Prospect Profile: Simon Despres, Philip Samuelsson
Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft
Monday June 29, 2009
There are a few new prospects in the Penguins system. Let’s start looking at a few of them, starting with Simon Despres and Philip Samuelsson.
There are a few new prospects in the Penguins system. Let’s start looking at a few of them, starting with Simon Despres and Philip Samuelsson.
It’s D-Day. Follow along live at all the rumors, all the trades, all the draft picks and analysis right here at Faceoff-Factor. Check out the three round mock draft that was created by Jesse, Alex and myself.
Day two is underway.
First two rounds are in the books, the Penguins have a big pick coming up at number #63. Check it out!
Here are five players I hope the Penguins can nab when they take the podium tonight with the 30th overall pick.
Round one is in the books, let’s press on and see what round 2 holds in store.
Mike Farkas, Alex Kirshner and I are back at it with some more draft content. Today we feature the first round of our three round mock draft. Stop by to see where we all agree, where we’re all off the board, and who has the Islanders shocking the world with the first overall selection!
All our season’s scouting comes to fruition as we unveil our official top 30 draft eligible prospects for 2009.
A quick look at a few talented defensemen that could be available when the Penguins select at #30.
A look at the NHL Draft Scouting Combine.
How did the 2009 draft eligible players affect their stock after the Memorial Cup’s completion.
The Penguins potential draft position has changed dramatically since the trade deadline. Let’s take a look at a few names that could be available in the 26-30 spots.
The Memorial Cup is underway and while the action is intense, but how will the players’ performances affect their draft status in 2009? I look back at past Memorial Cups and how they correlate to draft position.
Amid a season of turmoil both on and off the ice, the New York Islanders have gotten the break they so desperately needed.
Just a few names to keep an eye out for before our first official ranking in November.
Many think that John Tavares has a secure hold upon the number one spot for this year’s draft, however, Sweden is well represented within this year’s top ten, and there are a few players that could pose a serious threat to Tavares spot.
We’re fast forwarding to 2010. Before we get into the hoopla surrounding John Tavares and Victor Hedman for this upcoming season, I want you to meet the already consensus number one pick two years from now. Let the comparisons to Pavel Bure begin.
The Islanders had a plethora of picks in this year’s entry draft; two of them in particular could turn out to be future stars despite their small stature.
Defenseman Luke Schenn was nabbed by the Leaf’s at #5 overall this year, but it’s his younger brother Brayden that could cause the real fuss this coming season.
Central Scoutings #74 ranked NA player was nabbed by the Penguins at #120. Check inside for a complete analysis of Nathan Moon’s game.
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
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.
Faceoff Factor’s draft experts Jesse Marshall and Michael Farkas breakdown the first round of the NHL draft with their board of picks.
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!
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!
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.
Numbers 6 and 7 on our draft ranking are two different yet equally dangerous WHL centers, Kyle Beach and Zac Boychuk.
Zach Bogosian and Alex Pietrangelo make up numbers four and five in this years draft ranking. Check out the story for the full report.
Continuing our draft ranking, the Kelowna Rocket’s tough defenseman, Luke Schenn, comes in at #3.
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.
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.
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.
Faceoff Factor’s February ranking of eligible draft prospects, featuring Steve Stamkos, Drew Doughty and Luke Schenn, among others.
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.
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.
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.
After one month of play, Faceoff Factor has assembled its top 10 draft eligible forwards for next year. Keep an eye on these kids!
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.
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
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…
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.