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It honestly doesn’t hurt anyone but Kirk to take a chance. I mean in all likelihood this is a contract that becomes mutually terminated in the future, but it’s worth the risk for both sides.
I dont think its good for Kirk, bbit bice to see he got a contract
LOL. A 7th round pick got a contract and has a chance... he should be happy with any type of contract he could get at this level.
"Nobody ever wants you"?? He got a contract?Its stupid to judge talent after where they where drafted. Are some candians still that locked in to draftpostion??
So regardless talent, if you are drafted in 7th round, no body ever wants you, even after several years?? Doesnt make sense
Liam's agent is confirming it....
Yea there have been a few. Oddly, I don't find it concerning yet. If we still see this going into the end of next season, I'll begin to doubt the ability of our GM but for now, I think there is just too much on his plate and a 7th rounder typically should take a back seat to most issues.How many "about turns" has this been for BA?
I agree on one thing ; There is still med ch to be done before veing regular NHLer, NHL has their style etc."Nobody ever wants you"?? He got a contract?
Draft position isnt the end all be all for a prospect...but it is a good indication of where that prospect is at the time of the draft. All prospects can improve and Kirk has which is a good start. He still has a LONG way to go until he can make an impact at the NHL level.
Yes Kirk has produced at all levels he has played, but those leagues were the top British league and the OHL. If he was tearing up the KHL or SHL I would think he has multiple suitors for a contract.
My point here is that he is a long shot prospect that is playing and progressing nicely. If he gets to the NHL it is going to be after a few seasons in the AHL. There is nothing wrong with this, but for some reason people think its crazy he isnt getting an opportunity NHL immediately.
Sidenote.... I would love to know why you think this isnt a good deal for Kirk?
Kirk has produced at all levels he has played, but those leagues were the top British league and the OHL.
That was Chayka who brought in some guy from London to redo things.Why did he fire them in the first place? I thought we had pretty solid drafting the last few years. I guess BA thought otherwise.