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Bode Wilde

Bode Wilde Assigned To AHL

October 17, 2019 at 9:29 am CDT | by Gavin Lee 9 Comments

An interesting name has come across the AHL transactions page today. New York Islanders prospect Bode Wilde has been added to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers roster after previously starting on season-opening injured reserve. Wilde must be healthy enough to return to action, but what’s interesting about his assignment to Bridgeport is that he is still eligible to play for the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL where he spent last season. The Islanders must believe that he’s ready to make the leap to professional hockey after scoring 70 points in 62 games for the Spirit last season.

Still just 19 years old, the smooth-skating defenseman was picked 41st overall in 2018 after falling out of the first round. Though he still has the odd bout of poor decision making, his ability at both ends of the ice make for a very strong prospect that profiles as a potential top-four option for the Islanders down the road.

Lou Lamoriello, Barry Trotz and the rest of the New York management group have already shown they are willing to be aggressive with their top prospects, keeping Noah Dobson on the roster and recently recalling Oliver Wahlstrom. Both of those players were also selected in 2018, a draft class for the Islanders that is showing early returns as a potential franchise-changing group.

For Wilde, a chance to show what he can do at the AHL level only gets him that much closer to his eventual NHL debut. After dominating the OHL as a rookie there wasn’t a ton left for him to learn in Saginaw. Bridgeport will include a host of new challenges.

AHL| Bode Wilde| New York Islanders| Prospects| Transactions

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USA Hockey Announces Invitees For 2019 Summer Showcase

June 20, 2019 at 9:40 am CDT | by Gavin Lee 4 Comments

After Canada released their group yesterday, USA Hockey has announced their 44 invites for the 2019 World Junior Summer Showcase, the first step towards participating at the next World Junior tournament. GM John Vanbiesbrouck and head coach Scott Sandelin will be evaluating all 44 players over a short period in Plymouth, Michigan between July 26-August 3 where they will take on teams from Canada, Sweden and Finland.

The list of players includes many already drafted names, but also some that are available this weekend in the 2019 Entry Draft. The full group is listed below:

G Drew DeRidder (2019 draft eligible)
G Spencer Knight (2019 draft eligible)
G Isaiah Saville (2019 draft eligible)
G Dustin Wolf (2019 draft eligible)

D Slava Demin (VGK, unsigned)
D Ty Emberson (ARZ, unsigned)
D Jordan Harris (MTL, unsigned)
D Drew Helleson (2019 draft eligible)
D Zach Jones (2019 draft eligible)
D Ryan Johnson (2019 draft eligible)
D Christian Krygier (NYI, unsigned)
D Jackson LaCombe (2019 draft eligible)
D K’Andre Miller (NYR, unsigned)
D Alec Regula (DET, unsigned)
D Mattias Samuelsson (BUF, unsigned)
D Spencer Stastney (NSH, unsigned)
D Jayden Struble (2019 draft eligible)
D Alex Vlasic (2019 draft eligible)
D Bode Wilde (NYI)
D Cam York (2019 draft eligible)

F John Beecher (2019 draft eligible)
F Matthew Boldy (2019 draft eligible)
F Bobby Brink (2019 draft eligible)
F Cole Caufield (2019 draft eligible)
F Jack Drury (CAR, unsigned)
F Joel Farabee (PHI)
F John Farinacci (2019 draft eligible)
F Parker Ford (2019 draft eligible)
F Jon Gruden (OTT)
F Curtis Hall (BOS, unsigned)
F Trevor Janicke (2019 draft eligible)
F Blade Jenkins (NYI, unsigned)
F Arthur Kaliyev (2019 draft eligible)
F Owen Lindmark (2019 draft eligible)
F Luke Loheit (OTT, unsigned)
F Robert Mastrosimone (2019 draft eligible)
F Blake McLaughlin (ANA, unsigned)
F Shane Pinto (2019 draft eligible)
F Jacob Pivonka (NYI, unsigned)
F Nick Robertson (2019 draft eligible)
F Alex Turcotte (2019 draft eligible)
F Luke Toporowski (2019 draft eligible)
F Oliver Wahlstrom (NYI)
F Trevor Zegras (2019 draft eligible)

Notably not on the list is potential first overall pick Jack Hughes, who is still eligible for the tournament but will likely be playing in the NHL for the 2019-20 season.

Bode Wilde| Cole Caufield| Joel Farabee| Mattias Samuelsson| Oliver Wahlstrom| Spencer Knight

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Islanders Notes: Clutterbuck, Ho-Sang, Sorokin, Prospects

June 2, 2019 at 10:45 am CDT | by Zach Leach Leave a Comment

In a detailed piece for The Athletic, Arthur Staple talks to New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello and fills the gaps in some of the latest rumors surrounding the team. While much of the discussion is on players who could push for roles with the Isles next season, the main topic is regarding a player whose role is already a lock – if he’s healthy that is. Staple writes that veteran forward Cal Clutterbuck has already undergone off-season surgery, after revealing following the team’s playoff exit that he had been playing through several back injuries, including slipped discs, rotated vertebrae, and a stress fracture. Facing either a regiment of rest and rehab in hopes the pain would subside or instead invasive surgery for a more permanent solution, Clutterbuck chose the later and went under the knife late last month. Lamoriello states that doctors hoped the surgery would still leave Clutterbuck enough time to recuperate before training camp, but there is some doubt. One way or another, it will be close and the physical forward likely won’t be at full strength for the start of the preseason. With Andrew Ladd already expected to miss the start of next season, New York hopes to have Clutterbuck ready for the season opener and Lamoriello expects that to be the case, but it will be a process worth monitoring this summer and into the fall.

  • Lamoriello confirmed to Staple that polarizing forward Joshua Ho-Sang will be back with the Islanders next season. A restricted free agent, Ho-Sang requires a qualifying offer to remain Isles’ property and Lamoriello and company will give him just that. Beyond a QO, the GM would not guarantee anything else for Ho-Sang though. Lamoriello said that the 2014 first-round pick, who played in just ten games with New York this season, will “be in camp and like all the young players, he’ll determine his future.” If Ho-Sang refuses to sign his qualifying offer or does so and then becomes unhappy with his role again next season, he will be a prime trade candidate for the Islanders.
  • One young player who won’t be in camp and likely won’t don an Islanders jersey at all next season is Russian goaltender Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin, 23, has been dominating the KHL for four years now as arguably the best goalie in the league. There is little doubt that he will find success when he does make the jump to the NHL. However, he still has a year remaining on his contract with CSKA Moscow and Lamoriello reports that this makes it next to impossible for him to come over before the end of next season. Yet, the two sides stay in constant contact about the possibilities. “There’s certainly dialogue all the time, but he does have a contract so there are extenuating circumstances. He’s someone we’d love to have come over as soon as possible.” With Sorokin not an option for next season, the Islanders still have a tough decision to make in net, with Vezina Trophy candidate Robin Lehner hitting free agency and in search of a long-term deal.
  • Lamoriello and the Islanders are understandably excited by the development of 2018 first-round pick Noah Dobson, who just won his second consecutive Memorial Cup and Memorial Cup All-Star nod. The well-rounded defenseman seems ready for the pros and Lamoriello specifically said that he “can’t get any higher in junior hockey than he’s gotten.” Dobson will be given the chance to break camp with the Islanders, but unfortunately for him he may have a disadvantage again fellow top defensive prospect Bode Wilde. As a teenage Canadian junior player, Dobson is ineligible to play in the AHL next season and would need to be returned to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the QMJHL if he does not stick with the Islanders. Wilde, a second-round pick last year, also plays Canadian junior but was drafted out of the U.S. junior system and thus faces a different set of AHL eligibility rules. If Wilde, who is also coming off a strong season, shows well in camp, he could be the preferred prospect to stick based on that two-way flexibility. With the Islanders’ depth on defense, it’s hard to see either player having a major role in New York next season regardless, but the team could opt to deal from a position of strength this off-season to open up space for either Dobson or Wilde to have a shot at regular ice time next season.

AHL| Andrew Ladd| Bode Wilde| Cal Clutterbuck| Free Agency| Ilya Sorokin| KHL| Lou Lamoriello| Memorial Cup| New York Islanders| Noah Dobson| Prospects| QMJHL

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WHL Conference Awards, OHL Coaches Poll Highlight Top Prospects

March 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee Leave a Comment

The Canadian Hockey League remains the largest source of young talent in the world, sending nearly countless players into various professional hockey leagues every year. The WHL, OHL and QMJHL are continually being picked over for the next great NHL player, and while some slip through the cracks the majority of the top performers are snapped up by organizations at the draft.

Today the WHL released their conference awards, highlighting the very best performers from this year. This list is littered with NHL prospects, including some who will make their debut as soon as next season. Each of the conference winners are eligible for the overall awards which will be given out at the beginning of May. The list is as follows:

Eastern Conference Player of the Year: Trey Fix-Wolansky, Edmonton Oil Kings (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Western Conference Player of the Year: Joachim Blichfeld, Portland Winterhawks (San Jose Sharks)

Eastern Conference Top Goaltender: Ian Scott, Prince Albert Raiders (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Western Conference Top Goaltender: Dustin Wolf, Everett Silvertips (2019 draft eligible)

Eastern Conference Top Defenseman: Josh Brook, Moose Jaw Warriors (Montreal Canadiens)
Western Conference Top Defenseman: Ty Smith, Spokane Chiefs (New Jersey Devils)

Eastern Conference Rookie of the Year: Brayden Tracey, Moose Jaw Warriors (2019 draft eligible)
Western Conference Rookie of the Year: Lassi Thomson, Spokane Chiefs (2019 draft eligible)

Eastern Conference Most Sportsmanlike Player: Justin Almeida, Moose Jaw Warriors (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Western Conference Most Sportsmanlike Player: Cody Glass, Portland Winterhawks (Vegas Golden Knights)

WHL Top Scorer: Joachim Blichfeld, Portland Winterhawks (San Jose Sharks)
68 GP, 53 G, 61 A, 114 PTS

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Not to be outdone, the OHL released their annual coaches poll today that highlights some more specific skills and traits. The list always provides a good insight into the top prospects from people who are dealing with them on a daily basis. The full list can be found here, but some highlights:

Eastern Conference Smartest Player: Marco Rossi, Ottawa 67’s (2020 draft eligible)
Western Conference Smartest Player: Nick Suzuki, Guelph Storm (Montreal Candiens)

Eastern Conference Hardest Worker: Keean Washkurak, Mississauga Steelheads (2019 draft eligible)
Western Conference Hardest Worker: Aidan Dudas, Owen Sound Attack (Los Angeles Kings)

Eastern Conference Best Playmaker: Ryan Suzuki, Barrie Colts (2019 draft eligible)
Western Conference Best Playmaker: Morgan Frost, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Philadelphia Flyers)

Eastern Conference Most Dangerous in Goal Area: Justin Brazeau, North Bay Battalion (free agent)
Western Conference Most Dangerous in Goal Area: Owen Tippett, Saginaw Spirit (Florida Panthers)

Eastern Conference Best Skater: Brett Neumann, Oshawa Generals (free agent)
Western Conference Best Skater: Alex Formenton, London Knights (Ottawa Senators)

Eastern Conference Best Shot: Arthur Kaliyev, Hamilton Bulldogs (2019 draft eligible)
Western Conference Best Shot: Bode Wilde, Saginaw Spirit (New York Islanders)

Eastern Conference Hardest Shot: Arthur Kaliyev, Hamilton Bulldogs (2019 draft eligible)
Western Conference Hardest Shot: Owen Tippett, Saginaw Spirit (Florida Panthers)

Eastern Conference Best Stickhandler: Nick Robertson, Peterborough Petes (2019 draft eligible)
Western Conference Best Stickhandler: Morgan Frost, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Philadelphia Flyers)

 

Bode Wilde| Cody Glass| Nick Suzuki| Owen Tippett| Prospects

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Panthers, Islanders Expected To Be Active This Off-Season

March 17, 2019 at 4:15 pm CDT | by Zach Leach 1 Comment

With the New York Islanders sitting in second place in the Metropolitan Division and the Florida Panthers not yet out of postseason contention, eight points back of the final wild card slot with a game in hand, fans are not yet looking toward next season with plenty of meaningful games left this season. Yet, the two Eastern Conference teams are expected by many to be some of the most active players in the upcoming off-season. The Islanders could have more cap space entering the summer than just about any other team, while the Panthers have not won a playoff series since 1996 and are desperate to take a step forward. Both teams have needs and could look to fill them in explosive fashion this off-season.

Things have gone as well as they possibly could have this season for the Islanders. Despite losing John Tavares and entering the year with an unproven goalie tandem, the team is not only playoff-bound, but also the league leader in goals against average. Robin Lehner and Thomas Greiss have been stellar in net, the team’s young defensemen have taken a major step forward under new head coach Barry Trotz, and the offense has picked up the seemingly insurmountable slack that Tavares left behind. Yet, much of their success could be undone by free agency, which would leave the team in need of making several big additions. Lehner is an impending free agent and the Isles must decide whether or not to commit to the young reclamation project or else seek a long-term replacement, with 33-year-old Greiss only signed for one more year. Yet, the net is not even the greatest of their concerns. Captain Anders Lee and fellow top forwards Brock Nelson and Jordan Eberle are approaching free agency without new contracts. After losing Tavares last summer, it seems almost impossible that New York could also let Lee slip away. But can the same be said for Nelson and Eberle, who are also top-five scoring forwards for the Isles. The team may be in a position where they need to add considerable talent up front, as well as replenish depth.

Currently projected to have the fourth-most cap space of any team this summer, the Islanders could hypothetically re-sign Lehner and their trio of forwards without issue or else find free agents on the market. However, if spending power is not enough to bring in top free agents – like say Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky – GM Lou Lamoriello could explore the trade market. The Athletic’s Arthur Staple writes that the Islanders’ newfound depth on the blue line could help to facilitate a major trade. He believes that the team wants to move forward with a young core of Ryan Pulock, Adam Pelech, Scott Mayfield, and Devon Toews on the blue line. He also mentions AHL All-Star Sebastian Aho as another key piece, while recent high draft picks Noah Dobson and Bode Wilde also deserve consideration. This youth movement has made top defenseman Nick Leddy expendable and Staple believes that he is a talent that could bring back an established top-six forward. The Islanders could also look to move veterans Johnny Boychuk and Thomas Hickey instead of or in addition to Leddy. That trade flexibility paired with ample cap space make the Isles a dangerous player on the trade market this summer, if not all of their problems can be fixed via free agency.

In fact, the Panthers could wind up being an ideal trade partner for the Islanders. Florida leads the NHL this season with five 20-goal scorers and has an offensive game and potent power play that few in the league can rival. However, their defense and their goaltending both leave a lot to be desired. The Panthers don’t have the cap space that the Islanders do, but The Athletic’s George Richards believes that the team plans to make trades to free up cap space in order to hit the free agent market with more bargaining power. Florida is another team that has been linked to the Panarin/Bobrovksy package, while they are also a team that could greatly benefit from adding Erik Karlsson. Richards writes that the team will be “aggressive” in pursuing top free agents, but that doesn’t mean they will succeed in drawing targets to a non-traditional hockey market.

As such, Florida could also wind up making noise on the trade market and a name like Leddy would be the caliber of player they would like to add. Mike Hoffman and Evgenii Dadonov have enjoyed strong seasons with the Panthers this year, but both have just one season remaining and could be on the trade block this summer. There were also rumors that Jonathan Huberdeau was a player that GM Dale Tallon listened to offers for at the trade deadline again and he could do so again for the team’s highest-paid forward. These are names that will move the needle for other NHL clubs. Veteran goaltenders Roberto Luongo and James Reimer? Not so much. However, the team needs to improve on its poor goaltending and to do so would need to move one (or both) of the tandem costing them a combined $7.933MM. This may involve Florida moving picks or prospects as well. There are many layers to the trade possibilities for the Panthers this off-season, making them a fascinating team to watch.

With weeks remaining in the regular season and the unknown of the postseason yet to come, the status quo could change for either one of these teams. As things stand though, there are major question marks for both squads that at this point don’t look like they can be answered until after the playoffs have ended. As soon as that happens, the Islanders and Panthers will become must-watch teams in how they approach the NHL Draft, the start of free agency, and the summer trade market. Both clubs could look drastically different in 2019-20 by way of an active off-season.

Adam Pelech| Anders Lee| Artemi Panarin| Barry Trotz| Bode Wilde| Brock Nelson| Dale Tallon| Erik Karlsson| Florida Panthers| Free Agency| James Reimer| John Tavares| Johnny Boychuk| Jonathan Huberdeau| Jordan Eberle| Lou Lamoriello| Mike Hoffman| New York Islanders| Nick Leddy| Noah Dobson| Prospects| Trade Rumors

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Bode Wilde Agrees To Terms On Entry-Level Contract

December 3, 2018 at 8:56 am CDT | by Gavin Lee Leave a Comment

The New York Islanders have inked another top prospect, this time agreeing to terms with defenseman Bode Wilde on a three-year entry-level contract. Wilde is currently playing for the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL, where he will remain for the rest of the season.

Wilde was part of the exceptional 2018 draft class by the Islanders, the third of four picks in the top-43. Selected 41st overall despite being ranked 17th among North American skaters by Central Scouting and considered a first-round lock by many, he had plenty to prove this season. That season was supposed to be at the University of Michigan, but Wilde decided to forego the collegiate route and instead sign in the CHL to continue his development. That decision has also allowed him to get under contract with the Islanders quicker, and avoid any potential signing issues down the road.

The 6’4″ defenseman is an incredible skater and can move the puck well, but like all young players is prone to make mistakes in coverage. That hasn’t forced any struggles at the OHL level, given Wilde has 22 points in 21 games, but will need to be ironed out before he can make the jump to the professional level. Luckily, the 18-year old has plenty of time to refine his defensive game and will likely get another chance to do so for USA Hockey at the upcoming World Junior Championship. Wilde was born in Montreal, but competes for the United States in international competition.

Bode Wilde| New York Islanders

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Bode Wilde Signs With Saginaw Spirit

August 20, 2018 at 10:49 am CDT | by Gavin Lee Leave a Comment

After deciding earlier this summer to not attend the University of Michigan, Bode Wilde has officially signed with the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL for the upcoming season. Selected 41st overall by the New York Islanders, the big American defenseman will try to traverse the CHL ranks instead of heading the collegiate route for the next step in his hockey career.

Wilde may have been recruited by former US National Development Team teammate Blade Jenkins, who also was drafted by the Islanders in June and spent last year with the Spirit. Jenkins will be back in Saginaw this season and with Wilde should give them a big boost this year. Last year the Spirit were able to sneak into the playoffs despite a losing record, one that should improve dramatically this season.

For the Islanders, having Wilde go to the CHL and renounce his NCAA eligibility can only mean positive things for their ability to sign him. While the argument can be made that spending a few seasons at a top program like Michigan would be better for his development, there is now very little risk that they will lose him to free agency. Wilde will also likely be given a bigger role in Saginaw than he could have received with the Wolverines, given Quinn Hughes’ return to the college for this season.

An extremely smooth-skating defenseman for his size, Wilde should find success in the CHL and translate that to a promising professional career in the coming years. Though he slipped out of the first round and was not invited to the recent Summer Showcase, there are plenty of reasons to believe he can turn things around to become the top-end two-way defenseman many have projected him as.

Bode Wilde| CHL| New York Islanders| OHL| Saginaw Spirit

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Snapshots: Sharks, Trottier, Vitale

August 15, 2018 at 8:15 pm CDT | by Zach Leach 4 Comments

Are the San Jose Sharks done for the summer? In a mailbag for The Athletic, Kevin Kurz addresses the concerns of some fans that the team has not done enough this off-season after missing out on John Tavares. Kurz states that GM Doug Wilson still has the full faith and support of ownership – as he should seeing that the Sharks have the highest average finish in the league during his tenure – and reiterates that Wilson always says that the roster isn’t complete until the trade deadline. Given that San Jose hit a home run with the Evander Kane trade this past spring and fueled their Stanley Cup run in 2016 by adding James Reimer, Nick Spaling, and Roman Polak, that mantra has been proven true. However, is waiting until March going to cut it this season? Kurz points out that between Tavares, Ilya Kovalchuk, and Max Pacioretty, it seems that the Sharks wanted to do more this summer. Pacioretty is still one of several potential trade targets prior to the beginning of the season, but it seems more likely that the Sharks will go into the season as is and let their play in the first few months of the season dictate whether a big move is necessary or not. However, a slow start or a major injury could cause Wilson to reinvigorate his search for scoring depth.

  • The New York Islanders have had a far worse summer than the Sharks and maybe any team in the league, but one of the franchise legends is still confident in the direction of the team. Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier sat down with NHL.com’s Dave McCarthy recently and spoke about the “bright future” of Mathew Barzal and the Islanders, despite the departure of John Tavares. “For him to… have the kind rookie season he had, he’s not disappointing anyone… I see wonderful things for Mathew in the future and for the Islanders”, Trottier stated. Between a legitimate rising star in Barzal and an impressive pipeline featuring the likes of Kieffer Bellows, Oliver Wahlstrom, Noah Dobson, Bode Wilde, and Robin Salo, Trottier is right that the future is bright, but the Isles will likely have to endure a few brutal years before they reach that point. Yet, Trottier also spoke to the credibility that new GM Lou Lamoriello and new coach Barry Trotz bring to the team and feels that with their leadership and the talent on the roster, the team can still succeed if others step up. This first season without Tavares will be telling as to how the team will fare in the coming years.
  •  One recently retired NHLer is getting back into the game. The Blues have hired St. Louis native Joe Vitale as their new radio analyst for next season, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Vitale announced his hiring live on the Blues’ radio affiliate, KMOX, saying:

    “This is my city… I always wanted to be a Blue. I’m so passionate about this team, since I was born from the very get-go with my dad bringing me to games as a kid.”

    Vitale played six seasons in the NHL, mostly with the Pittsburgh Penguins but wrapping up his career with the Arizona Coyotes after head injuries forced him into premature retirement. Now, he’s feeling positive about getting back into the game with his hometown team. Vitale was a high-energy player, a checking line regular and face-off specialist during his career, and will likely bring that same energy to the Blues broadcast.

 

Arizona Coyotes| Barry Trotz| Bode Wilde| Doug Wilson| Evander Kane| Hall of Fame| Ilya Kovalchuk| Injury| James Reimer| John Tavares| Kieffer Bellows| Lou Lamoriello| Mathew Barzal| Max Pacioretty| New York Islanders| Nick Spaling| Noah Dobson| Oliver Wahlstrom| Pittsburgh Penguins| Retirement| Roman Polak| San Jose Sharks| Snapshots| St. Louis Blues

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East Notes: Simmonds, Wilde, Noel

July 25, 2018 at 8:58 pm CDT | by Brian La Rose Leave a Comment

The Flyers are hopeful that they can sign Wayne Simmonds but GM Ron Hextall indicated at a press conference today that they have no issue with talks for the winger leaking over into next season (quote via the Flyers’ team website):

“If we get something done before training camp or going into the year, I don’t have the answer for that… Simmer’s got the character that something like that is not going to affect him. It’s not going to affect our team. I can certainly live with it. I’m sure he can too.”

Simmonds is entering the final year of what has become a very team-friendly deal with a cap hit of $3.975MM.  The 29-year-old has scored at least 24 goals in each of the last five years and is one of the better pure power forwards in the league.  As a result, he’ll undoubtedly garner plenty of interest from elsewhere if the Flyers can’t lock him up on a new deal.

Elsewhere out East:

  • Islanders prospect Bode Wilde expects to play in the OHL next season, he noted to Brian Compton of NHL.com. The 2018 second-rounder (41st overall) spent last season with the US National Team Development Program which allowed him to maintain his college eligibility but the prospect of a longer schedule has pushed the defenseman to the major junior ranks instead of Michigan where he was originally expected to go.  Saginaw holds his junior rights but Wilde mentions that he’s not sure where he will actually play next season but expects to know where he’ll suit up soon.
  • Panthers prospect Serron Noel has been added to Canada’s entry for the upcoming World Junior Summer Showcase, Hockey Canada announced. The winger was Florida’s second-round pick (34th overall) last month and will be taking the place of Penguins fifth-round center Justin Almeida, who is unable to play due to injury.

Bode Wilde| Florida Panthers| New York Islanders| Philadelphia Flyers| Wayne Simmonds

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2018 Draft Results By Team

June 23, 2018 at 6:10 pm CDT | by Zach Leach 4 Comments

The 2018 NHL Entry Draft is now complete. Check out how each team did with accruing talent and filling needs with each of their selections this weekend:

Anaheim Ducks

1-23.  F Isac Lundestrom, Lulea (SHL)
2-54. F Benoit-Olivier Groulx, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
3-79. F Blake McLaughlin, Chicago Steel (USHL)
3-84. G Lukas Dostal, HC Kometa Brno (Czech Republic-Jr.)
4-116. F Jack Perbix, Elk River HS (USHS)
5-147. G Roman Durny, Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
6-178. D Hunter Drew, Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL)

Arizona Coyotes

1-5. F Barrett Hayton, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
2-55. D Kevin Bahl, Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
3-65. F Jan Jenik, HC Benatky nad Jizerou (Czech Republic-2)
3-73. D Ty Emberson, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
4-114. G Ivan Prosvetov, Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
5-142. D Mitchell Callahan, Central Illinois Flying Aces (USHL)
5-145. D Dennis Busby, Flint Firebirds (OHL)
6-158. G David Tendeck, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
7-189. F Liam Kirk, Sheffield Steelers (England)

Boston Bruins

2-57. D Axel Andersson, Djurgardens IF (SuperElit)
3-77.  F Jakub Lauko, Pirati Chomutov (Czech Republic)
4-119. F Curtis Hall, Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
6-181.  D Dustyn McFaul, Pickering Panthers (OJHL)
7-212. F Pavel Shen, Mamonty Yugry (MHL)

Buffalo Sabres

1-1. D Rasmus Dahlin, Frolunda HC (SHL)
2-32. D Mattias Samuelsson, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
4-94. F Matej Pekar, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
4-117. D Linus Lindstrand Kronholm, Malmo Redhawks (SuperElit)
5-125. D Miska Kuukonen, Ilves (Jr.-Liiga)
7-187. D William Worge Kreu, Linkoping (SuperElit)

Calgary Flames

3-105. F Martin Pospisil, Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
3-108. F Demetrios Koumontzis, Edina HS (USHS)
4-122. F Milos Roman, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
6-167. F Mathias Emilio Pettersen, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
7-198. F Dmitri Zavgorodny, Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)

Carolina Hurricanes

1-2. F Andrei Svechnikov, Barrie Colts (OHL)
2-42. F Jack Drury, Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL)
4-96. F Luke Henman, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
4-104. F Lenni Killinen, Espoo Blues (Jr.-Liiga)
6-166. D Jesper Sellgren, MODO (Allsveskan)
7-197. G Jake Kucharski, Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)

Chicago Blackhawks

1-8. D Adam Boqvist, Brynas IF Gavle (SHL)
1-27. D Nicolas Beaudin, Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
3-69. F Jake Wise, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
3-74. F Niklas Nordgren, HIFK Helsinki (Jr.-Liiga)
4-120. F Philipp Kurashev, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
5-139. F Mikael Hakkarainen, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
6-162. G Alexis Gravel, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
7-193. F Josiah Slavin, Lincoln Stars (USHL)

Colorado Avalanche

1-16. F Martin Kaut, Dynamo Pardubice (Czech Republic)
3-64. G Justus Annunen, Karpat (Jr.-Liiga)
3-78. F Sampo Ranta, Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
4-109. F Tyler Weiss, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
5-140. F Brandon Saigeon, Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
5-146. D Danila Zhuravlyov, Irbis Kazan (MHL)
6-171. F Nikolai Kovalenko, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (MHL)
7-202. G Shamil Shmakov, Sibirskie Snaipery Novosibirsk (MHL)Read more

Columbus Blue Jackets

1-18. F Liam Foudy, London Knights (OHL)
2-49. F Kirill Marchenko, Mamonty Yugry (MHL)
3-80. F Marcus Karlberg, Leksands IF (SuperElit)
6-159. D Tim Berni, Kusnacht (NLB)
6-173. G Veini Vehviläinen, Karpat (Liiga)
7-204. F Trey Fix-Wolansky, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)

Dallas Stars

1-13. F Ty Dellandrea, Flint Firebirds (OHL)
2-44. F Albin Eriksson, Skelleftea AIK (SuperElit)
3-75. F Oscar Back, Farjestad BK (SuperElit)
4-100. F Adam Mascherin, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
4-106. F Curtis Douglas, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
5-137. F Riley Damiani, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
6-168. D Dawson Barteaux, Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
7-199. F Jermaine Loewen, Kamloops Blazers (WHL)

Detroit Red Wings

1-6. F Filip Zadina, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
1-30. F Joe Veleno, Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
2-33. F Jonatan Berggren, Skelleftea AIK (SuperElit)
2-36. D Jared McIsaac, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
3-67. D Alec Regula, London Knights (OHL)
3-81. D Seth Barton, Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL)
3-84. G Jesper Eliasson, IF Troja-Ljungby (Sweden)
4-98. F Ryan O’Reilly, Madison Capitols (USHL)
6-160. G Victor Brattstrom, Timra IK (SHL)
7-191. F Otto Kivenmäki, Assat (Jr.-Liiga)

Edmonton Oilers

1-10. D Evan Bouchard, London Knights (OHL)
2-40. F Ryan McLeod, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)
2-62. G Olivier Rodrigue, Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
6-164. D Michael Kesselring, New Hampton School (USHS)
7-195. F Patrik Siikanen, Espoo Blues (Jr.-Liiga)

Florida Panthers

1-15. F Grigori Denisenko, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (MHL)
2-34. F Serron Noel, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
3-89. F Logan Hutsko, Boston College (NCAA)
6-170. F Justin Schutz, RB Akademie (Czech Republic-Jr.)
7-201. D Cole Krygier, Lincoln Stars (USHL)
7-207. D Santtu Kinnunen, Pelicans (Jr.-Liiga)

Los Angeles Kings

1-20. F Rasmus Kupari, Karpat (Liiga)
2-51. F Akil Thomas, Niagara Ice Dogs (OHL)
3-82. F Bulat Shafigullin, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (KHL)
4-113. F Aidan Dudas, Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
5-144. G David Hrenak, St. Cloud State Univ. (NCAA)
6-165. F Johan Sodergran, Linkoping HC (SuperElit)
6-175. G Jacob Ingham, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)

Minnesota Wild

1-24. D Filip Johansson, Leksands IF (SuperElit)
3-63. F Jack McBain, Toronto Jr. Canadiens (OJHL)
3-86. F Alexander Khovanov, Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
3-92. F Connor Dewar, Everett Silvertips (WHL)
5-148. D Simon Johansson, Djurgardens IF (SuperElit)
5-155. F Damien Giroux, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
6-179. F Shawn Boudrias, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
7-210. F Sam Hentges, Tri-City Storm (USHL)

Montreal Canadiens

1-3. F Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Assat (Liiga)
2-35. F Jesse Ylonen, Espoo United (Liiga)
2-38. D Alexander Romanov, Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL)
2-56. F Jacob Olofsson, Timra IK (SHL)
3-66. F Cam Hillis, Guelph Storm (OHL)
3-71. D Jordan Harris, Kimball Union (USHS)
4-97. F Allan McShane, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
4-123. F Jack Gorniak, West Salem HS (USHS)
5-128. F Cole Fonstad, Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
5-133. F Samuel Houde, Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
7-190. F Brett Stapley, Vernon Vipers (BCHL)

Nashville Predators

4-111. F Jachym Kondelík, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
5-131. D Spencer Stastney, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
5-151. D Vladislav Yeryomenko, Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
7-213. G Milan Kloucek, HC Dynamo Pardubice (Czech Republic)

New Jersey Devils

1-17. D Ty Smith, Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
4-110. D Xavier Bernard, Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
5-136. G Akira Schmid, Langnau (Swiss Jr.)
5-141. F Yegor Sharangovich, Dinamo Minsk (KHL)
6-172. F Mitchell Hoelscher, Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
7-203. F Eetu Päkkilä, Karpat (Jr.-Liiga)

New York Islanders

1-11. F Oliver Wahlstrom, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
1-12. D Noah Dobson, Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
2-41. D Bode Wilde, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
2-43. F Ruslan Iskhakov, Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL)
3-72. G Jakub Skarek, HC Dukla Jihlava (Czech Republic-2)
4-103. F Jacob Pivonka, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
5-134. F Blade Jenkins, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
7-196. D Christian Krygier, Lincoln Stars (USHL)

New York Rangers

1-9. F Vitaly Kravtsov, Traktor Chelyabinsk (KHL)
1-22. D K’Andre Miller, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
1-28. D Nils Lundkvist, Lulea (SHL)
2-39. G Olof Lindbom, Djurgardens IF (SuperElit)
3-70. D Jacob Ragnarsson, Altuma IS (Allsvenskan)
3-88. D Joey Keane, Barrie Colts (OHL)
4-101. D Nico Gross, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
5-132. F Lauri Pajuniemi, TPS (Liiga)
6-163. D Simon Kjellberg, Rogle BK (SuperElit)
7-216. F Riley Hughes, St. Sebastian’s School (USHS)

Ottawa Senators

1-4. F Brady Tkachuk, Boston University (NCAA)
1-26. D Jacob Bernard-Docker, Okotoks Oilers  (AJHL)
2-48. D Jonny Tychonick, Pentiction Vees (BCHL)
4-95. F Johnny Gruden, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
5-126. F Angus Crookshank, Langley Rivermen (BCHL)
6-157. G Kevin Mandolese, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
7-188. F Jakov Novak, Janesville Jets (NAHL)
7-194. F Luke Loheit, Minnetonka HS (USHS)

Philadelphia Flyers

1-14. F Joel Farabee, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
1-19. F Jay O’Brien, Thayer Academy (USHS)
2-50. D Adam Ginning, Linkoping HC (SHL)
4-112. D Jack St. Ivany, Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
5-127. D Wyatte Wylie, Everett Silvertips (WHL)
5-143. G Samuel Ersson, Brynas IF (SuperElit)
6-174. F Gavin Hain, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
7-205. F Marcus Westfalt, Brynas IF (SuperElit)

Pittsburgh Penguins

2-53. D Calen Addison, Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
2-58. F Filip Hallander, Timra IK (SHL)
5-129. F Justin Almeida, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
6-177. F Liam Gorman, St. Sebastian’s School (USHS)

San Jose Sharks

1-21. D Ryan Merkley, Guelph Storm (OHL)
3-87. F Linus Karlsson, Karlskrona HK (SuperElit)
4-102. F Jasper Weatherby, Wenatchee Wild (BCHL)
6-176. G Zacharie Edmond, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
6-182. F John Leonard, Univ. of Massachusetts (NCAA)

St. Louis Blues

1-25. F Dominik Bokk, Vaxjo Lakers (SuperElit)
2-45. D Scott Perunovich, Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA)
4-107. G Joel Hofer, Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
5-138. F Hugh McGing, Western Michigan Univ. (NCAA)
6-169. F Mathias Laferrière, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
7-200. D Tyler Tucker, Barrie Colts (OHL)

Tampa Bay Lightning

2-49. F Gabriel Fortier, Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
3-90. D Dmitry Smykin, Kapitan Stupino (MHL)
4-121. D Alex Green, Cornell Univ. (NCAA)
5-152. G Magnus Chrona, Nacka (Sweden-Jr.)
6-183. F Cole Coskey, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
7-206. D Radim Salda, Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
7-214. G Ty Taylor, Vernon Vipers (BCHL)

Toronto Maple Leafs

1-29. D Rasmus Sandin, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
2-52. D Sean Durzi, Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
3-76. F Semyon Der-Arguchintsev, Peterborough Petes (OHL)
3-83. F Riley Stotts, Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
4-118. D Mac Hollowell, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
5-149. D Filip Kral, Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
6-156. F Pontus Holmberg, Vasteras HK (Sweden-Jr.)
7-209. G Zachary Bouthillier, Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
7-211. F Semyon Kizimov, Ladia Togliatti (MHL)

Vancouver Canucks

1-7. D Quinn Hughes, University of Michigan (NCAA)
2-37. D Jett Woo, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
3-68. F Tyler Madden, Tri-City Storm (USHL)
5-130. D Toni Utunen, LeKi (Mestis)
6-186. F Artyom Manukyan, Avangard Omsk (KHL)
7-192. G Matthew Thiessen, Steinbach Pistons (MJHL)

Vegas Golden Knights

2-61. F Ivan Morozov, Mamonty Yugry (MHL)
4-99. D Slava Demin, Wenatchee Wild (BCHL)
4-115. F Paul Cotter, Lincoln Stars (USHL)
5-135. F Brandon Kruse, Bowling Green State Univ. (NCAA)
5-154. D Connor Corcoran, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
6-180. D Peter Diliberatore, Salisbury School (USHS)
6-185. D Xavier Bouchard, Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
7-208. G Jordan Kooy, London Knights (OHL)

Washington Capitals

1-31. D Alexander Alexeyev, Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
2-46. D Martin Fegervary, IK Oskarshamn (SuperElit)
2-47. F Kody Clark, Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
3-93. F Riley Sutter, Everett Silvertips (WHL)
4-124. G Mitchell Gibson, Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)
6-161. D Alex Kannock-Leipert, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
7-217. F Eric Florchuk, Victoria Royals (WHL)

Winnipeg Jets

2-60. F David Gustavsson, HV71 (SHL)
3-91. F Nathan Smith, Cedar Rapids Rough Riders (USHL)
5-150. D Declan Chisholm, Peterborough Petes (OHL)
5-153. D Giovanni Vallati, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
6-184. F Cole Koepke, Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
7-215. F Austin Wong, Okotoks Oilers (AJHL)

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