Prospect Info: 2023-24 prospect information - BUT WHERE ARE THEY GOING TO PLAY?!

[chaz4hockey]

its not really surprising that the euro folks would rather go play near home than in a ECHL stadium. not that it really matters as Gunler likely ends up like Bokk and Honka never gets much a shot either.

I doubt the players not on their first contract are interested in going to the ECHL either with their weekly contract restrictions. I dont wish for injuries but if they occur, maybe we will have more options to send players.

I thought Gunner showed promise in the camp. Your Thoughts on why he won’t make it?

 

[moses malone 12]

This is not how a Cup contending team should be operating...

have to give credit to Tommy Dundo. he is a risk taker and is not afraid to think about things in a non-conventional manner. I agree that not having an AHL is a mistake but I'm guessing this situation is fixed in 1-2 years. I think in hindsight it was a mistake to cut ties with the Checkers. Post mortem analysis would likely confirm this but Dundon does not seem like a guy who says "I f*cked up. that was a bad decision"

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

If this was communicated to them then surely Honka wouldn’t be looking for a team to play for back home right now after we tried to send him to Norfolk. Seems like bad communication on our end.

We don't know that. Unless Honka and Gunler are idiots, they should have known 2 things a month ago:

1) They were long shots to make the team. Like, "not chance in hell" long shots.
2) The Canes don't have an AHL team.

The only thing that could have been at issue is if the Canes had told them "we'll find you a landing spot on another AHL team" and then weren't able to do that.

Other than that, Honka and Gunler both knew a month ago they weren't going to be on an NHL roster and the Canes didn't have an AHL team.

That doesn't surprise me. What does is that they tried to send them to the ECHL first before just shipping them to Europe.

They can't ship them to Europe without an European team giving them a contract. So when training camp ended, unless there was another AHL team that would take them on, there was only 1 option, send them to the ECHL.

It is fair to question why Honka and Gunler didn't go after a European deal sooner though. Like I said above, they knew a month ago that Carolina didn't have an AHL affiliate and they knew the weren't making the NHL squad. So unless the Canes told them to sit tight while they work out a deal with another AHL team (which is possible), I don't see what Carolina could do differently.

 

[Joe McGrath]

^unless their agents are idiots. It’s their agents job to make sure shit like this doesn’t happen.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

I thought Gunner showed promise in the camp. Your Thoughts on why he won’t make it?

he goes on far too many stretches were he is invisible, much like Bokk

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Re-drafting the NHL class of 2020: Stützle goes No. 1, Nikishin rises dramatically

Corey Pronman re-ranks the top prospects from the NHL Draft class of 2020.

theathletic.com

The other redrafts haven’t been as favorable but we have

Nikishin in the bubble all-star tier
Jarvis in the top of the lineup tier
Seeley and Gunler in the projected to play NHL games
Pono in the could play NHL games tier.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Looking at our NCAA prospect games this weekend.

Nadeau will play Legault and Quinnipiac Friday and Saturday on ESPN+. Edit: this is next weekend. I can’t read

Our 3 UNDers play Minnesota Friday and Saturday (UND is #7)

Lucius will play @ #17 Michigan Tech Friday and Saturday

Morrow and Mercuri will play @ #19 Minnesota St Friday and Saturday

 

[DaveG]

he's still overly offense-oriented in his projections. I honestly don't think any of us would have Gunler or Seeley over Pono at this point in terms of likelihood of getting into NHL action soon.

 

[Daeavorn]

The AHL rejected our idea to expand to 33 teams so were just screwed I guess.

 

[Jukurit]

Gunler looked good in his first Liiga game.

 

[CanesUltimate11]

The AHL rejected our idea to expand to 33 teams so were just screwed I guess.

Or someone else is if Dundan finds a seller.

 

[Daeavorn]

Or someone else is if Dundan finds a seller.

At this point why sell? They all can just outright refuse and now we're at a serious competitive disadvantage.

 

[Chrispy]

At this point why sell? They all can just outright refuse and now we're at a serious competitive disadvantage.

One of the independent AHL owners could sell. Obviously not Chicago, but there are other teams not owned by NHL ownership groups.

Details can be found in this HFBoards thread.

 

[Daeavorn]

One of the independent AHL owners could sell. Obviously not Chicago, but there are other teams not owned by NHL ownership groups.

Details can be found in this HFBoards thread.

Doesn't that mean no matter what there will be one NHL team without an AHL affiliate?

 

[Chrispy]

Doesn't that mean no matter what there will be one NHL team without an AHL affiliate?

Even if Carolina buys a team, the same options exist next season:
1) 1 team is without an affiliate
2) 2 teams share an AHL affiliate
3) Chicago changes their mind and affiliates with someone.
4) The Wolves are removed from the AHL and replaced with a franchise that will affiliate with an NHL team.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

21. There’s hope a solution can be worked out for Carolina’s pro prospects, scattered between the AHL, ECHL and Europe. (One executive said he couldn’t believe the Hurricanes found places for everyone to play.) Some agents and the NHLPA were upset about ECHL demotions — not that it’s a bad league, but because it was felt those players should be at a higher level. The CBA allows for entry-level contracts to be sent there, so Carolina isn’t violating any rules, but those agents and the union are pushing for a better solution.

32 Thoughts: Why it's important to showcase NHL player personalities

In this week's notes Elliotte Friedman writes about the media demands on Connor Bedard and the growth of the game, Cale Makar's historic career start, and much more.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[theslatcher]

Honka expected to go to Finland. Specifically back to JYP.

 

[Stickpucker]

Doesn't that mean no matter what there will be one NHL team without an AHL affiliate?

Buy NJs affiliate and screw their development?

 

[LakeLivin]

Even if Carolina buys a team, the same options exist next season:
1) 1 team is without an affiliate
2) 2 teams share an AHL affiliate
3) Chicago changes their mind and affiliates with someone.
4) The Wolves are removed from the AHL and replaced with a franchise that will affiliate with an NHL team.

That just sounds dirty!

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Morrow had 3 assists against number 19 Minnesota st
Lucuis had a goal and an assist against Michigan Tech
UND was shutout by Minnesota

 

[raynman]

Morrow had 3 assists against number 19 Minnesota st
Lucuis had a goal and an assist against Michigan Tech
UND was shutout by Minnesota

7 points in 4 games for Morrow? Decent start. Do you know if his play in his own end has been solid as well?

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

7 points in 4 games for Morrow? Decent start. Do you know if his play in his own end has been solid as well?

Physical. Pretty good positioning. I didn’t see last night’s, it wasn’t on ESPN+.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Admirals lost both games this weekend 3-2.

Robidas, Murray, and Fensmore scored a goal.

Perets stopped 29 of 32 in game 2.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Norfolk won 5-2.

Mendel scored and had an assist
Robidas and Fensmore had an assist

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Morrow and UMASS have a big home and home series with #9 BU Friday and Saturday. Disappointed it’s not on ESPN+

For real this time, Maine and UNH play this weekend. It will be on ESPN+

#4 U of North Dakota boys play host to Minnesota st this weekend.

Wisconsin plays at Minnesota Thursday and Friday