He posted an article earlier today revealing his ranking of the top 156 U23 players in the NHL. And\u2026<\/p>\n
And it's caused quite a stir because Lane Hutson is NOT listed among the National Hockey League's future stars. Uh, how do I put this, Corey\u2026<\/p>\n
Lane Hutson is already an NHL star. For crying out loud! The guy just finished sixth in the Norris Trophy voting last season, and it's not because he's good-looking\u2014it's because he's (very) talented.<\/p>\n
He doesn't belong in the category of players who haven't played in the NHL \u2192 https:\/\/t.co\/aek8mFVpG0<\/p>\n
\u2014 DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) August 19, 2026<\/p>\n
But the moment I really realized that Pronman likes to get people talking\u2026 was when I saw Zach Benson's name at No. 124 on his own list.<\/p>\n
Basically, Pronman describes Benson as a promising young player with good skills who could become an important player for the Sabres despite his small stature. He sees him developing into a mid-lineup player who could play on a top-6 line in the future.<\/p>\n
Benson is already playing on his team's first line in Buffalo. And we saw it in the playoffs: Benson is already one of the most important pieces in the Sabres' lineup.<\/p>\n
Pronman only had to watch the series between the Habs and the Sabres to understand and see just how effective Benson is on the ice\u2026<\/p>\n
Oh well. In the end, it just goes to show that Corey Pronman's articles are always a little odd\u2026 but very entertaining, at the same time. And maybe that's his goal, too\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 13 goals | 30 assists | 43 points in 65 games\u2022 5 goals | 4 assists | 9 points in 13 playoff games\u2022 +27 plus\/minus\u2022 60.7% xGF% at 5-on-5 in the playoffs (2nd highest among full-time Sabres)<\/p>\n
\u2014 Big Head Hockey (@bigheadhcky) August 19, 2026<\/p>\n
Bruce Garrioch: League sources \u201cdon't believe\u201d Drake Batherson and the Senators \u201care close to a deal at this time\u201d \u2013 Ottawa Citizen (8\/17) ____ NHLRR: The Senators have until September 15 if they want to sign him to an 8-year deal before the new CBA rules take effect<\/p>\n
\u2014 NHL Rumor Report (@NHLRumorReport) August 19, 2026<\/p>\n
Happy World Photography Day to all the photographers who capture our sport!<\/p>\n