Introduction To The 2012 Draft

[Aaron Vickers]

As part of our new site relaunch, scouting director Dan Stewart has put together a series of articles 'introducing' some of the more notable names and players by position and status in the draft.

A four-part series, we've already released three.

The first was a look at Nail Yakupov and his nine challengers for the throne of being the first overall pick. The second turned to netminders and who rules the crease of 2012. The third and most recent release takes a look at the plethora of blueliners available. The fourth takes a look at the forwards in 2012 and will be up on the site later this week.

Are you a future #1?
Between the pipes of the 2012 draft
Patrolling the blueline of the 2012 draft
Forward thinking at the 2012 draft

Which I guess begs the following questions:
-Who is the biggest threat to Yakupov right now?
-Is there a goaltender that will be taken in the first round?
-Which blueliner(s) need to be getting more attention?
-Who can join the big four up front?

Also, from our 'Keep an eye on' series:
Keep an eye on the WHL
Keep an eye on the OHL
Keep an eye on the QMJHL
Keep an eye on the USHL

We had the 'Keep an eye series' in another thread somewhere I cant find, but it just makes sense to keep it in here since this is all a 'first look' type of thing.

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[S E P H]

I really wish you would bold players name, so it's much easier to read.

 

[HanSolo]

I really wish you would bold players name, so it's much easier to read.

Whatever happened to reading an entire article? Don't be lazy.

 

[S E P H]

Whatever happened to reading an entire article? Don't be lazy.

It's not laziness, it's being convenient. You do it in your life all the time.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Some solid articles, even if there is some noticeable overlap between two of them, albeit for obvious reasons.

 

[Pick Six]

-Is there a goaltender that will be taken in the first round?

I'd be surprised if Daniel Altshuller wasn't taken in the first round come next June. The OHL hasn't had a goalie with his hype/potential in a very long time, IMO.

 

[Jamie Benn]

Aberg and Collberg > Forsberg

 

[DangerMan]

-Who is the biggest threat to Yakupov right now?

I do believe Grigorenko is the biggest threat to Yakopov, especially if the team drafting first is looking for a big time center, Grigorenko fits that bill. It'll be the Russian version of Taylor vs. Tyler.

 

[Ringing Iron]

Great series Aaron.

-Who is the biggest threat to Yakupov right now? Grigorenko, Murray and Forsberg have to be the biggest threats

-Is there a goaltender that will be taken in the first round? Much like last year, there won't be a goaltender selected in the first round. In today's NHL, the goaltending market is quite viable so I cannot see a team using a high pick on a goaltender

-Which blueliner(s) need to be getting more attention?Cody Ceci and Derek Pouliot are two defenders who I am quite high on but Matt Finn could pull a "Stuart Percy" and surprise people on how high he goes next June

 

[Aaron Vickers]

Our final 'introductory' article went up on the site late last night, focusing on forwards:

http://futureconsiderations.ca/forward-thinking-at-the-2012-draft/

I also updated it in the first post, as well as our 'Who to watch' series from the OHL, WHL, QMJHL and USHL.

Enjoy boys. Going to be one helluva year!

 

[Aaron Vickers]

If you have any questions regarding the 2012 draft, our scouting director Dan Stewart takes questions via twitter and email and answers them in his regular column.

Twitter is @StewartFC

 

[Aaron Vickers]

One of our Ontario scouts, Sean Lafortune, recently passed on his thoughts on who has impressed and who hasn't from the OHL in this young season.

With the first month of the Ontario Hockey League season moving towards a conclusion, its time to take a quick peek at some players that have impressed and struggled, as well as some names to watch for future drafts.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/ohl-impressions-in-october-2/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

FC’s scouting director Dan Stewart tackles Gianluca Curcuruto’s potential, how injuries will impact the draft stock of Alex Galchenyuk, Martin Frk and Ryan Murray, as well as potential picks that are re-entering the draft in ‘Five for Stewart’.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/injuries-a-storyline-in-the-2012-draft/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

Our Jason MacIsaac checks in from the QMJHL with eligibles who have impressed and other storylines.

The QMJHL season is off and running and, as in previous years, there are many interesting story lines for which to follow.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/qmjhl-prospects-making-the-cut/

 

[Eyelanders]

Hello,

I just thought that I could ask whether it´s possible to order this Introduction to Finland?

 

[Aaron Vickers]

Hello,

I just thought that I could ask whether it´s possible to order this Introduction to Finland?

See PM.

 

[Aaron Vickers]

USHLers turning things up in October

After the splash USHL players made at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, more eyes than ever evaluated the next crop of draft eligible talent in the league’s opening month.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/ushlers-attracting-draft-attention/

 

[IkeaMonkey*]

USHLers turning things up in October



http://futureconsiderations.ca/ushlers-attracting-draft-attention/

Finally some love for Gillies.

 

[Aaron Vickers]

FC’s scouting director Dan Stewart tackles the Swedish battle between Sebastian Collberg and Pontus Aberg, the Mathew Dumba vs. PK Subban comparisons, Subway Super Series reviews and the impact of the World Junior A Challenge in the latest ‘Five For Stewart’.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/stewart-dumba-comparison-to-subban-slightly-off/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

December's 'On The O', featuring FC's Sean Lafortune, identifying Malcolm Subban, Ben Johnson and Radek Faksa, among others:

Some have cemented top status, some are impressing with their improved play, some are struggling through injuries and others are struggling to meet the expectations that where placed on them heading into the season.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/ohlers-up-and-down-in-draft-discussions/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

From The Dub this month takes a look at Chandler Stephenson, Lukas Sutter and Jaynen Rissling, among others.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/whlers-finding-draft-stock-fluctuating/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

Lincoln Stars forward Kevin Roy and Indiana Ice forward Robbie Balligareon, November’s hottest USHL draft eligible prospects, both put together impressive point streaks and saw their draft stock rise.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/ushlers-on-the-rise-in-november/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

Final one for the month. QMJHL's Jason MacIsaac weighs in on ups-and-downs among draft eligibles.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/qmjhlers-showcase-draft-talent-in-november/

 

[IkeaMonkey*]

Lincoln Stars forward Kevin Roy and Indiana Ice forward Robbie Balligareon, November’s hottest USHL draft eligible prospects, both put together impressive point streaks and saw their draft stock rise.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/ushlers-on-the-rise-in-november/

I will eat my bloody shoe if Kevin Roy gets drafted. Unless the Kevin Roy I've seen so far this season was playing on wooden legs and after taking a handful of "hockey sense NON-enhancing drugs", there's no chance.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Brilliant! Great reads, thanks for your time