SoupNazi
Keeps paying for Hangman’s OF to get promoted
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And no matter how this deal came about, the OHL would be eager to see an elite Ontario player stay here rather then go to the States.
There are many factors that favour the Rangers not the least of which is the close proximity to family, the potential of playing on a Memorial Cup team, and an NHL-like experience in a venue with more than twice as many seats than where Chicago Steel plays (which looks like a glorified Activa rink).
Not to mention, of course, an incredibly supportive fan base, scouts at nearly every game, some of the greatest hockey rivalry around, and a coaching staff bar none. Etc.
Plus we'll throw in a Valentini Day promotion on Valentine's Day.....
Kitchener does have all that you said which is much more attractive than recent history. They also have not had a first round NHL pick since 2012 - Radek Faksa. Michigan has had 14 first round NHL picks since 2017; 5 in 2021 alone....also some likely PP time as well as likely top 9 minutes - perhaps even top 6, depending on how things shake out.
That all is a very attractive list for the Valentini's to take in and consider as an option. Some teams in this league could offer some parts of that list, but none could offer all - not as how things stand with Kitchener right this moment and going forward two years from now. So should Valentini stick with his current plan of Chicago / Michigan, then he may have just chosen the NCAA route in general as his desired path. So who knows. I can't recall whether or not he had his heart set on that route from day 1 (?)
One could point to the Hage result for speculating on the outcome, but you could also argue that there were some different circumstances compared to this one.
Kitchener does have all that you said which is much more attractive than recent history. They also have not had a first round NHL pick since 2012 - Radek Faksa. Michigan has had 14 first round NHL picks since 2017; 5 in 2021 alone.
If I was an elite player I know which route I'd choose right now. Just saying. If something would go awry we are a great alternative.
I wouldn't say Lam is a top six lock.Just thinking out loud for Valentini here;
Swick, Romano, Lam, Ellinas have top six forward spots locked up.
Sale is in that group if he comes back.
Miseljevic or Pugliese could be the sixth forward depending upon which one they keep.
Pugliese is more suited for a bottom six role but he may be the better player to keep around for a rebuild. The way he plays could inspire the younger players and would want to look up to his work ethic. That would mean that Miseljevic gets traded / cut and it would leave a spot for Valentini in the top six.
At least one of the OA right wingers would be ahead of him.I wouldn't say Lam is a top six lock.
I must apologize… I forgot that a fanbase can’t get excited over a trade and potential scenarios where a top talent may report to the team at some point in the future.Maybe Xu will report as well?
Can't wait for 7:00 pm when something real will be discussed.
Ignore him. He’s been nothing but a downer since his first post hereI must apologize… I forgot that a fanbase can’t get excited over a trade and potential scenarios where a top talent may report to the team at some point in the future.
Silly me
Agreed. That's a pretty good description as well. I like it!Big fan of Cameron’s game. Bit of a rat
Well this would be Kitchener's chance to have a 1st rounder.Kitchener does have all that you said which is much more attractive than recent history. They also have not had a first round NHL pick since 2012 - Radek Faksa. Michigan has had 14 first round NHL picks since 2017; 5 in 2021 alone.
If I was an elite player I know which route I'd choose right now. Just saying. If something would go awry we are a great alternative.
He’d get third line minutes here at worst. That and stints up the lineup along with PP time.
I found it interesting that Erie recently signed Da Silva. Not surprising to me to see him and Boulton square off.Erie/London game..........12 game misconducts.
Going back to last year he mostly played centre (him and Cameron would flip flop as 1C for the Marlies) so could be somewhat new to him.He’d get third line minutes here at worst. That and stints up the lineup along with PP time.
Valentini is a left shooting forward. They have him at RW on the fourth line. Do they have him out of position or is he a left shooting RWer?