by Darryl Houston Smith | Jul 8, 2022 | Darryl's Dispatch
* Juraj Slafkovsky (Kosice, Slovakia) became the highest-drafted Slovakian player in NHL history and the 10th player born outside North America to be selected first overall in the NHL Draft. * Simon Nemec (Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia) followed Juraj Slafkovsky as they...
by Darryl Houston Smith | Jul 7, 2022 | Darryl's Dispatch
St. Louis: Pavel Mintyukov, D, Saginaw, OHL An active defenseman who is always looking to push the pace by jumping into and often leading the attack. Finished third among OHL defensemen in points in 2021-22 (17-45—62 in 67 GP). Minnesota: Lian Bichsel, D,...
by Darryl Houston Smith | Jul 7, 2022 | Darryl's Dispatch
12. Columbus: Denton Mateychuk D, Moose Jaw, WHL A very strong skater who displays speed and agility along with quick feet. A force from the back end who will often lead or join the rush for scoring opportunities. Notched a career-high six-assist performance on March...
by Darryl Houston Smith | Jul 6, 2022 | Darryl's Dispatch
By Darryl Houston Smith, Senior Writer for Canadian Teams. The first day of Summer brings thoughts of bikinis, six-packs, and sunny days for most but not this hockey writer. The turn of the season brings with it the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. This might be one of the most...
by Darryl Houston Smith | Jul 5, 2022 | Darryl's Dispatch, San Jose Sharks
The hire is a historic one for the Sharks and professional hockey as Grier, 47, becomes the NHL’s first African-American general manager, he faces a myriad of challenges, finding a new head coach, the draft is only two days away, the ongoing Kane saga, and if...
by Darryl Houston Smith | Jun 27, 2022 | Darryl's Dispatch, Hockey History
Hall of Famer Mike Gartner, Chair of the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee, announced today that six individuals have been elected to Hockey Hall of Fame Honoured Membership, in both the Player and Builder Category. The vote took place today at the annual...
