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Justin Schultz: Set for Free Agency

Justin Schultz, the Anaheim Ducks 2nd round draft pick (43rd overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry draft is now officially a Free Agent, able to receive contract offers from all 30...
NHL Draft Prospect Profile #67: Brett Kulak

Drafted 105th Overall by the Calgary Flames. We’ve remarked on it before, but it really is amazing how many good defence prospects there are in this year’s draft, and the greatest...
NHL Draft Prospect #63: Dillon Fournier

Selected 48th Overall by the Chicago Blackhawks. Dillon Fournier is a veteran of the draft game. The Montreal native was the first overall pick in the 2010 QMJHL draft, taken by...
NHL Draft Prospect Profile #57: Adam Pelech

Drafted 65th Overall by the New York Islanders. Adam Pelech opened the year on a high note. The defenceman played for Team Canada at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka tournament. Originally starting...
NHL Draft Prospect Profile #53: Trevor Carrick

Drafted 115th Overall by the Carolina Hurricanes. Trevor Carrick graduated from the OJHL to play in the OHL for the Mississauga St. Mike’s Majors this year. As a rookie he needed...
NHL Draft Prospect Profile #36: Damon Severson

Drafted 60th overall by the New Jersey Devils. For those who have been following our prospect profiles, it is clear that this year’s draft is just full of defence prospects. It...
NHL Draft Prospect Profile #34: Dalton Thrower

Drafted 51st Overall by the Montreal Canadiens. Dalton Thrower has really come out of nowhere this season and shot up draft boards by showing great progression in all aspects of his...
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NHL Draft Prospect Profile #29: Michael Matheson

Drafted 23rd Overall by the Florida Panthers. Michael Matheson has taken an interesting route to the NHL. The Pointe-Claire native was originally projected to be the first overall selection in the...
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NHL Draft Prospect Profile #21: Slater Koekkoek

Drafted Number 10 Overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Our #21 rated prospect, Slater Koekkoek is a perfect example of the two big themes of this year’s draft class. Koekkoek is...
NHL Draft Prospect Profile #18: Matt Finn

Drafted 35th overall by The Toronto Maple Leafs. Matt Finn is one of the most improved players in the OHL this season. This two-way defender with the Guelph Storm has really...
NHL Draft Prospect Profile #17: Derrick Pouliot

Drafted #8 Overall by Pittsburgh Penguins As we continue through our draft profiles, a clear trend showing that the 2012 is absolutely loaded with good young defence prospects has emerged. This...
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NHL Draft Prospect Profile #3: Ryan Murray

Edit Drafted Number 2 overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Today we profile the best defenceman in this draft class and the Number 3 overall prospect, Ryan Murray of the WHL’s Everett...