Kyle Turris-Is he Crazy?

[itshomerdoh]

he's crazy.

Yeah exactly. How dare this guy make a decision that is best for him, which doesn't appease WHL fan boys. I know I'd like to see him play on the Giants (and I could in person tonight in Chilliwack), especially in the Memorial Cup this year, but he has to make the best decision for him. I wish people would get over this CHL vs NCAA thing, I thought the issue was played out at least 10 years ago.

 

[oilers_guy_eddie]

He has like 63 goals in 51 games which is almost unheard of in any league these days but he continue's to play in the BCHL. He is almost guaranteed a Top 10 draft pick this year and will likely earn huge money in the NHL as well. However, why is he not going to Vancouver Giants to play in the MEM CUP and gain even more exposure? Makes no sence to me when everyone including himself knows that he won't stay in the NCAA for the full 4 yrs.

Yeah that's crazy. The guy should be thinking of what he can do to maximize his exposure right now and get signed to a pro contract as soon as possible.

Because when you're in this kind of situation, you can't have a better role model than Maurice Clarett.

 

[Hasbro]

Us WCHA fans will be more than happy to tell you all about him.

 

[oilers_guy_eddie]

According to the Powell River Kings' broadcast, Kyle Turris turned down a $500,000 offer from the Vancouver Giants for this season.

Is that even *legal*?

 

[itshomerdoh]

Is that even *legal*?

Toigo does what he wants.

 

[CanuckistanFlyerfan]

Originally Posted by Avalanche
"According to the Powell River Kings' broadcast, Kyle Turris turned down a $500,000 offer from the Vancouver Giants for this season."

I heard Ed Belfour offered Turris a billion dollars to play for Florida this year.

 

[Transported Upstater]

I heard Ed Belfour offered Turris a billion dollars to play for Florida this year.

I LOL'ed.

 

[kingpest19]

I know if you tear your ACL in Major Junior you have a lot to fall back on. Quick story, i was on montreal a few years back, and I was looking at skates. The guy who helped me played in the Q until he tore his ACL. He thought he was going to the NHL, and now he says look at him he works in a sporting goods store....Ill fall back on my college education.

Thats his fault for not using the college money available to him. If hes not going to use it because he thought he was going pro thats his fault not the junior leagues fault.

 

[IronMarshal]

True...i still dont think he finishes school.

I dont have a problem with kids going the school route. But a lot of them leave after 2 years because an NHL team hands them a bag of money.

So really the whole argument about "more time to develop" gets thrown out the window for me. (when dealing with high end guys) Turris will likely be in the AHL by 20 anyway...how is that any different than if he went WHL?

Correct me if I am wrong, don't college teams practice more and play less than Junior teams? If that is true, maybe he'll develop his skills and fundamentals better in two, three or four years in College. Also, I'd be willing to bet that colleges have better weight rooms than Junior teams. Last, what about the ages of the competition? I'd bet college players are older, more physically mature than Junior players. Maybe college is a better choice than Juniors?........... but maybe not? It is an interseting thing to contemplate.

 

[Dicky Dangles]

Anyone else think of Rick Darris, from "Clerks" fame, everytime you read the name Kyle Turris? Anyone, anyone?

 

[Dominator13]

Is Turris a center or a winger?

hockeydb has him at 6'0 and 165 pounds, i hope he buckles up!

 

[brightscout]

Latendresse is buckle up and he can't even skate. I prefer a smaller guy with tons of skills then a huge guy who has average skills and skates like a duck.

Is Turris a center or a winger?

hockeydb has him at 6'0 and 165 pounds, i hope he buckles up!

 

[iceman42]

Is Turris a center or a winger?

hockeydb has him at 6'0 and 165 pounds, i hope he buckles up!

Wisconsin has an excellent weight and conditioning program, on par with most professional programs, for all their sports, he will in no doubt within 2 years be in the 190-200lb range.

 

[Hasbro]

Wisconsin has an excellent weight and conditioning program, on par with most professional programs, for all their sports, he will in no doubt within 2 years be in the 190-200lb range.

Nothing will fatten a kid up like a midwestern diet of sausage and cheese!

 

[LaLaLaprise]

Correct me if I am wrong, don't college teams practice more and play less than Junior teams? If that is true, maybe he'll develop his skills and fundamentals better in two, three or four years in College. Also, I'd be willing to bet that colleges have better weight rooms than Junior teams. Last, what about the ages of the competition? I'd bet college players are older, more physically mature than Junior players. Maybe college is a better choice than Juniors?........... but maybe not? It is an interseting thing to contemplate.

Youre wrong...this was hashed out in another thread.

CHL teams are on the ice from August until April (some into May). NCAA teams practise more throughout their season but their season is way shorter.

Bottomline is though...if youre good youll make it regardless of which path you take.

And ill stand by my prediction of Turris turning pro at age 20...

 

[Hunter Gathers]

And ill stand by my prediction of Turris turning pro at age 20...

...and we'll all stand by our belief that that should have no merit what the guy does for his pre-NHL career.

 

[Hasbro]

If this is the type of education found in Canada, I am damn well thankful for not ever thinking about going to school there.

Wow.

Like a Canadian version of Joe Garrelli

"Experts say a year in New York's state schools is equivalent to five years at the Sorbonne...easy, because they are dumb and I am smart!"

 

[Dempsey]

Gonna go see Turris play in about an hour

 

[LaLaLaprise]

...and we'll all stand by our belief that that should have no merit what the guy does for his pre-NHL career.

I didnt say it did...but i was responded to the person who said "Turris going NCAA will give him more development time until he turns pro"

I think if he goes WHL he is in the AHL at 20...and if he goes NCAA he is in the AHL at 20...so really theres no difference which path he takes.

 

[ZombieMatt]

I didnt say it did...but i was responded to the person who said "Turris going NCAA will give him more development time until he turns pro"

I think if he goes WHL he is in the AHL at 20...and if he goes NCAA he is in the AHL at 20...so really theres no difference which path he takes.

For one, you're asserting your unsubstantiated opinion as a fact.

Second, going NCAA makes a big difference in his development. It is significantly easier to spend more time in the gym and bulk up a bit (which is the #1 thing Kyle needs to develop) on a 40 game schedule than it is on a 70-80 game schedule.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

For one, you're asserting your unsubstantiated opinion as a fact.

Second, going NCAA makes a big difference in his development. It is significantly easier to spend more time in the gym and bulk up a bit (which is the #1 thing Kyle needs to develop) on a 40 game schedule than it is on a 70-80 game schedule.

How dare you bring common sense into this argument, damnit.

 

[LaLaLaprise]

For one, you're asserting your unsubstantiated opinion as a fact.

Second, going NCAA makes a big difference in his development. It is significantly easier to spend more time in the gym and bulk up a bit (which is the #1 thing Kyle needs to develop) on a 40 game schedule than it is on a 70-80 game schedule.

Im giving my opinion, sorry if it sounded like I was stating a fact, it was just the wording.

Id like to see you prove your OPINION of players going NCAA being able to bulk up more than CHL players...also you stated that as Fact....

 

[LaLaLaprise]

How dare you bring common sense into this argument, damnit.

Common sense? Like I said...prove to me how Turris will be able to bulk up more in the NCAA at ages 18 and 19 than in the CHL.

Good luck with that.

 

[ZombieMatt]

Id like to see you prove your OPINION of players going NCAA being able to bulk up more than CHL players...also you stated that as Fact....

Second, going NCAA makes a big difference in his development. It is significantly easier to spend more time in the gym and bulk up a bit (which is the #1 thing Kyle needs to develop) on a 40 game schedule than it is on a 70-80 game schedule.

I think that's pretty self-explanatory. When you play half as many games and spend fewer days on the road, there are simply more hours available for the gym.

 

[LaLaLaprise]

Use your head. You'll be able to figure it out if you try hard enough.

Nope...since you say it like its fact i want evidence.

Honestly though...with all the school these NCAA guys have to attend where do they find the time?? Meanwhile CHL Players are future dead beats who dont go to school...they can spend their entire week in the gym.