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Jets have a glut of LD, NHLers and prospects for some RD. Either way there's no way Clarke starts the year in Barrie.
There's literally zero chance that he goes back to Juniors. Someone on the Kings board said it perfectly, he has the ''lt'' factor that a King prospect hasn't had since Doughty stepped in. His hockey IQ, puck poise, passing, and the way he controls the game at 19 years old is mind boggling.
I feel like there is always a good market for RHD... if Clarke deserves to be on the roster, i cant imagine itll be hard to facilitate a move of 1 of your RHD, to make room for him.Yeah, everything says that he has "it" and should stay up, but I wouldn't put it past the organization to send him back, anyways, for roster management reasons. This is one reason why I wasn't thrilled with Durzi getting $1.7M a few weeks ago. That solidified his spot on the team, a spot that Clarke is now challenging for. The organization may decide to see what they have in the offensive, powerplay defenseman that they just committed to and figure that another year of juniors won't hurt Clarke... and even if Clarke stays up, he may not get the best powerplay time.
That said, at least the Kings are very seriously considering Clarke. You can tell by the fact that he was, I think, the only player to participate in all three rookie games over a week ago and then was one of only three to play in the first two preseason games, which were on back-to-back nights in different cities. They're giving him every chance to impress them and it's hard to imagine him not getting at least the 9 games.
It's not that it's hard to make room. It's that it's easier to not have to. Organizations often make the easier choice by sending down players who are waiver exempt so as to not lose players who are not. Would the Kings trade Walker to make room for Clarke or would they send down Clarke so that they could keep both? It's not hard for an organization to convince itself that the latter is better for the prospect and the team's depth than "rushing" the prospect and losing a proven NHLer.I feel like there is always a good market for RHD... if Clarke deserves to be on the roster, i cant imagine itll be hard to facilitate a move of 1 of your RHD, to make room for him.
Roster mangement /shrug.... but if clarke makes the roster better/more competitive. ... with your moves the last year or so, you should have him dressed and playing.... i would consider a lot of the kings moves "going in".
This is what I'm saying on the Kings Board. Rebuild is over.I feel like there is always a good market for RHD... if Clarke deserves to be on the roster, i cant imagine itll be hard to facilitate a move of 1 of your RHD, to make room for him.
Roster mangement /shrug.... but if clarke makes the roster better/more competitive. ... with your moves the last year or so, you should have him dressed and playing.... i would consider a lot of the kings moves "going in".
Yawney mentioned that Durzi could play both sides - the Kings may try to fit him on the left if he gets squeezed out on the right.It's not that it's hard to make room. It's that it's easier to not have to. Organizations often make the easier choice by sending down players who are waiver exempt so as to not lose players who are not. Would the Kings trade Walker to make room for Clarke or would they send down Clarke so that they could keep both? It's not hard for an organization to convince itself that the latter is better for the prospect and the team's depth than "rushing" the prospect and losing a proven NHLer.
Also, as I just suggested, it'd likely be Walker's spot that Clarke takes. Durzi won't be traded any time soon, not after his coming out last Spring and just being signed to a new contract. Even if Clarke takes Walker's spot, Durzi may still be ahead of him and get better opportunities. There's something to be said for having to earn your ice time and opportunities, but I also remember that Doughty was handed top ice time and #1 powerplay minutes as a rookie and that worked out fine for his development.
Clarke’s gotta make the team, even Doughty said he is NHL ready. Nothing left to prove in the OHL.Man, Clarke looks incredible. His vision and command of the offensive zone is so impressive for his age.
Kings gunna team Canada himIf Clarke gets sent back to the OHL after all this, the hockey gods are coming for a sacrifice.
With the puck on his stick, he's rookie Drew.
Cut him even though he deserves to play, or did you mean the other thing that Team Canada does?Kings gunna team Canada him
You never know with those LA peopleCut him even though he deserves to play, or did you mean the other thing that Team Canada does?
Having a log jam on the right side is such a first world problem to have.
how is byfield botched he's played barely half a season lolI just hope he won't end up as another botched promising young guy in the Kings organisation. There is already couple of them: Vilardi, Byfield(granted, Byfield can still turn it around) etc....
He was my contender for first overall along with Eklund on his draft year.
To me he's kind of like the Matthew Boldy of defensive prospects. Above average to very good at nearly everything (IQ, size, skating, puck skills, etc.), and an obvious impact NHL player.
How anybody didn't recognize that this kid has "it" is beyond me.