Four players with ties to your Halifax Mooseheads were named to the NHL Central Scouting's 2016-17 Futures List today.
Current Herd players Jocktan Chainey and Arnaud Durandeau as well as prospects Jack Rathbone and Nico Hischier all made the list. The futures list is made of players that are eligible for the 2017 NHL entry draft.
Nico Hischier is the biggest Mooseheads player on the list and is touted to go in the first round of next year's draft. Future Considerations ranked the 17 year old as the 20th best player for next year's draft. The Naters, Swiss native is set to arrive in Halifax on August 21 and is very likely to make the Moose out of training camp. Hischier had 11 goals and 28 points in 18 games for the Bern U20 team during the 2015-16 season.
Nolan Patrick of the Brandon Wheat Kings is projected to go first overall at the 2017 NHL Draft in Chicago, IL.
The National Hockey League will release another list in September grading their players to watch for the season so look back to see how the scouts continue to evaluate our 4 Moose boys.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Friday, July 22, 2016
Herd Word
HISCHIER
The Halifax Mooseheads announced the other day that 2016 Import draft pick Nico Hischier has committed to coming over to North America. The 17 year old will most likely make the team out of camp but won't arrive in Halifax until August 21. This means that Hischier will miss the rookie tournament in Moncton.
CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE
A few former Herd players were in the city on Wednesday night for Phoenix House Champions for Change event. Zach Fucale, Jody Shelley, Joe DiPenta and Andrew Bodnarchuk were guests at the new annual event and discussed what has gotten them to be champions at different levels in hockey. The Moose also had some current players in attendance at the kid fun zone.
https://twitter.com/HFXMooseheads/status/755853756047077381
GRENIER
Herd alumni Alexandre Grenier has signed a 1-year two way contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks on July 19. Read more here.
DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
National Hockey League development camps are now done but here is a full list of current and former Mooseheads that were on camp rosters.
Otto Somppi Tampa Bay Lightning
Danny Moynihan Vancouver Canucks
Eric Brassard Winnipeg Jets
Timo Meier San Jose Sharks
Max Fortier Montreal Canadiens
Zach Fucale Montreal Canadiens
Cody Donaghey Ottawa Senators
MEIER
Talking about former captain Timo Meier, it sounds like he impressed the San Jose Sharks brass during development camp a couple weeks ago. He also took over the team's Instagram account during the last day of camp. Below is a photo of Meier before scoring I'm assuming. The 19 year old had 3 goals in the scrimmage.
The Halifax Mooseheads announced the other day that 2016 Import draft pick Nico Hischier has committed to coming over to North America. The 17 year old will most likely make the team out of camp but won't arrive in Halifax until August 21. This means that Hischier will miss the rookie tournament in Moncton.
“We are extremely pleased and excited to have a player of Nico’s quality join the Mooseheads,” said General Manager Cam Russell. “He’s happy to be coming over to North America and is excited to play for the Mooseheads.”The Naters, Switzerland native has been called the Swiss Connor McDavid and is projected to be a top prospect in the 2017 NHL draft.
CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE
A few former Herd players were in the city on Wednesday night for Phoenix House Champions for Change event. Zach Fucale, Jody Shelley, Joe DiPenta and Andrew Bodnarchuk were guests at the new annual event and discussed what has gotten them to be champions at different levels in hockey. The Moose also had some current players in attendance at the kid fun zone.
https://twitter.com/HFXMooseheads/status/755853756047077381
GRENIER
Herd alumni Alexandre Grenier has signed a 1-year two way contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks on July 19. Read more here.
DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
National Hockey League development camps are now done but here is a full list of current and former Mooseheads that were on camp rosters.
Otto Somppi Tampa Bay Lightning
Danny Moynihan Vancouver Canucks
Eric Brassard Winnipeg Jets
Timo Meier San Jose Sharks
Max Fortier Montreal Canadiens
Zach Fucale Montreal Canadiens
Cody Donaghey Ottawa Senators
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| Photo - SJ Sharks Facebook |
MEIER
Talking about former captain Timo Meier, it sounds like he impressed the San Jose Sharks brass during development camp a couple weeks ago. He also took over the team's Instagram account during the last day of camp. Below is a photo of Meier before scoring I'm assuming. The 19 year old had 3 goals in the scrimmage.
Friday, July 08, 2016
MacKinnon receives extension
Big news came out of Colorado today as the Avalanche announced they have signed former Halifax Mooseheads forward Nathan MacKinnon to a 7 year contract extension. The contract will come into effect this season as the 20 year olds entry level contract finished at the end of the 2015-16 NHL season. According to TSN, Nathan is set to make 44.1 million dollars over the 7 years which is an average of $6.3 million a season.
https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/751530240040579072
https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/751541255432048642
In 218 regular season games, Kid Mack has 59 goals and 153 points to go with 80 penalty minutes. He's added 2 goals and 10 points in 7 playoff games during his first year as pro. The Halifax, NS native recorded his first NHL career hat trick in his second season on February 22, 2015 becoming the youngest player in Avalanche history to score a hatty.
Congrats to Nathan on signing a contract extension and good luck in Denver for the next 7 years, I'm sure the fans will see plenty of good games by this young man.
It was announced last Friday that another former Herd player signed a contract. Congratulations to Andrew Bodnarchuk on becoming a Dallas Star. Andrew split last season between AHL's Lake Erie Monsters and their NHL affiliate; the Columbus Blue Jackets before being claimed off waivers by the Avs. He became a free agent on July 1st.
https://twitter.com/DallasStars/status/749017838854123520
https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/751530240040579072
https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/751541255432048642
In 218 regular season games, Kid Mack has 59 goals and 153 points to go with 80 penalty minutes. He's added 2 goals and 10 points in 7 playoff games during his first year as pro. The Halifax, NS native recorded his first NHL career hat trick in his second season on February 22, 2015 becoming the youngest player in Avalanche history to score a hatty.
Congrats to Nathan on signing a contract extension and good luck in Denver for the next 7 years, I'm sure the fans will see plenty of good games by this young man.
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| Photo - The Chronicle Herald |
https://twitter.com/DallasStars/status/749017838854123520
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
NHL Dev Camp Invites
After the completion of the National Hockey League Entry Draft, teams release rosters for their development camp. A few current and former Halifax Mooseheads have been invited to camps.
Newly drafted Herd player Otto Somppi was listed on Tampa Bay Lightning's development camp roster that starts today and goes until July 2. You can find out more here. Former Halifax dman Cody Donaghey will also be at development camp as he was listed on the Ottawa Senators roster. The 20 year old was traded to the Senators in February from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Read more here.
Former Mooseheads defenseman Matt Murphy and current forward Maxime Fortier got invites from the Anaheim Ducks and Montreal Canadiens respectively. Neither team has officially announced their camp rosters or the dates of the camp but according to TVA's Mikael Lalancette both players received invitations on the weekend.
Newly drafted Herd player Otto Somppi was listed on Tampa Bay Lightning's development camp roster that starts today and goes until July 2. You can find out more here. Former Halifax dman Cody Donaghey will also be at development camp as he was listed on the Ottawa Senators roster. The 20 year old was traded to the Senators in February from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Read more here.
Former Mooseheads defenseman Matt Murphy and current forward Maxime Fortier got invites from the Anaheim Ducks and Montreal Canadiens respectively. Neither team has officially announced their camp rosters or the dates of the camp but according to TVA's Mikael Lalancette both players received invitations on the weekend.
Saturday, June 25, 2016
NHL Draft
The 2016 National Hockey League entry draft was held this weekend in Buffalo, New York
- Once again, for the first two picks of the draft it went the way everyone was expecting it to with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting American Auston Matthews number one and Patrik Laine of Finland going to the Winnipeg Jets second overall.
- The 1st surprise of Friday night was when the Columbus Blue Jackets selected Pierre-Luc Dubois of the QMJHL's Cape Breton Screaming Eagles with the 3rd overall selection. Many thought that the QMJHL player would be drafted somewhere between 5 and 10. Only 14 Q players were selected in this year's draft, the lowest number in years.
- Halifax Mooseheads forward Otto Somppi was drafted in the 7th round 206th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, dropping below where many predicted him to go.
- 18 year old Maxime Fortier did not get drafted on the weekend while Herd prospect Joachim Blichfeld was selected 210th overall by San Jose.
- The 2017 NHL draft will be hosted by the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, IL.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Poll #15
With the NHL draft coming up this weekend, there are two Halifax Mooseheads players who hope that they will hear their name called in Buffalo, NY so I thought I would ask you will they get drafted. Forwards Maxime Fortier and Otto Somppi probably won't be heading south since they both are anticipated to be drafted in the later rounds of the entry draft if at all. 18 year old Fortier was eligible to be picked last year but he was skipped over, his play this past year should have helped his stock. 17 year old Somppi was in the top 10 of rookie scorers for the 2015-16 season which led to an invite to the draft combine a few weeks ago. Below you will find each player's rankings from various hockey related personnel.
POLLS ARE CLOSED
Considering where Maxime is ranked where do you think the Montreal, QC player will be drafted?
No. 104 by HockeyProspect.com
No. 65 by ISS Hockey
No. 70 by TSN (Craig Button)
No. 73 by Future Considerations
No. 145 by NHL Central Scouting (NA skaters)
Considering where Otto is ranked where do you think the Helsinki, FIN player will be drafted?
No. 112 by HockeyProspect.com
No. 59 by ISS Hockey
No. 97 by The Hockey News
No. 105 by Future Considerations
No. 110 by McKeen's Hockey
No. 78 by NHL Central Scouting (NA skaters)
POLLS ARE CLOSED
Considering where Maxime is ranked where do you think the Montreal, QC player will be drafted?
No. 104 by HockeyProspect.com
No. 65 by ISS Hockey
No. 70 by TSN (Craig Button)
No. 73 by Future Considerations
No. 145 by NHL Central Scouting (NA skaters)
Considering where Otto is ranked where do you think the Helsinki, FIN player will be drafted?
No. 112 by HockeyProspect.com
No. 59 by ISS Hockey
No. 97 by The Hockey News
No. 105 by Future Considerations
No. 110 by McKeen's Hockey
No. 78 by NHL Central Scouting (NA skaters)
Monday, June 20, 2016
Flower & Prospects Invited To Hockey Canada Camps
Hockey Canada announced the invitees to their summer showcase camps on Monday in preparation of the 2016-17 hockey season. The announcement comes just 2 weeks after team coaches were named with former Halifax Mooseheads head boss Dominique Ducharme being appointed as the World Junior team's head coach.
Defenseman Walter Flower was invited to the under-18 selection camp. "From July 29-Aug. 2, 44 players – four goaltenders, 16 defencemen, and 24 forwards – will participate in practices and three Red-White intrasquad games." Twenty-two men will be selected to play on the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Canadian team after the five days in Calgary.
During the same time, "111 players – 12 goaltenders, 36 defenceman and 63 forwards – will participate in practices and games on one of six teams: Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Red, and White." Four kids that your Herd drafted at the beginning of the month were invited to participate in the U-17 development camp. Goaltender Alexis Gravel, defenseman Jared McIsaac along with forwards Benoit-Olivier Groulx and Raphael Lavoie were amoung the players heading to Calgary for a chance to be on 1 of three national teams at the U-17 World Hockey Challenge held in early November.
Congratulations to all five young men and good luck next month.
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| Alexis Gravel Photo - Gravel's Twitter |
During the same time, "111 players – 12 goaltenders, 36 defenceman and 63 forwards – will participate in practices and games on one of six teams: Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Red, and White." Four kids that your Herd drafted at the beginning of the month were invited to participate in the U-17 development camp. Goaltender Alexis Gravel, defenseman Jared McIsaac along with forwards Benoit-Olivier Groulx and Raphael Lavoie were amoung the players heading to Calgary for a chance to be on 1 of three national teams at the U-17 World Hockey Challenge held in early November.
Congratulations to all five young men and good luck next month.
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