2012/13 Prospect Stats & Updates Thread

[The Swedish Flame]

Originally Posted by Brando

Brossoit with a shutout today. His GAA is 0.69. Is he standing on his head or is the quality of shots taken on him just really low?

When you say low quality, is this what you have in mind?

[kirant]

In a 4-2 win, the Oil Kings have swept the Tigers and will likely face the Hitmen.

Brossoit made 32 out of 34 possible saves.

[Ashasx]

Some high praise from Peter Loubardias on Wotherspoon tonight. Called him the most underrated player in the WHL. Says he will be an NHL player.

He's really still a Flames fan, and it upsets me that he's not part of our broadcast crew.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Some high praise from Peter Loubardias on Wotherspoon tonight. Called him the most underrated player in the WHL. Says he will be an NHL player.

He's really still a Flames fan, and it upsets me that he's not part of our broadcast crew.

Loubardias always was and always will be a hockey fan first and foremost. He gets excited for players and plays on every team because he just loves the game.

I also agree that its a shame he is no longer part of our broadcasts.

[DropIt]

Has anyone else been strongly following the Hitmen/Rebels series so far? And if so, can you possibly confirm what I have been seeing from the Red Deer side of things...

That being that Turner Elson is the best player on the ice on any given night. I started watching the series excited to see Cody Sylvester show some skill and see how Matt Dumba stacked up in such a big tournament, only for both of these players to be VASTLY overplayed by Elson.

The stats can say what they do, but I would take Elson 10/10 times over Sylvester based on the games I have seen of them. I think this guy could sneak up on us as a good 3rd line winger in the future. Not bad for an undrafted free agent

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by DropIt

Has anyone else been strongly following the Hitmen/Rebels series so far? And if so, can you possibly confirm what I have been seeing from the Red Deer side of things...

That being that Turner Elson is the best player on the ice on any given night. I started watching the series excited to see Cody Sylvester show some skill and see how Matt Dumba stacked up in such a big tournament, only for both of these players to be VASTLY overplayed by Elson.

The stats can say what they do, but I would take Elson 10/10 times over Sylvester based on the games I have seen of them. I think this guy could sneak up on us as a good 3rd line winger in the future. Not bad for an undrafted free agent

Elwson was also an overager, that needs to be considered. I was talking to a Rebels fan about his tonight and he said he thinks Elson will be lucky to have a long minor league career and thinks he will be a bottom 6 player in the AHL at best.

Keep in mind this is just a client I work with, so I can't say much about his knowledge of the game.

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

Elwson was also an overager, that needs to be considered. I was talking to a Rebels fan about his tonight and he said he thinks Elson will be lucky to have a long minor league career and thinks he will be a bottom 6 player in the AHL at best.

Keep in mind this is just a client I work with, so I can't ay much about his knowledge of the game.

I do realise that he is an overager and took that into account, I think more of what seemed to impress me about him was with all the talk of Viktor Rask and Cody Sylvester going into this series vs the heralded Matt Dumba; that Elson was never mentioned all the while surpassing any other skater during the two games played in Red Deer.

He may be a longshot to make any NHL team, or even an AHL team for that matter, I really couldnt tell you. What I do know is:

I think Elson could be a much more common name around these parts in the next few yeats if he keeps playing the way he does.

And, I would be worried as a Hurricanes fan if they were counting on Rask turning into anything at the NHL level. I have this guy pegged for heading back to Europe.


Ps. Barring some sort of developmental miracle, I really don't think we will see Matt Dumba being an impact NHL player. A poor mans Dion Phaneuf..... so Babchuk

[getbak]

Gillies named NCAA National Rookie of the Year...

PC Men's Hockey ‏@FriarsHockey
Congrats to freshman goalie Jon Gillies on being named the 2013 National Rookie of the Year! Awards are being announced at the #FrozenFour

[getbak]

Gillies was also named a second-team All-American: http://www.friars.com/sports/m-hocke...041213aad.html

The last rookie to be named an All-American was Stars' goalie, Richard Bachman in 2008.

Quite an impressive list of honours...

2012-13 Jon Gillies Honors & Awards

• HCA National Division I Rookie of the Year
• CCM/AHCA Second Team All-American
• Hockey East Rookie of the Year
• First-Team Hockey East All-Star
• Hockey East All-Rookie Team
• College Hockey News Rookie of the Year
• All-College Hockey News Second Team
• College Hockey News All-Rookie Team
• New England Hockey Writers Association George C. Carens Award (Rookie of the Year)
• New England Hockey Writers Association Div. I All-Star
• Walter Brown Award Semifinalist
• 2X HEA Rookie of the Month (November & February)
• 2X HCA HM Rookie of the Month (November & February)
• 4X HEA Defensive Player of the Week (11.26, 10.15, 2.11, 3.12)
• 5X HEA Rookie of the Week (10.22, 10.29, 1.14, 2.18 & 2.25)
• 8X HEA Weekly Top Performer (11.5, 11.19, 12.3, 12.10, 1.21, 2.4, 3.4, 3.18)

Also, not surprisingly, Gaudreau was named a first-team All-American.

[XxBIGDOGxX1817]

Originally Posted by XxBIGDOGxX1817

Welcome to Calgary Drew LeBlanc, you heard it hear first

damn auto correct... i meant Chicago.

Geez feaster, why wouldn't you trade Iginla for LeBlanc's cousin in Novice 5, we wouldv'e had a better chance.

[FlameZilla]

Originally Posted by getbak

Gillies was also named a second-team All-American: http://www.friars.com/sports/m-hocke...041213aad.html

The last rookie to be named an All-American was Stars' goalie, Richard Bachman in 2008.

Quite an impressive list of honours...




Also, not surprisingly, Gaudreau was named a first-team All-American.

Hope he's got a big trophy cabinet in his freshman dorm room.

[devo22]

I was sure that he wouldn't be in the Flames' plans, but I'm surprised how quickly this is happening: Nick Larson signed an ATO with the Peoria Rivermen and has already played a game for them.

http://www.und.com/sports/m-hockey/s...041513aaa.html

[edslunch]

Originally Posted by devo22

I was sure that he wouldn't be in the Flames' plans, but I'm surprised how quickly this is happening: Nick Larson signed an ATO with the Peoria Rivermen and has already played a game for them.

http://www.und.com/sports/m-hockey/s...041513aaa.html

Would that have required approval by the Flames? Isn't he their property until August?

[moon]

Originally Posted by edslunch

Would that have required approval by the Flames? Isn't he their property until August?

I don't know how this would change things in terms of signing a guy this early but I am pretty sure Larson is in same boat as Schultz was and therefore can use the loophole to sign prior to the August deadline.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by edslunch

Would that have required approval by the Flames? Isn't he their property until August?

it's an amateur tryout. he signed with Peoria not St. Louis. It's no different than signing to play in Russia or Sweden

[nik-]

It's pretty doubtful Nick Larson is in the plans.

[GreenLantern]

So out of all the guys who got ELC's this year, how many can you prospect pros see coming over to Canada, playing with Abbotsford and having legit shots with the big club at training camp?

Granlund and Ramage particularly interest me right now.

[moon]

I can't see anyone having a legit shot at the Flames without an outstanding training camp. That obviously could change with moves over the summer, but with the overabundance of top 6 guys already and guys like Sven, Horak, Reinhart, Byron, Jones and Street already pushing for spots I can't see any of the forwards starting season in NHL. I think Hanowski likely goes to AHL and Granlund spends another year in Finland.

Defense I would say Cundari (did he just sign?) has a shot at NHL, Ramage likely is in AHL all year long and Wotherspoon spends year in AHL or back to WHL.

[Alberta_Beef]

Of all the recent signings I think they all start in the AHL.

Reto Berra - I think will see some NHL time and could potentially start in Calgary but it will depend on others as to whether it actually happens or not. Kiprusoff will need to retire and Ramo will have to decline to sign for Berra to get a spot to open the year.

John Ramage - He is probably the most NHL ready of all the position players just signed. He may see a few games as an injury recall if the logjam on the blueline clears up a bit as I have Cundari & Breen ahead of him.

Tyler Wotherspoon - Will need at least 1 year in the AHL in my opinion.

Laurent Brossoit - I see his NHL debut you a coupe years away at least.

Marcus Granlund - Far from NHL ready.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by moon

I can't see anyone having a legit shot at the Flames without an outstanding training camp. That obviously could change with moves over the summer, but with the overabundance of top 6 guys already and guys like Sven, Horak, Reinhart, Byron, Jones and Street already pushing for spots I can't see any of the forwards starting season in NHL. I think Hanowski likely goes to AHL and Granlund spends another year in Finland.

Defense I would say Cundari (did he just sign?) has a shot at NHL, Ramage likely is in AHL all year long and Wotherspoon spends year in AHL or back to WHL.

I'd say none of the ELC players have much a chance but Hanowski, Ramage and Witherspoon in that order have an outside chance. Hanowski as we could find a spot for a big RW if he can improve his skating. Ramage and Witherspoon will be in tough with Breen and Cundari at the top of the list for defencemen knocking on the door.