Monday, September 23, 2013

Washington Capitals Send 5 Players Back to their Junior Teams

The Washington Capitals sent 2013 1st Round Pick Forward Andre Burakovsky to Erie of the OHL, Defenseman Madison Bowey to Kelowna of the WHL, Defenseman Tyler Lewington to Medicine Hat of the WHL, Forward Chandler Stephenson to Regina of the WHL, and Defenseman Jaynen Rissling to Calgary of the WHL.

Friday, September 20, 2013

2013 NHL Draft Prospect Battle - Burakovsky vs. Shinkaruk vs. Klimchuk

The 2013 NHL Draft was considered one of the best drafts if not the best NHL draft since 2003. Did the Washington Capitals make the right selection with left wing Andre Burakovsky? Juniors star player Hunter Shinkaruk was on the board and left wing Morgan Klimchuk who was selected by the Calgary Flames at the 28th pickwas also available. Several wingers went in the draft from the 19th pick to the 37th selection.
More goes into how these players do than their statistics but you can follow the statistics of these three players here for fun to start.
23rd Overall Pick Left Wing Andre Burakovsky Washington Capitals

24th Overall Pick Left Wing/Center Hunter Shinkaruk Vancouver Canucks 28th Overall Pick Left Wing Morgan Klimchuk Calgary Flames