Prospect Info: 2023-24 Prospect Info (CHL, NCAA, Europe)

[henchman21]

Sounds like funny business going on. Like the school funneling the money to a car dealership that is there in name only.

It’s the donors… instead of them donation to the schools, they give it to the players. Many schools are facing budget issues due to this directly. It is very odd though and likely not going to stay this way as it is the Wild West.

 

[Metallo]

It’s the donors… instead of them donation to the schools, they give it to the players. Many schools are facing budget issues due to this directly. It is very odd though and likely not going to stay this way as it is the Wild West.

Ok I thought the schools that make big $ from NCAA where using that money to attract talent and keep the cycle going. If they can pay the coachs millions I thought they would also recruit with $.

 

[henchman21]

Ok I thought the schools that make big $ from NCAA where using that money to attract talent and keep the cycle going. If they can pay the coachs millions I thought they would also recruit with $.

The money for coaches and facilities mostly comes from donors… this just funnels it differently.

 

[lionsDen]

Sounds like funny business going on. Like the school funneling the money to a car dealership that is there in name only.

It’s the Wild West in the NCAA right now. It’ll work itself out

 

[Gumballhead]

The crux of the NIL stuff is that while it helps student athletes earn before they turn professional, of which there is no guarantee for any athlete (even the best can get hurt and have their dreams go out the window before they go pro), what it really does is help recruiting and the rich get richer. The transfer portal is partially ruled by what you can make by going certain places and hey guess what those places are the biggest programs already. Can’t really blame the athletes but it’s not really about them, still.

 

[UnkleKraker]

NIL allows athletes to make money indirectly now. Really it is donors just paying kids. We’re only a step away from schools just paying the kids directly. Have to imagine that’ll happen in the next 10-15 years.

Big college throwball fan. Always thought the kids should get some compensation. That said, current NIL rules feel like they are ruining the sport. Everything is super mercenary and short term now. Causes me mental dissonance.

 

[AnimalMother73]

Mercenary that’s a good way to describe it. The cycling of talent in college has always been higher than the pros but it’s gotten ridiculous. How do you build any following if athletes are spending no more than a season or two in any program?

 

[Bender]

The quiet part out loud... decent chance Behrens doesn't sign.

Who's his agent, Will Butcher ?

Worked out great for that tool who thought he was the greatest thing ever... Maybe the 'schpiel' that Sakic gave him to try and get him to sign gave him a concussion and that's why he was never more than a shitter in the NHL.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Who's his agent, Will Butcher ?

Worked out great for that tool who thought he was the greatest thing ever... Maybe the 'schpiel' that Sakic gave him to try and get him to sign gave him a concussion and that's why he was never more than a shitter in the NHL.

Worked out for us in the end, we signed Kerfoot instead, and Kerfoot with Barrie got us Kadri, and Kadri got us Lord Stanley's Cup

So yeah, f*** Will Butcher and his cement skates

 

[AllAboutAvs]

If Behrens is not signed this spring I hope the Avs trade him this summer to get something for him instead of losing him for nothing in a year from now.

With that said the Avs could offer him a shot at 3LHD next season but I can only see that happening if G is traded. The D core would be a bit too small for my liking with both.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

If Behrens is not signed this spring I hope the Avs trade him this summer to get something for him instead of losing him for nothing in a year from now.

With that said the Avs could offer him a shot at 3LHD next season but I can only see that happening if G is traded. The D core would be a bit too small for my liking with both.

Especially if we use malinski as 3RHD.

 

[UnkleKraker]

Mercenary that’s a good way to describe it. The cycling of talent in college has always been higher than the pros but it’s gotten ridiculous. How do you build any following if athletes are spending no more than a season or two in any program?

Coaches too. The days of a Nick Saban, Woody Hayes, or Don James are long gone.

 

[henchman21]

Coaches too. The days of a Nick Saban, Woody Hayes, or Don James are long gone.

I don't think this has really changed. Prior to Alabama, Saban jumped around a lot. From 1990-2000 he had 3 different college head coaching jobs and a stint as a NFL DC. He then held that job for just 5 seasons before the Dolphins and back to Bama in 2 more. Woody Hayes had two head coaching jobs in the prior 5 years to Ohio State. It'll be the same now, if coaches get to a destination school, they'll tend to stay as long as they win. The schools that are destination schools are a bit more brutal than before and the turnarounds will have to be quicker with transfers and NIL. The small guys still get eaten up with any success.

 

[Hasbro]

The quiet part out loud... decent chance Behrens doesn't sign.

Why?

Malinski vocally cited the lack of prospect depth as a reason for signing here and there’s the real possibility of two blue line spots opening up next year.

 

[Perratrooper]

 

[expatriatedtexan]

He knows there's no award for that shit in the NHL right? He'll have to cut that crap out and start scoring some damn goals.

 

[McMetal]

I can't believe he won that award. Don't they know how tall he is?

 

[lionsDen]

I can't believe he won that award. Don't they know how tall he is?

I think deep down inside you really are a size queen haha

 

[McMetal]

I think deep down inside you really are a size queen haha

Big strong man play defense. Little man do offense. First rule of caveman hockey!

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Big strong man play defense. Little man do offense. First rule of caveman hockey!

And Darian Hatcher stood in place and committed felonious assault.

 

[niwotsblessing]

And Darian Hatcher stood in place and committed felonious assault.

MF'er should have been arrested for some of the shit he did, never mind being assessed numerous penalties.

 

[Foppa2118]

And Darian Hatcher stood in place and committed felonious assault.

With his partner in crime Ratvichuk.

 

[Pokecheque]

With his partner in crime Ratvichuk.

That name still triggers me.

 

[Hasbro]

That name still triggers me.

Loved Bob Hartley's take that he deserved the Conn Smythe.

 

[S E P H]

UMass was eliminated, but Makar looked bloody good. Much better than 7-9 points in 30 games or whatever his stat line is. I guess he returns for his senior season.

DU is one game away from being eliminated as well, but I reckon they return Cornell a favour and beat them to reach the Frozen Four, which is another week before a potential Behrens ELC. Ambrosio is another to potentially sign, but BC are the heavy favourites and should go to the National Title game. The better chance is that he returns as a fifth year and goes into the transfer portal to another school like Maine, Western Michigan, etc. No chance Avs sign Buyalski with another injury-filled year, should return to his senior year at Vermont. Avs will probably sign Jedlicka for the AHL team, but they do have another year on him and he did miss an entire season so far. Avs probably sign Sward and no chance Avs give Zhigalov a chance, he has somehow regressed quite amazingly since him being drafted. Absolutely talented, but sadly no brains.

Surprised we haven't given Ritchie an ELC yet.