Prospect Info: Detroit Red Wings Prospect Tracker Part III

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Agree, also they are both very efficient and good skaters which has enabled them to log huge minutes at least at the OHL level.

Very excited to see how there two do next season. Expectations are high for sure.

It'll be the most offensive punch GR has had from the blue line since... Almquist? Sproul was always dangerous, but too dangerous on both ends to really take over. I expect we'll see Hronek and Saarijarvi on the PP together, too. Both can shoot, both can pass, both can skate it in and keep the puck. Should be really entertaining.

 

[TcNorth]

I do not particularly like small defenseman for Detroit. Saarijarvi played in Flint (OHL) last year and played great first half of the season and not so good the second half. He has been playing well for Mississauga in the OHL, but I think he will get mauled in the NHL at his size.

 

[FireBird71]

I do not particularly like small defenseman for Detroit. Saarijarvi played in Flint (OHL) last year and played great first half of the season and not so good the second half. He has been playing well for Mississauga in the OHL, but I think he will get mauled in the NHL at his size.

If he doesn't get better defensively it won't matter

 

[ChadS]

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index...ng_big_swedish.html#incart_river_mobile_index

De Haas, McKee will not be signed prior to the UFA deadline but might be signed to minor league deals. I bet JDH gets some ELC offers so that's probably referring more so to McKee.

Melén, Marsh will not be signed.

 

[FissionFire]

I have to wonder if de Haas not getting signed is a Wings choice or if he is chosing the UFA route. I wouldn't put too much stock in the article implying Detroit is choosing not to sin him since Detroit writers are notorious shills for the organization.

 

[ChadS]

Filip Larsson was drafted by Tri-City in the USHL draft. He was really good in SuperElit this season.

 

[FireBird71]

Filip Larsson was drafted by Tri-City in the USHL draft. He was really good in SuperElit this season.

Wonder if a team picked him in the import draft if that would change

 

[StormSurge9]

Wonder if a team picked him in the import draft if that would change

Are you talking CHL Import Draft? If so, goalies can't be drafted anymore in that draft.

 

[FireBird71]

Are you talking CHL Import Draft? If so, goalies can't be drafted anymore in that draft.

Yep....forgot about that

 

[joe89]

Melén, Marsh will not be signed.

Melén signed back with his old club in Allsvenskan today. But his numbers in tier 4 hockey this season was really nothing special, he's way too far away from being NHL relevant to keep to so surprises there.

 

[ChadS]

Melén signed back with his old club in Allsvenskan today. But his numbers in tier 4 hockey this season was really nothing special, he's way too far away from being NHL relevant to keep to so surprises there.

Good for him, wish all the best for that kid as he's been through a lot. I doubt he'll stick in the Allsvenskan based on the games I saw from him this season, but a nice gesture from Tingsryd to give him a chance.

Lets hope Håkan finds another Melén in the next few drafts. Had he stayed healthy, I think we could have seen a development curve similar to someone like Henrik Borgström.

 

[ChadS]

Filip Larsson's move to Tri-City (USHL) confirmed. No word on any college commitment but would assume that's the end goal here.

https://www.hockeymagasinet.com/art...mnar-djurgarden-har-inte-funnits-nagon-dialog

Some quotes:

When did you decide to go over?
"Since a year back when I played at the U18 World Cup, I felt like ice hockey over there seemed very exciting and it was something that attracted me a lot. Going over to the USHL and playing there is something I've been looking forward to for a long time.

What attracted you to playing in the USHL?
"There were many things that feel positive. In addition to facing better players and playing at a very high level, I want to try to live in the United States and also have the opportunity to combine studies on the side.

"The decision is entirely my own, but on the other hand they (Detroit) think it's also positive for them because it makes it easier for them to see me. Their goalie coach in the AHL will also have the opportunity to come over and help me and follow my development.

Djurgården had no plans for him and he didn't want to play another year in J20 SuperElit.

 

[ChadS]

Mattias Elfström signed with VIK in the Allsvenskan (SWE-2). Probably a good move for him, I doubt he would have got much ice time with Malmö and this is much better than short loans back and forth between the SHL and Allsvenskan.

http://www.vikhockey.se/artikel/2dwnaj2bo-6h8ki1/

 

[Mister Ed]

Is it a foregone conclusion that Hronek and Cholowski will be with Grand Rapids next year?

 

[Frk It]

Is it a foregone conclusion that Hronek and Cholowski will be with Grand Rapids next year?

Hronek - yes
Cholowski - no

 

[FissionFire]

Hronek - yes
Cholowski - no

Do you think Cholowski is headed to Toledo then? He signed his ELC so he can't go back to college.

 

[ChadS]

Do you think Cholowski is headed to Toledo then? He signed his ELC so he can't go back to college.

It's been speculated that he would head to the WHL. PG holds his rights right now.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Do you think Cholowski is headed to Toledo then? He signed his ELC so he can't go back to college.

The WHL is his most likely destination.

 

[Ezekial]

Cholowski will be in Prince George for sure, congrats to Hronek on his 3rd team OHL All-Star selection (Olli Juolevi, #5 overall to Vancouver last year shared the same honor)

 

[GrGriffins]

UPDATE: @DetroitRedWings reassign defenseman Vili Saarijarvi to the #Griffins from the @OHLSteelheads. #GoGRG

Looks like the Griffins add Vili Saarijarvi from the Mississauga Steelheads to the roster.

 

[FireBird71]

Sambrook with a goal in the Memorial Cup last night

 

[Frk It]

Samberg with a goal in the Memorial Cup last night

Assuming you meant Sambrook--

 

[FireBird71]

Assuming you meant Sambrook--

Correct...I think next year he'll have his breakout season

 

[Winger98]

Correct...I think next year he'll have his breakout season

wait, so it wasn't this guy:

 

[Vatican Roulette]

Correct...I think next year he'll have his breakout season

Really like him.

Expecting around 60 points next season.