NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Andrei Kuzmenko isn’t officially signed just yet, but it’s coming. When July 13th arrives, the Vancouver Canucks will have one extra forward that they won’t consider a prospect. How the Canucks Won Andrei Kuzmenko Kuzmenko has never played in North America. Not only was he undrafted, but he also has never played with any team […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
Notable Finnish team Jokerit Helsinki quits the Russian-based KHL after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jokerit has competed in the KHL since 2014 and previously competed in Finland’s top league (Liiga, 1 Divisioona, SM-Sarja) since 1967. Jokerit Helsinki Quits KHL Over Ukranian Invasion MTV reporting that Finnish ice hockey team Jokerit have quit the Russian-dominated Kontinental […] READ MORE
Warning: This article mentions sexual assault that may be upsetting to readers. Former NHL forward Reid Boucher has pled guilty to the sexual assault of a 12-year-old minor, as reported by the Detroit Free Press’ Darcie Moran and TSN’s Rick Westhead on Saturday. While playing with the United States National Team Development Program in 2011, […] READ MORE
The Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen is headed to the KHL. The Athletic’s Rick Dhaliwal reports the embattled former Canucks forward is joining Spartak Moscow. Terms of the deal are yet to be disclosed. Hearing Jake Virtanen is close to signing with Spartak in KHL — Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) September 7, 2021 Vancouver Canucks Jake […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs had yet another disappointing finish to their NHL season. Despite all that, there’s still something to look forward to in the 2021 NHL Draft. What prospects fit the mould of a future Maple Leaf best? Toronto Maple Leafs Draft Prototypes: Russian Forwards In order to determine what makes a prospect a […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
Ben is a sports fan from just outside Toronto, Canada. In his day job he works as a lawyer. At night he is the COO of Last Word on Sports. Most of his articles are focused on hockey prospects.