by a tweet from Shawn Simpson. This is the kind of excitement that the 2022 World Junior Championship is bringing, and it’s early. https://twitter.com/TSNSimmer/status/1475279011710480386 Having seen both players and how they interact with their teams. Here’s what I have to say about this. First off, hat trick aside, 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.
2021 NHL Draft – – My Top 32 – – Version 2.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 22, 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.
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
Future Stars USHL Edition Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 30, 2018September 30, 20180 Here are some younger players to watch: Danil Gushchin – 5-9, 161 – Muskegon - He’s a 2002 birthdate. This Russian has speed, feistiness on defense, enough to play the PK. He had a goal and an assist in one period but has been solid every time I’ve seen him. Sean Farrell
