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01-03-2004 - Q&A with Kevin Doell
University of Denver alum Kevin Doell leads the ECHL rookie scoring race and talks about his season so far.
11-12-2003 - Q&A with rookie Jarret Stoll
Edmonton Oilers rookie Jarret Stoll talks to Hockey's Future during one of Edmonton's longest road trips of the year.
10-24-2003 - Penguins: Q & A with Ryan Stone
Interview with Penguins 2003 draft pick Ryan Stone of the Brandon Wheat Kings.
10-13-2003 - Canadiens: Q & A with Cory Urquhart
Interview with 2003 Montreal Canadiens draft pick, Cory Urquhart.
10-08-2003 - Sharks: Interview with Christian Ehrhoff
Interview with rookie Shark defenseman Christian Ehrhoff, as well as veteran defenseman Kyle McLaren, Ehroff's defensive partner during training camp.
08-10-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Michael Henrich
Former Edmonton Oilers first round selection Michael Henrich talks about redeeming himself and recapturing his status as a premier prospect.
08-03-2003 - HF's Interview with Brendan Bell
An interview with Maple Leaf prospect Brendan Bell.
08-01-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Raffi Torres
One of the Oilers brightest prospects talks about his time on the Island and what lies ahead in Edmonton.
07-29-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Colin McDonald
Edmonton Oilers 2003 second round pick Colin McDonald talks about his current status and his long-term goals in the NHL with Edmonton.
07-23-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Jarret Stoll
Center Jarret Stoll of the Edmonton Oilers answers questions about his game and the upcoming season.
07-18-2003 - Oilers: Q&A with Ty Conklin
Q&A with Oilers goaltender Ty Conklin.
05-27-2003 - Interview with Pittsburgh Prospect Erik Christiansen
Interview with 2002-2003 WHL scoring champ Erik Christiansen, chatting about his season and future plans.
03-27-2003 - Q&A with Thrashers Prospect Colin Stuart
Interview with Thrashers prospect Colin Stuart, a junior at Colorado College, had 13 goals and 10 assists for a career high 23 points this regular season. This total included 4 power play goals, team-leading 4 short handed goals, and two game winning goals.
02-20-2003 - Q & A with Erie Otters Brad Bonello
In the 01-02 season, a draft-eligible player on the Erie Otters roster faced an uphill battle in his bid to be drafted by a NHL team. Forward Scott Dobben (now of the Ste. St. Marie Greyhounds) was overlooked in the Central Scouting Service's...
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.
02-09-2003 - HF's Interview with Ian White
Ian White wasted little time in making a name for himself at the 2003 World Junior Tournament in Halifax. With two power play goals in Canada’s opening game victory against Sweden, White established himself as a fixture on a power play unit that would enjoy a significant amount of success throughout the tournament, and lead the Canadian side to within minutes of Gold.
01-10-2003 - Predators Report: Q&A with Dan Hamhuis
Hockey's Future interviews Nashville's top defensive prospect, Dan Hamhuis...
01-02-2003 - HF's Interview with Kings Prospect David Steckel
There are a few things that come to mind when one thinks of Southwest Florida. Retirees driving slow going nowhere, the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and a surprising lack of urban over-development are some things that come to mind. College Hockey in December in...
12-31-2002 - Sabres Report: Q&A with Marty Magers
An interview with one of Buffalo's goaltending prospects, Marty Magers of the OHL's Owen Sound Attack...
12-09-2002 - HF's Interview with Kyle Wellwood
Kyle Wellwood is that special kind of hockey player who can make fans gasp in amazement and opponents gape dumbfounded at his innate offensive abilities. When you go to a game in Windsor, the question many people ask is not ‘if’ Wellwood will score, but ‘how many times’ will he score.
12-09-2002 - Predators Report: A Chat with Darren Haydar
Hockey's Future interviews the AHL's top rookie scorer, the Milwaukee Admirals' Darren Haydar...
11-15-2002 - HF's Interview with Todd Ford
The Maple Leafs went into the 2002 Entry Draft in Toronto with two solid goaltenders already in their organization. Mikael Tellqvist, the prized Swedish prospect, and Sebastian Centomo, the surprise minor-leaguer of the year, had emerged as two solid candidates to tend the nets in T.O. for years to come. As a result, it was regarded as a surprise to some when the Leafs went out and acquired the Flame’s pick in the 3rd round to select a tall, skinny goalie from Calgary named Todd Ford. But after the way Ford has started this season, no one can second guess the Leafs scouts now. Ford is quickly developing into one of the elite goalies in the Canadian junior ranks, and has the size and agility to become an intimidating NHL backstopper.
11-01-2002 - HF's Interview with Brendan Bell
The Toronto Maple Leafs went to the 2001 Entry Draft in Florida looking for a few good defensemen, and they came away with four of them. Carlo Colaiacovo, Karel Pilar and Jay Harrison have already signed on with the club and are paying dividends at the professional level. The fourth, Ottawa 67s’ Brendan Bell is busy polishing his game at the junior level, captaining an elite team to a hopeful Memorial Cup berth.
10-30-2002 - HF's Interview with Danny Fritsche
Of all the great talent eligible for the 2003 NHL draft, Danny Fritsche might be the wildcard of this upcoming event. Playing in only 17 OHL games last year due to mid-season shoulder surgery (his second surgery, the previous one being on the...
10-29-2002 - HF's Interview with Dustin Brown
Dustin Brown is a rising hockey star. In his third OHL season with the Guelph Storm, Dustin is looking to break through with a dominant year and emerge as one of the scoring leaders in the league...
10-23-2002 - HF's Interview with Matt Stajan
Matt Stajan is typical of the kind of player the Leafs have been drafting recently; strong two-way players with intelligence and character in abundance. Much like fellow Leafs’ prospects Brad Boyes and Alexander Steen, Stajan’s greatest attributes are often cited as coachability and work ethic.
10-09-2002 - HF's Interview with Panthers GM, Rick Dudley
On the eve of the 2002-2003 season, against the backdrop of a Panthers squad that has 13 players at 23 years or younger practicing on the ice and on the opening night roster, Rick Dudley took some time out his busy schedule to sit down with Hockey’s Future to answer a few questions about leadership, new rule changes, and something I like to call, “The Luongo Effect”...
09-25-2002 - Hockey's Future Interview with Chuck Kobasew
Last pre-season, Calgary fans hope they saw a glimpse into the future when prospect Chuck Kobasew scored five goals in exhibition action. Hockey's Future caught up to Kobasew to chat with him heading into his second pre-season with the Flames...
09-07-2002 - Hockey's Future Interview with Jeff Taffe
After the Coyote’s second match of the Hull Rookie Tournament, Hockey’s Future was able to catch up with Phoenix’s prospect and the former Golden Gopher Jeff Taffe...
09-02-2002 - Interview with Thrashers Prospect Brian Sipotz
Miami of Ohio defenseman Brian Sipotz answers a few questions for Hockey's Future.
08-30-2002 - HF's Interview with Nathan Horton
Here is a small interview with Nathan Horton, one of the highest rated prospects for the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Have a look!
08-30-2002 - 2003 prospects: Braydon Coburn
Pre-draft interview with Braydon Coburn, one of the highest rated prospects for the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
08-25-2002 - Interview with Thrashers prospect Jeff Dwyer
Yale defenseman Jeff Dwyer answers a few questions for Hockey's Future.
08-25-2002 - Interview with Thrashers prospect Stephen Baby
Cornell University's Stephen Baby answers a few questions for Hockey's Future.
08-18-2002 - Interview with Thrashers Prospect Jim Slater
Michigan State's Jim Slater answers a few questions for Hockey's Future.
08-11-2002 - Interview with Thrashers Prospect Kurtis Foster
Defenseman Kurtis Foster answered a few questions for HF during last month's prospect camp.
08-01-2002 - Interview with Thrashers prospect Michael Garnett
The first Thrashers goalie to be "homegrown", drafted as an 18-year-old and go on to sign a contract with the organization, Garnett will likely see time in both the AHL and ECHL this year.
07-28-2002 - Interview with Thrashers Prospect Joe DiPenta
Interview with Thrashers defensive prospect Joe DiPenta, picked up mid-year last year from the Philadelphia Flyers.
07-22-2002 - Interview with Thrashers Prospect Garnet Exelby
Exelby is one of the best defensive prospects in the Thrashers system. This interview with Exelby took place during the Thrashers 2002 Prospect Camp last week.
04-01-2002 - HF's interview with Guelph's Daniel Paille
Hockey's Future correspondent Jason Ahrens recently caught up with Daniel Paille, a player who is currently ranked the sixth best skater in the OHL for the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He is a smooth skating forward who plays a bit like Patrick Marleau of the San Jose Sharks, but with a bit more grit in his game. He has excellent balance and has...
04-01-2002 - HF's Interview with Erie Otter's Brian Lee
In their short history, the OHL’s Erie Otters have developed several fine NHL prospects for the pro game. Former Otters stars such as Tim Connolly, Nikita Alexeev and Michael Rupp have had their names called in...
03-28-2002 - HF's Interview with the Sabres Norm Milley
The Buffalo Sabres in recent years have built up solid depth at the right wing position via trades and good drafting. Some of this talent is already on the Buffalo roster, but there are still a couple of good prospects in the pipeline. One of those prospects...
03-23-2002 - A Chat with Adam Munro
No doubt there are many surprise picks in the NHL draft's first round. Need sometimes causes teams to reach a little further than the scouting evaluations indicate to find "the guy." With great size and developing abilities, Adam Munro was a player viewed as a "reach", who is willing to fight the hard fight to make to the NHL....
03-20-2002 - HF Chats With Flyers Draft Pick Jeff Woywitka
I recently had a chance to ask Jeff Woywitka some questions regarding his status with the Flyers and his top ranked junior team among other topics...
01-30-2002 - Ottawa Senators prospect interview: Jason Spezza
Here is an interview with Jason Spezza, second overall pick in last year's NHL Entry Draft. Have a look!
01-30-2002 - Interview with the Flyers Prospect Jeff Woywitka
Recently, the AHL Report was able to catch up for a quick interview with Jeff Woywitka, the Philadelphia Flyers 1st Round pick in last years draft...
01-27-2002 - HF's Interview with Brampton's Adam Henrich
Hockey's Future recently caught up with Adam Henrich of the Brampton Battalion after the team's practice last Saturday. Henrich, an 18-year-old left winger from Thornhill, Ontario, is ranked 12th among North American skaters in the CSS's mid-season...
01-25-2002 - HF's Interview with St. Michael's Major Kevin Klein
Defenseman Kevin Klein is considered to be one of the top OHL prospects for the 2003 NHL draft and I recently had the opportunity to sit down with him and ask him some questions....
01-24-2002 - Interview with Brian Sutherby
Washington Capitals prospect Brian Sutherby was along with Nick Schultz the only player on the Canadian WJC roster with NHL experience. Check out the interview!
01-24-2002 - HF's Q&A With St. Michaels Tim Brent
Toronto center Tim Brent is considered one of the OHL's top young prospects for the 2002 NHL Draft in Toronto. Hockey's Future had the chance recently to sit down with Brent and ask him a few questions....
01-19-2002 - HF chats with an AHL All-Star
HF chats with All-Star Micheal Leighton. Micheal Leighton made his professional debut with the Norfolk Admirals last October and is making a believer out of any naysayers. A sixth round draft choice of the Chicago Blackhawks- this AHL rookie is topping the...
01-15-2002 - HF Interviews Steve Kariya
It's not easy growing up in the shadow of a superstar. Such is the fate of Vancouver Canucks prospect Steve Kariya, younger brother of Anaheim sniper Paul Kariya. Since leaving the University of Maine after the 1998-99 season, Steve Kariya has split his time as a professional with the big club in Vancouver and various minor league clubs, including....
01-13-2002 - Sabres Report: A Conversation with Derek Roy
I had the chance to speak with Derek Roy prior to Kitchener's 1/5 game vs. Erie. This article is a transcript of the conversation with the Buffalo prospect...
01-10-2002 - Hockey's Future QA with Winterhawk's Winger Matt Girling
Matt is a skilled winger that isn't afraid to go to the net and work the walls, taking the hit to make the play. Has an accurate shot and knows how to find open space in the offensive zone to make use of it. Solid two way play and ability to make things happen should open the eyes of NHL scouts. One NHL scout was heard...
01-10-2002 - WJC: Interview with Lars Jonsson
Joeri Loonen and Ivana Paulova spoke to young Swedish defenseman Lars Jonsson who was drafted 7th overall in 2000 by the Boston Bruins after the group game vs Slovakia.
01-09-2002 - WJC: Interview with Tim Ramholt
Tim Ramholt, ZSC Lions, could become a top draft pick for the 2003 draft. HF talked to him during the WJC about the performance of Switzerland, the WJC and his future.
01-07-2002 - WJC: Interview with Raffaele Sannitz
Martin Schwietzke of Eurohockey.net talked to Columbus prospect Raffaele Sannitz about Team Switzerland, the Swiss league and his future.
01-07-2002 - WJC: Interview with Alexander Suglobov
Martin Schwietzke of eurohockey.net talked to Devils' prospect and gold medalist winner Alexander Suglobov.
01-04-2002 - WJC: Interview with Pär Bäcker
The Detroit Red Wings prospect and member of the Swedish U20 team that takes part in this WJC took some time after practice to talk to HF.
01-03-2002 - WJC: Interview with Igor Knyazev
Martin Schwietzke of eurohockey.net interviewed another Russian. This time Carolina Hurricanes' prospect Igor Knyazev took some time to answer some questions....
01-03-2002 - WJC: Interview with Markus Seikola
This Leafs' sleeper pick wasn't listed in the final CSB rankings and he's still a mystery to the most of the Leafs fans. This interview will give some more insight about the player.
01-02-2002 - WJC: Interview with Jared Aulin
The Colorado's 2nd rnd draft pick, 47th overall in 2000 who was part of the trade that saw Blake move to Denver took some time after the game vs Finland to talk to HF editor Joeri Loonen.
01-02-2002 - WJC: Interview with Anton Volchenkov
Martin Schwietzke of eurohockey.net had a little chat with the Ottawa Senators 1st rnd pick in 2000.
01-02-2002 - Interview with Lukas Krajicek
Lukas Krajicek, a Florida Panthers 2001 first round pick, is currently performing for the Czech team at the WJC. The Peterborough Petes defenseman answered some questions after the game against Belarus.
12-29-2001 - Sven Helfenstein interview
The, fairly unknown, New York Rangers draft pick and right winger on the Swiss first WJC line took some time after practice to answer some questions for HF and eurohockey.net
12-29-2001 - Interview with Mikko Koivu
Mikko Koivu, a TPS Turku forward, is one of the brightest prospects in the Minnesota Wild organization. Selected in the first round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Mikko now performs for Finland at the WJC. Here are his answers at my questions, Mikko was kind enough to answer them after the game against Russia.
12-28-2001 - Interview with Beat Forster and Severin Blindenbacher
Both Swiss defensemen were drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes and are active on this year´s World Junior Championships held in the Czech Republic.
12-27-2001 - HF's Interview with the Petes' Eric Staal
Last Friday, the Peterborough Petes came to Ottawa to battle the 67’s.The Petes hit a sour note on the night, running into a hot Ottawa goalie. Losing their second match in as many nights to the 67’s, Peterborough’s week came to a disappointing finish. The Petes’ 17-year old prodigy Eric....
12-27-2001 - AHL Report's Interview with Michael Henrich
Michael Henrich, of the Hamilton Bulldogs, would consider his first year in the AHL a less than stellar rookie campaign. However, this season he has come into his own. Often scouted for his size, that he's been chided for not using, he has impressed his head coach, Claude Julien, this season with his heart. Julien was criticial of Henrich's play last season and relegated him....
12-24-2001 - Merry Christmas with Marco Sturm
Hockey's Future talked to San Jose Sharks and German Nationalteam member Marco Sturm. Read the interview about the Draft 2001, his goals for the future, his contract and so on...
12-21-2001 - Interview with Lubomir Stach
Potential 2004 draftee Lubomir Stach still has a long way to go before he can be satisfied with himself. He is still very young (only 15) but when you see him play he seems very mature. This offensive D-man seems more as forward with his excellent technical skills....
12-18-2001 - Sabres Report: An Interview with Doug Janik
This past summer, the Buffalo Sabres signed defensive prospect Doug Janik to his first pro contract. Janik, a 2nd round pick of the Sabres in ’99, played in the U.S. national program before...
12-16-2001 - Sabres Report: An Interview with Luc Theoret
As the title says, I had the chance to interview Buffalo defensive prospect Luc Theoret following the Amerks 12/14 game vs. Cleveland. Luc signed a contract with Buffalo in ’99, but he is only now getting his....
12-12-2001 - HF Interviews Ryan Hollweg
interview Medicine Hat Tigers' forward Ryan Hollweg a few days after being selected to the USA WJC team. Keep reading to see his thoughts on the upcoming tournament as well as some interesting things you may not have known about.
12-12-2001 - 2004 prospect interview: Vaclav Meidl
2004 prospect Vaclav Meidl kindly answered some questions about his previous hockey career, dreams and future. Check it out! Vaclav Meidl, a darkhorse for the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, is not so well known as his Under-16 teammates...
12-04-2001 - 2003 prospect interview: Petr Vrana
One of the top 2003 Czech prospects, Havirov juniors forward Petr Vrana, talks about his previous hockey career, dreams and other interesting things. Check out!
11-30-2001 - Hockey’s Future Interview: Dick Tarnstrom
After interviewing Raffi Torres and Juraj Kolnik, the Islanders staff still hadn’t thrown me out so I decided to get one more interview in. I had a chance to sit down with soft-spoken, first-year Swedish defender Dick Tarnstrom. Tarnstrom has the distinction of being the...
11-28-2001 - Chat with Raffi Torres
Having some time off for the holidays can leave you with some time to catch up on things. Knowing that I would have some extended time off in New York (I took my family to Long Island to visit the in-laws for Thanksgiving), I decided to contact the Islanders about....
11-28-2001 - Seven Questions with Juraj Kolnik
After finishing my interview with Raffi Torres on November 24th, I had a chance to sit down with the Islanders young sniper Juraj Kolnik. Drafted in the fourth round (101st overall), Kolnik is being brought along slowly by the Islanders. He has seen time on different...
11-15-2001 - 2004 prospect interview: Petr Pohl
Vitkovice midgets right winger Petr Pohl, one of the stars of the Czech Under-16 team and a prospect for the 2004 NHL Entry Draft answered some questions about his previous hockey career, future plans and dreams. Check out!
11-08-2001 - Interview with Craig Button
Ever wonder what the deal is with Kobesaw - how long do the Flames have to sign him? Questions about the flames blueline. A total of seven questions were directed at the Flames GM in a brief interview with Hockeys Futures Flames Editor, Will Charlton. Enjoy - and if you have other questions let me know and I will ask him and report those answers in a couple months.
10-25-2001 - Training Camp Profile with Stephen Weiss
The Florida Panthers were kind enough to share with HF a comprehensive interview with Stephen Weiss that was done during training camp. Read on for more....
10-01-2001 - Interview with Vlastimil Koci
Vlastimil Koci, along with Jaromir Sindel the coach of the Czech Under-16 team, answered some questions about selecting the players for the youngest junior national team and about the 1986 born players in general. Check out!
09-14-2001 - Panthers Training Camp Q&A's
With the Panthers training camp getting the opportunity to move to the National Car Rental Center for the next few days, Panthers coaching....
09-13-2001 - HF talks with Kristian Huselius and Marcus Nilson
Taking a break from their hectic training camp schedule, Hockey’s Future recently had the chance to have a conversation with Panthers sophomore....
09-03-2001 - HF's Interview with Martin Hyun
Hockey's Future German Writer Gerd Hahn talked with a german player of the St. Michael's College Purple Knights (ECAC-2), 22 year old forward Martin Hyun. Check out the complete interview...
07-20-2001 - Hockey's Future goes 1 on 1 with Vaclav Nedorost
One of the top prospects in hockey, Vaclav Nedorost talks with Peter Baptista about what it's like to be part of such a world-class organization, his experiences.....
07-18-2001 - Rodman goes one-on-one with Hockey's Future
The B's 9th round draft choice Marcel Rodman sits down with Peter Baptista of Hockey's Future. Marcel talks about how he found out he was drafted, his plans for the summer and the likelihood of turning pro this season.
07-13-2001 - Jakes goes one-on-one with Hockey's Future
Bruins draft pick Jiri Jakes goes one-on-one with Peter Baptista of Hockey's Future. Jakes reveals he was suprised to slip to the 5th round and also that he would like a contract from the Bruins after this season. He also reveals he'd like to be playing full-time in the NHL in 2003.
06-25-2001 - Hockey's Future Interview with Joey Tetarenko
When Florida rookie Joey Tetarenko decided to get noticed, he did it in a big way. On Panther home-ice versus the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tetarenko put the Panthers on the board with his first NHL career.....
06-15-2001 - Hockey's Future Interview with Lance Ward
Hockey’s Future recently had the opportunity to speak with Lance Ward, who played 30 games as a rookie defenseman for the Florida Panthers last season. Ward was given his opportunity to play against Carolina last year, and he quickly found.....
03-30-2001 - Hockey's Future Interview with Roberto Luongo
In a disappointing season for the Panthers, there has not been too many thing for fans to get excited about, but there has been two constants all season that have brought optimism for next season. The record-breaking season by Pavel Bure, and the exemplary play of Roberto Luongo.....
02-17-2001 - "Live and Learn" HF's interview with Brad Ference
“Live and Learn” could be Brad Ference’s motto. It’s no secret, Brad Ference has had his ups and downs this season. From a broken jaw at the beginning of the season, until this week’s.......
12-22-2000 - Hockey's Future Interview with Serge Payer
Nearing the halfway point of this NHL season, one of the surprises has been the abysmal start of the Florida Panthers. While there are many reasons for this poor outing so far, most notably a startling amount of injuries that have decimated the team and have never given the Panthers a full roster of healthy players.
07-03-2000 - An Interview With Panthers Prospect Kyle Rossiter
For all of you fans who frequently check in with HockeysFuture.com This is a really great time to be a fan. As an offseason special, I got a chance to conduct an interview with Spokane Chiefs defenseman Kyle Rossiter...
09-19-1999 - Sheldon Keefe Interview
I authored an earlier article dealing with the Tampa Bay Lightning's drafting of Sheldon Keefe in this summers draft. In that article I mentioned that there were a few rumors swirling around Sheldon that had affected his draft position...
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