Player Discussion Tyler Kleven (D) at 44th Overall (Sens traded up)

[NHL Dude 120]

Bump how's he been??

 

[Adele Dazeem]

Bump how's he been??

Needs some polishing, but will eventually play the NHL; he is already physically capable.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

Should he play another year in college or go pro this year? I kinda want to see how good Kleven when he's on his own.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Should he play another year in college or go pro this year? I kinda want to see how good Kleven when he's on his own.

Another year in college for sure. Then one year in AHL then we evaluate from there.

 

[Tap on the Ankle]

Well he made the USA wjc roster. Seen a poster on the USA roster thread who follows it more closely list Kleven as a likely 2nd pairing guy (Sanderson-Hughes is the top pair). A nice surprise, didn’t realize he was doing that well.

 

[aragorn]

Another year in college for sure. Then one year in AHL then we evaluate from there.

I'm not as sure about that, it will certainly be interesting whether he leaves school with Sanderson this yr or not. He's already got an NHL body, he already likes to hit & is big enough to absorb big hits. And he's a decent skater & really just has to learn to make quicker decisions & handle the puck a litte better something he might be able to do in the AHL. I guess it will be up to him & the Sens brass as to what his future will be for next season. Will also be interesting to see him in the WJC soon & be able to see his progress there.

 

[TheDebater]

Another great and under-rated pick by Dorion and co. We could definitely use a mature Tyler Kleven in our line-up right now on that 3rd pair.

 

[DJB]

I'm glad ive been wrong about this guy since he was drafted. Didn't see the feet, hands or IQ when he was drafted. All 3 have significantly improved since then.

 

[Sens Vader]

K-Train gonna crack some skulls at the WJC

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

NHL.com ripped Batherson off for an assist. They have him 1 and 2

Norris 2 and 1
Paul 2 and 1
Brown o and 3
Chabot 0 and 2

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NHLcom shows the above. but
1 Paul goal should go to Tkachuk and Batherson should get an assist making it 4 pts

 

[Johnny Hanson]

NHL.com ripped Batherson off for an assist. They have him 1 and 2

Norris 2 and 1
Paul 2 and 1
Brown o and 3
Chabot 0 and 2

They ripped Tkachuk off for a goal. Paul did not score 2

 

[umma gumma]

They ripped Tkachuk off for a goal. Paul did not score 2

Click the replay and it shows Tkachuck scoring the goal lol.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

They ripped Tkachuk off for a goal. Paul did not score 2

That's what I thought .. that goal.. Batherson shoule have a 2nd assist and Tkachuk scored it.. I said that when it was scored but NHL.com had it going to Paul from Chabot.

The world is right again.

 

[Xspyrit]

As I have said before, this 2020 Ottawa draft class will be among the best hauls in NHL history. I mean the first 3 are Stutzle, Sanderson and Greig. Then you have guys like Kleven, Jarventie and Sokolov and even 2 other guys with potential in Merilainen and Daoust

2021 was always going to be a letdown, so I wished they played it a bit safer

NHL.com ripped Batherson off for an assist. They have him 1 and 2

Norris 2 and 1
Paul 2 and 1
Brown o and 3
Chabot 0 and 2

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NHLcom shows the above. but
1 Paul goal should go to Tkachuk and Batherson should get an assist making it 4 pts

Why is this in a Kleven thread? lol I only watched 2 periods so far!

Sounds like I should watch that 3rd period!

 

[NHL Dude 120]

So bump thoughts on Kleven should he stay in college next year or sign at the end of the season?

 

[Sweatred]

Turn Pro.

 

[Buck Nasty]

Turn Pro.

He should turn Pro. I want to see how the physicality translates to the AHL. Can he dominate amongst men? I think so.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Oh yeah, we need Troy Mann to work with him big time. Turn pro and call it a day.

 

[Bileur]

Stay in college, take over a larger role after the departure of Sanderson. Being « the guy » who is depended on in more situations will help.

 

[Sweatred]

Stay in college, take over a larger role after the departure of Sanderson. Being « the guy » who is depended on in more situations will help.

Sanderson hasn't been around much this year ... hes missed 1/3 of the games... he's got most of that role... Time to start battling against pro bodies.

Plus he can play twice the games against men with an excellent developmental program between games.

 

[Alfie11]

He should stay in college. This kid was always a project and the Sens have other young defencemen developing as pros. They don't need Kleven in the AHL or NHL.

Another year (or two) as a top defenceman for UND will only help his puck skills and all-around game. I think he's then looking at 2-3 years in the AHL.

I know he's a 2nd round pick but I always viewed him as a guy who would take until 24-25 to make the jump. For the record, I really hope he does make it. Big physical dudes with big slapshots are a fav to watch.

 

[Buck Nasty]

He should stay in college. This kid was always a project and the Sens have other young defencemen developing as pros. They don't need Kleven in the AHL or NHL.

Another year (or two) as a top defenceman for UND will only help his puck skills and all-around game. I think he's then looking at 2-3 years in the AHL.

I know he's a 2nd round pick but I always viewed him as a guy who would take until 24-25 to make the jump. For the record, I really hope he does make it. Big physical dudes with big slapshots are a fav to watch.

Disagree completely. He will get more games in the AHL and he will have a chance to work out his physical game against more mature players. Mann is great at developing talent and the Team could certainly use him, left side paired with Lassi sounds about right to me.

 

[Ice-Tray]

Disagree completely. He will get more games in the AHL and he will have a chance to work out his physical game against more mature players. Mann is great at developing talent and the Team could certainly use him, left side paired with Lassi sounds about right to me.

Or with his old UND buddy JBD getting top 4 minutes after Lassi graduates.

 

[aragorn]

Another great and under-rated pick by Dorion and co. We could definitely use a mature Tyler Kleven in our line-up right now on that 3rd pair.

I think he could be a better version of Holden/J. Brown with a mean streak tbh, would definitely like to see him turn pro after this yr along with Sanderson. It's most likely he will spend most of the yr in Belleville if he does & be ready to challenge the following yr once Holden's contract ends for that bottom pairing LD spot.

Think of the rookie tournament this fall if they have it again & if a number of guys turn pro with Sanderson, Greig, Kleven, Jarventie, Boucher, JBD, Guennette, Ostapchuk, Dauost, Latimer, Roger, Romeo, Sogaard, Merilainen, Lodin if he comes over & maybe Pinto, Kastelic & Sokolov plus whoever they draft this yr that might be eligible. It could be the best rookie team ever & we've already had a few that have been undefeated.

 

[SlapJack]

I can see a valid argument either way for Kleven to go pro or stay in college. Probably best he goes pro so he can stop killing those poor college kids though.

Belleville would be best I think.