I would not make a mountain out of a mole hill. They mentioned that he is training in Arizona. Obviously he is focusing on making the NHL, and everyone understands that. Hopefully for the Hounds he returns, but nobody knows how things will go.I like what I’ve seen at camp so far. Is it a little suspicious that no media coverage focussed on Barrett Hayton, and even the team’s list of players on the current roster has him at the bottom of the list?
It’s a big question mark for the season. What does everyone think?
Twice Ive watched CJ Clarke look like he was ready for a breakout in the preseason and a 25-30 goal season. Twice I watched him fall completely short of that. 4g and 9pts in 5 preseason games last year then 10g in 70 games once the real games began. That's a HUGE discrepancy. He often looks like he has the skill set to produce he just never actually does. I would temper my expectations.
If you showed up and watched him play one game, you'd swear he could put up 60pts+ with his foot speed, stickhandling and skating abilities but the regular season starts and he just becomes a shadow. I thought maybe the move to Missy would do it. Nope. Fool me once and all that....CJ's already got me twice. Still, I wouldn't be shocked if he did.Deans quote in the paper was crystal clear. He expects CJ to put up points if he is stealing a roster spot from one of the kids. If CJ falls back into old habits, he won't stick around.
Your observations are right on point. Skilled but soft.If you showed up and watched him play one game, you'd swear he could put up 60pts+ with his foot speed, stickhandling and skating abilities but the regular season starts and he just becomes a shadow. I thought maybe the move to Missy would do it. Nope. Fool me once and all that....CJ's already got me twice. Still, I wouldn't be shocked if he did.
Hey guys, I’ve got some quick hits on some soo guys from the game today in Sudbury
This Dickinson kid you guys have I totally thought had to be an NCAA kid you guys stole of your first rounder cause he just blew me away. Absolutely love his game and couldn’t believe he’s an 02 FA. If you guys don’t keep him around I’d hope to god some team in this league takes a go at him because I think he’s the next Anthony Cirelli though it is only in one viewing.
Calisti looked like a machine today on the ice. Don’t know what they do to kids up in the soo but I swear the development is awesome I’m super impressed with how he looked today.
Joe Carroll manhandled our boys... don’t wanna talk about it.
Kartye looked much better then I recalled he was quite fun to watch today and I think he’ll take a good step this season too.
It was either 14 or 15 I’m forgetting which now but one was an absolute pest and really got some of the wolves rookies going it was pretty entertaining even for wolves fans.
Overall, I love Hounds hockey, if I wasn’t a wolves fan I’d definitely be a soo fan. You guys just play such a methodical game it’s a treat to watch and frankly I prefer it to even watching the Knights. You seem to have a nice crop again this year.
Oh also... I didn’t even notice Clarke. Like at all. I hope your coach doesn’t keep him over the kids.
Future is very very bright for the Greyhounds. Going to be a fun team. We are deep.
No Ryan Merekly. He has no trade value and has the chance to ruin the entire dressing room. Too high of risk.
He will be in Europe playing
I think that the Hounds should use their 3rd OA spot on a D-man and a right shot one if at all possible to shore up their d-corp.