Celebrini's Dominant Draft Year is One to Remember & Nazar's Journey to the NHL
Several top prospects have made their NHL debuts in the final days of the 2023-24 season, but Macklin Celebrini has been doing his best to steal the spotlight ahead of the draft.
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Macklin Celebrini’s Dominant Draft Year is One to Remember
April 14, 2024 by Peter Baracchini
The 2023 NHL Draft was deep with talent and all eyes were on current Chicago Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard as he dominated his draft season. In the end he went first overall, as everyone predicted. While this year’s class doesn’t have a generational talent like Bedard, the play of Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini sure feels like it.
3 Prospects Who Could Crack Oilers’ 2024-25 Roster
April 14, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for a playoff run after one of the most interesting seasons in recent history. After a start riddled with issues that led to a coaching change, a fresh face between the pipes, and new systems, the Oilers have bounced back and found themselves in a strong position with just three games remaining in the regular season. As they sit second in the Pacific Division at the time of this article, the Oilers won’t be shifting their focus onto next season until the conclusion of the postseason, but eventually, they will have to. With that, here are three Oilers prospects who could crack the 2024-25 opening night roster.
Blackhawks Prospect Frank Nazar’s Ongoing Journey to the NHL
April 14, 2024 by Gail Kauchak
The Chicago Blackhawks have a plethora of intriguing prospects in their pipeline, one of them being the 13th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Frank Nazar. While this 19-year-old has had some setbacks, namely hip surgery in Oct. 2022, he’s overcome them and is impressing all over again. The Blackhawks and their fans should be excited about Nazar. Here’s more on his ongoing journey to the pros.
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Zac Jones Has Earned Regular Lineup Spot on 2024-25 Rangers
April 13, 2024 by Tom Castro
After waiting ever-so patiently for an opportunity, then getting that opportunity and seizing it, New York Rangers defenseman Zac Jones finds himself waiting once again. The 23-year-old blueliner, though, can take heart in the fact that his eye-opening extended run of games that allowed the Rangers to stay afloat amidst injuries should open up his biggest possibility next season.
Ryker Evans Should Be a Part of Kraken’s Future Defense
April 11, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
In the leadup to the Seattle Kraken’s Tuesday (April 9) home game versus the Arizona Coyotes, there was a notable change in the lineups. Head coach Dave Hakstol bumped 22-year-old defenseman Ryker Evans up to the top pairing alongside Adam Larsson. Evans could be a big part of Seattle’s future and merits some ice time on the top pairing, especially since the Kraken are officially in the season of test-driving new strategies and building for next year.
Maple Leafs’ Goaltending Future Might Just Be Dennis Hildeby
April 11, 2024 by The Old Prof
Earlier in the season, goalie prospect Dennis Hildeby received his first call-up to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He accompanied the team during a road trip through California. He watched but never got a chance to make his NHL debut. He’s since returned to the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Toronto Marlies, where he continues to show his potential.
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