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Positive spin: they are at least trying to address an ever lasting weakness of having only small and average centerman. It might fail as no one can predict the learning curve of a teenager. But I feel like they are really trying. I'm good with that.I think Poehling was a low risk, high reward pick. On the other hand I think drafting Kotkaniemi by position, and passing on some of that talent like we did, was a mistake. Hope I'm wrong.
Positive spin: they are at least trying to address an ever lasting weakness of having only small and average centerman. It might fail as no one can predict the learning curve of a teenager. But I feel like they are really trying. I'm good with that.
My guess is they figured that in that quantity, some quality might surface as opposed to hoping to making a couple of picks that absolutely have to pan out. I'm sick and tired of having small low skill centerman so I'm good with the strategy.Yeah, but they drafted a ton of C in the later rounds as well.. tough to take that gamble with #3 overall because we are lacking scoring on the wings , and dmen as well.. so I'm still scratching me head.
I think Poehling was a low risk, high reward pick. On the other hand I think drafting Kotkaniemi by position, and passing on some of that talent like we did, was a mistake. Hope I'm wrong.
This is one prospect I have no idea what to think of. Anyone else feel he's extremely hard to project compared to some other past picks?
Yeah, that's why I was wondering. I saw an interview talking about him being sick during a tournament, but that was in 2015.
Grant said he got sick during his draft year.
This is one prospect I have no idea what to think of. Anyone else feel he's extremely hard to project compared to some other past picks?
I wonder if Poehling is going to play in Laval next year.
NoI wonder if Poehling is going to play in Laval next year.
Poehling is starting the season at the college level, not the AHL!!I would think so unless he makes the jump to the NHL or if he wants to stay in the NCAA to graduate with his brothers.
I wonder if Poehling is going to play in Laval next year.
Poehling is starting the season at the college level, not the AHL!!
I wonder if Poehling is going to play in Laval next year.
According to Le Journal de Montreal, Poehling confirmed (via phone call) that he would be returning to St. Cloud State next season.
I’m still very young at 19. Next year, I’ll be the youngest player in the Huskies for a third year in a row! I will also have the pleasure of playing another season with my twin brothers, Nick and Jack (Translated).
Based on an interview back in March, he should be back in the NCAA.
Montreal Canadiens: Ryan Poehling’s plan for next season
I see him jumping from college to the NHL come 2019. He will be an absolute beast in a year. Did you see how thick his neck is? The kid is a pure athlete. Color me impressedI'm assuming he plays next year at St. Cloud, then makes the NHL squad in 2019-20.
I see him jumping from college to the NHL come 2019. He will be an absolute beast in a year. Did you see how thick his neck is? The kid is a pure athlete. Color me impressed
His skating appears to still be impressive at 200 poundsYes he is. Remains to be seen what will skating will be like with this additional weight. And remains to be seen what his ceiling is. Kid could be an incredibly 3rd line C. Waiting to see if he can be 2nd line C.
Yes, and it's not a loophole. It's also actually faster for a CHL player to do the same thing (2 years)Does the loophole still exist where college players can opt out of signing with their draft team? Justin Schultz comes to mind, among others.
Yes, and it's not a loophole. It's also actually faster for a CHL player to do the same thing (2 years)
for me it's just a matter of having a kid in over his head in his first year in the NCAA and then having a very impressive Sophomore year where even then he was on the younger side of the league. So I just want to see how much progress he makes, since he make huge strides in one year. He's easily going to be an NHLer, just a question of where does he project. I'd have him safely as a 3rd line center on a top team that could be a 2nd line center if his offensive game translates/progresses.
CHL players can do the same? I've never heard that. Are there any notable examples of this happening?