Author: Kris Baker
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Buffalo Sabres February 2014 Prospect Rankings
It’s not exactly news that the Buffalo Sabres pipeline is front loaded with a European flavor. That’s what happens when you spend your last five first-round picks on players from Finland, Latvia, and Russia. It’s a development worth calling out considering the franchise went though four drafts (31 selections) from 2007-2010 without picking a player…
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2/4 Recap: Bailey gets trick; Ullmark shuts door
Justin Bailey recorded his first-ever OHL hat trick Tuesday as Kitchener was bounced by Guelph 10-4. Bailey’s night was rounded out with an assist, giving him his first four-point game since nearly a year ago to the day (2/3/13). The big night puts Bailey at 24 goals and 40 points at the 50-game mark. In…
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Malone, Harvard find empty Beanpot
Sean Malone (-2) pumped four shots on goal Monday as Harvard was pummeled by No. 11 Northeastern 6-0 in the opening game of the 2014 Beanpot. The one-sided affair saw the teams combine for 31 penalties and 65 shots on goal, but the Crimson couldn’t find the back of the net despite their fair share…
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2/1 Recap: Zadorov rolling; Goalies come through
Nikita Zadorov scored twice on the power play Saturday to earn the game’s number one star as London earned their fifth-straight victory 5-4 over Barrie. Zadorov has hit a dominant groove in the five wins, supplying five goals, eight points, and a plus-nine rating while logging major back end minutes. With the pair of first-period…
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Draft stuff: Nylander nets first
William Nylander checked into the draft discussion Saturday, scoring the first goal of his SHL career as MODO defeated AIK 2-1. The No. 2 rated European skater on Central Scouting’s midterm rankings, Nylander showed the hands and moves of a natural goal scorer with a twitch fake and finish to give MODO to the 1-0…
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Draft stuff: Reinhart caps January with show of hands
Sam Reinhart put the cherry on top of his excellent January Friday, showing versatile use of his hands with a flashy assist and a scrap as Kootenay defeated Prince Albert 4-1. It seems as if the gifted playmaker has mastered the flip-pass to himself, showing that skill again late in the second period as the…
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1/31 Recap: Nelson doubles up; Hurley keeps streak
Logan Nelson posted his second two-goal game of the season Friday to earn the number two star as Victoria lost to Vancouver 5-4 in a shootout. Nelson, who upped his season take to 38 points (15+23), has goals in two consecutive contests heading into Saturday’s rematch with the Giants. In the OHL, Eric Locke produced…
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1/30 Recap: Baptiste's big night; Russians mark in routs
Nick Baptiste connected for two power play goals and a pair of assists Thursday as Sudbury skated to a 7-5 victory over Barrie. Baptiste has been on fire since the flip of the calendar, notching 10 goals and 18 points in 12 January games. He has posted 21 multiple-point efforts this season, while his second…
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1/29 Recap: Amerks win again; Locke, Peterson score
Brayden McNabb scored a power play goal Wednesday, and Nathan Lieuwen stopped 19 of 20 shots as Rochester extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-1 victory over Chicago. Kevin Porter and Alex Hutchings scored the first two Amerks markers, while Colton Gillies added one into the empty net. Johan Larsson recorded a…
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Hurley stays hot
Connor Hurley scored his ninth goal of the season Tuesday as Green Bay lost to Dubuque 4-2. The marker gives Hurley points in nine straight games for a total of 12 (6+6) in 11 outings since being traded to the Gamblers from Muskegon. The Jacks had a plan to rely heavily on the 18-year old…
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