Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators Prospects Who Could Compete at the World Juniors
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In today’s edition, we have a look at some of the St. Louis Blues’ top prospects, a Senators prospect who deserves consideration for Team Canada at the upcoming World Juniors, the Minnesota Wild prospects who are the most likely to represent their nations at the WJC, and much more!
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Blues December Prospect Report: North America
December 1, 2023 by Mike Meyer
The St. Louis Blues prospect report kicks off December with a look at the club’s prospects playing in North America. With five players spread out throughout leagues like the United States Hockey League (USHL) and the NCAA, fans have plenty to look forward to with these players.
The Blues have a wide range of prospects working their way through the junior leagues that could one day make an impact in the NHL. Whether these prospects play on the top line and top power play, or the fourth line and a penalty-killing role, these players could all earn themselves a chance at the pros one day.
2023-24 Calder Trophy Race: Quarter-Mark Check-in
December 1, 2023 by Alex Chauvancy
The Calder race was expected to have a crowded field in 2023-24, and that’s turned out to be the case about a quarter of the way through the season.
There are the obvious candidates, like Connor Bedard, who is the clear front-runner. But he’s far from the only talent in the Calder race. Let’s break down some standout players in the race for Rookie of the Year for the 2023-24 season.
Senators’ Donovan Deserves to Be at the World Juniors
November 30, 2023 by Dayton Reimer
The Ottawa Senators won’t have a contingent of players at the 2024 World Junior Championship. Oskar Pettersson is a near-lock for Sweden’s team following a four-point performance at last year’s tournament and a strong start to the 2023-24 season, but the rest of the Senators’ top prospects are a long shot.
There’s one more name that Senators fans should keep an eye on. Jorian Donovan, a 2022 fifth-round pick, has quickly become one of the team’s best prospects and has put together a fantastic season so far with the OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs. He was always defensively responsible, but seeing his offensive side bloom has put him in a position to secure a spot on Team Canada’s roster.
6 Minnesota Wild Prospect Hopefuls for 2024 WJC
November 29, 2023 by Tyson McKay
The weather is turning bitterly cold, snow is blanketing the ground, and Christmas lights are starting to appear. That can only mean one thing: it’s almost time for the 2024 World Junior Championship (WJC).
The tournament kicks off in less than a month in Gothenburg, Sweden, and once again, the Minnesota Wild should be well represented with their high-end prospect pool stocked with some of the best young players each country has to offer.
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