Prospect Info: Jon Gillies

[TylerSVT*]

That could really change if Berra decides to pursue a contract elsewhere. He is a UFA at the end of the season.

But hey, maybe Burke and Co look at Anaheim and think they might want to pursue a similar model. Burke loves his competition for spots.

True. One thing is for sure, we have a decent Goaltending base.

 

[herashak]

i still hope its him and ortio in the ahl next year.

 

[Nordberg]

I was expecting him to play at least his junior year. I don't see any reason to get your goalie prospects to go pro as soon as possible just because you can.

 

[TylerSVT*]

I was expecting him to play at least his junior year. I don't see any reason to get your goalie prospects to go pro as soon as possible just because you can.

Apparently he hates school.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I was expecting him to play at least his junior year. I don't see any reason to get your goalie prospects to go pro as soon as possible just because you can.

Why the team does it: quality of competition is better.

Why the player does it: To get paid, son!

 

[tyflames]

Apparently he hates school.

I don't know where you got that from.. But even if it's true it's probably in his best interest to stick with his education in case his hockey career doesn't work out.

 

[TylerSVT*]

I don't know where you got that from.. But even if it's true it's probably in his best interest to stick with his education in case his hockey career doesn't work out.

Ive seen it mentioned numerous times on CP, guys asking him when he was here for training camp.

 

[TychoFan]

I have not heard anything about him recently, how has his play been?

 

[SaintMorose]

Mediocre 1st month among the best in his league since

 

[Volica]

Mediocre 1st month among the best in his league since

Probably could say a really bad first month.
Since then he's surpassing all his previous (and already incredibly good) records in college. He'll go pro after this season says my guy.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Probably could say a really bad first month.
Since then he's surpassing all his previous (and already incredibly good) records in college. He'll go pro after this season says my guy.

I agree, Ortio has a one way next year. They are clearing Afirondack for gillies to refine his craft as the starter. High hopes for this guy.

 

[Wintersun]

1,90 and .938


And he had a bad start?

Damn. Not sure what kind of stats he'd have if he had a good start haha.

Was wondering if you guys think he's your future starter ?

 

[King In The North]

I think Gillies is a future starter, yeah. I think he is the sole (if not one of the biggest) reasons Providence plays the system they do and why they've found success in doing it. Very well rounded and had a great World Junior resume, and a big frame that GMs are usually looking for in goalies these days

 

[Taranis]

Jon Gillies interview on 960 with The Rob Kerr.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/960/

 

[Perceptor]

Looks like he's staying one more year. Not the worst outcome

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Looks like he's staying one more year. Not the worst outcome

I don't think that was confirmed?

 

[DCDM]

I don't think that was confirmed?

He didn't confirm anything lol. He said he's focusing on the Frozen Four and will decide after that.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

He didn't confirm anything lol. He said he's focusing on the Frozen Four and will decide after that.

I was listening to Kerr and that's what I heard, so I was like, waaat?

 

[Anglesmith]

He was avoiding the question. I think the odds he returns for another year in college are <5%. What I've heard in the past is that he doesn't like school. Dodging the question sounds like something he had prepared with his agent.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

He was avoiding the question. I think the odds he returns for another year in college are <5%. What I've heard in the past is that he doesn't like school. Dodging the question sounds like something he had prepared with his agent.

I felt his response was extremely coached. He's had 2 really good seasons now, I'm not saying he can't get better in college, but turning pro next season I think would be a challenge he should take next year. He's probably going to need 2 seasons in the AHL before he's ready for the NHL, I think he can handle/ready the jump.

 

[Lunatik]

Looks like he's staying one more year. Not the worst outcome

That's not very perceptive. He said nothing of the sort, he's giving a coaches answer; he doesn't want to be a distraction to the team. Gillies wanted to go pro last season if you can believe rumors, no reason why that would change now.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Gillies will go pro the minute Flames offer him a contract.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Will Ortio be ready next season?

Is it too premature to dump both Hiller and Ramo for the new guys?

 

[Gritty]

Will Ortio be ready next season?

Is it too premature to dump both Hiller and Ramo for the new guys?

It would be a massive mistake and make zero sense.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Will Ortio be ready next season?

Is it too premature to dump both Hiller and Ramo for the new guys?

Definitely. Get rid of one of them IMO. But not both. You want to insulate them. As well as make them earn their spot. No gift wrapping.