The Fifth Liners

Last night, Florida Panthers fans were given rare positive news when it was announce that they won the first overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft after their name was picked from the Draft Lottery. After another  poor season last year, the Panthers management should already been looking towards the next superstar of the franchise- and this draft year there is a lot of quality on show such as Canadian centre Sam Bennett, defenseman Aaron Ekblad or Sam Reinhart. Plus lets not forget top European prospect Kasperi Kapanen. But does one play change an entire franchises luck? In the case of the Colorado Avalanche the answer to that question is indeed yes as last years number one pick Nathan Mackinnon has proven to be an excellent choice and is one of the favourites for the Calder Trophy this year after an excellent rookie season. However, there is a flipside to that coin, and some teams have failed to raise their game even after more than one first overall picks- yes I am referri...

On June 27th next year, the 2014 NHL Draft will be upon us and as the day grows ever closer, it is time to evaluate the next potential superstars of the game. Right now, there is one name on the tip of everyone's tongue and that name is Sam Reinhart ! The 18 year old Vancouver native has sure been making heads turn playing for Kooteney Ice in the Western Hockey League and this season currently has an unbelievably hot stats of 50 points in just 33 games this season! From the footage witness, the kid possesses all the key attributes of a number one pick with his speed, skill and most importantly a strong edge. Also he seems to a great sureness of shot- judging from the goals on display, he'll be on TSN highlight reels more than once! Can this Canadian centre become a more important draft than Stamkos or Crosby before him? Time will tell, for the moment check this kid out below!