Jimmy Snuggerud Scouting Report
U.S. National Team Development Coach Adam Nightingale credited Jimmy Snuggerud as being one of the most improved players in the NTDP program and his draft stock is a testament to that. NHL Central scouting had…
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20 Minnesota Products on Central Scouting’s Final List
There are 20 Minnesotans on Central Scouting’s Final Draft rankings, with 19 skaters and 1 goalie. The top ranked Minnesotan is US NTDP U-18 forward Jimmy Snuggerud, who is #11 among North American Skaters. The…
Sam Rinzel Scouting Report
DOB6/25/2004HEIGHT6’4WEIGHT190POSITIONDefenseTEAMChaska HS/Waterloo (USHL)College CommitmentMinnesota At 6’4 and 190-pounds, Sam Rinzel is the prototypical defenseman that franchises covet. The fact that he’s an excellent skater with good puck skills makes Rinzel a top prospect for the…
18 Minnesota Products on Central Scouting 2022 Mid-Season Rankings
NHL Central Scouting released their Mid-Season Rankings for the 2022 NHL Draft this afternoon. There are 18 Minnesota products listed, headlined by Chaska native Jimmy Snuggerud at number 7 among North American Skaters. The puck…
20 Minnesotans on Central Scouting Watch List.
NHL Central Scouting released their Watch List for the 2022 NHL Draft. Future Minnesota Gopher and Dellwood native Ryan Chesley highlights the 20 Minnesotans on the list as he was given an ‘A’ ranking by…
Oliver Moore Is A First Round Talent
21 Months, 640 days to be exact, until the 2023 NHL Draft and I have one of the first-round selections that night written in ink. OLIVER MOORE The Mounds View native and former standout at…
Nine Minnesotans Drafted into the NHL
Congratulations to the nine Minnesotans drafted into the NHL. Chaz Lucius was the first skater from the State of Hockey to be selected, as the Winnipeg Jets selected the gifted forward with the 18th pick in…
The Jets Nab Lucius at Pick 18
Chaz Lucius, Minnesota’s top-rated prospect for the 2021 NHL Draft, was selected by the Winnipeg Jets with the 18th pick in the first round. The selection ended the draft day wait game for Lucius and gave…
Jack Peart Scouting Report
Jack Peart’s hockey sense is what makes him standout when compared to his peers as he possesses both awareness and anticipation. He comprehends the difficult situations that occur during a game and transcends them into…
16 Minnesotans on Central Scouting 2021 Draft Watch List
NHL Central Scouting released their Watch List for the 2021 NHL Draft. There are 16 Minnesotans on the list, headlined by the talented Chaz Lucius, a University of Minnesota recruit and current member of the…