Category:NHL
Final 2019 NHL Mock Draft
The 2019 NHL Draft is just around the corner, and this means Scrimmage and Stats is bringing you some content on players coming out of this very exciting 2019 class. After spending the better part of 10 months watching over 100 young men play this beautiful game, we’ve compiled, after great debate, our top-31 list. …
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Trade On Up: The cost of a trade on Draft Day
We all like to look at prospects to learn more about them and get a peak at who our favourite team could be selecting come Draft Day in June. However, after months of mock drafts and prospect reports, your team could simply decide that it wants to trade away these picks. In some more exciting …
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2019 NHL Draft: Canadiens targets in 1st round
With such an important draft coming up, the Canadiens are looking to solidify this new reset by adding a quality player in the top-half of the first round. The 15th overall pick this year looks to be an excellent spot to pick a high-value player, similarly to the last few drafts. With the possibility of …
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2019 NHL Draft Risers: Who!?
During every draft, there are risers and fallers. There are players that have fans saying: ‘’Who!?’’, but, not to worry, Scrimmage and Stats is bringing you a quick list of who could be on your team’s radar as the draft begins to open up after the late 1st round. Let’s take a look at the …
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2019 Post-U18 NHL Mock Draft
The 2019 NHL Draft is just around the corner, and this means Scrimmage and Stats is bringing you some content on players coming out of this very exciting 2019 class. After spending the better part of 9 months watching over 100 young men play this beautiful game, we’ve compiled, after great debate, our top-31 list. …
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2018 NHL Draft: The Turning Point
For all the Hab fans who were shocked at some of the picks made by the Canadiens, worry not. This was as solid a draft as can be for Trevor Timmins, Shane Churla and the rest of the scouting staff. After partaking in the NHL combine, a combine in Montreal and another in Stockholm, the …
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The 5 Best Rebuilds in the NHL Salary Cap Era
In an era where teams can no longer solve their issue with free-agent splurges, drafting and development have become an essential aspect of long-term NHL success. This means that teams must draft, develop and, in key situations, trade their assets to push for the Cup. It would be excessively easy to simply finish last and …
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The Centre of Attention: Canadiens 2nd round options
Jake Wise USNDT Last year this time, Jake Wise was being compared to Jack Eichel due to his shifty skating and great vision. This year, the 18-year-old pivot put up 28 points in 18 games, which is extremely impressive. Had future 2019 1st overall pick, Jack Hughes, not been on the team, he would have …
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Canucks on the Cusp of Something Special
The Vancouver Canucks and their fans have gone through a whirlwind of emotions over the last 5 years. They have finished in the bottom 10 of the NHL standings for years. Adding insult to injury is the fact that they consistently seem to have been shafted at the Draft Lottery. In 2016, the Canucks finished …
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The Vegas Golden Knights: From Misfits to Stars
The Vegas Golden Knights have been nothing short of incredible this season. A group of 30 players that were cast away by their former teams in order to protect “better” players. Some teams like the Canadiens, Maple Leafs, and Vancouver were not incredibly affected. However, the Ducks, Panthers, Blue Jackets and Wild are looking incredible …
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