Prospect Info: Maxim Strbak, RD, Sioux Falls (USHL) - Selection 45OA, 2023

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Highlights from yesterday -



They went double OT to determine the Big 10 Champion yesterday.

Yes, that's him on the first OSU goal up by his own blueline and there is confusion on the backcheck but he's too wide trying to seal IMO. However, the rest of his game was his usual solid self. I'm still curious to see if anyone has TOI for him from yesterday. Most (5) of the goals both for and against were with Andrews on the ice, four with Gucciardi as his partner.

 

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[Zman5778]

I am so torn as to whether or not to offer this guy an ELC after his year ends.

Yeah, he still has development to do.....but I wonder if it's time to get him "in house" and more control his development.

I really could go either way.

 

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I am so torn as to whether or not to offer this guy an ELC after his year ends.

Yeah, he still has development to do.....but I wonder if it's time to get him "in house" and more control his development.

I really could go either way.

I'm still leaning hard toward no even with the dearth of RHD. Leave Komarov to percolate in more offensive roles, give Metsa an actual NHL contract even if he's now a Group VI UFA and could pick where he lands.

But with how they operate, I expect them to ram Strbak into the AHL lineup right away. I would rather he state at MSU until next spring, then sign him after his season ends.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

If they can sign him without burning a year I'd do it. Next year you 100% need to burn a year.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

If they can sign him without burning a year I'd do it. Next year you 100% need to burn a year.

Given MSU very well could go to the Frozen Four, there simply might not be time on the season to get him in this year anyways.