Prospect Info: Ryan Howse suspended for not reporting to camp

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Just saw this on Twitter.

Can't link since I'm on my phone but it was James Mirtle.

www.twitter.com/mirtle
@mirtle: Flames have suspended prospect Ryan Howse for failing to report to training camp: "The club will have no further comment at this time."

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[SmellOfVictory]

Welp, I'd say that's pretty much the death blow to whatever NHL career that kid might've had.

 

[InfinityIggy]

And hes done.

 

[MarkGio]

This was his last chance at making the NHL. What reason would he have to failing to attend camp?

 

[InfinityIggy]

This was his last chance at making the NHL. What reason would he have to failing to attend camp?

Could be anything, so do not want to speculate. These things are usually bad news though.

 

[caley]

I'm guessing maybe he'd just had enough of playing hockey. Either that or he had an offer to play in Europe and is trying to break his contract.

 

[Noori]

Probably realized he wasn't cut out for professional hockey (that's what I hope it is). Better to cut your losses and move on than toil in the ECHL. Best of luck to Ryan.

 

[Mike Jones]

I'm guessing maybe he'd just had enough of playing hockey. Either that or he had an offer to play in Europe and is trying to break his contract.

Or he's going to university somewhere. Can he still use his WHL money if he's played 2 years of pro?

Given his numbers over two seasons in the minors I wouldn't blame him for looking at alternatives.

 

[HighLifeMan]

His situation just goes to show that talent can only take you so far.. if you don't have the passion for the game or commitment to continually get better then you won't get very far in this sport.

It's a shame because he was one of the best goalscorers in the CHL during his tenure there.

 

[TylerSVT*]

Meh, no loss there.

 

[caley]

Or he's going to university somewhere. Can he still use his WHL money if he's played 2 years of pro?

No, I don't believe so. I believe any amount of pro hockey games (Including AHL, ECHL etc.) nullifies the WHL scholarship money.

 

[bloggerfanthe*]

Been told he wants out.

And before you message me Stewie and give me an infraction for not having a source, I do. It's not the village idiot (TFB)

 

[Mike Jones]

No, I don't believe so. I believe any amount of pro hockey games (Including AHL, ECHL etc.) nullifies the WHL scholarship money.

Thanks for the clarification Caley. Too bad a player couldn't try the pros and access a lesser amount if it doesn't work out.

 

[Mike Jones]

Been told he wants out.

I wonder if it's because he doesn't want to go back to Abby. It will be interesting to hear the story.

 

[WhereIsIt]

I wonder if it's because he doesn't want to go back to Abby. It will be interesting to hear the story.

Was he even in Abby last year? Maybe he doesn't want to go to Alaska.

 

[Beats By CoRD]

Whatever the reason is, he doesn't want to be apart of this organization.

Peace out clown.

 

[Mike Jones]

Was he even in Abby last year? Maybe he doesn't want to go to Alaska.

20 games in Abby.

Link: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=98498

And I lived 4 years up north - who wouldn't want to live in Alaska?

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

People who haven't been to Alaska, I'd imagine.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

No loss whatsoever. He would of been lucky to be a regular on the Heat. Someone who doesn't have the passion to put in the work, won't cause me to lose an ounce of sleep. I actually think its a positive, now we have an extra contract spot.

 

[Lunatik]

Been told he wants out.

And before you message me Stewie and give me an infraction for not having a source, I do. It's not the village idiot (TFB)

I speculate Howse wants out of his contract, I think his agent has convinced him he will get a better chance in either another organization or in Europe.

 

[Calculon]

Guess that's that then. He had some talent, but it wasn't working. Freeing up a contract spot is nice though.

 

[benfool]

I wonder if it's because he doesn't want to go back to Abby. It will be interesting to hear the story.

I would think that he thinks he can do better in Europe. TFB Tweeted or retweeted something but I could not understand it. Felt like I was looking at the green screen from the Matrix movies.

If Howse does not want to play here and does not want to put the work in during the year I am glad he is gone. Too many of these young players forget that it is a massive privilege to play Hockey and made a living. Don't let the door hit you on the way out Ryan.

Besides that kid was creepy looking, all ginger haired with those red cheeks, looked like one of those evil circus clown dolls.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

A few years ago this would have been devastating. Now who gives a ****.

 

[MarkGio]

Been told he wants out.

And before you message me Stewie and give me an infraction for not having a source, I do. It's not the village idiot (TFB)

My eyebrows are going out of control

 

[MonahanTheMan]

WTF does "being suspended" even mean? Does Feaster chase him off with a stick if he comes within 40 feet of the Saddledome or something?