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Edmonton Journal
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
NHL Draft Day 2: Who the Calgary Flames Took
Article content Postmedia Network Article content The Calgary Flames loaded up on centres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night. On Saturday, they doubled-down on that approach before going after the best players available with the rest of their picks. Let's take a look at who the Flames added to their prospect pool on Saturday, with comments from director of amateur scouting Tod Button about each. Article content Second round, No. 54 Theo Stockselius Position: Centre Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 196 lbs. Team: Djurgarden Jr. What's his story: The third centre the Flames took in three picks after selecting Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter in Friday's first round, Stockselius averaged 1.28 points per game in the Swedish junior league and models his game on Flames captain Mikael Backlund, among others. He's got size, two-way instincts and a scoring touch, too. What Button said: Update coming … Third round, No. 80 Mace'o Phillips Position: Defence Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 233 lbs. Team: U.S. National Team Development Program What's his story: Phillips is huge, he's strong and he's physical. By no means is he a finished product, but he's a left-handed blueliner and that's something the Flames could use more of. His size alone meant he was worth a swing and while scouting reports do note he's got to cut down on the penalties he takes, there's lots of time for him to improve there. Article content What Button said: Update coming … Fifth round, No. 114 Ethan Wyttenbach Position: Left-wing Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 180 lbs. Team: Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) What's his story: Wyttenbach was the first ever winner of The Gaudreau Award, which goes to the USHL player who best embodies the legacy of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. That's a pretty amazing connection with the Flames, given all Gaudreau accomplished in Calgary. The right-handed winger scored 24 goals and added 27 assists for the Stampede this year and is committed to playing at Quinnipiac University next season. What Button said: Update coming … Sixth round, No. 176 Aidan Lane Position: Right-wing Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 193 lbs. Team: St. Andrew's College (Ontario High School) What's his story: Lane is heading to Harvard next season and if that leads to him being anywhere near the player that Matt Coronato's become, this will be the steal of the draft. Even if he never reaches Coronato's heights, Lane put up 13 points in 13 games for the Brampton Steelheads in the WHL after leaving St. Andrew's College, suggesting the offensive upside is real. What Button said: Update coming … Seventh round, No. 208 Jakob Leander Position: Defence Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 196 lbs. Team: HV71 Jr. What's his story: Leander flew under the radar throughout the pre-draft process, but he's a big, right-shot defenceman who scored once and added five assists in 39 games in the Swedish under-20 junior league this past season. Article content Latest National Stories
Calgary Herald
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
NHL Draft Day 2: Who the Calgary Flames Took
Postmedia Network Article content The Calgary Flames loaded up on centres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night. Article content On Saturday, they doubled-down on that approach before going after the best players available with the rest of their picks. Article content Let's take a look at who the Flames added to their prospect pool on Saturday, with comments from director of amateur scouting Tod Button about each. Article content Article content Article content Article content Theo Stockselius Article content Position: Centre Article content Height: 6-foot-3 Article content Weight: 196 lbs. Team: Djurgarden Jr. Article content What's his story: The third centre the Flames took in three picks after selecting Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter in Friday's first round, Stockselius averaged 1.28 points per game in the Swedish junior league and models his game on Flames captain Mikael Backlund, among others. He's got size, two-way instincts and a scoring touch, too. Article content Article content Third round, No. 80 Article content Mace'o Phillips Article content Position: Defence Article content Height: 6-foot-6 Article content Weight: 233 lbs. Team: U.S. National Team Development Program Article content What's his story: Phillips is huge, he's strong and he's physical. By no means is he a finished product, but he's a left-handed blueliner and that's something the Flames could use more of. His size alone meant he was worth a swing and while scouting reports do note he's got to cut down on the penalties he takes, there's lots of time for him to improve there. Article content Article content Article content Article content Ethan Wyttenbach Article content Position: Left-wing Article content Height: 5-foot-10 Article content What's his story: Wyttenbach was the first ever winner of The Gaudreau Award, which goes to the USHL player who best embodies the legacy of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. That's a pretty amazing connection with the Flames, given all Gaudreau accomplished in Calgary. The right-handed winger scored 24 goals and added 27 assists for the Stampede this year and is committed to playing at Quinnipiac University next season. Article content What Button said: Update coming … Article content Article content Sixth round, No. 176 Article content Aidan Lane Article content Position: Right-wing Article content Height: 6-foot-1 Article content Weight: 193 lbs. Team: St. Andrew's College (Ontario High School) Article content What's his story: Lane is heading to Harvard next season and if that leads to him being anywhere near the player that Matt Coronato's become, this will be the steal of the draft. Even if he never reaches Coronato's heights, Lane put up 13 points in 13 games for the Brampton Steelheads in the WHL after leaving St. Andrew's College, suggesting the offensive upside is real. Article content What Button said: Update coming … Article content Article content Seventh round, No. 208 Article content Jakob Leander Article content Position: Defence Article content Height: 6-foot-4 Article content Weight: 196 lbs. Article content Team: HV71 Jr. Article content Article content Article content
Vancouver Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Senators willing to move back from No. 21 in NHL draft - if the price is right
The Ottawa Senators scouting staff is ready for every scenario. With the first round of the first decentralized National Hockey League draft since 2020 — which was due to the COVID-19 pandemic — set for Friday night, chief amateur scout Don Boyd will be huddled with the club's staff in the Senators makeshift war room in the dressing room at the Canadian Tire Centre. While the top prospects will be in Los Angeles, Steve Staios — the club's president of hockey operations and general manager — along with Boyd and the scouting staff, will conduct the annual crapshoot virtually, with the Senators holding the No. 21 selection overall in Round 1. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Boyd, chief European scout Mikko Ruutu and the club's amateur staff have been huddled in a board room since Tuesday, pouring over their lists for the draft, which will continue with Rounds 2-7 on Saturday. 'I'm out of the room right now and, when I go back, there will probably have been 42 changes,' Boyd said, only half-jokingly. Boyd is confident the Senators will get a good player at No. 21, no matter what happens in front of them. 'First of all, we're going to look for some people with hockey sense and some skill level, and I think they're there,' Boyd said during a pre-draft availability on Wednesday at the rink. 'There are four or five or six guys in our area that'll still be available. 'You never know with the draft, but we've pretty much narrowed. 'You know, we didn't ever know with the draft, but we've pretty much narrowed it down to the top 16-to-18 people, and that usually becomes a part of our pick process there.' There are kinds of different draft scenarios available, but the most reliable lists are made by TSN's Bob McKenzie and the network's director of scouting, Craig Button. McKenzie revealed his top 80 players on Monday and Button released his mock draft on Wednesday. Button had the Senators selecting Blainville-Boisbriand Armada winger Justin Carbonneau from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the No. 21 selection. He finished second in the league in scoring with 89 points and was tied for second with 49 goals. Button also had Wisconsin defenceman Logan Hensler, Windsor Spitfires centre Jack Nesbitt, Swedish centre Milton Gastrin, and Moose Jaw winger Lynden Lakovic being taken in that area. When the Senators are put on the clock by the league, Boyd is certain they'll be able to acquire a prospect who will help down the road. 'At this time of year, everybody's getting a player and everybody's winning a Stanley Cup on that day,' Boyd said with a wry smile. 'We're going to get a player, the team before us is going to get a player, and the team that selects in the fourth round is going to get a player that they like. 'Hope springs eternal. That's why we play the game.' The Senators could have opted to surrender this selection to pay off the punishment of a first-round pick for a botched deal with the Vegas Golden Knights involving winger Evgenii Dadonov, but Staios has opted to defer it until next year. Owner Michael Andlauer has stated publicly that he is holding out hope that NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will lighten the punishment. 'At the end of the day, we know where the ruling lies right now,' Staios said. 'Michael is speaking about it and hoping for some leniency at some time. We're comfortable that if we do have to give up, that's where we're at. 'But we want to continue to add prospects to this group. With the draft turning out the way it's, and we're at the 21st pick, I think that there's going to be a good player there, and also some depth in that group where we consider a trade back possibility.' Moving back is an interesting scenario for Staios to consider. He has made it clear he won't attempt to move up, but if someone is willing to offer him another selection to slide back a few spots, it's something he'll discuss with the club's amateur staff. 'That would be something I would consider (moving back) but not going the other way,' Staios said. If Staios determines he wants to go that route, Boyd and Co. will be prepared. Hey, they're good scouts, after all, and that's the motto. 'We're going to get players that we believe can play,' Boyd said. 'There might be parts of the draft which are a little softer than others. At the top of the draft, you've got really good players, and you've got a good group of goaltenders. 'Teams that win the Stanley Cup, they've got depth. They've got the best third and fourth lines in a certain time frame of six weeks. 'We hope we can find those players.' bgarrioch@
Ottawa Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Senators willing to move back from No. 21 in NHL draft - if the price is right
Article content With the first round of the first decentralized National Hockey League draft since 2020 — which was due to the COVID-19 pandemic — set for Friday night, chief amateur scout Don Boyd will be huddled with the club's staff in the Senators makeshift war room in the dressing room at the Canadian Tire Centre. Article content Article content Article content While the top prospects will be in Los Angeles, Steve Staios — the club's president of hockey operations and general manager — along with Boyd and the scouting staff, will conduct the annual crapshoot virtually, with the Senators holding the No. 21 selection overall in Round 1. Article content Article content Boyd, chief European scout Mikko Ruutu and the club's amateur staff have been huddled in a board room since Tuesday, pouring over their lists for the draft, which will continue with Rounds 2-7 on Saturday. Article content 'I'm out of the room right now and, when I go back, there will probably have been 42 changes,' Boyd said, only half-jokingly. Article content Boyd is confident the Senators will get a good player at No. 21, no matter what happens in front of them. Article content 'First of all, we're going to look for some people with hockey sense and some skill level, and I think they're there,' Boyd said during a pre-draft availability on Wednesday at the rink. 'There are four or five or six guys in our area that'll still be available. Article content Article content 'You never know with the draft, but we've pretty much narrowed. Article content Article content 'You know, we didn't ever know with the draft, but we've pretty much narrowed it down to the top 16-to-18 people, and that usually becomes a part of our pick process there.' Article content There are kinds of different draft scenarios available, but the most reliable lists are made by TSN's Bob McKenzie and the network's director of scouting, Craig Button. McKenzie revealed his top 80 players on Monday and Button released his mock draft on Wednesday. Article content Button had the Senators selecting Blainville-Boisbriand Armada winger Justin Carbonneau from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the No. 21 selection. He finished second in the league in scoring with 89 points and was tied for second with 49 goals.
Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Senators willing to move back from No. 21 in NHL draft - if the price is right
The Ottawa Senators scouting staff is ready for every scenario. Article content With the first round of the first decentralized National Hockey League draft since 2020 — which was due to the COVID-19 pandemic — set for Friday night, chief amateur scout Don Boyd will be huddled with the club's staff in the Senators makeshift war room in the dressing room at the Canadian Tire Centre. Article content Article content Article content While the top prospects will be in Los Angeles, Steve Staios — the club's president of hockey operations and general manager — along with Boyd and the scouting staff, will conduct the annual crapshoot virtually, with the Senators holding the No. 21 selection overall in Round 1. Article content Article content Boyd, chief European scout Mikko Ruutu and the club's amateur staff have been huddled in a board room since Tuesday, pouring over their lists for the draft, which will continue with Rounds 2-7 on Saturday. Article content 'I'm out of the room right now and, when I go back, there will probably have been 42 changes,' Boyd said, only half-jokingly. Article content Boyd is confident the Senators will get a good player at No. 21, no matter what happens in front of them. Article content 'First of all, we're going to look for some people with hockey sense and some skill level, and I think they're there,' Boyd said during a pre-draft availability on Wednesday at the rink. 'There are four or five or six guys in our area that'll still be available. Article content Article content 'You never know with the draft, but we've pretty much narrowed. Article content Article content 'You know, we didn't ever know with the draft, but we've pretty much narrowed it down to the top 16-to-18 people, and that usually becomes a part of our pick process there.' Article content There are kinds of different draft scenarios available, but the most reliable lists are made by TSN's Bob McKenzie and the network's director of scouting, Craig Button. McKenzie revealed his top 80 players on Monday and Button released his mock draft on Wednesday. Article content Button had the Senators selecting Blainville-Boisbriand Armada winger Justin Carbonneau from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the No. 21 selection. He finished second in the league in scoring with 89 points and was tied for second with 49 goals. Article content Button also had Wisconsin defenceman Logan Hensler, Windsor Spitfires centre Jack Nesbitt, Swedish centre Milton Gastrin, and Moose Jaw winger Lynden Lakovic being taken in that area.
