2015 NHL Draft Review: Top 10 trio heads large group of NCAA talent Photo: U.S. NTDP forward Jack Roslovic was one of two NCAA-bound players chosen in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft by the Winnipeg Jets (courtesy of Ken McKenna/HF)
The 2015 NHL Draft will go down as the NCAA’s most successful since 2003 while making history in the process. This year marked the first time in the history of the NHL Draft that three current collegians – that is those that played in the NCAA this past season – were taken in the top 10. Read more» 2015-16 NCAA commitments of NHL-drafted players Photo: NHL prospects Kyle Connor (Winnipeg Jets) and Brock Boeser (Vancouver Canucks) are two first round selections from the 2015 NHL Draft who are college-bound in 2015 (courtesy of Ken McKenna/HF)
Below is the list of all players taken in the 2015 NHL Draft whose commitment (verbally or otherwise) has been verified as of July 1st. Unless otherwise indicated, all players will play in the NCAA this fall. This list does not include players that played in the NCAA in 2014-15. Read more» 2015 NHL Draft Preview: White heads golden group from U.S. NTDP Photo: U.S. NTDP forward and 2015 prospect Colin White is one of a few NTDP players that will move on to Boston College in the fall (courtesy of Ken McKenna/HF)
The 2014-15 season was another one in which the U.S. National Team Development Program saw its work culminate in a gold medal at the U18 World Championship, this time around in Zug, Switzerland. Read more» 2015 NHL Draft Preview: Eichel leads bumper crop from the NCAA ranks Photo: Boston University players Jack Eichel (L), A.J. Greer (C), and Brien Diffley (L) could make it a hat trick of selections for the Terriers at the 2015 NHL Draft (all courtesy of Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire)
Following a draft that saw no players chosen directly out of an NCAA program in the first round, the 2015 NHL Draft class from the collegiate ranks could well be one of the strongest classes ever. As many as three NCAA prospects could be chosen in the top 10 of the first round, quite a turnaround from last year’s quiet showing. Read more» NHL Draft Primer: Top ten for 2015 more than just McDavid, Eichel Photo: Erie Otters forward Connor McDavid and Boston University forward Jack Eichel are the top-ranked prospects for the 2015 NHL Draft according to NHL Central Scouting (courtesy of Aaron Bell/OHL Images (L) and Richard T. Gagnon/Getty Images (R))
The cream of the crop won’t have to wait long to hear their names called at the 2015 NHL Draft. Unlike most years, this truly is a deep draft, where numerous talents will be counted on as possible franchise players, and could possibly include every name on this list. Read more» |
