Prospect Info: 2023-24 prospect information - BUT WHERE ARE THEY GOING TO PLAY?!
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Nikishin al Gaib
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It's interesting he has a very high opinion of our prospects while also saying we don't have anyone who projects to be a star, including Nikishin.
Gocanes0506
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I think it’s relative to our draft position and have guys that are star capable. Thats pretty good drafting. We have a lot of guys who are nhl capable and again thats really good based on our drafting position
It could just be your perceived definition of “star” vs his. If Nikishin comes over and is the next Skjei, we hit a grand slam. But his definition of “star” may be Makar, which Nikishin will never be.
FlyingSquirrels
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If he was Brady Skjei, but with the ability to crush unsuspecting opponents into the next stratosphere, then I'd consider that pretty damn good. Maybe even more overall effective than a Makar? Possibly. There's more to winning hockey games than pure offense. He brings it all and then some. Never been more excited for the arrival of a prospect. And all for a 3rd round pick.....just ridiculous.
I'm an optimist re: Nikishin thinking he will be more than Skjei. I expect he will offer similar or better offensive stats (he does have a rocket) + a strong/mean physical element that our defense doesn't currently have & makes the rest of the League beware.
AhosDatsyukian
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Don’t be so sure
Agreed, I’m honestly more excited about him than I was about Svech — who I was absolutely pumped about and in love with as a prospect
If his definition of a "star" is Makar, that's a pretty f'ing high bar, lol. I don't think either Aho or Slavin would be a "star" using that criteria.
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HisIceness
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Being ranked 6th all things considered is pretty incredible. It doesn't guarantee anything but I remember prior to this regime, no pundit or guru or whatever ever had this team that high in the prospect rankings.
They were pretty highly regarded the last year of Francis running the show.
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bleedgreen
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Well if he doesn’t sign with them maybe we give him a shot after keeping an eye on him through the preseason.
Or we could just…..match their offer….
still could be since teams stagger their development camp timing. I'm pretty sure that Tolchinsky attended at least one camp prior to ours back in the day.
WreckingCrew
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It's just so Caulfield isn't the smallest guy in Montreal
Cardiac Jerks
Asinine & immoral
Montreal heard about a kid named Nadeau from Saint-Francois-de-Madawska and had to have the Quebecois.
When they find out Saint-Francois-de-Madawska is in New Brunswick they will kick him out.
A Cane connection in Kelly cup Finals:
Cotton with two goals in the first and LaFontaine stopping 31 shots for KC through two periods (19-4 against in the 2nd period) to lead 3-2.
It wasn’t enough as Florida scored 4 in the Third to win 6-3 and lead the series 2-1.
Cotton with two goals in the first and LaFontaine stopping 31 shots for KC through two periods (19-4 against in the 2nd period) to lead 3-2.
It wasn’t enough as Florida scored 4 in the Third to win 6-3 and lead the series 2-1.
razor ray
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Interesting love for Heimosalmi. Don’t think I’ve seen him ranked that high recently.
NotOpie
"Puck don't lie"
Personally, I'll be very interested in Trikozov's progression. He's got a bit of size and his skill is off the charts. However, he feels a bit like an enigma, but he did put ups some nice numbers in the MHL and VHL.
Poirier expected to join a NCAA team:
translated extract from article:
NCAA teams are very aggressive, in order to attract the best junior hockey players to Canada, and the QMJHL is no exception. If the rumors heard in the corridors of Sun Life Financial Colosseum turn out to be, the Cecchini Circuit could be amputated by some of its star players in the coming weeks.
Depending on what we hear, one should not be surprised to learn that Justin Poirier is leaving the Baie-Comeau Drakkar to join an NCAA program next season. There is a lot of talk about the University of Maine, in his case.
Nothing can be confirmed until June 1, but it seems to be a formality.
translated extract from article:
NCAA teams are very aggressive, in order to attract the best junior hockey players to Canada, and the QMJHL is no exception. If the rumors heard in the corridors of Sun Life Financial Colosseum turn out to be, the Cecchini Circuit could be amputated by some of its star players in the coming weeks.
Depending on what we hear, one should not be surprised to learn that Justin Poirier is leaving the Baie-Comeau Drakkar to join an NCAA program next season. There is a lot of talk about the University of Maine, in his case.
Nothing can be confirmed until June 1, but it seems to be a formality.
Archive article with more info on player movement to the NCAA from Canadian Leagues:
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