Prospect Info: Round 2, Pick 34: Bobby Brink, RW, Sioux City (USHL) --> Denver (signed 4/10/22)

[deadhead]

Nice little article on Brink for athletic subscribers:

Flyers prospect Bobby Brink stamps sensational year with national championship

Brink and the University of Denver defeated Minnesota State to win the Frozen Four on Saturday night.

theathletic.com

 

[04hockey]

best of luck Bobby....."bring it" kid

 

[Ghosts Beer]

I was disappointed in what I saw from Brink in the Frozen Four. Not sure how he led the nation in scoring. Obviously, he is skilled, but I'm expecting him to struggle adjusting to the NHL, since he wasn't at his best against heightened competition in the NCAA playoffs.

 

[dragonoffrost]

I was disappointed in what I saw from Brink in the Frozen Four. Not sure how he led the nation in scoring. Obviously, he is skilled, but I'm expecting him to struggle adjusting to the NHL, since he wasn't at his best against heightened competition in the NCAA playoffs.

So he's now going to kill it in the NHL

 

[Ghosts Beer]

So he's now going to kill it in the NHL

I hope he does. Mind you, I'm not saying he won't be a good player. Just that I think he'll struggle at first.

 

[deadhead]

I hope he does. Mind you, I'm not saying he won't be a good player. Just that I think he'll struggle at first.

I wouldn't bet against him, high IQ and ice vision, and he's a very good passer.
If you're looking for end to end rushes, wrong guy, but if you want someone who can see the opportunity and make a quick pass to set up a scoring opportunity . . .

 

[iceman42]

Saying he is going to struggle isn't really going out on a limb here. But I wouldn't really put to much stock into his play in one game and even in that game he and his line were dangerous just a little snake bit. He played well in all the games and was very responsible. He did slow down the last 7 or 8 games of the season, but he contributes in other ways he's not just an offensive player. My concern is that Tom Wilson is going to try and welcome him to the NHL in some illegal way, boarding, cross-checking to the face, etc.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Saying he is going to struggle isn't really going out on a limb here. But I wouldn't really put to much stock into his play in one game and even in that game he and his line were dangerous just a little snake bit. He played well in all the games and was very responsible. He did slow down the last 7 or 8 games of the season, but he contributes in other ways he's not just an offensive player. My concern is that Tom Wilson is going to try and welcome him to the NHL in some illegal way, boarding, cross-checking to the face, etc.

I think it's worth pointing out that he's gonna have to adapt to a lot of stuff, as a lot of people tend to forget that and then do silly things. Like labeling players a bust with under a season worth of games played.

 

[iceman42]

I think it's worth pointing out that he's gonna have to adapt to a lot of stuff, as a lot of people tend to forget that and then do silly things. Like labeling players a bust with under a season worth of games played.

Yep, they all have to adapt and some do it quicker than others.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

I wouldn't bet against him, high IQ and ice vision, and he's a very good passer.
If you're looking for end to end rushes, wrong guy, but if you want someone who can see the opportunity and make a quick pass to set up a scoring opportunity . . .

I'm not betting against him. I liked taking him in the 30s, and still do.

I'm just saying I don't expect him to jump straight from NCAA to the NHL at age 20 and be an immediate impact NHLer. At least not from what I saw in the NCAA playoffs.

I expect an adjustment period and some early struggles. Obviously, I hope I'm wrong and he's great out of the gate.

If he makes an immediate impact, I expect it will be on the power play. But even there, I'm going to temper initial expectations.

 

[Tripod]

Of course he is going to struggle. Shit coach. Shit team.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

One thing about Brink that I've got to come out and say....

He unfortunately reminds me a bit of Pat Falloon.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

One thing about Brink that I've got to come out and say....

He unfortunately reminds me a bit of Pat Falloon.

Just looking for fights everywhere today, huh?

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Just looking for fights everywhere today, huh?

Sorry, I couldn't keep it to myself anymore.... I needed catharsis before his debut, to hopefully exorcise the demonic thought....

 

[1865]

They've mentioned that his ELC starts this year. That doesn't mean we've burned a year of it for the sake of 10 games have we?

 

[iceman42]

They've mentioned that his ELC starts this year. That doesn't mean we've burned a year of it for the sake of 10 games have we?

All of them did, Attard, Cates, and Brink.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

I’m weird I write right handed, throw left handed, hockey right handed baseball and golf left handed

 

[TCTC]

They've mentioned that his ELC starts this year. That doesn't mean we've burned a year of it for the sake of 10 games have we?

Still worth it, imo. This is a good time to get some NHL experience and earn a spot for next season.

 

[Curufinwe]

It's standard for any half decent college player.

 

[Flybynite]

They've mentioned that his ELC starts this year. That doesn't mean we've burned a year of it for the sake of 10 games have we?

That's what happens with most college players. Teams either agree to that or run the risk of losing them entirely. I'm not sure what his college credits status is, but he's in his 3rd year. I think once a player graduates they can become a FA 30 days after graduation. So if he's a year away he could have become a FA after next season.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Can you still go 9 games without burning an ELC year? Or am I thinking of something totally different

 

[Cootsfanclub]

Can you still go 9 games without burning an ELC year? Or am I thinking of something totally different

I don't think that applies to college players that have just signed their first contract.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Can you still go 9 games without burning an ELC year? Or am I thinking of something totally different

That's only U20 CHL players. End of the year college signings burn a year as soon as they play a game.

 

[Rebels57]

9-2 loss in his first NHL game

No idea why any of these college guys even signed with the Flyers

 

[Beef Invictus]

I don't think that applies to college players that have just signed their first contract.

That's only U20 CHL players. End of the year college signings burn a year as soon as they play a game.

Thank yous