Three 2024 Draft Prospects Whose Dads Played in the NHL & 1st-Round Draft Targets for the Coyotes
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3 2024 Draft Prospects Whose Dads Played in the NHL
February 22, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
For hockey fans, some of the best memories you had as a child were watching your favourite players play. Well, most hockey fans born between 1990 and 2005 will be delighted to realize that those same players now have children of their own. If you don’t already feel old, buckle up! We are now entering the years when those kids are eligible to be drafted into the NHL. There are three big-named former NHL players whose sons you will want to keep an eye on in the 2024 NHL Draft.
First-Round Draft Targets for the Arizona Coyotes Â
February 20, 2024 by Cooper Krigbaum
In early December, when the Arizona Coyotes defeated the Washington Capitals 6-0, it was the first time a franchise had beaten the previous five Stanley Cup champions consecutively. The growth general manager Bill Armstrong talked about at the beginning of the season was evident, and everyone was taking massive leaps forward. At this point in time, fans speculated what a playoff atmosphere would look like at Mullett Arena, which had been drawing in win after win. Fast forward to Feb. 20, and the Coyotes have lost ten straight games and have the sixth-best odds at drafting first overall or their chance at Boston University center Macklin Celebrini.
Flyers’ Denver Barkey Showing Promising Development
February 21, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The Philadelphia Flyers have seemingly found something in Ontario Hockey League (OHL) centerman Denver Barkey. The 18-year-old was just a third-round pick by Philadelphia in the 2023 NHL Draft, but he’s made some strides in his first post-draft year with the London Knights.
3 Barrie Colts Players Celebrating Black History Month
February 23, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
It’s February, which means it is time to celebrate Black History Month. The Barrie Colts have three players who are celebrating the special month, and I had a chance to talk with them about it and their favourite black hockey players growing up.
Flames: Prospects They Have a Shot at Landing in 2024 NHL Draft
February 23, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
The Calgary Flames are in a nice spot heading into the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, as they currently have two first-round picks and could have four by the trade deadline. The additional first they currently have came from the Vancouver Canucks, which they got as part of the Elias Lindholm deal. The other two firsts they could have will be dependent on the returns for Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin, as both are expected to be traded in the coming weeks. That said, how those deals pan out remains to be seen.
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Prospect Rankings - The NHL’s Top 100 Prospects - Midseason Rankings
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