Presumably Gristyuk is more developed as a player than Holtz and would have an easier time in the NHL.
Prospect Info: #129 Arseny Gritsyuk RW
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Nah, prime Gretzky wouldn’t have helped this team, haha
I don't follow the AHL all that closely, but the condensed schedule would seem to be part of the issue.
Just look at Utica's schedule for much of March...
Every weekend features back-to-back or back-to-back-to-back games, with a several hour bus ride or two mixed in. Look at just this past weekend - home on Friday night, 3+ hour bus ride to the Saturday night game in Hartford and another 3+ hour bus ride back home for a game on Sunday.
I'm sure they do this type of schedule for ticket sales, as that is a bulk of what supports this league and teams obviously do better with weekend games, but that type of schedule cannot be good overall for prospect development and attracting players to the league.
That schedule is the same for all of the AHL. So seeing those free agents sign with the other clubs has nothing to do with a condensed schedule.
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Guadana
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Yeah, and quality of media product. MHL and VHL have a lot of better filmed arenas. Im not telling about whole league, but overall it wasnt pleasantly to watch. I would say its NA problem overall, if you will look at shift by shift videos from some junior leagues and will compare it, you will see. I saw students level media product from the other sports in NA and it was WAAAAAAY better.
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At least he has good pedigree now for himself and for our club in potential trade. I will not be surprised if in the moment when his KHL deal will be done, he will be more attractive without any NHL experience than 7th OA Holtz for some NHL teams.
I think patience and good treatment with steady raising of difficulty, role and load is what some prospects needs. Especially prospects with issues in two way game. And the fact that the best center Holtz played with was Mcleod for short amount of games - its sad.
Holtz needs reps and experience to improve. He can play in the NHL but struggles will too many things to be a top six player right now. If he’s coached and mentored properly he can turn the corner but it will take time and some additional skating and strength work on his part.
Guadana
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I believe another summer with Bratt and his coach and competent third line center to play with will help him to develop his game and play on the asking level. I dont think that playing with Tierney and Nosek is what can help him now. Of course I agree with other components of development.
Okay, but the UFAs we are discussing are the unsigned kids from the NCAA and the NA Jrs. It is very rare to see one of them sign in the KHL.
the things you describe are almost self evident. The fact that you can see it as can other fans makes it unlikely to me that the NJ brass are blind to it. I'm amazed they are half assing it but here we are. Does McKinnon make local appearances? Does he speak to season ticket holders? You'd think some local fans would ask him about it and at least tell him they are paying attention.
You'd hope they start there. Build relationships build some trust build some communication. It's not complicated.
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Arseniy scores his third goal.
Guadana
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Second goal today
No, Michkov isnt in the SKA roster, he played for Sochi this season. He is playing with Bardakov.
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SKA lost their Conference Semi Finals series 4 games to 1 vs Avtomobilist. A bit of an upset as SKA was a better regular season team than Avtomobilist this year.
1 more year till Gritsyuk should be coming over though !
1 more year till Gritsyuk should be coming over though !
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SKA lost their first defenseman Nikishin who played a lot in different situation(pp, pk, 5vs6, 6vs5 etc) and made a lot of job. Hell of a player for Carolina system. Points leader of SKA.
I really happy that Gritsyuk played against him on the training routine. It feels like Gritsyuk was better on the boards this year and this one of the reasons why.
Is there any chance whatsoever that Gritsyuk come over for the 24-25 season? There could be a hole in the top six if Holtz is traded (though I would strongly suspect Grits would start on the third line). Of course things are subject to change but we could have three rooks for 25-26 in Grits, Lenni and Casey.
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Technically yes but realistically no, I believe.
Grits would have to have his KHL contract for next season terminated and neither his team nor him are likely interested in that. The Devils could not be involved by discussion or financially in this buyout.
Once his KHL contract ends then he’s available to come over.
Guadana
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In the end of the season most likely. SKA will try to compete next year. Gritsyuk played solidly, it doesn’t look like that they will part ways most likely. After next season he will be available.
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i expect him to sign and come over as soon as the khl season ends so maybe we can be lucky and get him on the roster by the playoffs if we make the playoffs
SOURCE: Devils Prospect Arseni Gritsyuk Unlikely to Leave KHL Early
Despite speculation that the Devils could lure their top KHL prospect to North America early, a source confirmed to New Jersey Hockey Now that Arseni Gritsyuk will remain with SKA St. Petersburg next season.
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No surprise here.
It’s funny how they misspelled @Guadana as “source”. I think we see Grits for the playoffs next season.SOURCE: Devils Prospect Arseni Gritsyuk Unlikely to Leave KHL Early
Despite speculation that the Devils could lure their top KHL prospect to North America early, a source confirmed to New Jersey Hockey Now that Arseni Gritsyuk will remain with SKA St. Petersburg next season.
No surprise here.
Guadana
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Arseniy and his agent said many times Gritsyuk will play until the end of the deal.
Its better now to sign more depth players and make a splash this season.
