Prospect Info: CHL, NCAA & European Prospects Thread | Part II
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Came here to post this. I think it's a pretty good sign that USA hockey still has their eye on him. Why in the world did he go back to highschool?
I recall it being because of his parents? Stupid move. A player that's potentially playing with the best 20 YO in the world is still in H.S. Hockey
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Wood has the size and scoring ability. Looking at the roster, there are a number of smaller guys up front so they make like the combination that he brings. I don't he wasn't part of the USNDTP at any point so it's interesting that he attracted their attention. I would love it if he makes it...
My only hope is that he doesn't pull a Justin Schultz/Kevin Hayes on us in a few years and force himself into an UFA type of scenario...
He is a wildcard for us.
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Yeah, I feel like this is college football where the kid could decommit at anytime. I don't see why he goes back to prep school for an extra year if he isn't planning out becoming a free agent. I have a hard time getting excited about it.
can someone explain to me the whole becoming a Free Agent thing for Wood? He probably has the most upside out of our FWD prospects quite honestly with the size and skating ability. I would hate to lose the kid for nothing. Doesnt his father have a connection with NJ too?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PKN_5IBlpg
This goal shows what kind of stride he has already
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PKN_5IBlpg
This goal shows what kind of stride he has already
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I would be really upset if he becomes Blake Wheeler... If he is really good, i have a hard time believing Lou would let him go through UFA
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I'm not sure he'll need to. If he continues his development as a promising prospect, the Devils will be in position to give him what he wants. I understand that's not quite the same as going UFA and basically getting to choose your future, but it's not like Hayes coming up through a Chicago system that's up to the gills in talented forwards. There's gonna be a lot of forward positions opening up for the Devils over the next 2-4 years. Zajac, Herique, Clowe, and Cammalleri are the only forwards signed past next season, if I'm not mistaken.
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plus, the kid seems super excited to be a devil - it was brought up a while ago that if you go on his twitter, his picture exudes devils pride. small item, but still
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It's not small, for someone his age that's a big deal. Let's hope someone doesn't get in his ear.
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i know it'd be weird and odds are low considering our need (though if we get a top 5 pick, we could take him), but it'd be so cool if we drafted noah hanifin. sure, it doesn't address our forward problem, but the fact that hanifin and santini are developing together, or at least started out as linemates this year, it would be pretty cool if the came to the devils together too
would be cool to have (possibly) this generations stevens and neidermayer
would be cool to have (possibly) this generations stevens and neidermayer
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would be cool to have (possibly) this generations stevens and neidermayer
I'm hoping that will be a Severson - Santini pairing
I was planning a possible trip for the first week of February. Just stumbled upon an outdoor doubleheader at Soldier Field on 2/7. Miami (Coleman) vs Western Michigan, Michigan State (Jacobs) vs Michigan. Just in case any of the Chicago area Devils fans hadn't seen that.
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It would be a shame if he didn't. There's been some talk that he could even be named captain of the team. I hope he can get healthy in time and be good to go.
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I hope he is healthy because I am looking forward to seeing/hearing what he can do.
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http://www.tsn.ca/mckenzie-breaking-down-team-usa-s-world-junior-roster-1.149747
Bob McKenzie thinks so as well, it's only a short little blurb on Santini in there but coming from a guy like Bob it's nice to hear.
With Coleman at Miami, I assume our scouts have gotten a decent look at Austin Czarnik. It's a little early in the season to talk potential NCAA UFAs, but we should really pursue Czarnik. Maybe he could turn out like Tyler Johnson, another undrafted and undersized player. He was top 10 in the NCAA in points last year and has led the Redhawks in scoring each year, except his freshman year, he was 2nd to Reilly Smith.
I don't know if he has chemistry with Coleman, or how much they played together, but it would be an added bonus if they have. Czarnik is a right handed shot, and our system is really lacking right handed forwards. I've never seen him play, but he seems like he'd be an excellent signing. I assume he'll be one of the most pursued college UFAs at the end of the season.
I don't know if he has chemistry with Coleman, or how much they played together, but it would be an added bonus if they have. Czarnik is a right handed shot, and our system is really lacking right handed forwards. I've never seen him play, but he seems like he'd be an excellent signing. I assume he'll be one of the most pursued college UFAs at the end of the season.
Wishful thinking.
Last time I checked Bell was in the ECHL, Wood is still in high school, and Kuja has been lukewarm in juniors.
Sure Schneider is here and Santini is promising but I'd surprised if one of Wood, Bell, and Kujawinski actually become NHLers
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