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11-29-2008 - Beyond Tomorrow, November 2008
Taylor Hall is the early favorite to be the first overall selection in the 2010 NHL entry draft.
07-18-2008 - Ducks 2008 draft review
The Ducks acquired three top 40 picks for the 12th overall, selecting at Nos. 17, 35, and 39.
07-15-2008 - Maple Leafs 2008 draft review
Heading into the week of the NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa, interim GM Cliff Fletcher's stated goal was to add size and skill with the 10 draft picks the Toronto Maple Leafs held.
07-15-2008 - Q&A with David Jones
David Jones is a 23-year-old Colorado Avalanche prospect poised to make the team’s NHL roster out of training camp later this year.
07-14-2008 - Stars 2008 draft review
The Dallas Stars completed their first draft under the reign of co-GMs Les Jackson and Brett Hull.
07-14-2008 - Flames 2008 draft review
The Flames needs going into the draft were for a top-six forward, and some offensive depth on defense.
07-13-2008 - Predators 2008 draft review
The Predators were one of the most active teams in this year’s draft, trading picks early and often throughout the two-day selection process.
07-13-2008 - Lightning 2008 draft review
After having to wait until the 47th pick of the 2007 draft to choose their first player, the Lightning had the honors in this draft.
07-12-2008 - Canucks 2008 draft review
The Canucks used the 10th overall pick to select Cody Hodgson.
07-11-2008 - Russian 2008 draft review
In the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, only nine Russians were taken.
07-10-2008 - Devils 2008 draft review
The Devils made nine total selections at the 2008 NHL Draft in Ottawa, punctuated by the selection of supremely skilled Swedish left winger Mattias Tedenby in the first round.
07-10-2008 - Sharks 2008 draft review
The San Jose Sharks started picking in the third round of the 2008 draft.
07-08-2008 - Sabres 2008 draft review
Similar to the 2007 draft, the Buffalo Sabres focused on North American players in 2008.
07-06-2008 - Islanders 2008 draft review
Josh Bailey led off the selections for the Islanders.
07-05-2008 - Senators 2008 draft review
The Ottawa Senators selected seven players in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft -- three Swedes and four Canadians.
07-05-2008 - Flyers 2008 draft review
The Flyers began their selections with defenseman Luca Sbisa.
07-02-2008 - Bruins 2008 draft review
The Bruins selected six players in the 2008 entry draft — five forwards and a goaltender.
07-02-2008 - Red Wings 2008 draft review
Thomas McCollum was the last pick of the first round of the 2008 draft.
07-01-2008 - Wild 2008 draft review
The Wild stockpiled on defense in 2008.
06-29-2008 - WHL 2008 draft review
The strength of the WHL draft class was again its defensemen.
06-29-2008 - Blackhawks 2008 draft review
The Blackhawks got their selections going with the much-talked-about Kyle Beach.
06-29-2008 - Hurricanes 2008 draft review
The Hurricanes began their selections with Zach Boychuk.
06-28-2008 - Penguins 2008 draft review
The Penguins had four picks in the 2008 draft.
06-28-2008 - Avalanche 2008 draft review
The Colorado Avalanche spread out their selections at this year’s draft, taking three defensemen, three forwards and one goaltender.
06-25-2008 - Thrashers 2008 draft review
The Thrashers made seven picks in 2008, including Zach Bogosian.
06-24-2008 - Oilers 2008 draft review
The Oilers were one of the quietest teams over the draft weekend but left Ottawa with the scoring forward they wanted and a variety of depth players as well.
06-24-2008 - Panthers 2008 draft review
The Panthers started picking players in the second round.
06-23-2008 - Coyotes 2008 draft review
After making a big splash to land centerman Olli Jokinen, the Coyotes load up with talent starting with Mikkel Boedker and Viktor Tikhonov in the first round.
06-23-2008 - Canadiens 2008 draft review
A pick by pick review of the Canadiens choices.
06-22-2008 - OHL 2008 draft review
The 2008 draft was a remarkable year for the OHL.
06-22-2008 - NCAA 2008 draft review
NCAA players were selected mostly late in the 2008 draft.
06-20-2008 - Defense won't rest at 2008 NHL Draft
The defensive depth of this draft could be the story at the 2008 NHL Draft
06-20-2008 - Avalanche 2008 draft preview
The Avalanche do not hold a first-round pick in 2008.
06-20-2008 - Penguins 2008 draft preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not hold a first-round pick in 2008.
06-20-2008 - Sharks 2008 draft preview
The Sharks do not hold a first-round pick.
06-19-2008 - Capitals 2008 draft preview
The Capitals hold the No. 23 pick in the 2008 draft.
06-19-2008 - Canadiens 2008 draft preview
The Canadiens hold the No. 25 pick in the 2008 draft.
06-19-2008 - 2008 prospects: Kevin Poulin
Once thought to be the top goaltender in the draft, Poulin saw his stock fall dramatically during the 2007-08 season.
06-19-2008 - 2008 prospects: Danny Kristo
Danny Kristo is likely to be the first US NTDP player taken in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
06-19-2008 - Top 20 QMJHL Prospects for 2008
The 2008 draft class from the QMJHL is not expected to be as strong as it has been in recent years.
06-19-2008 - 2008 prospects: Cormier, Cornet & Neron
Teammates on the Rimouski Oceanic, Philippe Cornet, Patrice Cormier and Alexandre Neron each faced a challenging 2007-08 season and now are hoping to rebound, starting with being selected at the NHL Entry Draft.
06-19-2008 - 2008 prospects: Kelsey Tessier & Mikhail Stefanovich
Two of the top 2008 eligibles from the QMJHL are teammates Kelsey Tessier and Mikhail Stefanovich of the Quebec Remparts.
06-19-2008 - Sabres 2008 draft preview
The Sabres hold the No. 13 and No. 26 picks in the draft.
06-19-2008 - Wild 2008 draft preview
The Minnesota Wild hold the No. 24 pick in the 2008 draft.
06-19-2008 - Red Wings 2008 draft preview
The Red Wings hold the No. 30 pick in the 2008 draft.
06-19-2008 - 2008 prospects: Jacob Markstrom and Harri Sateri
Jacob Markstrom and Harri Sateri are the top two ranked European goaltenders eligible for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
06-19-2008 - Stars 2008 draft preview
The Dallas Stars have no first-round pick in 2008.
06-19-2008 - Panthers 2008 draft preview
The Panthers do not currently hold a first-round pick in the 2008 draft.
06-18-2008 - Devils 2008 draft preview
The Devils have the 21st overall selection in the first round, along with seven other selections at the 2008 NHL Draft in Ottawa.
06-18-2008 - Thrashers 2008 draft preview
The Thrashers hold the No. 3 pick in the 2008 draft.
06-18-2008 - Oilers 2008 draft preview
The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2008 draft with only five picks and no second or third-round pick.
06-18-2008 - 2008 prospects: Q&A with Viktor Tikhonov
Viktor Tikhonov is a 20-year-old Russian forward who may be taken in the second round in this weekend’s draft.
06-18-2008 - Blue Jackets 2008 draft preview
The Blue Jackets hold the No. 6 and No. 19 picks in the 2008 draft.
06-18-2008 - Flames 2008 draft preview
The Calgary Flames hold the No. 17 pick in the 2008 draft.
06-18-2008 - Hurricanes 2008 draft preview
Carolina holds the No. 14 slot in the 2008 draft.
06-17-2008 - Ducks 2008 draft preview
Brian Burke has once again publicly stated that he would be looking to either move up or down in the draft, if he could find a deal that helps the team.
06-17-2008 - Top 10 NCAA 2008 prospects
While the 2008 NCAA draft class is not as strong as those in previous years, there are still a number of notable players eligible.
06-17-2008 - Bruins 2008 draft preview
The Bruins first pick comes at 16th overall in this year's draft.
06-17-2008 - Islanders 2008 draft preview
The Islanders will almost certainly be looking for defense in 2008.
06-17-2008 - Predators 2008 draft preview
The Predators hold the ninth overall pick in 2008.
06-17-2008 - Rangers 2008 draft preview
The Rangers are in need of a big defenseman to add to their stable of prospects.
06-16-2008 - Coyotes 2008 draft preview
The Coyotes will look to strengthen their core with five picks in the first two rounds.
06-16-2008 - Hockey's Future Staff Mock Draft 2008
The 2008 Hockey’s Future Staff Mock Draft, covering the first round of the NHL Entry Draft.
06-16-2008 - Maple Leafs 2008 draft preview
The Maple Leafs will use their 10 picks to restock the system.
06-15-2008 - Kings 2008 draft preview
The LA Kings may try to trade down, as they tried unsuccessfully to do last year at the draft.
06-15-2008 - Blues 2008 draft preview
The Blues may look to the wing in the first round of the 2008 draft.
06-14-2008 - Lightning 2008 draft preview
The Lightning hold the first overall selection, and it is no secret who they covet.
06-14-2008 - Top 5 USHL prospects for 2008
John Carlson tops the USHL list of prospects for 2008.
06-13-2008 - 2008 prospects: Igor Revenko
Igor Revenko performed well for the Belarus national team at the 2008 U-18 WC and was second in overall scoring there.
06-13-2008 - 2008 prospects: Sergei Drozd
Sergei Drozd is a 5'11 center from Belarus.
06-12-2008 - ISS Top 30 2008 prospects Final
Final ranking of the top 30 prospects for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
06-11-2008 - Top 20 OHL prospects for 2008
Much of the depth of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft comes from the OHL.
06-11-2008 - Top 5 German prospects for 2008
Jerome Flaake is the top-rated German for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
06-09-2008 - Top 15 WHL 2008 eligible prospects
The strength of the WHL 2008 class lies on the blueline this season, as it often does.
06-09-2008 - Top Swedish prospects for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
Top 20 Swedish players eligible for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and preliminary rankings for the 2009 and 2010.
06-01-2008 - 2008 NHL Combine review
The 2008 NHL Combine was held this week in Toronto.
05-29-2008 - 2008 prospects: Jake Gardiner
Defenseman Jake Gardiner is out of Minnetonka High School.
05-27-2008 - 2008 prospects: Q&A with Mitch Wahl
Center Mitch Wahl goes into the draft a champion with the WHL Spokane Chiefs.
05-25-2008 - 2008 prospects: Q&A with Shawn Lalonde
Lalonde has worked on his defensive game this year with the Belleville Bulls.
05-23-2008 - 2008 prospects: Q&A with Mikkel Boedker
If you are looking for Mikkel Boedker on the ice at any time, just find the player that looks like he's having the most fun.
05-10-2008 - 2008 prospects: Aaron Ness
Aaron Ness is a highly-regarded defenseman out of Roseau High School in Minnesota.
05-08-2008 - 2008 prospects: Justin Jokinen
Jokinen is a high school player out of CEC in Minnesota.
03-11-2008 - Top 10 QMJHL 2008 eligibles
An alphabetical look at some of the top prospects in the QMJHL for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
03-05-2008 - 2008 prospects: Jack Downing
Winger Jack Downing is a 2008 prospect out of the University of Vermont.
02-14-2008 - 2008 prospects: Luke Schenn
When the National Hockey League convenes in Ottawa for the 2008 Entry Draft in June, it's safe to say a certain hockey family from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan will make every effort to be there.
01-29-2008 - 2008 prospects: Tyler Ennis
Tyler Ennis is a top-ranked skater for the Medicine Hat Tigers.
01-23-2008 - 2008 prospects: Drew Doughty
Doughty is a highly-ranked defenseman out of the Guelph Storm.
01-23-2008 - 2008 prospects: A.J. Jenks
Jenks, who hails from Michigan, ranks fourth on the Plymouth Whalers in scoring with 37 points in 45 games.
01-23-2008 - 2008 prospects: Colten Teubert & Jordan Eberle
Regina Pats defenseman Colten Teubert and forward Jordan Eberle are set to perform at the 2008 Home Hardware CHL Top Prospects Game in Edmonton, Alberta.
01-23-2008 - 2008 prospects: Zach Boychuk and Luca Sbisa
Both Zach Boychuk and Luca Sbisa represented their countries in the WJC, and are now at the Top Prospects Game.
01-23-2008 - 2008 prospects: Tyler Cuma
Ottawa 67’s blueliner Tyler Cuma has almost come out of nowhere this season to the point where he is now considered a possible late first-round selection.
01-22-2008 - 2008 prospects: Robert Mayer
Mayer plays for the Saint John Sea Dogs and also represented Switzerland at the recent World Junior Championship in Prague.
01-16-2008 - 2008 prospects: Cody Goloubef
Wisconsin freshman defenseman Cody Goloubef is the youngest player in the WCHA and the second youngest playing D-I hockey this season.
01-06-2008 - 2008 prospects: Vyacheslav Voinov
Defenseman Vyacheslav Voinov is highly rated for the 2008 NHL entry draft.
01-06-2008 - Top 10 WHL 2008 eligibles
An alphabetical look at the top prospects in the WHL for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
01-04-2008 - 2008 prospects: Nikita Filatov
Nikita Filatov is the top-ranked Russian for the upcoming draft.
12-19-2007 - 2008 prospects: Colin Wilson
No undrafted freshman is garnering more attention this year than Boston University rookie sensation Colin Wilson.
11-02-2007 - 2008 prospects: Tyler Myers
Tyler Myers, a 6'7 defenseman for Kelowna, is comfortable with high expectations
10-07-2007 - 2008 prospects: Steven Stamkos
Sarnia Sting center Steven Stamkos is used to having all eyes on him, which will come in handy as the native of Unionville, ON, is the early money when betting on whose name will be called first at the NHL Entry Draft.
08-12-2007 - 2008 Prospects: Jimmy Hayes
Jimmy Hayes is a relative unknown at USA U-20 team camp this year, but he'll likely get more attention from the NHL scouts, the media and hockey fans as the 2008 NHL Entry Draft approaches.
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