Prospect Info: Marlies & Prospect Discussion

[ULF_55]

I don't think it is all that useful for him, there are a few older guys there but it's less games and with most of the cast returning to London, they'll likely be gunning for the Memorial cup again.

So if drafted out of CHL teams have 2 years to sign them.

What happens if player moves to NCAA after 1 year CHL?

IS NCAA going to allow players in CHL, who have signed a NHL deal play?

I can only imagine the corruption in the NCAA with the $150k+ scholarships, and arranged job$ to keep them "amateur".

 

[shaner8989]

The OHL is going to become elite. All the top kids playing major junior will now play in the O and still strive for a scholarship. So many kids who wanted scholarships stayed out of the O but can now play there

 

[ULF_55]

The OHL is going to become elite. All the top kids playing major junior will now play in the O and still strive for a scholarship. So many kids who wanted scholarships stayed out of the O but can now play there

So just thinking of a scenario where a player wants to do the NCAA route, but isn't ready for college.

CHL under age 20, then NCAA.

Drafted out of CHL, but unwilling to sign, NCAA 1-2 years and then free agency.

Do teams change draft strategy?

 

[horner]

So just thinking of a scenario where a player wants to do the NCAA route, but isn't ready for college.

CHL under age 20, then NCAA.

Drafted out of CHL, but unwilling to sign, NCAA 1-2 years and then free agency.

Do teams change draft strategy?

How would you srategize for that

 

[ULF_55]

How would you srategize for that

A great question.


If the player signs early, as many 1st. rounders do, they are probably excluded from NCAA eligibility.

Maybe there is no change, a player who is good enough will be offered a contract, and if they refuse to sign it they go back in the draft if age permits.

If they commit to NCAA before going back in the draft, what happens if re-drafted while a NCAA player?
Does the NHL team own their rights for 4 years?
If the player joins NCAA within 2 years of being drafted, do rights to the player still expire after 2 years?
Is there a propensity of the children of professionals (Lawyers/doctors/physicists/...) to pursue higher education over professional gambles? Being drafted <> NHL paycheques. Certainly, you can make okay money in the minors, but they ain't (for the majority) making doctor's salaries. And it's only a temp job, maybe you get 10 years?

I like what change brings, but I don't accept it is always good.

 

[SprDaVE]

I expect Greb to give the AHL a shot since he's probably close to getting NHL games as early as this season. He seems to fit in as well with the coaches. So if he gets a real shot early and does very well, he might stick around. But if he's struggling and ice time is a little harder to get, I could see him loaned to the KHL to finish the season.