Prospect Info: Prospect camp thread 6/25-6/28

[hohosaregood]

I'm pretty much expecting Chmelevski, Chekhovich, and Ferraro to end the season on the NHL roster. Dunno if they make it right away but they'll be there for the last game of the season.

Also, wasn't Ferraro ranked for the 4th round? Looks like they could be rewarded for reaching on this one.

 

[themelkman]

It would be amazing if they all were by the playoffs.

 

[LadyStanley]

#6

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Alwalys]

he looks kind of like simek in that photo

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

he looks kind of like simek in that photo

In that photo he looks like DeMelo. That is why I think he has a good chance playing on the Sharks this year.

 

[JoeThorntonsRooster]

#6

This quote from Roy Sommer on Chmelevski and Chekhovich stands out:

"The scrimmage had a pretty good pace to it, but those two guys stood out," Sommer said. "Both of them I think will be really good players at the American League level."

I guess the plan is for them to play in the AHL next year?

I also found it interesting that the Sharks brass went to around 40 of Merkley's games this year and talked to him after them.

 

[KirbyDots]

This quote from Roy Sommer on Chmelevski and Chekhovich stands out:



I guess the plan is for them to play in the AHL next year?

I also found it interesting that the Sharks brass went to around 40 of Merkley's games this year and talked to him after them.

I think you're reading too much into Sommer's quote. He's the AHL coach and he's speaking from his position. An NHL spot is something you have to earn, especially with the Shark who frequently make a point that those spots aren't a given.

 

[hohosaregood]

Kinda interesting how well our 2017 draft is turning out. So far all of Norris, Ferraro, Chekhovich, and Chmelevski have improved and all of them seem to be on track for future NHL roster spots at the moment. Too bad no more Norris but he did turn into EK65.

 

[Lebanezer]

I’m impressed that Chekhovich is up to 197lbs. He’s only 5’10”.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I think you're reading too much into Sommer's quote. He's the AHL coach and he's speaking from his position. An NHL spot is something you have to earn, especially with the Shark who frequently make a point that those spots aren't a given.

Read that quote yesterday and this is exactly what I felt like too. Sommer cannot commit if players will play in the NHL or not. Him saying that would potentially setup those players expectations incorrectly and is not desirable.

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[sharks_dynasty]

Good interview. Seems like an excited and happy guy.

 

[Kcoyote3]

I hope he is focusing on his defense. It’s pretty obvious it has been drilled into him he needed to improve it. Barely any talk about his offensive game needing work.

Good on him, plus it is crazy he is still only 18.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I hope he is focusing on his defense. It’s pretty obvious it has been drilled into him he needed to improve it. Barely any talk about his offensive game needing work.

Good on him, plus it is crazy he is still only 18.

For his sake I hope he does not have or listen to social media as much.

The other thing was that the Sharks folks were at 40 of his games last season. I think the idea there is probably more to do with make sure his confidence is not shot and keep him working towards the NHL.

 

[Juxtaposer]

I think the Sharks are handling Merkley as well as possible. I’m glad they’re keeping a close eye on him and having open dialogue.

 

[hockeyball]

I think the Sharks are handling Merkley as well as possible. I’m glad they’re keeping a close eye on him and having open dialogue.

Just put a damn shock collar on him and whenever he makes a defensive mistake, electrocute the shit out of him.

No way that could fail.

 

[SharksAddict]

Just put a damn shock collar on him and whenever he makes a defensive mistake, electrocute the **** out of him.

No way that could fail.

Sounds like DeBoer’s approach with Ryan. One mistake and benched for rest of night.

 

[Used As A Shield]

You would think with decision making coaching, players should have a headset imbedded in their helmets to constantly get feedback realtime.

 

[Eklund72]

Merkley has a very cocky facial expression lol hopefully im reading him wrong

 

[Pavelski2112]

Merkley has a very cocky facial expression lol hopefully im reading him wrong

He kinda looks like one of the Gallagher brothers, so I get that.

 

[themelkman]

Looks to me like he heard all the shit people talk about him and decided to prove them wrong by improving his game and attitude

 

[JoeThorntonsRooster]

Merkley has a very cocky facial expression lol hopefully im reading him wrong

I actually thought he seemed like a pretty good kid with a good head on his shoulders.

 

[sharks_dynasty]

I actually thought he seemed like a pretty good kid with a good head on his shoulders.

Exactly. Like a young happy 18 year old kid with some growing up to do. He is going to be just fine. I am excited to see the Sharks spending so much time teaching and mentoring him. It’s going to be great for his growth.

 

[Jargon]

Seems like a confident kid who smiles a lot, I dig it. We rarely have such high end talent in our prospects and this kid is going to get to play preseason games with Vlasic, Karlsson and Burns, it’s going to be amazing for him. I hope he can be a mini-EK for us.