Prospect Info: CBJ Prospect Thread XI
- Thread starter CBJWerenski8
- Start date
Doggy
Registered User
- Oct 11, 2011
- 3,381
- 2,433
Doggy
Registered User
- Oct 11, 2011
- 3,381
- 2,433
I knew Ivanov was going to play Friday because the other goalie sucked up their last game. Ivanov responded stopping 33 of 35 in 2-1 OT loss (63+ minutes of play). Admiral needs to just keep playing him.
Im excited about his future, outliers like him are very interesting. He could be a serious talent if he keeps developing, the KHL is a good league.
Double-Shift Lasse
Just post better
EspenK
Registered User
- Sep 25, 2011
- 15,697
- 4,261
Wheeler's review of Brindley from WJC
Gavin Brindley (F, Columbus Blue Jackets): When the Americans came out flat against Norway on Boxing Day, Brindley was one of the constants, scoring twice and registering six shots on goal. He stirred the drink for USA throughout the tournament. That’s what he does. He was USA’s best player in multiple games. He was making things happen at even strength. He scored a beautiful coast-to-coast goal shorthanded. With his high-end skating, tenacity, maneuverability, and skill on the puck, there’s just so much to like about his game. Takes his first touch in stride so well. He looks like he’s going to be an NHLer to me and certainly doesn’t play small.
Gavin Brindley (F, Columbus Blue Jackets): When the Americans came out flat against Norway on Boxing Day, Brindley was one of the constants, scoring twice and registering six shots on goal. He stirred the drink for USA throughout the tournament. That’s what he does. He was USA’s best player in multiple games. He was making things happen at even strength. He scored a beautiful coast-to-coast goal shorthanded. With his high-end skating, tenacity, maneuverability, and skill on the puck, there’s just so much to like about his game. Takes his first touch in stride so well. He looks like he’s going to be an NHLer to me and certainly doesn’t play small.
Cowumbus
Registered User
I’ve been telling you guys that he was our 3rd best prospect since last summer! We ranked him behind Voronkov/Svozil. And yes, I’m still bitter about it!
100 percent an NHL guy, and I’d wager sooner than most think.
Same path as Matthew Knies
Tri City > B1G > WJC > NHL
Last edited:
To be fair the people who voted Voronkov arent looking too silly right nowI’ve been telling you guys that he was our 3rd best prospect since last summer! We ranked him behind Voronkov/Svozil. And yes, I’m still bitter about it!
100 percent an NHL guy, and I’d wager sooner than most think.
Same path as Matthew Knies
Tri City > B1G > WJC > NHL
Cowumbus
Registered User
yep I was/am 1 of them. Cant remember for sure but I probably voted him 3rd
Xoggz22
Registered User
I still am. He's playing in a man's league, not against teenagers and young men. Don't get me wrong, I really like Brindley too. I think we're splitting hairs at this point although Voronkov (who I was pushing since being drafted
) is doing very well in the best league in the world.Who cares about the ranking... just get guys who will play hard, play well and hate to lose. There is a lot to like in this prospect pool still
Doggy
Registered User
- Oct 11, 2011
- 3,381
- 2,433
Weird, Ivanov followed up the 2-1 OT loss where he stopped 33 of 35 shots with...
...a 2-1 OT loss where he stopped 33 of 35 shots
Kid's learning about resiliency the team in front of him must be so horrible! Ivanov facing 36 shots per game while his team is the lowest scoring team in the league.
I am actually more excited for Ivanov than I am for Brindley, and I really like the latter. Ivanov has consistently performed at every level.
Cowumbus
Registered User
Ivanov is a great prospect. It’s a shame he wasn’t able to participate in the WJC. It would have put him on the map.
Doggy
Registered User
- Oct 11, 2011
- 3,381
- 2,433
He’s doesn’t need to be on any map but ours and he’s already thriving in one of the best pro leagues in the world. As long as the Soviet Union doesn’t rebuild the Iron Curtain before he’s ready to jump the pond we should be fine with him continuing to develop in the KHL.
CBJWerenski8
Formerly CBJWennberg10 (RIP Kivi)
- Jun 13, 2009
- 42,822
- 25,132
"Several seasons" according to this source, probably been suffering from it before draft. I wonder how long the Jackets have been aware of it...
Im guessing doctors wanted to avoid it on a teenager and try and see if it would heal with alternative measures. Hockey isnt really a great sport for hip recovery though. Curious to see what his timline becomes. I just widh it could have happened a year ago so he could have had a healthy year in junior to get back into things. Now if hes done for the year or something like that hes going to the AHL to get back into shape and find his game again which will obviously be not ideal
If the hip injury is an impingement, IE a bone spur causing torn labrum in the hip sockets- I had this injury/surgery in high school- then he’s going to feel brand new after surgery. I hope it’s not more serious than that, and, ironically, if it is that and he has had this issue for a few years, fixing this could actually really improve his skating.
Me too! I was a catcher in softball who grew up figure skating, so my hip issues were pretty easy to figure out the cause.
