Right Wing6’1/194RightMora IK/HockeyAllsvenskan Related: TiJ Iginla Michael Brandsegg Nygard was fantastic for Norway at the U20 World Juniors, recording 3 goals and 5 points in 5 games, and was their best player in the tournament. A three-zone competitive player who is good with the puck and equally as good at chasing it down. Above all,Continue reading “MICHAEL BRANDSEGG-NYGARD”
Category Archives: 2024 NHL Draft
ZAYNE PARAKH
Defenseman6’0/170RightSaginaw Spirit/OHL Related: Zeev Buium An electric offensive defenseman, Parekh scored a record-setting 21 goals for a 16-year-old OHL blue-liner last season. He’s followed it up with 40 points in 27 games, making for the highest scoring rate by a draft-eligible defenseman in the league since Ryan Ellis in 2008-09. His offensive game is soContinue reading “ZAYNE PARAKH”
ZEEV BUIUM
Defense5’11/165LeftUniversity of Denver/NCAA Related: Tij Iginla Zeev Buium, a native of San Diego, has blown away expectations as a freshman at the University of Denver. With 25 points and a plus-13 in 18 games, he’s been the best defenseman on a top-five-ranked Pioneers team, vaulting himself into the conversation as a potential top-10 pick. BuiumContinue reading “ZEEV BUIUM”
TIJ IGINLA
Center/Left Wing6’0/186LeftKelowna Rockets/WHL Next: Trevor Connelly Tij Iginla is the Son of former Calgary Flames Legend Jarome Iginla, and he has a serious chance at following in his father’s footsteps, in terms of being a goal-scoring Winger. Tij doesn’t have the physicality and toughness that his dad became known for, but he does possess allContinue reading “TIJ IGINLA”
RISERS AND FALLERS AFTER U20 2024 WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2024 U20 World Junior Champions have come and gone, and in the end Team USA, who was the favorite at the beginning of the tournament took home the gold with Sweden winning Silver and Czechia won Bronze. To everyone’s surprise Canada, who entered the tournament as two-time defending champions didn’t even qualify for theContinue reading “RISERS AND FALLERS AFTER U20 2024 WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS”
TREVOR CONNELLY
Center6’1/161LeftTri-City Storm/USHL Related: Ryder Ritchie Trevor Connelly is a terrific Skater who probably has more skill than most other USA prospects and had a productive Hliknka-Gretzky tourney, where he was dangerous on every touch. Connelly is one of the most skilled forwards in the draft. His blend of puck handling, skating, and ability in transitionContinue reading “TREVOR CONNELLY”
CARTER YAKEMCHUK
Defense6’2/194RightCalgary Hitmen/WHL Related: Adam Jiricek Carter Yakemchuk had a tremendous season with the Calgary Hitmen in the WHL, putting up 19 goals and 47 points in 67 games. While he was mostly unnoticeable at U18 Worlds for Canada, that was mostly due to his usage and role on the team. While his game in theContinue reading “CARTER YAKEMCHUK”
ADAM JIRICEK
Defense6’1/152RightHC Plzen/Czechia Related: Anton Silayev The younger brother of Columbus’ No. 6 pick David Jiricek is a very good prospect in his own right who got games at the top Czech level this season. He’s not as big or physical as his brother, but he’s a better skater. Adam has good four-way mobility, an activeContinue reading “ADAM JIRICEK”
ANTON SILAYEV
Defense6’7/207LeftTorpedo Nizhny Novgorod/KHL Related: Artyom Levshunov Russian scouts are very excited about the hulking 6’7 Defenseman’s toolkit, which includes size (obviously), solid skating, and good heads-up decision-making. Silayev could be a top-five pick when all things are said and done. Although his point production isn’t anything to brag about, having only put up 10 pointsContinue reading “ANTON SILAYEV”
RYDER RITCHIE
Right Wing6’0/174RightPrince Albert Raiders/WHL Related: Cayden Lindstrom Last year’s OHL Rookie of the Year, Ryder Ritchie of the Prince Albert Raiders, has grown a few more inches to almost six foot and this should aid him as he played bigger than he was last year. Ryder Ritchie tallied 20 goals and 55 points in 61Continue reading “RYDER RITCHIE”
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