Hockey News draft preview?

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by looooob

fwiw, my son (has a suscription) had his copy arrive yesterday

Sweet. I'm going to pick up my copy today or tomorrow

[cral12]

To make it easier to find profiles on prospects, the 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Index created.

[cral12]

Another tool for CPers:

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[jschick88]

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[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

I would advise picking up the Future Considerations preview as well. Very good price and way better in terms of the information than THN. I think CP users get a discount too

Future Considerations? Isn't that two guys who used to be with Hockey's Future? I don't want to slam either publication but just how many scouts does either have access to and how many of these players have these guys seen live during the year? Future Considerations also seems like an aggregator of information and then publish their spin based on commonalities more than anything. A two man shop run out of Grande Prairie doesn't seem like they would have a finger on the pulse of the hockey world. What makes them credible?

[Southside]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

Sweet. I'm going to pick up my copy today or tomorrow

I checked my local Shoppers Drug Mart and Chapters and couldn't find it. Guessing it hasn't gone on newsstands yet.

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by Southside

I checked my local Shoppers Drug Mart and Chapters and couldn't find it. Guessing it hasn't gone on newsstands yet.

Yeah. I just checked today too. Not there yet. Oh we'll. I'll wait I little longer

[cral12]

Originally Posted by New Era

Future Considerations? Isn't that two guys who used to be with Hockey's Future? I don't want to slam either publication but just how many scouts does either have access to and how many of these players have these guys seen live during the year? Future Considerations also seems like an aggregator of information and then publish their spin based on commonalities more than anything. A two man shop run out of Grande Prairie doesn't seem like they would have a finger on the pulse of the hockey world. What makes them credible?

I sit in the pressbox (Hitmen games) by 2 of FC's WHL guys on a regular basis. Can't say 1st hand for other leagues, but they get plenty of live viewings in.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by cral12

I sit in the pressbox (Hitmen games) by 2 of FC's WHL guys on a regular basis. Can't say 1st hand for other leagues, but they get plenty of live viewings in.

So do these appear to be experienced scouts that have been around the game for a while, or are these young guys that write for a web publication? Just curious because the writers appear to be young guys and have no real hockey experience.

Someone mentioned credibility in this thread early on and I think it is important to understand the experience and expertise of the people that being considered experts. I like to hear what hockey people who have seen 20+ years of player development and understand the challenges these kids face have to say. What is your experience with who is representing these online publications (I'm assuming you fall in that category as well)?

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by New Era

So do these appear to be experienced scouts that have been around the game for a while, or are these young guys that write for a web publication? Just curious because the writers appear to be young guys and have no real hockey experience.

Someone mentioned credibility in this thread early on and I think it is important to understand the experience and expertise of the people that being considered experts. I like to hear what hockey people who have seen 20+ years of player development and understand the challenges these kids face have to say. What is your experience with who is representing these online publications (I'm assuming you fall in that category as well)?

Hey if you don't buy their credibility - don't buy the publication. If you aren't willing to even give it a shot that's on you. For the money they charge it is a great guide.

That's all anyone is saying.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Hey if you don't buy their credibility - don't buy the publication. If you aren't willing to even give it a shot that's on you. For the money they charge it is a great guide.

That's all anyone is saying.

I kind of think that's the point, isn't it? I just want to understand the expertise that goes into these publications. I buy Golf Digest because they are reputable and have actual experts in their field doing research and writing columns. I just want to know if these publications in question meet the same standard or if they are published out of some guy's apartment and are staffed by 19 year old kids who are aggregating data without any idea what they are really talking about. This is just a simple, honest question I wanted answered.

[albertGQ]

Anyone see THN draft preview at the newstands yet?

[Southside]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

Anyone see THN draft preview at the newstands yet?

Yes. Got mine today.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

Anyone see THN draft preview at the newstands yet?

Not yet, most places put out new magazines Wed. afternoons so I'm hoping it'll be around tomorrow.

[Northendzone]

go to Billys newstand downtown, buy a High Society - much better value and it is full of color pictures

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by Southside

Yes. Got mine today.

snail mail or at the local store?

[Southside]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

snail mail or at the local store?

+15 newsstand. Between First Cdn Place and Energy Plaza.

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by Southside

+15 newsstand. Between First Cdn Place and Energy Plaza.

Okay thanks. I want to pick up a copy today or tomorrow

[JiriHrdina]

711 has it

[Southside]

Barkov at 6. We can dream.