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2003 Draft Center Archives
06-29-2003 - Thrashers draft review
Review of the nine players selected by the Atlanta Thrashers, as well as comments from General Manager Don Waddell.
06-27-2003 - Slovakia draft review, part II
Review of the Slovakian players picked in Nashville, as well as those not picked, and trades involving Slovaks.
06-27-2003 - Penguins draft review, part II
Player by player review of the Penguins 2003 draft picks.
06-27-2003 - Flyers top pick Carter exudes quiet confidence
Jeff Carter, the Philadelphia Flyers top pick in the 2003 Entry Draft, is not phased by the enormous pressure that comes with being selected so high, especially in Cup-starved Philadelphia.
06-27-2003 - Predators draft review
Review of the 11 prospects picked by the host team for the 2003 Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators.
06-26-2003 - Senators draft review
An analysis of who the Ottawa Senators snagged in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Provides info on the type of player they are and the type they could be.
06-25-2003 - Red Wings draft review
Review and stats for the eight Red Wings draft picks of 2003.
06-25-2003 - Slovakia draft review by player
Player by player review of the Slovakian prospects selected in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
06-25-2003 - Penguins draft recap
Recap, statistics and brief description of the ten Penguins draft picks of 2003.
06-25-2003 - Canucks draft review
Summary of the 10 picks by Vancouver in the 2003 entry draft.
06-25-2003 - Flames draft review
Review of the nine picks by the Calgary Flames in the 2003 entry draft.
06-23-2003 - Hockey's Future 2003 NHL Draft Center
This NHL Draft we will be using our front page to launch all the articles and features this week for the upcoming draft. We want our readership to have direct access to the content and information as quickly as possible.
06-23-2003 - NCAA draft breakdown
Breakdown of how the NCAA was represented in the selections at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Grades for each NHL team.
06-23-2003 - Ducks 2003 draft review
Summary of the nine selections in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, with reaction from Ryan Getzlaf on being taken by the team.
06-23-2003 - Stars 2003 draft review
Review of the 11 picks in the 2003 draft by the Dallas Stars.
06-23-2003 - Canadiens 2003 draft review
Summary of the 11 drafts picks by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003 Entry Draft.
06-22-2003 - Penguins Pick Puckstopper
After Florida Panthers GM Rick Dudley traded away the first overall pick, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected Cape Breton Screaming Eagles netminder Marc-Andre Fleury at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville.
06-22-2003 - Flyers 2003 NHL entry draft review
Top-to-bottom coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers eleven selections at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville.
06-22-2003 - Blackhawks draft review
The Hawks selected two goalies two forwards,and five defensemen in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
06-21-2003 - Final Stats For NA CSB Ranked Players
Paul provides his final report on the stats of all NA Skaters & Goalies ranked by the CSB. He even provides stats for the players formerly ranked by CSB and even some stats for players not ranked by the CSB.
06-19-2003 - Maple Leafs: At the Draft
List of Leafs picks in 2003, who they might target, and interesting facts about Leafs drafting history.
06-19-2003 - Oilers: Pre-Draft Q&A with Scott Howson
Oilers Assistant GM Scott Howson answers questions about the upcoming draft as well as prospects already in the system.
06-19-2003 - Bruins: Look back on the 2002 Entry Draft
Reviews and grades of Bruin draft picks last year and a team scouting grade.
06-19-2003 - QMJHL: Profile of Patrice Bergeron
Profile of Bathurst Titan forward Patrice Bergeron.
06-19-2003 - NCAA: NHL Teams Find Success with College Players
Several NHL teams have relied heavily on the NCAA as a source for players. This trend will likely continue in the 2003 draft.
06-19-2003 - The Best Player Available Draft Strategy
An examination of the competing theories of drafting: drafting for need and for the best player available. Article uses the Ottawa Senators as an example.
06-19-2003 - Slovakia: Draft Preview
Profiles of Slovak players who might be drafted, including overagers.
06-19-2003 - Predators: Retrospective on the 1998 draft
A look back on the Nashville Predators first NHL Entry Draft.
06-19-2003 - Canadiens: Draft History under Savard
A look at the players GM Andre Savard has drafted for the Canadiens and how they are turning out so far. List of picks for 2003.
06-18-2003 - Penguins: Draft Trends
Summary of where players have come from over the last five years, as well as an outlook on 2003.
06-18-2003 - Blue Jackets: Draft Retrospective
A review of some of the good and bad selections by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
06-17-2003 - Blackhawks: Predictions of 2003 Selections
Bill Placzek's yearly predictions on who the Blackhawks will pick in every round of the Entry Draft given current slots.
06-17-2003 - Senators: Draft History and Trends
A summary of where the Senators have been strong in the draft, as well as a look at who the new faces are on the drafting team.
06-17-2003 - Flames: Draft History and Trends
A year by year look at how the Flames have drafted, with a unified trend, and possibilities for 2003.
06-17-2003 - Canucks: Draft History and Outcomes
A look at the Canucks top picks since 1987 and how those picks have turned out.
06-16-2003 - Swedish 2003 Prospects Top 20 Ranking
Top 20 prospects eligible for the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
06-16-2003 - Czech 2003 Prospects: Martin Heinisch
One of the lesser known Czech 2003 eligible prospects, forward Martin Heinisch is a possible late-round pick.
06-16-2003 - Swedish 2003 Prospects: Ola Svanberg
Profile of Swedish prospect Ola Svanberg.
06-16-2003 - Swedish 2003 Prospects: Tobias Enstrom
Profile of Swedish defensive prospect Tobias Enstrom.
06-16-2003 - Czech 2003 Prospects: Jiri Drtina
The first overall pick of the 2002 CHL Import Draft, defenseman Jiri Drtina slipped from being a possible first rounder in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft to not being ranked by Central Scouting due to a poor season in the OHL.
06-16-2003 - Swedish 2003 Prospects: Dragan Umicevic
Profile of Swedish wing prospect Dragan Umicevic.
06-16-2003 - Swedish 2003 Prospects: Mattias Karlsson
Profile of Swedish defensive prospect Mattias Karlsson.
06-16-2003 - Czech 2003 Prospects: Matej Trojovsky
Profile on one of the toughest European players in the CHL, Regina Pats' Matej Trojovsky.
06-16-2003 - WHL: Prince George Draft Eligibles
Profiles of Dustin Byfuglien and Tyrell Moulton.
06-16-2003 - QMJHL: Alexandre Picard
Profile of defenseman Alexandre Picard.
06-16-2003 - Devils: Picks and Possibilities
Possibilities of who the Devils may target with their top picks.
06-16-2003 - Capitals: Draft Possibilities
A look at some potential routes the Capitals may take with the upcoming draft.
06-14-2003 - Swedish 2003 Prospects: Linus Videll
Profile of Swedish prospect Linus Videll.
06-14-2003 - Swedish 2003 Prospects: Misha Joukov
Profile of Swedish forward prospect Misha Joukov.
06-11-2003 - Swedish 2003 Prospects: Andreas Valdix
Profile of Swedish prospect Andreas Valdix.
05-13-2003 - WHL: 2003 Lethbridge Prospects
Four Hurricane players were ranked in the CSB mid season set and all look to be drafted in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
04-28-2003 - Czech 2003 prospects: Martin Foldyna
One of the lesser known prospects, Martin Foldyna, is one of the toughest Czech players eligible for the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. This article details his history and accomplishments so far.
03-11-2003 - Czech 2003 prospects: Patrik Valcak
Virtually unknown even in the previous season, Czech forward Patrik Valcak has earned a reputation of one of the better Czech prospects eligible for the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in rapid time.
02-18-2003 - Q&A With Erie Otters' Rob Hisey
Following a season that featured an appearance in the Memorial Cup tournament, the Erie Otters found themselves in somewhat unfamiliar territory to start the 2003-03 campaign. Otters’ coach Dave MacQueen and his charges were staring at a sub-.500 record in early November, with the team unable to rekindle the fire.
12-19-2002 - Czech 2003 prospects: Josef Hrabal
Ranked 6th among Czech skaters by the CSB Preliminary Ranking, Josef Hrabal is one of the best 1985 born defensemen playing in the Czech Republic.
11-06-2002 - Czech 2003 Prospects: Jakub Cech
Havirov seniors goaltender Jakub Cech is the top Czech goaltending prospect for the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Already a holder of one senior Extraleague record, Jakub Cech brings lots of talent to the draft pool.
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