Podcast (Audio) Draft Evaluation: Hampton Slukynsky w/ Yannetti, Wheeler, Hardwick

[kingsboy11]

Just looking at goalies that I know have played in college, I haven't seen 1 that spent only 1 season in the NCAA and then went straight the AHL/NHL. Most spent 2-3 years in college and then signed. With Hampton, we drafted him out of High School, not even the USHL. Now he's excelled at almost every level so far, so I don't think its out of the realm of possibility they could sign him sooner than that proposed timeline, but just basing off what I've seen in my brief research, that would be unlikely.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Slukynsky looks like he'll be the backup (with the potential to take the starter's job if Augustine slips) for the States at the 2025 World Junior.

 

[Peter James Bond III]

When was the last time an amateur goalie had 3 consecutive seasons with GAA under 2.00 each year?
Granted, 2 seasons ago high school and only 6 games this year at Western Michigan. But geez oh man.

Hampton Slukynsky - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Hampton Slukynsky, 2005-07-02 Warroad, MN, USA USA. Most recently in the NCAA with Western Michigan Univ.. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[Hockeyville USA]

When was the last time an amateur goalie had 3 consecutive seasons with GAA under 2.00 each year?
Granted, 2 seasons ago high school and only 6 games this year at Western Michigan. But geez oh man.

Hampton Slukynsky - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Hampton Slukynsky, 2005-07-02 Warroad, MN, USA USA. Most recently in the NCAA with Western Michigan Univ.. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

Ryan Miller, Michigan State 1999-2002. Before he turned into a beast for the Sabres, he was a monster for the Spartans back when the Michigan-Michigan State hockey rivalry was at its absolute peak.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Yannetti talked about the 'timeline projection' with Slukynsky and George, on a KOTP show, a few months ago....Yannetti projected George this yr and next in the OHL and then play with the Reign (he didn't say Kings or Reign, but only 1 NCAA or CHL goalie per decade skip AHL, seemingly...Barrasso, ie) and then Slukynsky the following year...as if he's going to play 3 yrs in college. I wouldn't be against Slukynsky going pro after this year. (if he wants to) But why play 3 years of college?
He may want to try to get in, before George. If he knows George is going pro in 2 years, he may want to go pro after this year. Otherwise, he may see his path take 2 yrs longer...or worse, he may entertain the thought of playing 4 years college and going free agent.

I honestly was a bit baffled at the George pick at #57. I was hoping Teddy Stiga would fall...as I watched picks go off the board live...and he went #55 to the Preds...and then I was hoping Jacob Battaglia and he went 62 to Calgary...of course, he's killing it in the OHL this year, among top scorers.
I just thought with Slukunsky in the system, why take George? The Kings have few, if any, sure fire top 6 forwards or top 4 d in the system.

If Slukynsky keeps his play at this level all season and I'm the Kings...I am asking him after the season if he wants to sign.

It's been rumored that Slukynsky will play 2 NCAA seasons, so expect him to be back at Western next year where he'll be the fulltime starter after Rowe is gone.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

It's been rumored that Slukynsky will play 2 NCAA seasons, so expect him to be back at Western next year where he'll be the fulltime starter after Rowe is gone.

Good, honestly

I really like the NCAA for goalie development. I don't have any really particular rationale other than being a fan of the game/training structure.

 

[King'sPawn]

Good, honestly

I really like the NCAA for goalie development. I don't have any really particular rationale other than being a fan of the game/training structure.

There's probably a lot less wear and tear, as they usually only play on Friday and Saturday. And the rest of the week (along with scholastics) they can work out in the gym to build core strength.

In Slukynsky's case, he and Rowe do a 50/50 split. Rowe plays Fridays - Slukynsky watches to learn, then plays Saturday.

It's honestly a great environment both mentally and physically for a Freshman goalie in particular.