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

[BigHitter67]

I think Clarke is better defensively than you are giving him credit for being.

many think BC’s defensive game and knock kneed skating stride are unbecoming of a 1OA candidate .

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I prefer Owen Power if I'm being honest.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I think Clarke is better defensively than you are giving him credit for being.

I never once said he was bad defensively. I said he needs to work on his backwards and lateral agility.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I never once said he was bad defensively. I said he needs to work on his backwards and lateral agility.

You said he wouldn't often be on the PK.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

You said he wouldn't often be on the PK.

That doesn't necessarily mean bad defensively. But he is definitely more of an offensive defenseman than a 2-way all around defenseman, especially compared to Powers.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

That doesn't necessarily mean bad defensively. But he is definitely more of an offensive defenseman than a 2-way all around defenseman, especially compared to Powers.

I see both as two way. Power’s game is predicated more on size and athleticism, Clarke more on hockey skills. I think both are all situations defensemen.

 

[Prntscrn]

Looks like he will join Väsby in hockeyallsvenskan (Swedish second tier)

Avslöjar: Kanadensisk stortalang klar för svensk klubb

 

[snipes]

Looks like he will join Väsby in hockeyallsvenskan (Swedish second tier)

Avslöjar: Kanadensisk stortalang klar för svensk klubb

Vasby needs all the help they can get, this is great.

Been following them somewhat closely because Raphael Lavoie is there and seemingly the only guy who can score goals for them.

It’ll be nice for them to have a puck mover back there even if he is a kid.

 

[wings5]

Looks like he will join Väsby in hockeyallsvenskan (Swedish second tier)

Avslöjar: Kanadensisk stortalang klar för svensk klubb

Power, Johnson, Raty , Hughes, Lambos all playing , Clarke says enough is enough ,I need to be playing too . I like it

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

Reminds me so much of Karlsson.

Hopefully the Senators are in a position to take him.

 

[Fogelhund]

Just further confirmation of the above. It's probably a good move for his development, with the CHL being questionable right now.

 

[snipes]

Just further confirmation of the above. It's probably a good move for his development, with the CHL being questionable right now.

Especially if discussions about no hitting stay in place.

 

[Fogelhund]

Especially if discussions about no hitting stay in place.

I was thinking more along the line of.... a likely full shutdown coming, meaning very few, if any games are player.

 

[Vikke]

His transfer is cancelled, because he has a contract with Barrie he can't sign a new deal with Väsby. Instead, he had to go on a loan which he can't, since HockeyAllsvenskan only can loan NHL and SHL contracts.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

His transfer is cancelled, because he has a contract with Barrie he can't sign a new deal with Väsby. Instead, he had to go on a loan which he can't, since HockeyAllsvenskan only can loan NHL and SHL contracts.

That sucks. I was looking forward to watching him play against men and on a team with Lavoie.

Although it's also kind of funny that the deal fell through, since Vasby's management had already pencilled him in as the greatest player in their team's history. Yes, seriously. Vasby's manager said this yesterday:

"Sometimes it is easy to use superlatives when describing new acquisitions. But this time, the title super talent is simply the only correct description one can make of the Canadian acquisition. It is namely the case that Brandt Clarke will probably be the greatest talent in the history of Väsby Hockey who will wear the green and white-red Väsby jersey."

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Why can't he instead cancel his OHL contract? It's not like he needs the OHL any further. He might be able to play in the NHL next season, and if not, he could start in the AHL because he wouldn't have been drafted out of the CHL.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Why can't he instead cancel his OHL contract? It's not like he needs the OHL any further. He might be able to play in the NHL next season, and if not, he could start in the AHL because he wouldn't have been drafted out of the CHL.

He is more then likely just going to find a different league to be loaned to in Europe.

 

[snipes]

He is more then likely just going to find a different league to be loaned to in Europe.

I wonder if he can go to Liiga or the Swiss league?

 

[Vikke]

That sucks. I was looking forward to watching him play against men and on a team with Lavoie.

Although it's also kind of funny that the deal fell through, since Vasby's management had already pencilled him in as the greatest player in their team's history. Yes, seriously. Vasby's manager said this yesterday:

"Sometimes it is easy to use superlatives when describing new acquisitions. But this time, the title super talent is simply the only correct description one can make of the Canadian acquisition. It is namely the case that Brandt Clarke will probably be the greatest talent in the history of Väsby Hockey who will wear the green and white-red Väsby jersey."

To be fair, calling him the greatest talent in the team's history isn't exactly a stretch. They had a miracle run in the 80's and got demolished in their only season in the top league. After that, they've been in the third tier with a few seasons in the fourth even.
And now, they're a punching bag in the second tier. He wouldn't be their best player, but the biggest, most exciting talent for sure.

 

[jfb392]

His transfer is cancelled, because he has a contract with Barrie he can't sign a new deal with Väsby. Instead, he had to go on a loan which he can't, since HockeyAllsvenskan only can loan NHL and SHL contracts.

In addition to being unfortunate for him as a player (since he can’t play just yet), it’s also a really bad look for his agent.
He really should have been aware of these things before attempting to orchestrate this.
Other CHL’ers already tried and failed to do the same thing long before this was agreed to (Greig, McLennon)..

 

[Vikke]

In addition to being unfortunate for him as a player (since he can’t play just yet), it’s also a really bad look for his agent.
He really should have been aware of these things before attempting to orchestrate this.
Other CHL’ers already tried and failed to do the same thing long before this was agreed to (Greig, McLennon)..

Greig and McLennon were supposed to be loaned to the tier below Allsvenskan. Can't compare those.

 

[wings5]

What is different with Kirk, Lambos, Bedard being able to play? Pretty sure they were also under contract in the CHL

 

[TheBeastCoast]

What is different with Kirk, Lambos, Bedard being able to play? Pretty sure they were also under contract in the CHL

It is more a problem with the specific Swedish league not allowing loans from any leagues other then the NHL and AHL. Don't think it is an issue on the CHL side. From what I understand anyways.

 

[Prntscrn]

It is more a problem with the specific Swedish league not allowing loans from any leagues other then the NHL and AHL. Don't think it is an issue on the CHL side. From what I understand anyways.

Both, I guess. It started as a real signing, no loan, a full season long contract. the CHL then stepped in and said Clark couldn't get out of his contract with his OHL team and so they tried with a loan instead, but the league said no.

 

[Aaron Vickers]

The info on Clarke's transfer cancel:

“Brandt was excited for the opportunity,” Robitaille said. “We are currently looking into other options.”

Brandt Clarke's transfer to Sweden falls through - FCHockey