GDT: Traverse City 2019 Tournament Thread

[The Crypto Guy]

I don't think it's been stated. If it has, I haven't seen it, either!

Hasn’t it always been the Hartford coach? Or am i wrong?

 

[nyr2k2]

Hasn’t it always been the Hartford coach? Or am i wrong?

Seems logical. It would either be the AHL coach or NHL assistants, right? I'm sure someone will have the full historical rundown soon enough.

 

[Joey Bones]

really interested in some of the tryouts : Josh Maser, Anthony Salinitri for the most part

Firstly, welcome to HF!! Be prepared for a lot of trolls and debates!!

Secondly, Maser is a goon so we're bound to see some grit out of him. Definitely intrigued by Salinitri, as well!!

 

[Joey Bones]

I'm just saying, the first two CHL games are days before TCT starts. Is it not possible for him to play the first two games, then come over for TCT? That way he would only miss two CHL games (assuming he was slated to play in them to begin with).

I don't know if the Rangers would want him to do that, or if Frolunda would be interested, either. Just from a logistical standpoint, it's totally doable.

That's a lot of travel in a short amount of time. I think this is good for Henriksson to get the feel for the North American ice and meet up with Rangers staff and whatnot.

Oh.... and the potential to center Kakko and Kravtsov!!

 

[Joey Bones]

While I do fly across the Atlantic regularly, it's not to play any sports so that makes it a bit easier. Henriksson being invited is a great sign of what they see in the kid. I'm a bit surprised Frölunda agreed to it

I've always felt that NYR and Frolunda has a great relationship. Could be another reason?

*Cough*Cough* Draft Lucas Raymond *Cough*Cough*Vomit*

 

[Joey Bones]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered already. Who's coaching the team? Knoblauch?

No confirmation yet, but every year they usually have the Hartford staff coaching....

 

[Joey Bones]

Very intriguing list of players. The most exciting ones are the obvious and the other draft picks look good with the position they're in. Surprised that Henriksson will be there, but this probably proves that he starts in J20.

Out of the invites, I'm very curious to see what these AHL deal guys can do (Jones, LZG and Dmowski). Looked good in their short stints with Hartford. Fingers crossed. Salinitri is also intriguing to see.

IT'S HOCKEY SEASON!!!!! GET HYPED!!!!!

 

[Aahlstroem]

I'm just saying, the first two CHL games are days before TCT starts. Is it not possible for him to play the first two games, then come over for TCT? That way he would only miss two CHL games (assuming he was slated to play in them to begin with).

I don't know if the Rangers would want him to do that, or if Frolunda would be interested, either. Just from a logistical standpoint, it's totally doable.

Samuel Fagemo is going to play the first two CHL games and then travel to Los Angeles rookie camp, Henriksson is probably doing the same thing.

 

[darko]

Fox, Tarmo, Robertson, Rykov, Skinner, Keane top-6 is ridiculously stacked for this tourney. Any of those first 4 could potentially play some games in NHL this year.

 

[darko]

For me 2 most interesting guys on that list are Elmer and Henriksson. Not sure what to think Elmer and I get to have a first real look at Henriksson.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Don’t get your hopes up

I mean that has to be because we seem to not give a damn about this tournament? But our roster is massive and I hope they show they're future rivals who's boss.

 

[Kshahdoo]

It was a long time ago I saw the conditions for going, but I think it’s solely based on pro experience in NA IIRC.

I remember one year we had a real crap team and they wanted to bring some younger AHL guys. Someone from our management accounted for the eligibility rules and how they tried to get exceptions for a few of the AHL guys but they said that it was up to Traverse and that they where pretty strict about it.

Panarin didn't play for Chicago at a preseason prospect tournament, and he was 23 and had zero NHL experience. Of course, it was FA signing, so he wasn't probably considered a prospect, but not sure about this.

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

Even though I'll be coming back from travelling and have to deal with the time zone change, I might "stay at work" late and watch the game on Friday depending on the time.

As for the tournament, let's not go crazy just yet; the Rangers have never really played this thing like a Game 7 SCF, it's to evaluate their players and give them a chance against their peers. That means Huska will get two games in, and a lot of the lines might change.

We've also seen guys have very average performances, but come to camp and make an impact shortly after (Hagelin).

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

Will Traverse be televised/streamed?

If there was ever a year for MSG to get back on that horse, my God.

Red Wings will probably have it. I know MSG won't send a crew due to budget (apparently it was really expensive in 2011 when they sent Maloney and Giannone).

What will probably happen as every year on this boards: MSG announces it won't send the crew, anger and freak out, Red Wings announce ALL games streamed via Fox Sports, people panic looking for a link, Rangers Twitter provides the link an hour before the game.

 

[eco's bones]

Usually the Rangers split their games as far as the goaltenders--so Huska playing well will be important if the Rangers are going to win the tournament. I'm kind of not worrying about Igor. Both Igor and he should have great support from the D--IMO Fox, Robertson, Reunanen, Rykov are all excellent to outstanding prospects. That is just a solid top 4. Joey Keane is a really good prospect too--he was a late cut from training camp last year and would easily fit probablyt into most teams top 4 in this tourament and maybe some team's top pairing. I like Nico Gross and Hunter Skinner apparently was very good in development camp. So that's 7 solid D.

The forward group with Kakko and Kravtsov have two potential superstars--Henriksson is a nice add. The first two should run roughshod over the competition. As far as the rest--there's not a lot of known depth. Hopefully Elmer and Newell show up well though and I have for Nick Jones. Maser might be interesting. The Rangers can always use a little extra size and grit.

 

[eco's bones]

Firstly, welcome to HF!! Be prepared for a lot of trolls and debates!!

Secondly, Maser is a goon so we're bound to see some grit out of him. Definitely intrigued by Salinitri, as well!!

Not sure I'd call Maser a goon to be honest. 4 fights each in the last two years. Not a shrinking violet for sure but not exactly fighting every game either.

 

[RangerBoy]

The Fox Sports Go app had the games last year with their bad camera angle so far away. The listings on the app go until September 2. They will probably have them on again this year.

 

[Ola]

Panarin didn't play for Chicago at a preseason prospect tournament, and he was 23 and had zero NHL experience. Of course, it was FA signing, so he wasn't probably considered a prospect, but not sure about this.

We had Zamorsky there and he was 23 and had plenty of pro experience in Europe. Michael Lindqvist was 24 y/o last season and had plenty of experience.

If I recall correctly, the eligibility rules was something like everyone under 20 and or everyone over 20 that has not played one season of pro-hockey in NA. Something like that. Pro season being at least 60 games or something like that.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

I mean that has to be because we seem to not give a damn about this tournament? But our roster is massive and I hope they show they're future rivals who's boss.

It’s a short tournament where there’s not a lot of practice before hand where a lot of them have never even met each other, let alone play together, and it’s the first hockey a lot of these guys are going to be playing since the end of last season. Like, the Canes had Svechnikov and Necas last year and I don’t remember them dominating like some seem to expect Kakko and Kravtsov to

 

[Inferno]

It’s a short tournament where there’s not a lot of practice before hand where a lot of them have never even met each other, let alone play together, and it’s the first hockey a lot of these guys are going to be playing since the end of last season. Like, the Canes had Svechnikov and Necas last year and I don’t remember them dominating like some seem to expect Kakko and Kravtsov to

Yeah I do like our defense though...in theory that's the best defense we've ever had at this tournament with 2 of the best forwards we've ever had here and the best goalie we've ever had here...outside of our top line tho the forwards are pretty weak.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Usually the Rangers split their games as far as the goaltenders--so Huska playing well will be important if the Rangers are going to win the tournament. I'm kind of not worrying about Igor. Both Igor and he should have great support from the D--IMO Fox, Robertson, Reunanen, Rykov are all excellent to outstanding prospects. That is just a solid top 4. Joey Keane is a really good prospect too--he was a late cut from training camp last year and would easily fit probablyt into most teams top 4 in this tourament and maybe some team's top pairing. I like Nico Gross and Hunter Skinner apparently was very good in development camp. So that's 7 solid D.

The forward group with Kakko and Kravtsov have two potential superstars--Henriksson is a nice add. The first two should run roughshod over the competition. As far as the rest--there's not a lot of known depth. Hopefully Elmer and Newell show up well though and I have for Nick Jones. Maser might be interesting. The Rangers can always use a little extra size and grit.

I think Maser gets signed at least to an AHL deal, Rangers need bodies to protect the kids especially in Hartford as well as NYR. i rather mold the next 4th line type as an UDFA, than sign some veteran in his late 20's as an AHL plug without any chance of an NHL future

 

[nyr2k2]

I think Maser gets signed at least to an AHL deal, Rangers need bodies to protect the kids especially in Hartford as well as NYR. i rather mold the next 4th line type as an UDFA, than sign some veteran in his late 20's as an AHL plug without any chance of an NHL future

We'll see, Maser's not really a big scrapper. He'll throw down on occasion, but not that regularly. More like Ryan Lindgren. The only other guy they really have that I can think of is Crawley. He'll fight whoever, but he's not even a heavyweight.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Yeah I do like our defense though...in theory that's the best defense we've ever had at this tournament with 2 of the best forwards we've ever had here and the best goalie we've ever had here...outside of our top line tho the forwards are pretty weak.

I don’t disagree with any of that, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they really did dominate, but this is reeeeally a tournament where ‘on paper’ is just ‘on paper’

 

[eco's bones]

I think Maser gets signed at least to an AHL deal, Rangers need bodies to protect the kids especially in Hartford as well as NYR. i rather mold the next 4th line type as an UDFA, than sign some veteran in his late 20's as an AHL plug without any chance of an NHL future

If you look at the Rangers and Wolfpack rosters posted on Elite prospects right now---the Rangers have 15 forwards and the Pack have 17--whether the Rangers go with 13 or 14 is a question but at least one--Beleskey for sure is headed to Hartford. Beleskey is pretty tough by the way. Of the AHL signed guys on Hartford's roster--Harry Zolnierczyk is almost certainly going to play for them and probably have an A as well. And there's Nick Jones and maybe Ryan Dmowski--Leedahl I figure will head to Maine and Ronning is a ? So there's not a lot of room for another guy.

That said maybe they will sign Maser--I think one of the reasons he's with the Traverse City squad is to provide some protection if necessary. He will have to have a good tournament IMO if there's any chance of his being signed and to do that he's going to have to show he can keep up and be in the middle of the play and that's something I would look at for any of the invites before I even contemplated giving them an AHL deal.....let alone an NHL one. Got to show you can play and to do that you have to be a good skater.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

With the Rangers really pushing on the fans the whole “future” thing and featuring our top prospects pretty often since the deadline last season, i wouldnt be surprised at all to see them bring a film crew and broadcast the games on MSG.

They know this is how they are going to hype the team and sell tickets this season.

Or at least i can hope?