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New York Post
17-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Cole Eiserman's elite asset is almost unexplainable — his old coaches dish on what sets him apart
Cole Eiserman's former coaches can agree the Islanders draftee has one of the best shots they've ever seen. But ask different coaches what exactly makes Eiserman's shot so tough to stop, and the theories will vary. There is no consensus. Advertisement Tim Kyrkostas, one of Eiserman's youth coaches in the Boston area, pointed to an 'understanding of the concept of time and space.' Kyrkostas — who has also coached NHLers Shayne Gostisbehere, Jakob Chychrun and Brandon Duhaime at the youth level — compared Eiserman's hockey sense to Matthew Tkachuk. 'Matthew knows how to see and find the soft areas and get open down near the net,' Kyrkostas said. 'I think Cole's demonstrated that.' Advertisement Others believe it's Eiserman's release that separates him from his peers. Mike Busconi, who coached Eiserman in eighth grade, said he thinks it all comes down to core strength, which enables Eiserman to get more torque behind his shot. 'He's 6-foot-1, 190 pounds,' Busconi said. 'But I bet if you compare him with other 6-1, 190-pound kids, he's in the top percentile in physical strength.' Cole Eiserman runs a drill during the Islanders' developmental camp on June 30, 2025. Heather Khalifa for New York Post Advertisement Eiserman, selected with the 20th pick in the 2024 draft, is coming off a 25-goal freshman season at Boston University, which lost to Western Michigan in the national championship game in April. U.S. National Team Development Program head coach Nick Fohr and Peter Morris, Eiserman's old peewee coach, agreed on their assessment: it's all in the hands. 'For me, it's a release thing,' Fohr said. 'It just happens quicker than what people are used to. The puck's already off his stick in a lot of cases when it wouldn't be off somebody else's, and it's to the goalie before he realizes it's there.' Cole Eiserman, who was with Boston University, scores a goal against Penn State during a game last season. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Advertisement Morris agreed, adding that Eiserman has learned how to optimize his stick's kick point, the flex or bend that generates power during a shot. 'It's not a slow buildup,' Morris said. 'His bottom hand really leans into it. It's short, it's quick, it's explosive.' On the ice from Long Island Sign up for Inside the Islanders by Ethan Sears, a weekly Sports+ exclusive. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Eiserman, himself, doesn't have an explanation. He sees his shot as a 'God-given gift' that he's spent years perfecting. And he plans to keep working at it. 'I care about it so much. I like to call it my superpower,' Eiserman said. 'I realized that at a pretty young age, and then decided just to work on it, because I've always been gifted with it.'
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Michigan's William Horcoff Could Be Late First-Round NHL Draft Steal
Birmingham native and Michigan center William Horcoff, son of former NHLer Shawn Horcoff, is gaining late first-round buzz ahead of this week's NHL Draft. Image The NHL draft is just a few days away and with all the mock drafts from every media outlet, it's difficult to find much on an individual player's talents besides the first couple of picks. One that Michigan natives should look out for is Birmingham native William Horcoff. Advertisement Known most notably as the son of former NHLer, Shawn Horcoff, William is a towering centreman that knows how to position his body and disrupt plays before they happen with his massive 6-foot-4 frame. Much like his father, who notched 73 points in 79 games for the Edmonton Oilers during the 2005–06 season, William is also an elite playmaker that can create space and dish the puck. The upside and family genes are there for a game-breaking player, who showed his scoring upside when developing his game with the U.S. National Team Development Program. He played with some of the best junior players from around the United States for 82 games, where he recorded 19 goals and 14 assists for 33 points. More Red Wings: From Svechnikov To Raymond: Grading Detroit's Last Ten Years Of First-Round Picks Once old enough, he was recruited to play close by at the University of Michigan, where he could further develop his game with one of the best colligate hockey programs in the country. Some Red Wings like J.T. Compher and captain Dylan Larkin attended Michigan and saw their game grow against tough competition. When Horcoff joined the Michigan lineup, he saw success on the scoresheet with four goals and six assists for ten points through 18 games. Advertisement His play earned himself a spot with Team USA for the IIHF U-18 World Junior Championships this past year. Horcoff excelled when playing against some of the best junior players in the world, scoring a pair of goals and dishing two assists for four points in seven games. Horcoff finds himself 39th overall in EliteProspects's consolidated rankings of 15 different draft boards from all of the biggest junior hockey insiders in the world. Some like TSN's Bob McKenzie believe in the talent as he has Horcoff likely going inside the first round with a ranking at 27th overall in the draft class. A majority of the insiders have Horcoff ranked around the 30-40 pick range, which means we likely see Horcoff have is name called at the very end of round one or the beginning of round two. The Detroit Red Wings are selecting 44th overall in the second round and may have the opportunity to bring home a local kid that will surely be excited to play for the NHL team he grew up near. More Red Wings: Red Wings Could Target Arvidsson as Budget Top-Six Fit with Raymond
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Cap, Hab, Wing Finds New Home In Germany
American winger Riley Barber, 31, has signed a one-year contract with ERC Ingoldstadt, the DEL club announced on Wednesday. 'I had very good discussions with (club management), which were very helpful and ultimately reinforced my decision,' said Barber. 'Ingolstadt is one of the best teams in the DEL and had a fantastic season last year, so I'm looking forward to joining the team, finding out where my place in the lineup will be, and then hopefully winning a lot of games.' Advertisement 'We are convinced that Riley will play an important role for us,' said club sports director Tim Regan. 'He has a successful career in North America and was also productive in the KHL. Riley has the goal-scoring gene and can also play a decisive role on the power play. The fact that he is a right-handed shot makes him even more valuable.' The son of former NHLer Don Barber, Riley was born in Pittsburgh and played youth hockey in Michigan, eventually playing in the U.S. National Team Development Program, the 2012 IIHF U-18 World Championship and two World Juniors, winning a gold medal at each level. He was drafted in the sixth round, 167th overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. After playing three NCAA seasons at Miami University in Ohio, Barber signed with Washington in 2015 and, over the next eight seasons, played in the organizations of the Capitals, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings and Dallas Stars. Although he spent the majority of the time in the AHL, he played three NHL games with Washington, nine games with Montreal and four with Detroit, recording no points and four penalty minutes in 16 games. Barber spent the last two seasons in the KHL playing for Barys Astana, Ak Bars Kazan and Neftekhimik Nizkhnekamsk, recording 64 points in 102 games. Advertisement Barber joins an Ingolstadt team that finished first in the DEL regular season but lost in the semifinals to Kölner Haie. The team also has former NHLers Kenny Agostino and Morgan Ellis under contract for 2025-26. Photo © Geoff Burke-Imagn Images: Washington Capitals right wing Riley Barber (24) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Trevor Carrick (46) battle for the puck during the 2017 pre-season. Ex-Hab, Canadian Olympian Signs Contract Extension In Germany Ex-Hab, Canadian Olympian Signs Contract Extension In Germany ERC Ingolstadt finished first in the DEL regular season and, with the playoffs about to start, announced on Friday that an important piece of this year's team will be returning in 2025-26, in the form of Canadian defenseman Morgan Ellis.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Buffalo Sabres hire Brian Galivan as director of performance to boost player development
Buffalo Sabres hire Brian Galivan as director of performance to boost player development (Image Source: Getty Images) The Buffalo Sabres made a significant move on Friday, May 9, 2025, by bringing aboard Brian Galivan as the team's new director of performance . Galivan joins the Sabres after six solid years with USA Hockey . He was most recently the director of sports science for the U.S. National Team Development Program. He's currently serving as the performance coach for the U.S. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list men's national team at the IIHF World Championship. From gold medals to NHL stars Brian Gallivan's reach touches all levels of hockey Brian Galivan was among the most respected strength and conditioning coaches in the hockey world. With his efforts for USA Hockey, he helped lead players from junior ranks to the NHL. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo He worked with 84 drafted NHL players and 33 who made it to the NHL. He also served on the training staff for Team USA's gold medal teams at the 2021, 2024, and 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships. Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams applauded Brian Galivan's work and mentioned he's precisely the sort of leader the organization requires. "Brian has been a trusted resource for hockey players from the junior levels through the NHL level for years and as we continue to make changes this offseason, we're lucky to be able to add somebody with such a strong body of work to our organization," Adams stated. Before joining USA Hockey, Brian Galivan started GVN Performance with his wife and brother. The business began in 2008 and expanded to four locations. It became one of the best training centers for Olympic and professional athletes across numerous sports. Brian Galivan employed advanced techniques and emphasized improving every athlete in a smart, safe manner. Sabres look to Brian Gallivan's experience to boost team performance in 2025 and beyond Brian Galivan says he's thrilled to join the Sabres. 'Building the sports science department at NTDP and helping shape the culture there has been an incredibly rewarding experience,' he said. The Sabres are making significant staffing changes in an active offseason, looking to bring themselves closer to reaching playoff success. As Brian Galivan takes over as head of performance, the team hopes his established practices and experience at the sport's highest levels will keep players healthy, strong, and prepared for the extended season to come. Also Read: Eric Staal Returns To Buffalo Sabres As Special Assistant To GM Kevyn Adams
Ottawa Citizen
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Spitfires hope to be an option for American prospects Harvey and Bergeron
Article content Caden Harvey looked comfortable pulling on a Windsor Spitfires jersey. Article content A fifth-round pick by Windsor in last month's Ontario Hockey League Draft, the Spitfires are hoping that will become a normal routine for the 17-year-old Harvey. Article content 'We think he can be an immediate impact player on our team,' Spitfires' general manager Bill Bowler said. Article content Time will tell if the native of Beaver, Pa. will suit up with the Spitfires, but it was a good sign that the talented forward was in town for the club's two-day orientation camp. Article content Article content 'It was good to finally get here,' the six-foot-one, 174-pound Harvey said. 'It's a beautiful city, nice to finally get here, excited to learn more about the team, culture, coaches and city.' Article content Article content Harvey is a bit of an unusual prospect in that he passed through the OHL Draft is his first year of eligibility a year ago. At the time, Harvey wasn't viewed as a junior hockey prospect because he had a verbal commitment to Penn State University for 2027-28. Article content However, when the NCAA opened the door for junior hockey players to play university hockey in the United States in November, Harvey was once again a junior prospect. Article content A day before the OHL Draft, Bowler made a deal with Sarnia to acquire Kitchener's fifth-round pick in the draft and used it to take Harvey. Article content 'We could have waited, but didn't want to wait to get an '08 (born player) that we think can play and a right shot that there's some need for us' Bowler said of next season's lineup. 'We think it's a good pick at that time.' Article content Article content It looked even better when Harvey stepped through the doors on Saturday to listen to what the Spitfires had to offer and take part on and off the ice. Article content 'I'm just kind of trying to get as much information as I can, seeing which way to lean and trying to pick up everything I can,' said Harvey, who had 47 goals and 95 points in 48 games last season for the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U team. 'Just see what the team's all about and what team fits me best and which team's going to get me to the next level.' Article content The Spitfires had 14-of-15 picks in from this year's OHL Draft along with both selections from OHL U18 Draft in attendance. Article content The only missing piece was sixth-round pick Braden Horton, who has already made a two-year commitment to the U.S. National Team Development Program. Article content Article content However, third-round pick Ty Bergeron was also on hand. A native of Flat Rock, Mich., Bergeron has signed a tender to play in the United States Hockey League for Muskegon next season. Article content Like Harvey, who spent part of the playoffs in the USHL with Waterloo, Bergeron was also looking for more information, but it marked his second visit to the WFCU Centre after catching Game 7 of Windsor's conference semifinal against Kitchener.
