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devo22 · 10-06-2015, 02:00 PM

only speaking about prospects/AHLers:

SURPRISED (In a good way)

Andrew Copp (F)
made his NHL debut against the Flames late last season and has now made the Jets roster out of camp. Will probably be a bottom-six center for them going forward, let's see if he can stay up permanently.

Tyler Graovac (F)
has made the Wild roster out of camp. Will probably be a 3rd/4th line center for them until Fontaine comes back from his injury. Had a good first NHL stint last year, let's see if he can stick full-time.

Borna Rendulic (F)
has made the Avalanche roster, somewhat surprisingly over fellow CPHL Leaf Dennis Everberg. Will probably be a bottom-six winger for them to start the season.

Vince Hinostroza (F)
didn't make the Blackhawks roster, but seemingly had a very good camp. He was one of the last cuts and many fans there think he'll be one of the first call-up options.

Colton Parayko (D)
had an immediate impact in the AHL after turning pro in the spring and has now made the Blues team out of camp. I have very high hopes for Parayko, but thought he'd start the season in the AHL.

Brandon Manning (D)
has surprisingly made the Flyers opening night roster after they waived Andrew MacDonald yesterday. Will probably be a bottom-pairing/7th defenseman for them this season.

Andrew Mangiapane (F) & Rasmus Andersson (D)
as expected, neither of them made the Flames roster, but both had very good camps (especially Andersson). Will be fun to track the Barrie Colts this season (they also have another CPHL Leaf on their roster: Julius Nattinen).

DISAPPOINTED

Marko Dano (F)
had a fantastic rookie season and I hoped he'd make the Blackhawks roster after getting traded there, but he was among the last cuts. Hopefully he has a good start in the AHL so that he's back in the NHL as soon as possible.

Dennis Everberg (F)
I thought he'd make the Avs roster, but he was the last cut today and lost out to fellow CPHL Leaf Borna Rendulic, probably because he has only 5 games left before he has to clear waivers. Hopefully he's recalled soon.

Jeremy Morin (F)
another AHL stint for Morin, he just can't stick in the big league it seems. Was always difficult to make the Blackhawks roster though.

Taylor Fedun (D)
not close to making the Canucks team. Disappointing.

MET EXPECTATIONS

Jakub Nakladal (D)
always expected him to start the season in the AHL, but he should be one of the first call-up options.

Tanner Kero (F), Jonny Brodzinski (F), Chase de Leo (F), Nikita Soshnikov (F), Kristian Näkyvä (D) & Adam Wilcox (G)
all of those have only recently gone pro or come over to North America, so them being assigned to AHL was not surprising.

10-06-2015, 02:00 PM	#3
devo22 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austria, NOT Australia Exp:	only speaking about prospects/AHLers: SURPRISED (In a good way) Andrew Copp (F) made his NHL debut against the Flames late last season and has now made the Jets roster out of camp. Will probably be a bottom-six center for them going forward, let's see if he can stay up permanently. Tyler Graovac (F) has made the Wild roster out of camp. Will probably be a 3rd/4th line center for them until Fontaine comes back from his injury. Had a good first NHL stint last year, let's see if he can stick full-time. Borna Rendulic (F) has made the Avalanche roster, somewhat surprisingly over fellow CPHL Leaf Dennis Everberg. Will probably be a bottom-six winger for them to start the season. Vince Hinostroza (F) didn't make the Blackhawks roster, but seemingly had a very good camp. He was one of the last cuts and many fans there think he'll be one of the first call-up options. Colton Parayko (D) had an immediate impact in the AHL after turning pro in the spring and has now made the Blues team out of camp. I have very high hopes for Parayko, but thought he'd start the season in the AHL. Brandon Manning (D) has surprisingly made the Flyers opening night roster after they waived Andrew MacDonald yesterday. Will probably be a bottom-pairing/7th defenseman for them this season. Andrew Mangiapane (F) & Rasmus Andersson (D) as expected, neither of them made the Flames roster, but both had very good camps (especially Andersson). Will be fun to track the Barrie Colts this season (they also have another CPHL Leaf on their roster: Julius Nattinen). DISAPPOINTED Marko Dano (F) had a fantastic rookie season and I hoped he'd make the Blackhawks roster after getting traded there, but he was among the last cuts. Hopefully he has a good start in the AHL so that he's back in the NHL as soon as possible. Dennis Everberg (F) I thought he'd make the Avs roster, but he was the last cut today and lost out to fellow CPHL Leaf Borna Rendulic, probably because he has only 5 games left before he has to clear waivers. Hopefully he's recalled soon. Jeremy Morin (F) another AHL stint for Morin, he just can't stick in the big league it seems. Was always difficult to make the Blackhawks roster though. Taylor Fedun (D) not close to making the Canucks team. Disappointing. MET EXPECTATIONS Jakub Nakladal (D) always expected him to start the season in the AHL, but he should be one of the first call-up options. Tanner Kero (F), Jonny Brodzinski (F), Chase de Leo (F), Nikita Soshnikov (F), Kristian Näkyvä (D) & Adam Wilcox (G) all of those have only recently gone pro or come over to North America, so them being assigned to AHL was not surprising.