D Brandt Clarke - Ontario Reign, AHL (2021, 8th, LAK)

[93LEAFS]

Canada always seems to do something that makes you scratch your head. This is it for this year.

Cutting him at camp is one thing, but not even being invited? Damn.

Reminds me of people losing their minds over Newhook in 2020. We still ended up winning gold. There's always a player either the coach or Hockey Canada is more down on than the public consensus. Sometimes it might be political (NCAA kids), other times it may just be differing opinions (Dal Colle in 2016 or Cody Glass in 2018).

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Correct. And somebody who had Lambos higher than Clarke on draft day. Oh, and aren’t you a kings fan?

You know you're in the "Brandt Clarke" thread right?

"Lambos better" isn't exactly 'discussion,' it's brain dead twitter comment discourse.

 

[cudi]

Reminds me of people losing their minds over Newhook in 2020. We still ended up winning gold. There's always a player either the coach or Hockey Canada is more down on than the public consensus. Sometimes it might be political (NCAA kids), other times it may just be differing opinions (Dal Colle in 2016 or Cody Glass in 2018).

Logan Couture back in the day stands out to me for some reason. They can always ice a great team for sure, the talent pool is deep, doesnt mean there isnt some headscratchers, even if things work out for the best.

 

[PittsburghHustlers]

Some rumors that he’s a lock for the team and won’t go to camp because he played Sudbury this weekend, who apparently have a lot of Covid cases.

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

Button is going to loose his mind. He had him #2 pre-draft in July.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Use it as fuel, kid.

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

Some rumors that he’s a lock for the team and won’t go to camp because he played Sudbury this weekend, who apparently have a lot of Covid cases.

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

If its a COVID deal then why is it a "Shocker"! WTF

 

[Kalv]

Wow. It's head scratching, and I'm a Ducks fan.
Haven't seen the roster/invitees tho

 

[Antiillafire]

Yikes. Hey clarke played 1 year in Slovakia, maybe iihf can set him up to play for us

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

I can't fathom this. At all. People had him penned in the first pair.

 

[93LEAFS]

Yikes. Hey clarke played 1 year in Slovakia, maybe iihf can set him up to play for us

haha, already locked in for Canada due to playing for us at the U-18's last year.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I can't fathom this. At all. People had him penned in the first pair.

Yeah, but like, he skates funny. And how about that superfluous 'e'! What a showboat.

 

[BondraTime]

Some rumors that he’s a lock for the team and won’t go to camp because he played Sudbury this weekend, who apparently have a lot of Covid cases.

That was started by someone who had no information, was his incorrect opinion.

 

[Bounces R Way]

It's a little baffling the success Canada has enjoyed internationally despite Hockey Canada being run by idiots.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

He might have an attitude problem we don't know about.

But the blue-line is pretty stacked already, I just wonder if Bedard/Wright/Savoie make the team with all the offensive talent Canada has.

 

[KapG]

He might have an attitude problem we don't know about.

But the blue-line is pretty stacked already, I just wonder if Bedard/Wright/Savoie make the team with all the offensive talent Canada has.

What indication is there that he has an attitude problem? This day and age there isn’t hiding this kind of thing lol

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Having an attitude problem might explain why he was made captain on his team. Makes perfect sense.

 

[Oneiro]

Baffling. This kid is fantastic.

 

[jfhabs]

Yes that is a tweet from one of the most credible sources in hockey. Huge shocker Clarke didn't get an invite, especially with our lack of RHD. Maybe its COVID related, maybe it's something else idk.

He should dominate the OHL while the other WJ guys are gone for a month or so.

You're right, might be covid related. Otherwise that is very weird.

 

[Lt Dan]

He might have an attitude problem we don't know about.

Man with posts like this, we should start calling you Columbo

 

[ricky0034]

they didn't pick him because he wears #55 and team Canada is pissed at Kronwall for doing too good a job with the Wings Swedish prospects

....makes about as much sense as any other reason

 

[Quinnisinoverhishead]

Insane!
Kid is incredible.
Explanation is needed.
Who is making these decisions?

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

Button and MacKenzie just did a quick Team Canada review on TSN of the locks and they didn't mention the Clarke situation at all. That's weird. Seems to me they would have given the value of the prospect???

 

[Antiillafire]

Button and MacKenzie just did a quick Team Canada review on TSN of the locks and they didn't mention the Clarke situation at all. That's weird. Seems to me they would have given the value of the prospect???

That was before the Clarke news broke, from my knowledge.