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C Joseph Veleno - Saint John Sea Dogs, QMJHL (2018, 30th, DET)
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I'm pretty sure you would have to move your entire family. You have to be an Ontario resident to switch territories (see Taylor Hall). Going to the GTHL and billeting with someone is the same as going to a prep school for a year (like Adam Dawe at Notre Dame), it doesn't change your territory. Better example could be Cody Petawabano who played for Oakville 2 years ago but was still QMJHL territory.
No shots fired but it's the best hockey level he could play if he doesn't get exceptional status other than moving to Europe and playing u-18/u20. Chances of either of these scenarios are slim to none, expect to see him playing QMAAA next season.
I see, thanks for the clarification.
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I understand but don't understand why people overrate the GTHL so much. They have a ton of quality coming out of the league every year but it's also minor midget. I'm sure I'll get blasted for it but Veleno could go over there & put up 150+ points like Strome & co. or stay home and put up 60-80.
The difference isn't as huge as people want to believe.
No chance either ends up there.
Parent was very upset that he did not get to go up to BTAAA last year, but I don't think that means he leaves.
There's a kid called Xavier Simoneau who will very likely get surclassed next year as well. Some think he is better than parent.
Parent was very upset that he did not get to go up to BTAAA last year, but I don't think that means he leaves.
There's a kid called Xavier Simoneau who will very likely get surclassed next year as well. Some think he is better than parent.
It is minor midget but it is the strongest minor midget league in Canada. He would be facing the best competition and he would be putting up good stats depending on the team he plays on but he would be facing higher caliber players.
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Best minor midget league in Canada, no question, but best competition? I disagree.
He's playing against 15, 16, and 17 year olds now in QMAAA as a 14 year old. Some QMJHL eligible, some already drafted. Going back to just playing 15 year olds when he just beat up a bunch of 15 year olds on a national stage as a 14 year old is counter productive.
Jared McIsaac is the one who might want to consider switching leagues next year. I don't think Nova Scotia Midget poses much of a challenge to him anymore.
Quebec Midget is fine competition, no need for Veleno to go anywhere else.
Quebec Midget is fine competition, no need for Veleno to go anywhere else.
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What are the strengths of Veleno's game? Any recent prospect he compares to in any way? From that TSN Skit a while back, is he a Drouin 2.0 or what?
His coach at LSL said Drouin is more Kane and Veleno is more Toews fwiw.
I agree the difference is minimum , just a few more high caliber players ,
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Donno why you're comparing him to 5'9-5'10 guys when he's already 6'0" at 14
I messed upNot surprised! You can say what you want about the LSL Lions but they do encourage their top talent towards the NCAA route... Matheson, Campoli and Brushette all recent examples... Good choice for Veleno.
I've heard he has been invited to the Q combine which may or may not be an indication that he is closer to getting exceptional status than may have been originally thought.
Saint John might be getting lucky and Drummondville has to be feeling bad about basically trading Gauthier and Veleno for a few months of Carrier
Veleno isn't going to SSM to pursue NCAA hockey. The Lions did not push him there. He reportedly fired his agent this week, and is leaving the Lions due to a lack of ice time in the finals.
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