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07-11-2009 - Rangers 2009 draft review
The Rangers selected seven players in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
06-27-2009 - OHL well represented at 2009 NHL Draft
Forty-five OHL players were chosen at the 2009 NHL Draft.
06-26-2009 - Swedes have draft class of a lifetime for 2009
The first round could see around six Swedes drafted.
06-26-2009 - First day of NHL Draft doesn't match hype
Although a few trades were completed on Day One, there were few surprises in the draft selections.
06-25-2009 - 2009 prospects: Eric Gelinas
2009 draft-eligible prospect Eric Gelinas endured a tumultuous year in 2008-09.
06-24-2009 - 2009 prospects: Simon Despres
A defenseman for the Saint John Sea Dogs, Simon Despres is one of the top 2009 draft eligible prospects from the QMJHL.
06-24-2009 - 2009 prospects: Simon Bertilsson
In another draft year, when Sweden wasn't so loaded, more draft pundits might be talking about Simon Bertilsson.
06-24-2009 - 2009 prospects: Corban Knight
A year ago at this time, Knight was coming off his first midget AAA season and a playoff run with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Okotoks Oilers.
06-24-2009 - Top 8 Switzerland prospects for 2009
Reto Schappi leads a weak crop out of Switzerland for 2009.
06-24-2009 - 2009 prospects: David Gilbert
Just finishing his first full season in the QMJHL, 2009 draft-eligible David Gilbert is set to make the lives of opposing goaltenders miserable.
06-23-2009 - College commitments of 2009-eligibles
A listing of the college programs that 2009-eligible prospects have committed to.
06-23-2009 - Top 4 Belarus prospects for 2009
It's not a strong draft crop out of Belarus this year.
06-23-2009 - Top 11 Minnesota High School prospects for 2009
2009 Mr. Hockey Award recipient Nick Leddy leads this year’s group of NHL draft-eligible players.
06-22-2009 - Penguins 2009 draft preview
The Penguins hold the last pick in the first round of the 2009 draft, the spot for the Stanley Cup champions.
06-22-2009 - Red Wings 2009 draft preview
The Red Wings currently have possession of the 29th overall pick.
06-22-2009 - Predators 2009 draft preview
The Predators hold the No. 11 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-21-2009 - Hurricanes 2009 draft preview
The Hurricanes hold the No. 27 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-21-2009 - Blackhawks 2009 draft preview
The Blackhawks hold the No. 28 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-20-2009 - Devils 2009 draft preview
The Devils have eight selections in total for the upcoming 2009 NHL Draft from Montreal, including the 23rd overall selection in the first round.
06-20-2009 - Capitals 2009 draft preview
The Capitals hold the No. 24 pick in the draft.
06-20-2009 - Bruins 2009 draft preview
The Bruins hold the No. 25 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-20-2009 - Sharks 2009 draft preview
The Sharks do not have a first-round pick in the 2009 draft.
06-19-2009 - Hockey's Future 2009 annual Staff Mock Draft
A mock draft of how the Hockey's Future writers believe the 2009 NHL draft will play out. A once-a-year tradition.
06-19-2009 - Flames 2009 draft preview
The Calgary Flames hold the No. 20 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-19-2009 - Canucks 2009 draft preview
The Vancouver Canucks hold the No. 22 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-18-2009 - Rangers 2009 draft preview
The Rangers are expected to select a forward with the 19th overall pick in the 2009 draft.
06-18-2009 - Lightning 2009 draft preview
The Lightning hold the No. 2 pick in the draft.
06-18-2009 - Oilers 2009 draft preview
The Oilers hold the No. 10 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-18-2009 - Flyers 2009 draft preview
The Flyers hold the No. 21 overall pick.
06-17-2009 - Blues 2009 draft preview
The St. Louis Blues hold the No. 17 overall pick in the 2009 draft.
06-17-2009 - Canadiens 2009 draft preview
The Montreal Canadiens hold the No. 18 spot in the draft.
06-17-2009 - Coyotes 2009 draft preview
The Coyotes hold the No. 6 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-17-2009 - Maple Leafs 2009 draft preview
The Maple Leafs hold the No. 7 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-16-2009 - Senators 2009 draft preview
The Ottawa Senators hold the No. 9 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-16-2009 - Ducks 2009 draft preview
The Anaheim Ducks hold the No. 15 overall spot.
06-16-2009 - Blue Jackets 2009 draft preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets hold the No. 16 pick in the 2009 draft.
06-15-2009 - Avalanche 2009 draft preview
The Colorado Avalanche currently hold the No. 3 pick.
06-15-2009 - Sabres 2009 draft preview
The Buffalo Sabres hold the No. 13 spot in the draft.
06-14-2009 - Stars 2009 draft preview
The Dallas Stars hold the eighth overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
06-14-2009 - Wild 2009 draft preview
The Wild hold the No. 12 pick in the draft.
06-14-2009 - Panthers 2009 draft preview
The Panthers hold the No. 14 overall pick in the draft.
06-13-2009 - Top 25 QMJHL prospects for 2009
The 2009 draft class from the QMJHL features plenty of defensemen.
06-13-2009 - Top 25 OHL prospects for 2009
John Tavares hopes to be the third straight OHLer taken first overall in the NHL entry draft, following in the footsteps of Steven Stamkos and fellow former London Knight Pat Kane.
06-13-2009 - Kings 2009 draft preview
Expect heavy trading from the LA Kings.
06-13-2009 - Top 25 WHL prospects for 2009
Defenseman Jared Cowen tops the list of WHL-eligibles.
06-13-2009 - Islanders 2009 draft preview
The New York Islanders hold the No. 1 overall pick.
06-12-2009 - Top 6 Germany prospects for 2009 draft
Daniel Weiss is the best player coming out of Germany this draft year.
06-12-2009 - Top 10 NCAA prospects for the 2009 draft
Jordan Schroeder is the prize in the NCAA this year.
06-11-2009 - Top 10 Russia prospects for 2009
There likely won't be more Russians taken in 2009 than 2008.
06-01-2009 - 2009 NHL Draft Combine recap
One hundred and four of the NHL's top prospects attended the 2009 NHL Combine in Toronto last week.
05-25-2009 - 2009 prospects: Toni Rajala
Toni Rajala is one of the biggest wildcards heading into the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
05-18-2009 - ISS Top 30 2009 prospects, May
John Tavares remains atop ISS's May rankings for the 2009 draft.
05-18-2009 - 2009 prospects: Ryan Ellis
Defender Ryan Ellis looks to overcome size bias in the upcoming draft.
05-17-2009 - 2009 prospects: Tim Erixon
Tim Erixon, son of Jan Erixon, is a defenseman likely to go in the first round.
05-07-2009 - 2009 prospects: Collin Bowman
Collin Bowman, brother of Drayson, is a defenseman out of the Kelowna Rockets.
05-04-2009 - 2009 prospects: Danny Mattson
Mattson was one of Minnesota high school hockey's most electrifying players this season.
05-03-2009 - 2009 prospects: Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson gradually rose up the draft rankings this year as his play got better and better.
04-30-2009 - 2009 prospects: Olivier Roy
A young goaltender with a bright future, Olivier Roy finished his second year as Cape Breton's starting net minder and is now preparing for the draft.
04-30-2009 - 2009 prospects: Erik Haula
Erik Haula's skill set and story are intriguing.
04-27-2009 - Team Russia U18 World Championships review
Despite icing a roster that didn't blow anyone away, Team Russia finished the U18 World Championships with a silver medal.
04-26-2009 - 2009 prospects: Robin Lehner
Robin Lehner is the top-rated goaltender in Sweden for the 2009 draft.
04-25-2009 - 2009 prospects: Adam Polasek
Defenseman Adam Polasek improved his draft stock at the U18 World Championships.
04-25-2009 - 2009 prospects: John Henrion
John Henrion is an energy player out of the USNTDP, headed to UNH in the fall.
04-22-2009 - ISS Top 30 2009 prospects, April
John Tavares holds onto the top slot in ISS's April ranking.
04-21-2009 - 2009 prospects: John Tavares
John Tavares has held a top rank for the 2009 draft all year long.
04-15-2009 - Zador shining at the right time
Team Canada's goalie is leading the pack at the 2009 IIHF u18 World Championships
04-14-2009 - Islanders hold onto top selection
John Tavares could be the prize for the Islanders as they hold onto the top selection in the 2009 NHL Draft
04-06-2009 - 2009 prospects: Philip Samuelsson
Hockey's Future chatted with the Chicago Steel and Team USA blueliner.
04-06-2009 - 2009 prospects: Peter Holland
Holland, ranked 11th by ISS in their most recently released ratings, led the club to a surprise sixth-place finish in the OHL's Western Conference.
03-25-2009 - 2009 prospects: Jared Cowen
Jared Cowen is in rehab after surgery as he prepares for the 2009 draft.
03-23-2009 - 2009 prospects: Ryan Bourque
One of the hardest workers on the NTDP's Under-18 squad, Ryan Bourque is ready to blaze a trial of his own.
03-18-2009 - 2009 prospects: Marcus Foligno
Marcus Foligno has a trifecta of attributes – size, skill and pedigree – that all NHL teams value in a draft prospect.
03-16-2009 - ISS Top 30 2009 prospects, March
The latest update from ISS, including risers and fallers.
03-15-2009 - 2009 prospects: Alex Hutchings
Alex Hutchings' speed is a big reason he is projected highly in the upcoming 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
03-12-2009 - 2009 prospects: Landon Ferraro
Landon is the son of former NHLer Ray Ferraro, but they're not the same type of player.
03-09-2009 - 2009 Prospects: Ryan Howse
Forward Ryan Howse of the WHL's Chilliwack Bruins is a scoring prospect in the 2009 Draft
02-19-2009 - 2009 prospects: Q&A with Taylor Beck
Taylor Beck projects as a power forward in the NHL.
02-17-2009 - ISS Top 30 2009 prospects, February
The February installment of the Top 30 by ISS.
02-11-2009 - 2009 prospects: Ryan O'Reilly
Q&A with Erie Otters center Ryan O'Reilly.
02-06-2009 - 2009 prospects: Nick Leddy
Nick Leddy is a defenseman for Eden Prairie High School.
02-05-2009 - 2009 prospects: Q&A with Calvin de Haan
Calvin de Haan was late coming to the OHL, but now that he's there he's making a big splash in his draft year.
01-22-2009 - ISS Top 30 2009 prospects, January
John Tavares takes over as the top prospect in the ISS rankings.
01-17-2009 - 2009 prospects: Nikolai Suslo
Nikolai Suslo from Gomel, Belarus is the No. 46 European skater on the Central Scouting mid-terms.
01-16-2009 - OHL Top 10 Prospects for the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
While a repeat of last year's record-setting haul may be a little much too expect, at least a few players have set themselves up nicely for the 2009 NHL draft.
01-15-2009 - Eakin makes his case in Team Orr win
Draft prospect Cody Eakin should get more attention for his part in Team Orr's 6-1 victory
01-14-2009 - Top Prospect Game not just another showcase
The coaches and players in the CHL Top Prospect Game know its importance
01-11-2009 - Finnish WJC trio may be taken high in 2009
The 2009 WJC allowed a trio of highly-regarded Finnish draft-eligible prospects to showcase their abilities on the international stage before potential future employers.
01-10-2009 - Top 10 Russians for the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
As usual, Russia will present a fair amount of talent at the next draft, but with the international transfer agreement still not settled, we might see a further reduction of the players drafted coming from this country.
12-28-2008 - Top 7 NCAA prospects for the 2009 NHL Draft
The NHL draft class of 2009 coming out of the collegiate ranks this year is not a deep one.
12-28-2008 - Top 10 Minnesota High School League prospects for 2009
This year’s crop of draft eligible players coming out of the Minnesota High School League for the 2009 NHL Draft is an excellent one.
12-26-2008 - Top 10 QMJHL prospects for 2009
After being shut out of the first round in 2008, the QMJHL boasts a handful of players who will be vying for a spot among the first 30 called in 2009.
12-16-2008 - ISS Top 30 2009 prospects, December
Swede Victor Hedman remains atop the ISS list for December.
12-15-2008 - Top 10 WHL prospects for 2009
However, there is plenty of talent available in the WHL in 2009, though it won't likely match the nine first rounders of 2008.
12-09-2008 - 2009 Top Prospects: Evander Kane
Evander Kane is perhaps the top forward in the WHL among 2009 NHL Entry Draft eligible players.
12-07-2008 - 2009 prospects: Jordan Schroeder
Schroeder is expected to go in the first round in the 2009 NHL entry draft.
11-17-2008 - ISS Top 30 2009 prospects, November
Victor Hedman remains atop ISS's rankings.
11-17-2008 - 2009 Prospects: Tyson Barrie
Tyson Barrie is the son of Tampa Bay Lightning co-owner Len Barrie.
11-15-2008 - 2009 Prospects: Scott Glennie
Glennie is a sniper for the Brandon Wheat Kings.
11-11-2008 - 2008 World Junior ‘A’ Challenge review
After a long, hard-fought week of games between teams from five different nations, the United States walked away with the gold medal victory thanks to a dominating performance in the championship game.
11-09-2008 - 2009 Prospects: Seth Helgeson
Helgeson is the highest rated player available from the USHL in advance of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by ISS in their first monthly release of the season
11-03-2008 - 2009 Prospects: Carter Ashton
Carter Ashton hopes to continue an NHL legacy next summer.
11-02-2008 - World Junior A Challenge 2008 preview
As NHL and NCAA scouts flock to Camrose, Alberta for the next nine days, Hockey's Future will be there too with player features and reports from the key international tournament.
11-01-2008 - 2009 Prospects: Dylan Olsen
The world is returning to Camrose Alberta as the 2008 World Junior A Challenge begins on Nov. 2, and one of the players all scouts will be watching is Canada West defenseman Dylan Olsen.
10-21-2008 - 2009 Prospects: Jimmy Bubnick
Bubnick is growing into leadership role for the Kamloops Blazers.
10-15-2008 - ISS Top 30 2009 prospects, October
Victor Hedman tops the ISS Top 30 list for October.
12-29-2007 - 2009 prospects: Victor Hedman
Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman could be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
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