Prospect Info: Prospect Thread (Overseas, College, Junior, etc)
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AintLifeGrand
Burnin Jet-A
Knak is still young and is playing in arguably the 2nd best mens league in the world..Let him cook
Scoresberg
Perpetual Mediocrity
Molendyk was again injured for some time but came back last night and put up two assists right away.
Scoresberg
Perpetual Mediocrity
Fink with another two-point night.
34p in 27 games as a freshman. Just ridiculous.
34p in 27 games as a freshman. Just ridiculous.
AintLifeGrand
Burnin Jet-A
you have to think that this is his only year of college and we bring him to Milwaukee as soon as Penn State's season ends
herzausstein
Registered User
Who are his teammates? Like is there any other big names that are helping to drive his numbers or is it just him? He is one of three drafted players (McLane and Laubauch). There are 3 players at .96 points per game - 1 Fr, 1Jr, 1Gr and Fink at 1.23 point per game. Just wonder if any chance some of these guys snag a contract after they graduate
AintLifeGrand
Burnin Jet-A
I'm not an astute college hockey informant but in the composite top 25 rankings for College Hockey I have seen Penn State made the top 25 in only one poll in the past week.
I haven't been able to watch any Penn State Hockey games this year but I do follow their instagram where they show highlights and most of Finks goals seem to come from the Ride Slot within 10 feet either from cycling or off a rush. Additionally it looks like a decent amount of his assists come from his line mates burying rebounds.
Additionally the other top scoring Penn State Guys (with over 20 pts) are all between 20-23 and are under a point per game which suggests he is not really riding the coattails of elite forwards and has less support than like some of the guys on BC/BU.
herzausstein
Registered User
So it seems like he is driving play and creating opportunities/rebounds for his linemates. I like it
Porter Stoutheart
Seen Stamkos?
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I doubt that very much. As much as it has been a fantastic freshman season for Fink, the main thing that he needs is simply strength. And being in college is the perfect place to work on that. He has the skating, the shot, the energy, the IQ... but he's going to need to get stronger. Given he won't be tall, he'll have to build some of that fire-hydrant style lower body strength, and the lighter schedule in college will give him the best environment for spending more time in the gym and eating better. Rushing into the pros isn't the right move for him yet.
Also, the college strength programs are way better than developmental leagues.
AintLifeGrand
Burnin Jet-A
Is he 5’10” like Cliff Ronning, Steve Sullivan and Viktor Arvidsson? Or is he legitimately 5’10”?
College is kind of the perfect place for him if his hockey skills are above his physical skills. College programs play fewer games and practice/strength train a lot more as a result when compared to junior leagues or AHL.
Porter Stoutheart
Seen Stamkos?
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Nobody will ever tell us. Some scouting reports listed him 5'9"/152lbs heading into the draft. Now he's more commonly listed 5'10"/161... neither really argues against him needing time to build extra strength. Either way, if he's a "short 5-10" or a legitimate 5-10, he's still going to need some extra muscle, which another year in the NCAA is perfect for.
herzausstein
Registered User
Dont want to rush him out of NCAA. Let him hit the weights pack some muscle and learn to assert himself. He already seems to have a nack for it.
AintLifeGrand
Burnin Jet-A
Gunnarwolfe Fontaine with the GWG in OT against BU… as i said ya boy doesnt miss
AintLifeGrand
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herzausstein
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It looks like Adam Ingram's production has taken a real nice step this season. Sophmore season 7G 15A 22P in 26 Games which is just 1 goal short of his 41 game total from last season.
Sward is #2 in the WHL for dmen in points. He is 20 but will be good to get him to Milwaukee next year. Even more reason to clear room for Stastney and/or Del Gaizo.
Sward is #2 in the WHL for dmen in points. He is 20 but will be good to get him to Milwaukee next year. Even more reason to clear room for Stastney and/or Del Gaizo.
Scoresberg
Perpetual Mediocrity
Molendyk now with 11 points in 9 games since returning from the injury.
Jersey Fan 12
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Not as much so in recent years - do somewhat to the shift in college hockey - from emphasizing winning national championships to producing professional players. In,many years the winner was a smaller, speedy skill player with a ton of points; playing a style more suited to European hockey.
Jersey Fan 12
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Believe the Predators have another year to decide on Anton Olsson. He has played a handful of SHL games with Skelleftea and was loaned to Jukurit in Finland. Tough to evaluate defenseman solely on statistics.
Anything to indicate he is still in consideration for an ELC?
Scoresberg
Perpetual Mediocrity
Scoresberg
Perpetual Mediocrity
The Molendyk pick looks as good as ever but it just makes me think that this organization could not recognize a offensive talent even if it came down the street and smacked them on the face.
Armourboy
Hey! We suck!
I mean we have in the past, we just trade them away or beat the offense out of them. Fiala, Tolvanen, and Arvy. That doesn't even get into guys like Tomasino, Parsinnen, Evangelista and Novak all of who have been screwed by the coach(es).
