Top 2015 NHL Draft picks with fantasy value - BlueJackets.com Rookies can make a major impact on fantasy teams and can lead to long-term success in dynasty and keeper leagues. Seven players from the 2014 NHL Draft class played in at least one regular-season game in 2013-14. That group was made up of defensemen Aaron Ekblad (Florida Panthers) and Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers), and forwards David … [Read more...]
Notre Dame teammates and NHL draft picks have solid Chicago connections – Chicago Tribune
Notre Dame teammates and NHL draft picks have solid Chicago connections - Chicago Tribune Christian Fischer and Dennis Gilbert have become fast friends the last few weeks. Both draft prospects are attending Notre Dame and live in rooms across from each other in Siegfried Hall, and both skipped out on summer classes Friday to come to the BB&T Center to hear their names called during the … [Read more...]
2015 NHL Draft: Andong Song, Jeremy Bracco lead notable Day 2 picks – CBSSports.com
2015 NHL Draft: Andong Song, Jeremy Bracco lead notable Day 2 picks - CBSSports.com Andong Song and the Islanders made history at the NHL Draft. (Getty Images) SUNRISE, Fla. -- Day 2 of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft was more about trades than picks, but the second round was loaded with intriguing prospects, which is what helped trigger some of the significant movement we saw early. (You can catch up … [Read more...]
Bruins' draft picks do little to help in upcoming season – Boston Globe
Bruins' draft picks do little to help in upcoming season - Boston Globe Comments Print Jim Mone/Associated Press Martin Jones, acquired from the Kings, could be Tuukka Rask’s No. 2 — or be traded for a forward or defenseman. SUNRISE, Fla. — After ordinary drafts, the Bruins return to Boston with surplus jerseys and hats. They are insurance for those years when things go cuckoo. This was … [Read more...]
2015 NHL Draft day two live blog: Trades, rumors and picks – CBSSports.com
2015 NHL Draft day two live blog: Trades, rumors and picks - CBSSports.com Connor McDavid was the top pick in the first round on Friday night. (USATSI) This will be your home for Eye on Hockey's 2015 NHL Entry Draft day live blog, following all of the action from Saturday in Sunrise, Fla. We will be discussing all of the trades, rumors, and notable draft picks from around the league. 12:40 p.m. … [Read more...]
Canucks deal Lack to Hurricanes for draft picks – Sportsnet.ca
Canucks deal Lack to Hurricanes for draft picks - Sportsnet.ca Chris Johnston June 27, 2015, 8:45 AM Chris Johnston June 27, 2015, 8:45 AM SUNRISE, Fla. – Eddie Lack is on his way to Carolina as part of a shakeup in the Hurricanes crease. The Vancouver Canucks are sending the 27-year-old goaltender to the Hurricanes in exchange for a third-round pick in Saturday’s draft and a … [Read more...]
Bruins trade Dougie Hamilton to Flames for draft picks – CBSSports.com
Bruins trade Dougie Hamilton to Flames for draft picks - CBSSports.com Dougie Hamilton is now a member of the Calgary Flames. (USATSI) When the Boston Bruins traded Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs back in 2009 for a pair first round draft picks and later used them to select Tyler Seguin and Dougie Hamilton, it was expected those two players would be the cornerstones of their organization … [Read more...]
Mock Draft: Mike Zeisberger gives you his picks – Toronto Sun
Mock Draft: Mike Zeisberger gives you his picks - Toronto Sun MIKE ZEISBERGER'S 2015 FIRST ROUND NHL MOCK DRAFT 1, Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid, C, Erie (OHL) A generational player who quickly could become the face of the league. 2. Buffalo Sabres Jack Eichel, C, Boston University (NCAA) In almost any other season, he'd be the overwhelming No. 1 pick. 3. Arizona Coyotes Dylan Strome, C, Erie … [Read more...]
NHL Draft: McDavid, Eichel certain to be top picks – Toronto Sun
NHL Draft: McDavid, Eichel certain to be top picks - Toronto Sun Heading into the NHL Draft, which takes place June 26-27, we know the following to be truths: The sun will rise in the east, death and taxes are certain and Connor McDavid will be drafted by the Edmonton Oilers with the first overall pick. Players with McDavid's skills come around once in a generation. He has been compared to Wayne … [Read more...]
Junior hockey team Atlanta Capitals make first draft picks for fall season – Reporter Newspapers
Junior hockey team Atlanta Capitals make first draft picks for fall season - Reporter Newspapers Sandy Springs now has its own hockey team. The Atlanta Capitals of the North American Tier III Hockey League plan to play their upcoming season at the Center Ice Arena on Roswell Road. On July 17, team owner Don Stone, Coach Anthony Bohn and assistant coaches Vinny Bohn and Ryan Terrana gathered at … [Read more...]