The Hockey News

Prospect Watch: Marko Dano

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:17:00 GMT

The young Slovakian was part of the WJC team to get experience because he's still a year away from being draft eligible. -

Prospect Watch: Nick Bjugstad

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:36:00 GMT

The big American center will be a key cog for his country's team at the WJC and is a big part of Florida's future. -

Prospect Watch: Draft-year injuries

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:55:00 GMT

How much can a player's stock be hurt if he gets injured? It depends on how much homework the team has done. -

Prospect Watch: A.J. Michaelson

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:07:00 GMT

After turning down the US national program, Michaelson opted to commit to his favorite childhood team. -

Prospect Watch: Brett Hargrave

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:26:00 GMT

At only 15, winger Brett Hargrave already stands 6-foot-4. But it's not just his size that's impressive. He speed and skill just as large. -

Prospect Watch: Morgan Rielly

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT

The 2012 NHL draft is full of talented defensemen and Moose Jaw's latest gem is among them. -

Prospect Watch: Curtis Lazar

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:31:00 GMT

After breaking records set by Crosby and Stamkos, Lazar's first full season in the WHL will be something to watch. -

Prospect Watch: Ryan Sproul

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:15:00 GMT

Things are looking up in big way in Sault Ste. Marie thanks in big part to Red Wings prospect Ryan Sproul. -

Prospect Watch: Olli Maatta and Filip Forsberg

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:55:00 GMT

The two best Scandinavian prospects or the 2012 NHL draft are living it up in Los Angeles. -

Prospect Watch: Troy Vance

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:25:00 GMT

The Dallas fifth-rounder was a late addition to the Victoriaville Tigres and his size and raw game makes him an intriguing player. -

Prospect Watch: Ryan Tesink

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:02:00 GMT

The Saint John Sea Dogs were so deep that this draft prospect is a dark horse that will make some NHL team very happy. -

Prospect Watch: Rocco Grimaldi

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:24:00 GMT

A small, shifty scorer, Grimaldi is draft eligible in June and styles his game after a number of NHL players. -

Prospect Watch: Jonathan Parker

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:04:00 GMT

The passed-over Prince Albert Raiders star is shooting for a professional career after a breakout season. -

Prospect Watch: Brayden McNabb

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:15:00 GMT

It's been a Memorial Cup of ups and downs for one of the top Buffalo Sabres prospects. -

Prospect Watch: Joona Kunnas

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:14:00 GMT

Coming to North America to play high school hockey, Joona Kunnas was instantly noticeable and became a USHL draft pick. -

Prospect Watch: Taylor Cammarata

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:45:00 GMT

The Shattuck St-Mary's scoring dynamo has a few options for his future after being selected first overall in the USHL draft. -

Prospect Watch: Michael St. Croix

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMT

The Edmonton Oil King isn't worried about where he sits in the NHL draft rankings, he's just looking forward to the next opportunity. -

Prospect Watch: Max Domi shines at NCAA showcase

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:45:00 GMT

At the recent College Hocey Inc. showcase, Max Domi, son of Tie, had a strong showing, along with a few other players. -

Prospect Watch: Keegan Lowe

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:05:00 GMT

The son of Oilers president of hockey ops Kevin Lowe, Keegan is making his own name in the hockey world. -

Prospect Watch: Aaron Ekblad

Rory Boylen — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:02:00 GMT

The second player granted exceptional status in the OHL is a big, mobile defenseman ready for all the challenges that lay ahead. -

Prospect Watch: Robert Polesello

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:29:00 GMT

This 2012 draft eligible player from the Vaughn Vipers is planning on heading to the USHL next season. -

Prospect Watch: Jamie Oleksiak

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:15:00 GMT

This Northeastern Huskies defenseman is only a freshman, but at 6-foot-7, he's already being compared to Zdeno Chara. -

Prospect Watch: Teemu Pulkkinen

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:33:00 GMT

The Red Wings are known for their ability to find diamonds in the rough and this Finnish star may be their next find. -

Prospect Watch: Jacob Trouba

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:55:00 GMT

A 2012 draft eligible prospect, 17-year-old Trouba is turning heads and earning call-ups to a more senior team. -

Prospect Watch: Nick Bonino

Alan Bass — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:10:00 GMT

The Anaheim Ducks prospect went the NCAA route after being drafted and is now working his way towards regular NHL time. -