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BabyBennettov
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Zach Uens and Patrick Giles Jumping Straight Into Pro Game - Charlotte Checkers Hockey - charlottecheckers.com
Fresh out of college, Zach Uens and Patrick Giles are jumping straight into the pro game with the Charlotte Checkerscharlottecheckers.com
Sooooo… We basically « traded » Smilanic for Giles…
Both have pro-upside IMO. Giles may be a more unique package ! Good trade-off by the smart-man Billy here !
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Zach Uens and Patrick Giles Jumping Straight Into Pro Game - Charlotte Checkers Hockey - charlottecheckers.com
Fresh out of college, Zach Uens and Patrick Giles are jumping straight into the pro game with the Charlotte Checkers
great quote. best thing i've heard from kinnear.
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Dread Clawz
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After this weekend's ncaa games, man Minnesota State has 3 UFA's that I really want. In order:
1. D Jake Livingstone- Just a great toolset , 6'4" 205, solid defensively, great offensively, can skate, plays aggressive, rh shot, is very defensive minded, I always find him in the right position. He's the only ncaa free agent D in the last few years that I think truly has nhl top 4 upside.
2. D Akito Hirose- Smooth, cerebral d, can do a little bit of everything, creative offensively, great wrist shot. He's not bad in his own zone either. He's the Maverick's pp1 qb.
3. G Dryden McKay- 5'11", but he's so good. Made a ton of unbelievable stops against Harvard. Best goalie in college hockey, holds the NCAA career shutouts record with 34. Very smart goalie, great instincts. I know it's unlikely we sign him because of his size, but we did draft Levi. My hunch is that Lu likes this kid.
Also, D Zach Metsa from Quinnipiac, Smilanic's teammate. Great offensive skills, good skater, solid defensively too. 5'9", but plays a smart game, I can see him potentially working around this limitation in the nhl. He's also a little thick. Panthers have seen him plenty, so they might have more of an inside track than most teams as Quinnipiac doesn't have many nhl prospects.
If we get any of those four, it'll make giving up all those picks easier to stomach.
1. D Jake Livingstone- Just a great toolset , 6'4" 205, solid defensively, great offensively, can skate, plays aggressive, rh shot, is very defensive minded, I always find him in the right position. He's the only ncaa free agent D in the last few years that I think truly has nhl top 4 upside.
2. D Akito Hirose- Smooth, cerebral d, can do a little bit of everything, creative offensively, great wrist shot. He's not bad in his own zone either. He's the Maverick's pp1 qb.
3. G Dryden McKay- 5'11", but he's so good. Made a ton of unbelievable stops against Harvard. Best goalie in college hockey, holds the NCAA career shutouts record with 34. Very smart goalie, great instincts. I know it's unlikely we sign him because of his size, but we did draft Levi. My hunch is that Lu likes this kid.
Also, D Zach Metsa from Quinnipiac, Smilanic's teammate. Great offensive skills, good skater, solid defensively too. 5'9", but plays a smart game, I can see him potentially working around this limitation in the nhl. He's also a little thick. Panthers have seen him plenty, so they might have more of an inside track than most teams as Quinnipiac doesn't have many nhl prospects.
If we get any of those four, it'll make giving up all those picks easier to stomach.
BabyBennettov
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Those are great prospects and would heal the picks-thing for sure…
I like Nick Blankenburg too, he should be on that list… Great RHD, skating is top-notch, puck handling too, leader, size is a concern and D only okay, but has room to grow and would be a great signing IMO.
And you have to add Ben Meyers to that list…
Pretty sure Zito is cooking on that college free-agents class, can’t wait to see what he is up to !
zeroG
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thing is, do we have room for any of these kids near-term?
there aren't a lot of spots open on next year's roster. don't know whether these kids are ready or expect to jump right to NHL next year. i'm sure a pathway to the show would be more appealing than joining a juggernaut.
there aren't a lot of spots open on next year's roster. don't know whether these kids are ready or expect to jump right to NHL next year. i'm sure a pathway to the show would be more appealing than joining a juggernaut.
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Yeah, Blankenberg is #4 on my list for D. I do love how competitive and physical he is, but yeah his size scares me. I think even Benning is bigger than him. I like Livingstone, Hirose, and Metsa more, but I wouldnt be upset if we signed Blankenberg.Those are great prospects and would heal the picks-thing for sure…
I like Nick Blankenburg too, he should be on that list… Great RHD, skating is top-notch, puck handling too, leader, size is a concern and D only okay, but has room to grow and would be a great signing IMO.
And you have to add Ben Meyers to that list…
Pretty sure Zito is cooking on that college free-agents class, can’t wait to see what he is up to !
Yeah Meyers for sure will be one of the most coveted forwards, I just think D and G are a higher priority for us. Our forward group is fine IMO, especially for a contender. But again, if we sign Meyers I won't be upset. I also like Ford and Trivigno.
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That's what worries me, but you never know, a couple of these kids might find a contender appealing for various reasons. Actually I do think there will be a F spot open for a prospect next season. I really want a D though.
zeroG
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would love to make a splash like last year with kiersted. we could use a freebie or two.
hey, will probably take my son to the frozen four in a couple of weeks. anybody other than the kids you mentioned and benning/sammie i should look out for?
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Not really, Minnesota and Michigan's rosters are filled with already drafted guys. Maybe Minnesota goalie Justen Close, he's been pretty good since having to suddenly take over as the starter mid season. Although, he's 5'10". Also, I don't think anyone signs him this year as he's a junior, they probably want a larger sample size before handing out a contract.
Minnesota State F Brendan Furry is a possibility, he's been ppg this season. I don't see his nhl upside as all that high though.
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Anyone realize how good Levi was this past season? .952 in 32 games in NCAA. Somehow isn't in the running for Hobey Baker. Ridiculous.
Sad he was traded away, but it was worth to get Reinhart and the goalie situation is good.
Sad he was traded away, but it was worth to get Reinhart and the goalie situation is good.
Charlotte with a sweep over the Hershey Bears this weekend to move into second in the Eastern Conference.
7 games to go this season.
Captain Dalpe is on fire right now!
7 games to go this season.
Captain Dalpe is on fire right now!
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Since my last Canadian Hockey League prospects update on March 15th:
Sourdif - 3g, 4gp
Nause - 7a,7gp
Haché - 1a, 1gp ( must have been injured, is back now.)
Guzda - 3gp, 2W, .949sv%, 1.67gaa
FYI, all players teams have already clinched a playoff spot. All teams have about half a month to go in the regular season.
Sourdif - 3g, 4gp
Nause - 7a,7gp
Haché - 1a, 1gp ( must have been injured, is back now.)
Guzda - 3gp, 2W, .949sv%, 1.67gaa
FYI, all players teams have already clinched a playoff spot. All teams have about half a month to go in the regular season.
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Evan Nause is having a tremendous second half of the season. He had his first 2 goals game today and was named 2nd star in a 6-2 win.
He has 14 points in his last 14 games. He was -3 after the first half and he's +18 since then.
He has 14 points in his last 14 games. He was -3 after the first half and he's +18 since then.
I think he had a shoulder injury. Fairly serious, kind of like Cam York.
Almost described as a shredded shoulder. Just takes time.
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Busy being Cupped, thank you very much.
Between Benning, Ludvig, Nause, Kiersted, Uens, and Gildon, I have tempered hopes that we have "in house" replacements for the D we will eventually have to rely on in the next 1-2 years. We shall see.
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anyone check in on kasper Puutio? saw him on a list for underated.. seems like he is having a solid year.
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SergeConstantin74
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SergeConstantin74
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Nause also on the Team of the week in the CHL
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CHL Team of the Week (Mar. 28 - Apr. 3) | Canadian Hockey League
The CHL announced today the 19th edition of the CHL Team of the Week for the 2021-22 regular season based on individual performances from March 28 to April 3.
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I'd imagine he plays one more year in the Q before turning proNause also on the Team of the week in the CHL
CHL Team of the Week (Mar. 28 - Apr. 3) | Canadian Hockey League
The CHL announced today the 19th edition of the CHL Team of the Week for the 2021-22 regular season based on individual performances from March 28 to April 3.
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Impressive that they beat Sherbrooke 6-2 also, Joshua Roy has just been lighting teams up lately.Nause also on the Team of the week in the CHL
CHL Team of the Week (Mar. 28 - Apr. 3) | Canadian Hockey League
The CHL announced today the 19th edition of the CHL Team of the Week for the 2021-22 regular season based on individual performances from March 28 to April 3.
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