entry draft ’19

On the day he was drafted, I was encouraged by Matej Blumel but had some concerns: “He’s an interesting pick, but …

Philip Broberg is listed on the IIHF WJ site as 6.03, 203. He’ll probably play at 215-220 as a mature player, …

Based on all known indicators, Philip Broberg should play a feature role for Sweden at the World Junior Championships. Tre Kronor …

In 2011, along with the usual slow boats and relatives, the Edmonton Oilers pursued genuine skill. Almost a decade later, three …

I believe you should wait five years before making the call on a prospect, because they rarely develop in a straight …

Philip Broberg is a big man, despite also being a teenager. He’s still 18 by the way, turns 19 tomorrow (June …

Tracking Russian prospects is easier than it was 20 years ago but it’s no picnic. I can tell you Maxim Denezhkin …

Ilya Konovalov is 21, and has posted two strong KHL seasons to my eye. Save percentages of .930 and .912. He …

The Edmonton Oilers made news yesterday, signing the team’s top amateur scoring winger (Raphael Lavoie) to a pro contract. Next stop, …

I chuckled yesterday at an online conversation re: Oilers drafting. Idea being the club cannot draft outside the first round. The …