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Prospect Info: Cayden Lindstrom
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When I have seen injured guys skate at the Ice Haus (or former players skate while coaching at rinks around Columbus) I am always amazed at how well they skate and how fast they are. Like beaten down former NHLers or current NHLers coming back from ankle injuries are faster than top high school players in the area.
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Honestly I think we learn nothing significant about Lindstrom's status until we get closer to next year's training camp. I fully expect all we hear from now through the end of this season and into the summer is "he's skating on his own with coaches". The only other possible thing we hear is whether he and organization decide he goes back to Medicine Hat next year or goes the NCAA route.
The NCAA route seems a no-brainer at the moment playing a lighter schedule (albeit against more physically mature players) and getting more time in the weight room.
And for those thinking it's anywhere other than OSU this also makes no sense. Unless there is a riff between the organization and Lindstrom he is going to want to be as close to the CBJ staff and resources as possible. Even his UM alum teammates (Mo, KJ, Z, etc) will recognize playing college hockey in Columbus is way better for him than being anywhere else (and I am not an OSU fanboy, I am a realist).
The NCAA route seems a no-brainer at the moment playing a lighter schedule (albeit against more physically mature players) and getting more time in the weight room.
And for those thinking it's anywhere other than OSU this also makes no sense. Unless there is a riff between the organization and Lindstrom he is going to want to be as close to the CBJ staff and resources as possible. Even his UM alum teammates (Mo, KJ, Z, etc) will recognize playing college hockey in Columbus is way better for him than being anywhere else (and I am not an OSU fanboy, I am a realist).
I bet if he's healthy and ramping up his workouts we'll get updates about that and probably some training session videos.
And as far as anywhere but OSU, I can't say I agree. CBJ FO knows the UM staff and program just as good if not better than the OSU staff at this point. I think it's definitely a big ten program that he ends up going to and I would think OSU and UM have pretty similar odds. They both have not only good hockey programs but good medical/strength training programs as well. The difference between OSU and UM is not drastic enough to make a difference, he's still only a 30-60 minutes away if he's at UM...that's a quick plane ride for the FO staff to see him if they want
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I'm with most that I'd like to see him play NCAA hockey next year, but I wonder if more games in the CHL would get the skillset back up to speed? Likely better training programs in college and I wonder if CBJ and OSU can work out a NIL deal to have him "advertise" for the team. The Panthers did that with a college football player (where I got the idea
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Getting his skills etc up to speed means nothing if injuries happen. Clearly the goal is to continue to build strength and less fatigue on his body until everyone is comfortable he's in the best place possibleI'm with most that I'd like to see him play NCAA hockey next year, but I wonder if more games in the CHL would get the skillset back up to speed? Likely better training programs in college and I wonder if CBJ and OSU can work out a NIL deal to have him "advertise" for the team. The Panthers did that with a college football player (where I got the idea
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Wow, not sure any of us saw that coming. He and Melvin Strahl can bunk together
Double the reasons to follow MSU next season.
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I mean they were ranked #1 this season so, it makes sense. But I'm excited, he's close enough they can keep an eye on him but he'll get plenty of time in the weight room. I imagine he'll be the best player on the team?Wow, not sure any of us saw that coming. He and Melvin Strahl can bunk together
Did a quick look at the roster and didn't see anyone noticeable, but then again I'm not exactly well versed on prospects these days.
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I am assuming Howard and Stramel finally turn pro rather than returning for the senior years. Both were first rounders that developed slowly. Strbak is a highly regarded prospect as a d-man and don't know if goalie Trey Augustine is will come back for a third year (probably not). I saw Ryker Lee is an incoming freshman this year and just saw him on Wheeler's prospect board (has 28 Gs and 61 Pts in 51 USHL games this year). Wheels likes him a lot as a high second round pick, average sized forward with incredible offensive skill but needs to find a mother gear.
Regardless, certainly nobody coming in with Lindstrom's pedigree/excitement level attached. And of course who knows what the transfer portal could bring.
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Very true, I didn't even think about the portal. Might draw a kid or two with their success last year and the opportunity to play with Lindstrom
I'm just curious if they keep him at center and can help him grow there. I'm not worried about the skating, shot, etc but if he can stay healthy, learn to play against bigger and stronger opponents while growing as a center? That's going to be huge
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Haha hate to say I told you so! But seriously, he should be in pretty good hands at MSU.
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I hope so, but I will admit I’m nervous that his injury hurt his development. The CBJ as an org really need this kid to work out considering the guys we could have got at 4OA.
I'm still excited. The player he's projected to be is exactly the player we could use. I understand what a back injury can do to a person but I don't put it past a kid like he appears to be to come out the other end on the right side of things
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I'm interested to see how his contract rights are handled if he moves MSU as presumed. It had been discussed previously but this is a first and nothing in the CBA covers such a move. Granted I don't see any way he stays at MSU more than 1-2 years, but there will need to be a ruling on how his rights roll. Does it extend to Aug 15th, 2029?
As for the future, I kind of hope he stays 2 years at MSU (if that comes to fruition) and then gets a year in Cleveland. That would be 4 years into Monahan's contract and allow him some time to learn under Monahan, Fantilli, Sillinger or whomever, and we'll know if he's a C in the future. Could be an ideal situation...that's all related to his return to blue chip prospect along the way (which would also likely lead to a shorter runway than I outlined).
As for the future, I kind of hope he stays 2 years at MSU (if that comes to fruition) and then gets a year in Cleveland. That would be 4 years into Monahan's contract and allow him some time to learn under Monahan, Fantilli, Sillinger or whomever, and we'll know if he's a C in the future. Could be an ideal situation...that's all related to his return to blue chip prospect along the way (which would also likely lead to a shorter runway than I outlined).
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While I appreciate your optimism, sometimes there is only so much good work ethic can help. Sometimes the body can't do what the brain and heart of a player wants it to do. Just ask Gabriel Landeskog. I am not saying it won't work out...I really hope it does...for the sake of the CBJ, Don Waddell and the kid. But I think it's pretty clear that when the CBJ drafted Lindstrom they were absolutely not expecting him to miss this entire season, maybe not even any of it.
Do you think Gabriel Landeskog is not the kind of player who has worked tirelessly to get back on the ice? He strikes me as that exact kind of person. And he says he is still working towards that goal. But how long has it been since he played an NHL game? Almost three years.
Again, I think things will be very quiet this summer as far as Lindstrom news other than an official announcement regarding his college committment. I doubt he is at development camp as a participant, he won't be at the prospects tourney and he won't be at training camp. Then come this fall, either he can get on the ice with his college teammates and can practice/play without restriction or pain or he cannot.
