Hope mounts that MacKinnon might go No.1 in NHL draft
With the NHL draft just days away some hockey experts are speculating that Halifax Moosehead Memorial Cup champion Nathan MacKinnon may be the No.1 draft pick. Many people say MacKinnon is destined to...
View ArticleJones, MacKinnon not caught up in No. 1 hype (Edmonton Oilers)
(Source: Edmonton Oilers) WEEHAWKEN, NJ - It's not quite at the enormity of the Taylor vs. Tyler debate, but the intrigue is as strong as ever. Will it be Seth Jones or Nathan MacKinnon? "I'm pretty...
View ArticleColorado Avalanche's chief scout likes Nathan MacKinnon too
Halifax Mooseheads forwards Jonathan Drouin, far left, and Nathan MacKinnon are expected to be among the top three picks in the NHL draft. (Ingrid Bulmer, Special to The Denver Post) Related Articles...
View ArticleAvs say Nathan MacKinnon is their No. 1 pick in NHL draft, but is he?
A serving of sports commentary each weekday near noontime The Avalanche brain trust of head coach/VP of hockey operations Patrick Roy, left, president Josh Kroenke, center, and executive VP of hockey...
View ArticleMacKinnon tops McKenzie's Final Draft Rankings
In an NHL season of wild momentum swings and dramatic finishes -- see Game 7 of Toronto-Boston and Game 6 of Chicago-Boston -- perhaps we shouldn't be surprised the race for No. 1 in the NHL draft has...
View ArticleNHL Draft: Who are the top prospects pumped to play against?
WEEHAWKEN, N.J.—It was appropriate that the NHL's top draft prospects gathered on the banks of the Hudson River on Friday, the majestic skyline of New York just over their shoulders. These teenagers...
View ArticleBarkov sees draft as first step on road to NHL (Ottawa Senators)
(Source: Ottawa Senators) By Connor Mellas - NHL.com Staff Writer WEEHAWKEN, N.J. --Aleksander Barkov is looking forward to hearing his name called at the 2013 NHL Draft on Sunday (3 p.m. ET; NBCSN,...
View ArticleAvalanche's Sakic again implies MacKinnon will be No. 1 pick
NEW YORK -- Joe Sakic has given Nathan MacKinnon another endorsement to be the first pick in the NHL draft, though the Colorado Avalanche are still listening to trade offers. Speaking after the board...
View ArticleJoe Sakic implies Avalanche will take Nathan MacKinnon No. 1
Joe Sakic has given Nathan MacKinnon another endorsement to be the first pick in the NHL draft, though the Colorado Avalanche are still listening to trade offers. Speaking after the board of governors...
View ArticleDraft weekend offers plenty of intrigue
Story Highlights Avalanche sound like they could be willing to move downWill Canadiens deal Carey Price to land a top-three pick?A look at prospects that could sneak into first round Speculation about...
View ArticleMike G. Morreale's 2013 final mock draft (Ottawa Senators)
(Source: Ottawa Senators) Related mock drafts: Adam Kimelman | Steven Hoffner ORDER TEAM PLAYER SKINNY 1 Nathan MacKinnon, C, Halifax (QMJHL) If executive vice president of hockey operations Joe Sakic...
View ArticleAdam Kimelman's 2013 final mock draft (Ottawa Senators)
(Source: Ottawa Senators) By Adam Kimelman - NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor Related mock drafts: Mike G. Morreale | Steven Hoffner ORDER TEAM PLAYER SKINNY 1 Nathan MacKinnon, C, Halifax (QMJHL) Joe...
View ArticleSeth Jones, awaiting the NHL draft, is packed with potential at age 18
Portland Winterhawks defenseman and potential No. 1 draft pick Seth Jones celebrates after scoring May 26 in the Memorial Cup championship game against the Halifax Mooseheads. Related Articles Jun...
View ArticleAvs' top scout believes forward is team's best option (Ottawa Senators)
(Source: Ottawa Senators) DENVER -- In keeping with their philosophy of drafting the player they believe to be the best available rather than for need, the Colorado Avalanche likely will select Halifax...
View ArticleTop prospects trying to avoid draft rumor mill (Ottawa Senators)
(Source: Ottawa Senators) WEEHAWKEN, N.J. -- The odds of there being a trade or two when the 2013 NHL Draft is held Sunday at Prudential Center (3 p.m. ET; NBCSN, TSN) are pretty good. The most recent...
View ArticleNHL draft 2013 preview: Top five picks and what those teams could be thinking
Portland Winterhawks defenceman Seth Jones (3) celebrates his goal with teammate Nicolas Petan (19) during the second period of Memorial Cup final hockey game against the Halifax Mooseheads in...
View ArticleFormer NBA Player Popeye Jones’s Son Is Top NHL Draft Prospect
Seth Jones fell in love with hockey watching Joe Sakic and Patrick Roy win a Stanley Cup in Colorado when he was 6 years old. Twelve years later, Jones is the possible No. 1 pick of the Avalanche and...
View ArticleProspect Seth Jones one of a kind
Story Highlights Seth Jones has overflowing maturity and confidence to go along with his size and skill.His NBA dad was fine with him playing hockeyJones respected for his leadership and is comfortable...
View ArticleTop draft prospects confident they're NHL-ready (Ottawa Senators)
(Source: Ottawa Senators) By Adam Kimelman - NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor WEEHAWKEN, N.J. -- During the 2003-04 season, seven players skated in at least 30 games after being picked in the 2003 NHL...
View ArticleFlames' Feaster makes no secret of desire to trade up in draft
Article Tweet Bluff? Why bother? Jay Feaster taped an interview with TSN, and the Calgary Flames GM couldn’t conceal a grin when asked if it was true he’d offered his hat-trick of first-round picks in...
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