Draft

2012 NHL Draft Liveblog presented by TCL

June 22, 2012

As the 2012 NHL Entry Draft takes place in Pittsburgh, follow along in The Checking Line's liveblog!

There will be plenty of discussion between readers and writers about trades, picks, and prospects. Chat away as the time ticks down before your favorite team's selection.

The live blog will open at 6:30 p.m. and run until the draft ends, or until the commentary stops!

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TCL And Grinder Threads Draft Week Sale: 30% Off Everything!

June 20, 2012

TCL Staff

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Heading to a draft or NHL free agency day party with nothing to wear? Fret not, The Checking Line and Grinder Threads have you covered as we enter summer!

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Draft Week Mayhem

June 15, 2012

Shane Blackburn

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With the NHL 2012 Entry Draft rapidly approaching, Friday June 22nd, 2012 into Saturday June 23rd, 2012, there are many selections left to be determined. Most importantly to us is where do the Islanders fit in, in this year's draft. Once again the Islanders have a pick in the top five, this year it is the number 4 pick and there are a few ways in which the Islanders can use this pick. (Photo Credit: The Hockey Writers)

Is Ellis Ready for the Big Time?

August 25, 2011

Greg Duley

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In the 2009 entry draft, the Nashville Predators selected Ryan Ellis eleventh overall to become the fifth defenseman drafted by the Preds in the first round.At the time, many scouts were saying that if he had been two inches taller, Ellis would have been a top five pick that year, as his skill was unquestionable. The real question was, however, was whether he could transition his game to the NHL-level .

Ellis has been one of the most notable Predators draft picks due in large part to his performances on the world stage at the WJC, winning gold once in 2009 and two silvers in 2010 and 2011. In 2009, he was Canada's 8th defenseman, because of his tremendous skills on the...

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Draft

2012 NHL Draft Liveblog presented by TCL

TCL And Grinder Threads Draft Week Sale: 30% Off Everything!

Draft Week Mayhem

Is Ellis Ready for the Big Time?

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