Faceoff Factor: NHL Entry Draft

Penguins Make A Steal With Moon

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Saturday June 21, 2008

Central Scoutings #74 ranked NA player was nabbed by the Penguins at #120. Check inside for a complete analysis of Nathan Moon’s game.

Live Draft Blog and Rumor Updater

Michael Farkas | NHL Entry Draft

Friday June 20, 2008

Up to the minute and constantly updating coverage of draft picks, trades and rumors from the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Updated at 5:20 pm – recaps added (complete transaction list, complete pick list, mock draft results) – Second round picks added + analysis
– Third round picks added + analysis
– ALL transactions updated and who was selected with traded draft picks

2008 Draft – Studs and Duds

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Friday June 20, 2008

In a little bit of a prediction game heading into tonight’s NHL Entry draft, I’m going to post a few players I feel are surefire future stars and a few players I think teams would be better off avoiding.

2008 Faceoff Factor Mock Draft

FF Staff | NHL Entry Draft

Thursday June 19, 2008

Faceoff Factor’s draft experts Jesse Marshall and Michael Farkas breakdown the first round of the NHL draft with their board of picks.

The Penguins And The Draft

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Sunday June 15, 2008

An in-depth look at several players that should be available when the Penguins pick at #120 this weekend, highlighted by right-winger Zach Harnden from Peterborough of the OHL. Check it out!

Prospect Profiles: Cody Hodgson & Michael Del Zotto

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Thursday June 12, 2008

Cody Hodgson and Michael Del Zotto come in at numbers 8 and 9 for our draft ranking. One brings a dynamic sense of the game to the rink with him and the other is one of the most explosive offensive defensemen in the last few draft years. Check it out!

2008 NHL Entry Draft Order

Matt Bodenschatz | NHL Entry Draft

Wednesday June 11, 2008

A current order of selection for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Friday, June 20 (round 1) and Saturday, June 21 (rounds 2-7) at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa.

Prospect Profiles - Kyle Beach and Zac Boychuk

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Monday June 9, 2008

Numbers 6 and 7 on our draft ranking are two different yet equally dangerous WHL centers, Kyle Beach and Zac Boychuk.

Prospect Profiles: Zach Bogosian and Alex Pietrangelo

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Thursday June 5, 2008

Zach Bogosian and Alex Pietrangelo make up numbers four and five in this years draft ranking. Check out the story for the full report.

Prospect Profile – Luke Schenn

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Thursday May 15, 2008

Continuing our draft ranking, the Kelowna Rocket’s tough defenseman, Luke Schenn, comes in at #3.

Prospect Profile: Drew Doughty

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Wednesday May 14, 2008

Continuing our look at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, we highlight the king of the hill in this “year of the defenseman” – the #1 ranked defender, Drew Doughty.

Prospect Profile: Steven Stamkos

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Tuesday May 13, 2008

A new feature at FF, we run down the top players eligible for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and do a unique profile for each. First up, the future #1 overall pick, Steven Stamkos.

NHL Draft Lottery Won By Tampa Bay

Michael Farkas | NHL Entry Draft

Monday April 7, 2008

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the National Hockey League draft lottery on Monday night. The Lightning, who’s season consisted of a league worst 31 wins and 71 points, will select first for the third time in their short history.

2008 NHL Entry Draft - February Ranking

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Tuesday February 19, 2008

Faceoff Factor’s February ranking of eligible draft prospects, featuring Steve Stamkos, Drew Doughty and Luke Schenn, among others.

2007/08 January Draft Prospect Ranking

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Wednesday January 9, 2008

The WJC’s are over, let’s see where everyone ranks at the halfway point. We have some new faces and a lot of movers and shakers.

Stamkos Prepared To Show Skill On World Stage

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Monday December 17, 2007

The World Junior Championships are on their way, and draft watchers will have all eyes on a pair of Canadian youngsters. Steven Stamkos is one of them.

2007/08 NHL Entry Draft - December Ranking

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Monday December 10, 2007

We go from a 10 player ranking to a 15 player ranking. The top few remain the same but there are some serious jumpers in this month’s edition.

2007/08 Draft - November Prospect Ranking

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Thursday November 1, 2007

After one month of play, Faceoff Factor has assembled its top 10 draft eligible forwards for next year. Keep an eye on these kids!

A Complete Synopsis of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft

Michael Farkas | NHL Entry Draft

Saturday June 23, 2007

Well, another exciting draft day passes by. Not a ton of deals like some expected, but deals are still trickling in on day two and I saw a lot of GMs talking. Read on to see what else I saw and heard on draft weekend.

Casey Pierro-Zabotel - A Closer Look...

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Saturday June 23, 2007

With the 80th overall pick in this year’s entry draft, the Penguins took one of the most gifted offensive minds to come through the draft this year… click here to get the scoop on Casey Pierro-Zabotel

Answering The Esposito Questions...

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Saturday June 23, 2007

There are some obvious glaring questions about Angelo Esposito. Pittsburgh was lucky enough to land a great talent at #20, but why? Here are a few of my thoughts on some questions I’ve heard from several fans of the Penguins and the Entry Draft alike…

Drafting And Dealing?

Matt Bodenschatz | NHL Entry Draft

Friday June 22, 2007

Tonight the night general managers will be building for the future, but with a slew of trades and signings already taking place, tonight also could be a night where general managers build for the present.

2007 NHL Entry Draft – Final Analysis

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Friday June 22, 2007

The final installment of our round-by-round breakdown of the draft. The day is finally here. Let’s take a final look at who I think would be best suited for the Pittsburgh Penguins today in the first round at #20 overall. Check it out!