Speculation: Undrafted FA Thread (NCAA/CHL/Euro)

[overlords]

Looking at the left d-men of all those teams....which team would you feel you can make the team and even play a big role?

Minny: Suter, Scandella, Dumba
Chicago: Keith, Cumiskey, Oduya
Columbus: Johnson, Murray, Tyutin
Detroit: Ericsson, DeKeyzer, Smith
Edmonton: Klefbom, Davidson, Marincin...(tough to beat....)
LA: Muzzin, Martinez, McNabb
Habs: Markov, Emelin, Gilbert, Beaulieu
Rangers: McDonagh, Staal, Yandle...(geez the Rangers are moving who? Starting to Wonder....can Reilly play right?)
Pittsburgh: Martin, Scuderi, Dumoulin

In all honesty....even if we move somebody....we are stronger than a few teams in there....

Gilbert is a RD and Emelin is likely trade bait for cap reasons, regardless of whether we sign Reilly or not.

 

[montreal]

We have a chance?

That'd be nice..

the money seems to be on the hawks getting him.

If we do sign Reilly, does he go the NHL or AHL? Personally, a year in the ahl for a defensemen would be a great thing.

tough question, always hard to see a kid go from the NCAA or juniors to the NHL, so it will depend how he would look at camp. He's racked up the points, as a Sophomore he was 2nd on his team in assists and in the last 2 years he's put up 75 points in 80 games which is just nuts for a defensemen.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Glad to read Bobby Macs twitter that we're in the mix for Reilly. It would be a great pick-up for us. I doubt we get him. I agree with Chicago having the best chance, but I'm glad we're sticking our noses in there.

Hawks can't sign everybody. There is a 50 contract limit.

 

[The Great Weal]

Does he have top 2 potential?

Beaulieu-Subban
Reilly-Petry
Tinordi-Pateryn

Very good defense

 

[Fazkovsky]

get reilly for hamilton

 

[Habs 4 Life]

get reilly for hamilton

Yes, That would definitely convince him of signing with us!!!!

 

[zzoo]

How good is Mike Reilly ? Or how will he be ?

 

[smirob]

Getting Reilly would be nice.

I assume at least 1 dman is on the block if this happens.

 

[Richiebottles]

Is this a Justin Shultz situation or will he be good ?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Is this a Justin Shultz situation or will he be good ?

Not sure..

Rielly played n the WHC and looked very good.

 

[Richiebottles]

Not sure..

Rielly played n the WHC and looked very good.

A top four of him + Petry Subban beaulieu in the future would be sick.

 

[WeThreeKings]

A top four of him + Petry Subban beaulieu in the future would be sick.

Incredibly..

But we know the old adage

The rich get richer.

He'll be a Hawk

 

[zzoo]

Is this a Justin Shultz situation or will he be good ?

Ya, he reminds me of Justin Schultz.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Ya, he reminds me of Justin Schultz.

The situation is similar but play wise his potential is even higher because he's a bit more well rounded . Similar built and career path though, definitely. He showed great poise at the men world championship (on limited minutes) as a 21 year old.

 

[pc_md]

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Originally Posted by zzoo View Post
Ya, he reminds me of Justin Schultz.

The situation is similar but play wise his potential is even higher because he's a bit more well rounded . Similar built and career path though, definitely. He showed great poise at the men world championship (on limited minutes) as a 21 year old.

The Schultz comparison isn't completely off. Both are good skaters with undeniable offensive tools and obvious things to work in the defensive zone. They both had difficulty to handle the physical play. But based on a few games I saw, Schultz was a better college player than Reilly.

Schultz pro development stalled for some reason. I'd personally keep him in the AHL for some time to see his adaptation to pro hockey. But I bet this is one of the main point of discussion between him and his next team.

 

[QuebecPride]

In what way? Certainly not Kostalek from a stats point of view. So Kostalek and Morrissey had good tournament. Everyone is aware of that. Those guys have been drafted. My original post said "one of the most reliable defensemen at the tournament". I watched every game that tournament and I stand by what I said. I watched tons of gens games this year, many in person and Mermis is a standout on the team. Why not take a chance on a guy like that? He's clearly improved by leaps and bounds and nothing would suggest that it's going to stop. You have well respected guys like Dale Hunter saying he has potential.

In the end, you're paying a very small price for a guy that has shown that he is able to compete with the top talents in the OHL. No harm in inviting him to camp.

In every way.

You didn't say one of the most, you said probably the most reliable defenseman.

 

[DJ Breadman]

He's going to Minny

 

[DAChampion]

These NCAA prospects are hyped every year.

The best ones become Tyler Bozak.

 

[Mathletic]

These NCAA prospects are hyped every year.

The best ones become Tyler Bozak.

there's a difference between unsigned and undrafted players

 

[Wats]

These NCAA prospects are hyped every year.

The best ones become Tyler Bozak.

Wheeler turned out pretty good. Hayes seemed to be a solid addition to NYR last season.

 

[TT1]

stylistically the best comparable for Reilly is Ducan Keith, hes really good

 

[DAChampion]

Wheeler was a 4th overall draft pick.

 

[Mathletic]

Wheeler was a 4th overall draft pick.

That's the point. A good player (already drafted) who opts for free agency is different than an undrafted player. Mike Reilly isn't your average undrafted NCAA free agent.

 

[Gustave]

Fingers crossed for Kevin Roy next year. I hope he wants to play in his home province, before he can choose his home town team if that happens.

 

[The Nightman]

Some Reilly Highlights posted on YouTube a couple days ago.