I agree Pekarcik is a player that I am very intrigued with and have been following his progression this season. 1st and 2nd rounds are usually much higher profile but I have a feeling Pekarcik could be the steal that draft. Some of the clips I have watched the kid oozes hockey sense and has soft hands. Needs to work on his shot but he has time.
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I agree Pekarcik is a player that I am very intrigued with and have been following his progression this season. 1st and 2nd rounds are usually much higher profile but I have a feeling Pekarcik could be the steal that draft. Some of the clips I have watched the kid oozes hockey sense and has soft hands. Needs to work on his shot but he has time.
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Just out of curiosity, can anyone fill us in on how Loof and Malmstrom have looked so far in Springfield? I know we've had a few updates on Loof and Malmstrom started the season late because of his surgery, but just wondering how they're doing.
I highly doubt either of them or Kessel will ever be Norris Trophy candidates, but if they can at least develop consistent physical presence and puck moving skills, it would be a marked improvement over what we have now.
I highly doubt either of them or Kessel will ever be Norris Trophy candidates, but if they can at least develop consistent physical presence and puck moving skills, it would be a marked improvement over what we have now.
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From what I've read on Loof his still transitioning from International to NA ice but that was back in NOV
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Gaudette with the hat trick, plus an assist.
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Gaudette with the hat trick, plus an assist.
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He’s been in and out a lot hurt recently. I keep missing when he does play. I watched 10 minutes of the game last night and couldn't even tell if he was playing. Did they bench him? Is he still recovery and just didn't do anything? I didn't even hear his name called, so I switched to a different game.
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I'm curious what the Blues want to do with him next season. Another season in the USHL will hurt his development so shouldn't be an option. Will he go to college? Maybe another try at a CHL-team? Or do the Blues think he's good enough for a spot in Springfield?
I think Springfield would be a massive mistake. Pekarcik is a longer term project. CHL or college would be the best route. He has a ton of potential, but also tons of developing yet to do.
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Yeah, I'm hoping he'll go the NCAA route. Just wondering, if he wants to go to the CHL, does he have to go to Acadie-Bathurst are they allowed to trade his rights or is there an opportunity to re-enter the import draft? I mean, the sole reason he plays in the USHL is due to the fact that he didn't want to go to the Titans.
Burns’s Kingston Frontenac are working on clenching their playoff spot today. He plays a huge role for them and is a really good player worth watching. You have to like that his passes are to someone. He is consistently hitting players with passes, which is good to see, and not just clearing the puck.
Dvorsky scored his 38th in a 4-2 loss today after his 5 point performance on Friday night.
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Need to swipe Musty from the Sharks. Those two are devastating together.
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I'm just kidding. Unfortunately I have not seen enough of Dvorsky to say for sure. A few games, but mainly highlights of Sudsbury and SHL, and a few WJC games. I'd say he improved in those areas between the two leagues but I think that is more confidence. I think he has a good 2-way game. I'll need to see it in a better league as the game gets faster, but no concerns for now. Skating is better. but still a concern, although I am not an expert at all on technique, just on results. So there are definitely better people to comment.
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I think his 2 way game is excellent, but he definitely needs to work on his skating still.
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Love the meme, thought of using a different word but rolled with it 
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Needed a good laugh from the forum, its been rough lately.
.Needed a good laugh from the forum, its been rough lately.
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Can't say I'm a fan of calling a guy up who is just now finding his game in the minors. Does he play meaningful minutes or just a cup of tea?
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I hear ya, but getting his feet wet will give him an idea what its like. It will probably benefit him in the long run.
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At this stage the odds anyone in our prospect pipeline or anyone that is a prospect for any team ends up better than Thomas is very slim. He’s a premier player in this league currently
I’ve watched several games of his and bits and pieces as the CHL channel can be an adventure some times. What I notice is you want him to be the shooter forehand backhand it doesn’t matter. He can flat out rip it and knows where it is going. His playmaking is ok. He can be lackadaisical with his passing. That part needs to be sharper. I’m not sure he will stay at center due to his skating, but I wouldn’t be opposed to him being a winger either. He is very good on faceoffs. He has this natural almost unchallenged thing of keeping and coming out with the puck that he gets too cocky with the puck and loses it. He isn’t a defensive dynamo but knows where he needs to be and usually ends up with the puck somehow. He can seem bored out there at times then just lets er rip. Don’t give him the post. He will score. It’s fun to watch him shoot.
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Exactly. This is how I view Bolduc’s games this year as well. Neither is going to be fully ready yet, but giving them 10ish sheltered minutes a night and exposing them to being a professional in the NHL for a decent stint may benefit them greatly in the long run.
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I'd much rather Dvorsky end up being a Shut Down Center to complement Thomas than putting grand expectations on him to be better than our 24 year old #1 C who's on his way to being a 90 point player with good defensive skills.
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