Yeah, I'm not so sure he does. Why would he do that when he can sign his ELC a year earlier, and potentially play in the NHL? If he's far too good for the CHL, then he shouldn't have any problem making our shit team. (or the Sharks)It’s been a rumor for a while now. Something about him threatening to go to college if not getting exceptional status and that souring the relationship. And then hockey Canada being mad and not giving him a shot at the world juniors. So there’s some long standing tension there.
Because making a shit NHL team and being overwhelmed (both adjusting indivdually himself and with mediocre teammates) is not necessarily the best development path. Playing 20-22 year old college players in the Big 10, Hockey East, or even the NCHC gets him playing older better competion, a structure where he has more time for building his body (only weekend games and most of the high end D1 programs have exceptional workout facilities/nutrition programs). Far better option then playing OHL again and we don;t need a repeat of Korchinski being tossed into the deepend (of the NHL since AHL is not an option) and then being surprised when he struggles.Yeah, I'm not so sure he does. Why would he do that when he can sign his ELC a year earlier, and potentially play in the NHL? If he's far too good for the CHL, then he shouldn't have any problem making our shit team. (or the Sharks)
But Misa has to agree to go to College, and therefore not get to sign his ELC, and potentially play in the NHL. Its not just the Blackhawks decision, and frankly, they probably have little say in the matter what Misa wants to do.Because making a shit NHL team and being overwhelmed (both adjusting indivdually himself and with mediocre teammates) is not necessarily the best development path. Playing 20-22 year old college players in the Big 10, Hockey East, or even the NCHC gets him playing older better competion, a structure where he has more time for building his body (only weekend games and most of the high end D1 programs have exceptional workout facilities/nutrition programs). Far better option then playing OHL again and we don;t need a repeat of Korchinski being tossed into the deepend (of the NHL since AHL is not an option) and then being surprised when he struggles.
I'm sure the NCAA would frown upon being used as a work around for NHL-AHL rules. If there isn't a rule preventing that, there would be one very soon.Is there anything stopping him from signing with the NCAA then immediately signing an ELC a week later? He would have already lost his CHL eligibility if he signs in the NCAA then he could go straight to the AHL instead of beating up a bunch of 15-17 year olds in a league too easy for him
For sure it is a consulative decision between player, advisor, family, and the team that drafts him. I would hope "suggesting" college hockey for a year or 2 as his best development path would be well received...but yes the player can continue playing in the OHL. Nothing wrong with a prospect/advisor/family having a different opinoin....plenty of guys the Hawks have wanted to sign where the kid went back for another year of college and most don't end up as Kevin Hayes.But Misa has to agree to go to College, and therefore not get to sign his ELC, and potentially play in the NHL. Its not just the Blackhawks decision, and frankly, they probably have little say in the matter what Misa wants to do.
I think the general thought is scafer goes 1 misa 2 hagen 3 then? I think its frondell has 17 pts in his last 10 games. which is a huge bump up from early in the year. he also is C that looks to be able to stay at Center. and is nearly 200lbs as a 17 year old. I know there was some concern with his skating but in the highlights I have watched he seems to move at least league AVG. Martone seems to be below league AVG. i think if we ended up with any of those 4 I would probably be ok with it.
he is 14 for his club and I think 16 when its the national team. for a 200 lb 17 year old i don't think his skating looks bad at all. I would love to hear other opinions.
Powers literally just today released an article about Kruger still playing.Looking up Frondell and wow I had no idea that Marcus Kruger was still playing high level hockey. Good for him.
I asked powers if he talked to kruger about Frondell and eklund and he said he did and will put it in a article later.Powers literally just today released an article about Kruger still playing.
I am taking Hagens before Frondell. Frondell has had several injury issues (multiple knee) and his "size advantage" is 6' verses 5'11. Hagens is 5th all time NTDP scoring which generally (not always) translates into productive NHL player) Point per game in college in your just turned 18 year old season and 8th in WJC scoring are pretty good indicators too.
For me it is Schafer, Misa, Hagens, Martone in that order.
Hopefully we end up at 1 or 2 and the decision is easy as I think Schafer is to good to pass at 1 and Misa is the obvious next best choice.