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Yearbook 2016-17
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ST.LOUIS BLUES
PREDICTION 3rd in CENTRAL STANLEY CUP ODDS /// 18-1 The St. Louis Blues’ trip to the Western Conference final was their longest post-season run in 15 years. There is great hope to build on it, but that could be challenging with the turnover behind the bench and on the ice. Ken Hitchcock is back for what he announced will be his swan song as an NHL bench boss. He’ll be joined by coach-in-waiting Mike Yeo, who will be an associate before taking over in 2017-18, along with newcomers Rick Wilson and Steve Thomas. Meanwhile, David Backes moved on, signing a five-year contract with the Boston Bruins, and the club lost Troy Brouwer to Calgary. The only response was bringing ex-Blue David Perron back into the fold. Those moves, along with the decision to deal…


FUTURE WATCH TOP 10 PROSPECTS
1 MATTHEW TKACHUK, LW age 18 teaM london (oHl) Son of ex-NHl sniper Keith also plays with gusto and has great fnishing ability. acquired 6th overall, 2016 nhL ’16-17 2 JON GILLIES, G age 22 teaM Stockton (AHl) Corrective hip surgery robbed him of development year. Solid AHl year will fast-track him. acquired 75th overall, 2012 nhL ’17-18 3 RASMUS ANDERSSON, D age 19 teaM Barrie (oHl) Thick-bodied, mature defender plays with poise and high iQ. Just needs added foot speed. acquired 53rd overall, 2015 nhL ’18-19 4 EMILE POIRIER, RW age 21 teaM Stockton (AHl) Stagnated development in AHl has put him on the clock. Time to produce or move on. acquired 22nd overall, 2013 nhL ’17-18 5 OLIVER KY LINGTON, D age 19 teaM Stockton (AHl) Moves around ice quickly and efortlessly. Defensive awareness needs ramping up.…


FUTURE WATCH TOP 10 PROSPECTS
1 NICK SCHMALTZ, C age 20 team North Dakota (NcHc) Break-out year in NcAA led to pro acceleration. A good camp and he’ll win an NHL job. acquired 20th overall, 2014 Nhl ’16-17 2 RYAN HARTMAN, RW age 22 team Rockford (AHL) The short, but always-involved winger can also provide a bit of ofense from the third line. acquired 30th overall, 2013 Nhl ’16-17 3 ALEX DEBRINCAT, RW age 18 team Erie (OHL) Very small, but slippery on puck. Exceptionally talented, creative and productive. acquired 39th overall, 2016 Nhl ’19-20 4 CHAD KRY S, D age 18 team U.S. NTDP (USHL) Ofensive calling card will shine at Boston University. Two-way game a work in progress. acquired 45th overall, 2016 Nhl ’20-21 5 VINCE HINOSTROZA, C age 22 team Rockford (AHL) Notre Dame product led Rockford in scoring and had…


WHAT’S NEW
JERSEYS FLORIDA PANTHERS The remaking of the Panthers hasn’t been restricted to the on-ice product. Florida’s new jerseys bring about the franchise’s first major change since it was born in 1993. The panther itself is more realistic (“grown up,” if you will), while the shoulder art features several cool innovations, such as military tabs – with captains getting special customized versions. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS With the franchise’s 100th season upon us, the Maple Leafs had to come out in style, so they put together a new look that still embraces the past. The logo itself draws elements from the 1940s and 1960s versions, while the 13 veins on top (for the franchise’s 13 Stanley Cups) add another layer to the fun. ARENA ROGERS PLACE, EDMONTON Rogers Place appears to be a big winner for the city of…