On the day he was drafted, I was encouraged by Matej Blumel but had some concerns: “He’s an interesting pick, but…
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Philip Broberg is listed on the IIHF WJ site as 6.03, 203. He’ll probably play at 215-220 as a mature player,…
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Based on all known indicators, Philip Broberg should play a feature role for Sweden at the World Junior Championships. Tre Kronor…
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In 2011, along with the usual slow boats and relatives, the Edmonton Oilers pursued genuine skill. Almost a decade later, three…
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by LowetideI believe you should wait five years before making the call on a prospect, because they rarely develop in a straight…
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Philip Broberg is a big man, despite also being a teenager. He’s still 18 by the way, turns 19 tomorrow (June…
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Tracking Russian prospects is easier than it was 20 years ago but it’s no picnic. I can tell you Maxim Denezhkin…
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Ilya Konovalov is 21, and has posted two strong KHL seasons to my eye. Save percentages of .930 and .912. He…
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The Edmonton Oilers made news yesterday, signing the team’s top amateur scoring winger (Raphael Lavoie) to a pro contract. Next stop,…
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I chuckled yesterday at an online conversation re: Oilers drafting. Idea being the club cannot draft outside the first round. The…
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