07-07-2012, 12:49 AM
|
#21
|
First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Houston, TX
|
So I read that Feaster and co. plan to speak to him regarding his future plans after prospect camp. What r the chances they can convince him to play OHL?
|
|
|
07-07-2012, 07:44 AM
|
#22
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Section 222
|
He's got big hands!
__________________
Go Flames Go!!
|
|
|
07-07-2012, 09:44 AM
|
#23
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by dying4acup
So I read that Feaster and co. plan to speak to him regarding his future plans after prospect camp. What r the chances they can convince him to play OHL?
|
Pretty much zero. I think he was originalyy heading to Providence next year but the flames talked him into a year at Dubuque in the USHL and then on to providence
|
|
|
07-07-2012, 09:48 AM
|
#24
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
Pretty much zero. I think he was originalyy heading to Providence next year but the flames talked him into a year at Dubuque in the USHL and then on to providence
|
The interesting part will be next year. If he plays great at Dubuque this year maybe he changes his mind about college. I do believe most people should get post secondary education, but as a flames fan would love to see him go the route of JR's and AHL.
|
|
|
07-07-2012, 11:14 AM
|
#25
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kyuss275
The interesting part will be next year. If he plays great at Dubuque this year maybe he changes his mind about college. I do believe most people should get post secondary education, but as a flames fan would love to see him go the route of JR's and AHL.
|
This is my feeling as well
|
|
|
07-07-2012, 11:16 AM
|
#26
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bluck
I guess you can wait 10 years and see if he pans out, ill probably be dead in 10 year though knowing how I drink/smoke
|
I know this thread is mostly tongue in cheek, but for those that are impatient about waiting as much as 5 years for this kid, I would just like to point out that Backlund was drafted 5 years ago and if he were to blossom into a 1st liner this year I think everyone would agree that it turned out to be a fantastic pick.
|
|
|
The Following 6 Users Say Thank You to Enoch Root For This Useful Post:
|
|
07-07-2012, 01:17 PM
|
#27
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kyuss275
The interesting part will be next year. If he plays great at Dubuque this year maybe he changes his mind about college. I do believe most people should get post secondary education, but as a flames fan would love to see him go the route of JR's and AHL.
|
I think prospect camp will be an integral part of any decision. If he comes in and holds looks good against the prospects that have graduated from the CHL he may be encouraged to go that route
|
|
|
07-07-2012, 04:22 PM
|
#28
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
|
I'd like to see him go straight to college, no junior of any level. Why waste a year in the USHL? College would be a good place to build up his body. Not as many games and less travel and a good off ice training program.
|
|
|
07-07-2012, 04:26 PM
|
#29
|
Scoring Winger
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Calgary
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Squid
I actually watched the whole video! thanks!
|
Feels weird to follow up a workout with a smoke.
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to mattyk19 For This Useful Post:
|
|
07-07-2012, 04:27 PM
|
#30
|
First Line Centre
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vulcan
I'd like to see him go straight to college, no junior of any level. Why waste a year in the USHL? College would be a good place to build up his body. Not as many games and less travel and a good off ice training program.
|
I completely agree. I don't know why he is bothering with the USHL at all. He should be going straight to the NCAA or OHL and I thought the Flames would be pushing him to go 1 of these 2 routes. However, from what I have heard, I am under the impression that the Flames are the ones thinking it is a good idea for him to play a year in the USHL. It doesn't make sense to me, it seems like a wasted year of development. Especially if he doesn't tear the USHL up in his time there.
|
|
|
07-07-2012, 04:47 PM
|
#31
|
First Line Centre
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by RyZ
I completely agree. I don't know why he is bothering with the USHL at all. He should be going straight to the NCAA or OHL and I thought the Flames would be pushing him to go 1 of these 2 routes. However, from what I have heard, I am under the impression that the Flames are the ones thinking it is a good idea for him to play a year in the USHL. It doesn't make sense to me, it seems like a wasted year of development. Especially if he doesn't tear the USHL up in his time there.
|
I don't think its a bad choice. After much thought, USHL is a place where he'd be easily a top 6/first line player. He'll get lots of playing time and won't get shoved into a checking role. He'll be allowed to make mistakes and to hone his skills while learning systems play. Throw him into the NCAA when he's not ready and he might be forced to be a role player.
Plus Dubuque seems to have produced some solid players lately so I'm sure he'll be fine going there.
|
|
|
The Following 16 Users Say Thank You to Dorkmaster For This Useful Post:
|
devo22,
Diverce,
fanman,
Flames Draft Watcher,
Flamesguy_SJ,
Flamezzz,
Francis's Hairpiece,
Hockey_Ninja,
MrMastodonFarm,
Resolute 14,
Romanrules,
Roof-Daddy,
Scoreface,
Svensational,
Vinny01,
Zevo
|
07-07-2012, 07:14 PM
|
#32
|
Lifetime Suspension
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
Pretty much zero. I think he was originalyy heading to Providence next year but the flames talked him into a year at Dubuque in the USHL and then on to providence
|
I don't know about that, if he shines at camp Feaster might convince him with an entry level contract and some nice bonus money. If it doesn't work out he can always go to college.
|
|
|
07-07-2012, 07:54 PM
|
#33
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
Pretty much zero. I think he was originalyy heading to Providence next year but the flames talked him into a year at Dubuque in the USHL and then on to providence
|
The Flames didn't talk him into going to Dubuque. He had already made that decision before he was drafted.
If anything, based on some of the interviews they've done since the draft, Feaster and Weisbrod might encourage him to go to Providence this year (possibly to avoid any potential for a Schultz scenario in 4 years). They've also made it clear though that the decision will be up to him to make.
__________________
Turn up the good, turn down the suck!
|
|
|
07-07-2012, 08:38 PM
|
#34
|
Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: whereever my feet take me
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by FBI
Sorry, somebody had to start it
|
The "Fricken" threads must've replaced the "I Like ..." threads. The standards have obviously been lowered. The player doesn't actually have to even do anything now to get "Fricken" as a middle name to impress the gallery.
|
|
|
The Following 7 Users Say Thank You to Badger Bob For This Useful Post:
|
|
07-07-2012, 08:48 PM
|
#35
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dorkmaster
I don't think its a bad choice. After much thought, USHL is a place where he'd be easily a top 6/first line player. He'll get lots of playing time and won't get shoved into a checking role. He'll be allowed to make mistakes and to hone his skills while learning systems play. Throw him into the NCAA when he's not ready and he might be forced to be a role player.
Plus Dubuque seems to have produced some solid players lately so I'm sure he'll be fine going there.
|
I think one of his decision criteria will be how he does in this prospect camp.
I don't think he should have a lot of competition for top six minutes at Providence. The leading scorer only had 25 points and so what if he spends some time on the third or fourth line in his rookie year, he'll still be developing his game and building strength.
http://www.friars.com/sports/m-hocke.../teamcume.html
|
|
|
07-08-2012, 02:02 PM
|
#36
|
Crash and Bang Winger
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by T@T
I don't know about that, if he shines at camp Feaster might convince him with an entry level contract and some nice bonus money. If it doesn't work out he can always go to college.
|
If a player gets paid to play hockey, they lose NCAA eligibility... He cannot sign AND go to college.
|
|
|
07-08-2012, 02:22 PM
|
#37
|
Has lived the dream!
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Where I lay my head is home...
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I know this thread is mostly tongue in cheek, but for those that are impatient about waiting as much as 5 years for this kid, I would just like to point out that Backlund was drafted 5 years ago and if he were to blossom into a 1st liner this year I think everyone would agree that it turned out to be a fantastic pick.
|
Well I was expecting him to take 3-4 cause of his age, but I seriously hope it doesn't take 5. I see it as a high risk high reward gamble. If he isn't looking like Baertschi at 20, I think we lose out on what might have been a better 1st round pick.
|
|
|
07-08-2012, 03:01 PM
|
#38
|
Backup Goalie
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Calgary
Exp:
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Squid
I actually watched the whole video! thanks!
|
Yeah me too! You really have to push hard for to achieve that degree of legendary stamina.
|
|
|
07-08-2012, 03:17 PM
|
#39
|
Backup Goalie
Join Date: Feb 2012
Exp:
|
Ushl reps are already pumping his tires making statements about a 1st rounder coming to their league i thought it was a pretty done deal. Also dont see why it would be any better togo straight to collegefrom that bad league he was in. Let him take a step up in comp while also getting good minutes in USHL
|
|
|
07-09-2012, 07:22 AM
|
#40
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Flames fan in Seattle
|
Pretty cool Jon Gillies chatting back and forth with Janko on twitter..
__________________
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:19 AM.
|
|