Prospect Info: Isles Prospect Talk 2019-20 | Part II

[SI90]

Nice.

 

[Brunomics]

Good org signings. It will be interesting to watch how the Isles either move some other contracts out and/or who they opt not to extend.

I am hoping that Bridgeport starts to get more competitive going forward. I have never really disliked Thompson, but it is probably time for some new blood.

If Thompson is around next season I'll have no hope for these guys. Bridgeport does not develop players well at all.

 

[xECK29x]

Bridgeport is going to be fun next year! Can't be any worse then this last year! lol

 

[danteipp]

If Thompson is around next season I'll have no hope for these guys. Bridgeport does not develop players well at all.

I hear you, I am honestly surprised he is still around. I don't know what the magic elixir will be to make the BST more competitive and help development, but it should probably start with moving on from Thompson. Then add in a couple more AHL-vets to help guide them.

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Surprised I haven't seen this mentioned...

Read that article on the signings. You will not see the term "Entry Level Contract".

The terminology is "organizational signing".

Hot diggity, it looks like they got the signed to AHL contracts. That would be a VERY nice way to add these guys without having it count against our contract count.

There are several other prospects around that have been added in this manner, including MacLean and recently Brubacher.

 

[Bill Herlyn]

Surprised I haven't seen this mentioned...

Read that article on the signings. You will not see the term "Entry Level Contract".

The terminology is "organizational signing".

Hot diggity, it looks like they got the signed to AHL contracts. That would be a VERY nice way to add these guys without having it count against our contract count.

There are several other prospects around that have been added in this manner, including MacLean and recently Brubacher.

On Capfriendly it has all three signed to ELC contracts not AHL deals.

 

[buud]

I am still 'meh' on Thompson. He is old regime, but I don't think he's had a decent roster to mess with, so I give him til midseason.

 

[xECK29x]

Surprised I haven't seen this mentioned...

Read that article on the signings. You will not see the term "Entry Level Contract".

The terminology is "organizational signing".

Hot diggity, it looks like they got the signed to AHL contracts. That would be a VERY nice way to add these guys without having it count against our contract count.

There are several other prospects around that have been added in this manner, including MacLean and recently Brubacher.

EP has these as ELCs also

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

On Capfriendly it has all three signed to ELC contracts not AHL deals.

Awww, shucks.

Then again, both of these sources are probably basing their info on the NYI press release, which itself uses the terminology "signed with organization" and "organizational signings", blatantly leaving out the terms ELC and Entry Level Contract, which are almost always used when a player signs one.

It may only be a presumption on their behalves.

 

[ChadS]

Ruslan Iskhakov has signed with TPS in the Finnish league. It was announced on their podcast today.

Here's the link, but the podcast is in Finnish: Tuore Hunajacast paljastaa uuden hyökkääjähankinnan

 

[LOFIN]

Kinda exited as a TPS fan. A small guy, but that shouldn't matter in our Finnish league as long as you can skate.

 

[PK Cronin]

So he's done in NA I guess?

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Like what the hell is this???

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

So he's done in NA I guess?

Well, apparently done in college.

Can't imagine this is taking place with the Islanders having had knowledge of, and a say in, it.

 

[LOFIN]

I mean, considering how you guys are not even knowing if they play college sports on junior hockey next season, I don't think it's outrageous for players to look at other options.

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

I mean, considering how you guys are not even knowing if they play college sports on junior hockey next season, I don't think it's outrageous for players to look at other options.

Well, no-one knows if any of the leagues will be playing hockey next season.

We're all just assuming things will be business as usual by August sans the NHL.

 

[SI90]

 

[LOFIN]

Well, no-one knows if any of the leagues will be playing hockey next season.

We're all just assuming things will be business as usual by August sans the NHL.

Well, let's just say things are looking much brighter for Europe in this matter than NA.

 

[PWJunior]

Do we still retain his rights in perpetuity like other Russian players?

 

[xECK29x]

Do we still retain his rights in perpetuity like other Russian players?

Yes, I'm not against this move at all

 

[PWJunior]

Yes, I'm not against this move at all

In that case, I'm all for it. 2 years at UConn got him used to playing with young men and now he can get some experience in professional hockey. He's not a bad skater, he's just not a speedster and he's really highly skilled. Stash him away for a year or two and maybe he's a surprise. Not thrilled that we used a 2nd for him.

As Chapin pointed out, I'm curious if the organization gave their blessing to this since it's become really obvious that they prefer keeping all their kids under their direct control.

 

[xECK29x]

In that case, I'm all for it. 2 years at UConn got him used to playing with young men and now he can get some experience in professional hockey. He's not a bad skater, he's just not a speedster and he's really highly skilled. Stash him away for a year or two and maybe he's a surprise. Not thrilled that we used a 2nd for him.

As Chapin pointed out, I'm curious if the organization gave their blessing to this since it's become really obvious that they prefer keeping all their kids under their direct control.

Also more games

 

[SI90]

Blade, Brother of Leroy is the only one that counts towards this year. For those wondering about contract limits.

 

[PK Cronin]

In that case, I'm all for it. 2 years at UConn got him used to playing with young men and now he can get some experience in professional hockey. He's not a bad skater, he's just not a speedster and he's really highly skilled. Stash him away for a year or two and maybe he's a surprise. Not thrilled that we used a 2nd for him.

As Chapin pointed out, I'm curious if the organization gave their blessing to this since it's become really obvious that they prefer keeping all their kids under their direct control.

Couldn't he just play in the AHL or the ECHL? I'm just concerned about him leaving the North American rinks and playing a different style.

 

[PWJunior]

Couldn't he just play in the AHL or the ECHL? I'm just concerned about him leaving the North American rinks and playing a different style.

Playing the long game, I guess. Coronavirus, make some money, the Isles don't need to sign him, no contract slot taken, etc. He's a project anyway, he's now stashed away.