2018-19 Calder Trophy Contenders

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A new NHL season brings with it a fresh crop of rookies, and a fresh set off hopes for the futures of nearly every NHL team. Along with helping their teams win, those rookies will also be chasing a prestigious individual award – the NHL’s Calder Trophy.  The following article looks at pre-season favourites and predictions for who […] READ MORE


TSP: Top Buffalo Sabres Prospects

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Welcome to the 2018 Top Shelf Prospects series.  As we go through the Summer of 2018 LWOH will be featuring a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. We will go team by team through the NHL bringing you a look at each Teams Top Prospects. We will be following the order of […] READ MORE


Montreal Canadiens Draft Preview

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It was a disastrous year for Marc Bergevin and the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens finished 4th from last in the entire NHL and the team proved that they have some obvious holes. The Canadiens were the lowest scoring team in the league this season and finished 25th in goals against. The Habs struggled with injuries […] READ MORE


2018 NHL Mock Draft – Lottery Edition

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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 2018 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […] READ MORE



Rasmus Dahlin Scouting Report: 2018 NHL Draft #1

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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 2018 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […] READ MORE


The Ottawa Senators Need Rasmus Dahlin More Than Most

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Things have been tough for the Ottawa Senators this season, to say the least. Less than a year removed from being one win away from making the Stanley Cup Finals, the Senators are now sat third-bottom in the league. They are just two points above the second-bottom Arizona Coyotes and five points above the Buffalo […] READ MORE


2018 NHL Draft February Rankings: Top Five

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Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column looking at Hockey’s Future Stars.  Over the next few days, we will be previewing the 2018 NHL Draft by ranking our top 30 prospects and honourable mentions. With the Junior seasons not just in Canada but throughout the world gearing up for the stretch drive and a […] READ MORE


Canada Wins 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship

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Canada defeated Sweden tonight to claim the 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship. The Canadian team was defined throughout the tournament by their incredible depth. With only Cale Makar as a Top 10 NHL Draft Pick on the team, it was the team’s superior depth that led them to the gold medal. 13th forward Tyler Steenbergen was […] READ MORE


2018 World Junior Championships Pool B: Players To Watch

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The 2018 World Junior Hockey Championships start on Boxing Day in Buffalo, New York. Over the next two days, we will give a short preview of the tournament, looking at the top few players to watch on each of the tournaments squads. Today, a look at Pool B. 2018 World Junior Championships Pool B: Players […] READ MORE