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06-28-2011 - 2011 NHL Draft: Who finished better, worse, or the same
All 30 NHL teams go into the draft to improve the outlook of their franchise. Here is a run down of the teams who most improved their prospect pool as well as those who are worse off or about the same.
06-26-2011 - 2011 NHL Draft: Western Pennsylvania well represented in St. Paul
Four Pittsburgh natives were selected in the first three rounds of the 2011 NHL draft.
06-25-2011 - 2011 NHL Draft: First round dominated by big trades
The first day of the draft saw a great deal of player movement.
06-25-2011 - 2011 NHL Draft: Pair of Miami recruits selected in first round
The Miami University RedHawks emerged as the big winner among NCAA schools in the opening round of the 2011 NHL Draft.
06-25-2011 - 2011 NHL Draft: More wheeling and dealing on day two
The second day of the NHL draft brought no shortage of players chosen from all reaches of the globe, but the top Russian skaters to change hands were both former selections.
06-24-2011 - 2011 NHL Draft: Top 10 draft eligible prospects in Finland
The seven players drafted from Finland in 2010 marked the third time in four years that the total was below double digits.
06-24-2011 - 2011 NHL Draft: More trades and movement expected at draft
This year’s draft may be as much about wheeling and dealing as it is about securing the future with top prospects.
06-22-2011 - Top 10 Russians eligible for the 2011 NHL Draft
Just like every year there is a lot of buzz around Russia's top prospects.
06-22-2011 - 2011 Draft: NCAA commitment list
Every player eligible for the 2011 NHL draft who is committed to the NCAA.
06-22-2011 - 2011 prospects: Nathan Beaulieu showing maturity on and off the ice
Nathan Beaulieu has shown immense physical and personal maturity over the past three seasons.
06-22-2011 - 2011 prospects: Consistency biggest hurdle for Zack Phillips
Forward prospect Zack Phillips saw his draft stock skyrocket over the 2010-11 season.
06-22-2011 - 2011 NHL Draft: Top 10 draft eligible OHL prospects
Gabriel Landeskog is the top draft eligible prospect in the OHL.
06-21-2011 - 2011 prospects: Mario Lucia top Minnesota high school product
One of the top-ranked Minnesota products in the 2011 draft, Lucia is also one of the most highly sought players by NCAA programs.
06-20-2011 - 2011 Draft: Top 10 draft eligible NCAA prospects
The top ranked collegiate prospect for the 2011 NHL draft is Jamie Oleksiak.
06-18-2011 - 2011 Draft: German top draft eligible prospects
The top-ranked German players for the 2011 NHL draft.
06-17-2011 - 2011 prospects: Jonathan Huberdeau vying for top prospect spot in QMJHL
Far from a high profile prospect at the beginning of the 2010-11 season, Jonathan Huberdeau dramatically improved his status in the eyes of the public, the media, and more importantly the scouting community.
06-16-2011 - 2011 Draft: QMJHL top draft eligible prospects
The 2011 crop of draft eligible QMJHL players is a bumper crop of top end talent with as many as seven players having their names mentioned as potential first round candidates.
06-15-2011 - 2011 prospects: Play speaks volumes for quiet Couturier
Sean Couturier has been one of the top-ranked forward prospects all season.
06-14-2011 - Hockey's Future 2011 Staff Mock Draft
First-round draft by the staff at Hockey's Future.
06-10-2011 - 2011 Draft: More changes possibly in store for NHL combine
Ninety-one skaters and nine netminders went through the 2011 NHL Combine in Toronto.
06-03-2011 - 2011 Draft: WHL top draft eligible prospects
Here's a look at our top prospects from the Western Hockey League. Also included are the final rankings from the NHL's Central Scouting, and the player's standing among WHLers on their Final Spring listing.
06-01-2011 - 2011 Prospects: Busy summer ahead for Ryan Tesink
Hockey's Future caught up with Tesink prior to the 2011 Memorial Cup Championship game in Mississauga.
05-21-2011 - 2011 Prospects: Norway’s top hockey brothers opened eyes at the IIHF U-18 WJC
Hockey’s Future catches up with goaltender Steffen Soberg and his brother, forward Markus.
04-28-2011 - Team Russia U18 World Championship review
After the WJC triumph, Team Russia hoped for a repeat in Germany for the U18s.
04-22-2011 - Samu Perhonen focused on U-18 rather than NHL Draft
Top 2011 NHL Draft goaltending prospect Samu Perhonen is focused on helping Finland
04-21-2011 - Ryan Murphy trying not to look past U18 tournament
Hockey's Future caught up with Ryan Murphy at the IIHF U-18 WJC.
04-19-2011 - ISS Top 30, Risers and Fallers, April 2011
For the third month in a row, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the top prospect as ranked by ISS.
04-14-2011 - Team Russia gears up for U18 World Championship
The 2011 Russian lineup boasts a lot of offense and some questions in defense, goaltending, and everything else.
04-14-2011 - Switzerland looking for confirmation at U18 World Championship
Five years after the Swiss got promoted to the Top Division, they are looking to establish themselves in the Top-Six of the World Group.
04-02-2011 - 2011 prospects: Jordan Binnington relishes chance as starter
Binnington, a 17-year-old goalie from Richmond Hill, came into the season expecting to be the backup to Scott Stajcer.
03-15-2011 - ISS Top 30, Risers and Fallers, March 2011
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins remains ISS's top prospect.
02-28-2011 - 2011 prospects: Nick Shore
Hockey's Future interviews Nick Shore, one of the top collegiate prospects going into the 2011 NHL Draft.
02-17-2011 - ISS Top 30, Risers and Fallers, February 2011
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is ISS's top prospect for February.
01-24-2011 - 2011 prospects: Freshman Jamie Oleksiak making huge impact at college level
This season, Northeastern University brought in one of college hockey's most impressive group of freshmen. Among them is defenseman Jamie Oleksiak.
01-22-2011 - 2011 prospects: Dougie Hamilton credits brother for success in hockey and life
Family ties and a mentor who has been there before are combining with Niagara IceDogs' blueliner Dougie Hamilton to form a potent combination that's propelling the big blueliner up the ranking boards in advance of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
01-20-2011 - ISS Top 30, Risers and Fallers, January 2011
Adam Larsson is ISS's top prospect for January.
01-18-2011 - 2011 Draft eligible players will look to impress at CHL Top Prospects Game
The annual Home Hardware CHL Top Prospects game is a veritable buffet of talent for NHL franchises looking to restock their cupboards.
01-04-2011 - 2011 prospects: USHL standout Scott Mayfield looks to lead by example
HF catches up with Scott Mayfield, one of the top ranked USHL prospects going into the 2011 draft.
01-04-2011 - 2011 prospects: Lars Volden looking towards future in North America
Lars Volden made a positive change in his playing situation this season, moving from Norway to Finland, and by doing so has increased his chances of being drafted to the NHL.
01-03-2011 - 2011 prospects: Sven Bartschi adapting smoothly to North American hockey
Switzerland has another potential first-round draft pick this year in Sven Bartschi.
12-27-2010 - Top 10 NHL draft-eligible WHL prospects for 2011
When National Hockey League teams congregate in Minnesota next June for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, they will have done their homework once again across the Western Hockey League.
12-25-2010 - 2011 prospects: Matt Nieto
In recent years, the state of California has seen the number of high-end talent steadily grow and move on to the highest developmental levels. Among the current crop is Boston University freshman Matt Nieto.
12-24-2010 - Top 10 NHL draft-eligible USHL prospects for 2011
In the 2010 NHL draft alone, 20 players were selected, including four in the first round and 10 in the top three rounds.
12-16-2010 - ISS Top 30, Risers and Fallers, December 2010
For the third month in a row, Sean Couturier remains the top ranked prospect by ISS.
12-15-2010 - Top 10 Russian prospects for the 2011 draft
A preliminary look at some of the top Russian prospects eligible for the 2011 NHL draft.
12-03-2010 - 2011 prospects: Stefan Noesen sees stars in his past, present, and future
Forward Stefan Noesen credits Dallas Stars with preparing him for life in the OHL.
11-30-2010 - 2011 prospects: Matt Mahalak aims to combine intellect with military discipline
Goaltender Matt Mahalak hopes to continue the long tradition of goaltending excellence from the Plymouth Whalers.
11-15-2010 - 2011 prospects: Center Mark Scheifele sees OHL as best path to NHL
Barrie Colts center Mark Schiefele forwent his commitment to Cornell University and NCAA eligibility to join the OHL for the 2010-11 season.
11-15-2010 - ISS Top 30, Risers and Fallers, November 2010
Sean Couturier remains the top prospect ranked by ISS.
11-12-2010 - 2011 prospects: Kitchener captain Gabriel Landeskog relishes increased responsib
Kitchener Rangers captain Gabriel Gabriel Landeskog has grown leaps and bounds in his second season of OHL play.
11-05-2010 - 2011 prospects: Ryan Murphy making case as 2011 NHL draft candidate
17-year-old defenseman Ryan Murphy is currently among the scoring leaders in the OHL.
10-30-2010 - 2011 prospects: Carter Sandlak takes added pressure in stride
Carter Sandlak speaks of the advantages and disadvantages of having a father who used to play in the NHL.
10-28-2010 - 2011 prospects: Danish Prospect Reverses Father’s Footsteps
Danish prospect Nicklas Jensen is already starting to turn heads in North America.
10-19-2010 - ISS Top 30, Risers and Fallers, October 2010
Sean Couturier tops October's ISS rankings.
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