Prospect Info: The 2023-2024 Prospects Thread Pt. 3
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Absolutely, I'd think that they're going to be moving a guy or two (likely from the Harris/Barron/Struble group) for some forward or goaltending help. And I'd actually wonder about moving Silovs for one of those guys.
But they seem incredibly high on Hutson and I think they see him as their PP QB from opening day next year.
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Also forgetting about Stankoven who kept his eligibility by one game (24 regular season + a bonus 19 playoff games). Pavelski moving on, may not be able to keep Duchene, etc., so I see him moving into higher minutes and PP time.
He finished the year well so I’m mildly surprised by this.
Pretty much zero pro potential, though.
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I've posted about it before, but Lekkerimaki joins some pretty select company as the MVP of the World Jr. Hockey Championships.
The list of previous winners contains the names of a number of franchise players. Although the jury's still out on Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish of the Ducks; some of the other names include Connor Bedard; Alex Lafreniere, Casey Mittelstadt, Thomas Chabot and Filip Forsberg.
The only previous winners who kind of disappointed were Ryan Poehling and Jesse Puljujarvi....and injuries were definitely a factor in their NHL careers.
So the question with Lekkerimaki isn't whether he'll make it or not, but how soon he arrives. Might need only one season in the AHL before challenging for a job in Vancouver.
The list of previous winners contains the names of a number of franchise players. Although the jury's still out on Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish of the Ducks; some of the other names include Connor Bedard; Alex Lafreniere, Casey Mittelstadt, Thomas Chabot and Filip Forsberg.
The only previous winners who kind of disappointed were Ryan Poehling and Jesse Puljujarvi....and injuries were definitely a factor in their NHL careers.
So the question with Lekkerimaki isn't whether he'll make it or not, but how soon he arrives. Might need only one season in the AHL before challenging for a job in Vancouver.
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Kinda weird they don’t keep him around just for AHL depth, it’s not like he was going to block a bunch of new forward prospects from getting ice time in Abby. Lekkerimaki and maybe Bloom are the only ones I can think of offhand and Bloom is probably a fourth liner if he can make the AHL this time around.
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I wouldn't even be averse to letting Lekkerimaki learn the pro game on the big club. He's got hockey IQ in spades, the issue is can he come to camp after a strong offseason and handle it physically.
The question is are the Canucks willing to tolerate the learning curve and where will he be on that curve come next April.
The short AHL stint IMO can't be drawn upon to make conclusions.
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At age 24 McDonough was a bottom-six AHL winger. Canucks thought he wasn't worth the contract slot and I agree with them.
If the Canucks are serious about showcasing some of their Abbotsford prospects for potential jobs in the NHL come the fall training camp, then they're going to need replacements in the minors.
Apparently they figured that there are better options out there on the UFA market for Abbotsford than McDonough. Hard not to disagree. He's pushing 25, and at this point barely more than depth winger at the AHL-level.
Kind of ironic really. Both McDonough and Rathbone scored their first NHL goals playing for the Canucks. And spent time with the Abbotsford Canucks. And now both are UFA's.
All the ink that was spilled on these boards over the years for these two players as Canuck prospects. Just goes to show had poor their prospect pool was under Benning and Company; but positively, how far it has come under the Rutherford regime.
Apparently they figured that there are better options out there on the UFA market for Abbotsford than McDonough. Hard not to disagree. He's pushing 25, and at this point barely more than depth winger at the AHL-level.
Kind of ironic really. Both McDonough and Rathbone scored their first NHL goals playing for the Canucks. And spent time with the Abbotsford Canucks. And now both are UFA's.
All the ink that was spilled on these boards over the years for these two players as Canuck prospects. Just goes to show had poor their prospect pool was under Benning and Company; but positively, how far it has come under the Rutherford regime.
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At one time people were seriously pumped about McDonough and Rathbone as Canuck prospects when they were in college..
The 'irony' is that in 2024 even their AHL teams have decided they can move on from them.
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Savage but pretty funny. It's like that Morrisette song where most if not all of the song isn't ironic...it's just coincidence or shitty luck.
Isn't it ironic? ... no it really isn't...get a dictionary...
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RobertKron
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Exactly what interest on July first does he know someone else who might sign because the interest for him is basically zero.
'Ironic'--'happening in the opposite way to what was expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this."
Lots of 'irony' with both McDonough and Rathbone. Both at one time during their college careers appeared to be solid Canuck prospects. Both guys get signed and score their first NHL goals with the parent Canucks. And as everyone knows, these two guys have been fast friends since their days of playing tyke hockey together.
And fast forward to June, 2024, when they both fail to get qualified by their NHL teams and hit the open market at the same time.
How much help do you need in figuring out what's 'ironic' about this?
That's not ironic. That's a good development. The rain suppresses the smell.
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