Welcome back to Top Shelf Hockey Prospects. As we go through the Summer of 2016 I will be featuring a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. I will follow the order of the first round of the NHL draft (as if there were no trades). You can find all the articles here. […] READ MORE
Tag: Matt O’Connor
Leinster Rugby Lie In Wait
It’s been something of a baptism of fire for Leo Cullen. Thrust into the head coach role at one of the most feared and respected European sides, at the start of a season where he’d have to deal with both a World Cup and a Six Nations campaign disrupting his preparations, I’m sure he would […] READ MORE
TSP: Ottawa Senators Prospects
Welcome back to Top Shelf Hockey Prospects. As the summer progresses, I will be featuring each NHL team’s top prospects, following the order of the first round of the 2015 NHL draft (as if there were no traded draft picks) —you can find all the articles here. Because we already published an extensive NHL Draft preview, I […] READ MORE
Irish Provinces Pro 12 Weekend Review 24/05/2015
Irish Provinces Pro 12 Weekend Review 24/05/2015: Munster qualified for the Pro 12 final, while Ulster just missed out in the other semifinal. READ MORE
Irish Provinces Review After Week 21 of Pro 12
Week 21 of the Guinness Pro 12 saw a classic derby game between Ulster and Munster ending in a nail-biting draw. Leinster struggled to a win against Treviso while Connacht secured what could be a vital bonus point win over Zebre. Here is my review of the Irish Provinces after Week 21 of Pro 12 […] READ MORE
Ottawa’s Busy Crease Situation
Goalie Matt O’Connor signed a two-year, entry level contract with the Ottawa Senators. This decision adds to Ottawa's Busy Crease Situation. READ MORE
Matt O’Connor Signs With Ottawa
There is an apparent winner in the Matt O’Connor sweepstakes. According to a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, and Sun Media’s Bruce Garrioch, the Ottawa Senators have signed the Boston University goaltender to a two-year entry level contract worth $925,000 per year plus bonuses. O’Connor got two years at $925 K plus bonuses from #Sens […] READ MORE
Irish Provinces Review after Week Eighteen of Guinness Pro 12
The Pro 12 returned after a three week break with all four Irish Provinces in action. Munster notched up six tries in defeating Connacht. Ulster turned over Cardiff Blues at the Kingspan Stadium while Leinster and Glasgow Warriors served up an absolute treat of a game drawing 34 all. Here is the review of the […] READ MORE
On the Powerplay – Sharks Meltdown, Red Hot Rangers and Playoff Rivals
This week we discuss Joe Thornton and Doug Wilson's meltdown, the Red Hot Rangers, and potential first round matchups seeing Playoff Rivals meet again. READ MORE
College Hockey Free Agents 2015: Part 3
Its that time of year. The NCAA hockey season has come to a close and conference tournaments are in full swing. NHL teams are now salivating at the chance to sign the top undrafted college free agents as their teams play their final games of the season. These prospects don’t always have an impact at […] READ MORE
About Author
Ben Kerr
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.