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Category Archives: Draft
Gibbs may have blown shot at NBA
Vacation article: This is a re-post from July 7th. This year was Ashton Gibbs’ chance to be drafted. The opportunity to work his way into the NBA will never be presented in an easier fashion. Thirteen international players and 19 … Continue reading
NHL Draft: Joe Morrow an underrated pick
Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization. With talented forwards like Nicklas Jensen, … Continue reading
Bennett benefiting from prospect camp
Outside of Simon Despres, there is not a prospect in the Penguins organization with as much potential as Beau Bennett. Not even Eric Tangradi or Joe Morrow. Bennett has all the skills to become one of the game’s highest scoring … Continue reading
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Tagged Beau Bennett, Chris Gates, Eric Tangradi, Joe Morrow, NHL, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Sports Depot, Simon Despres
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NHL Draft: Penguins round-by-round analysis
Over the last two weeks I have been writing a series that took an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article covered the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization A common theme has developed over the … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, Draft, NHL
Tagged By Joel Peretic, Dominik Uher, Joe Morrow, Josh Archibald, NHL, NHL draft, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Scott Harrington, Scott Wilson
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NHL Draft: Penguins find great value in seventh round selection
Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization Seventh round pick Scott Wilson’s scouting … Continue reading
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Tagged By Joel Peretic, Georgetown Raiders, NHL, NHL draft, OJHL, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Scott Wilson, UMass Riverhawks
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NHL Draft: Archibald follows Penguins model
Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization For those hoping the Penguins would … Continue reading
Gil Brown signs professional contract
Going undrafted does not mean the end of professional basketball for a prospect–either across seas or in the NBA. Gil Brown was one of three eligible Panthers to not hear his name called on draft night, but his journey to the Association … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston Celtics, Gilbert Brown, John Grupp, NBA, NBA Draft, Panthers Basketball, Panthers draft, Pitt Panthers, Trib Total Media
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NHL Draft: Little known about Dominik Uher
Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization. After drafting Scott Harrington in the … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, Draft, NHL
Tagged Detroit Red Wings, Dominik Uher, Joe Morrow, Milan Lucic, NHL, NHL draft, Penguins Draft, Philippe Hudon, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Scott Harrington, Spokane Chiefs, WHL
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More on Morrow
Penguins fans were justifiably angered after Ray Shero selected a defenseman in the first round of the 2011 NHL Draft. But, as more research was conducted on Joe Morrow, the anger turned to excitement. Jesse Marshall of Faceoff Factor has … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011 NHL Draft, Faceoff Factor, Jesse Marshall, Joe Morrow, NHL, NHL draft, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Portland Winterhawks, Ray Shero, WHL
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NHL Draft: Scott Harrington a reach
Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization. If defense wins championships, the Penguins … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, Draft, NHL
Tagged Brooks Orpik, Joe Morrow, London Knights, Mark Eaton, NHL, NHL draft, Nikita Kucherov, OHL, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rob Scuderi, Scott Harrington
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Gil Brown may have future with the Celtics
Boston Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge has faith in Pitt prospect Gilbert Brown–at least enough to invite him to a tryout after NBA labor negotiations. Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette has more on Ainge’s interest with Brown.
Posted in Draft, Link, NBA, NCAA Basketball
Tagged Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Draft, Pit Draft, Pitt Basketball, Pitt Panthers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ray Fittipaldo
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Pens, first round pass on Grimaldi
Perhaps the talk of the draft last night was Rocco Grimaldi. His upbeat attitude, strong faith, and, of course, rare talent, had many pulling for him. Greg Wyshynski of Puck Daddy has more. The California native was my choice for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Greg Wyshynski, NHL, NHL draft, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Puck Daddy, Rocco Grimaldi
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Mocks, mocks, and more mock drafts
We are less than an hour away from the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Eight players have separated themselves as the elite of this year’s first round. After those first few picks though, it is anyone’s guess. Here are some mock … Continue reading
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Tagged NHL, NHL draft, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins
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Experts weigh in on Saad, Miller, other Americans in the Draft
A strong American presence in this year’s NHL Draft has many experts gushing over the first-round, home-grown talent. Three Pittsburghers alone could be selected in this year’s first round. Recently the guys over at Faceoff Factor sat down with draft … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Saad, Chris Peters, Faceoff Factor, John Gibson, JT Miller, NHL, NHL draft, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins
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JT Miller looking to join Pittsburghers Saad and Gibson in first round
Native Pittsburghers John Gibson and Brandon Saad have grabbed most of the NHL Draft headlines around the city, but JT Miller is looking to join the duo as a first round draft pick tomorrow night. Check out The College Hockey … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Saad, John Gibson, JT Miller, NHL, NHL draft, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rocco Grimaldi, The College Hockey Blog
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